Posted by Chamber Day/Eve 2003 on April 29, 2003 at 12:58:22:
The Chamber Challenge continues to inch along and now, due to the generosity of those listed below, has passed $12,000!!!
But we must quite candidly tell you that we're a bit concerned about where the Challenge will end up. Last year, we hit the $12K mark on April 10. This year, it's taken us almost three weeks longer to get to that same level.
We certainly understand that with the economy and the war in Iraq, your attention may have been diverted. But this is OUR Chamber we're talking about and it's certainly not too late to make a donation and give the Challenge a good finish.
So we hope you'll think about how much you and your friends dive in SoCal, and think about what your options would be if there was NOT a Catalina Chamber standing by 24/7/365. And then we hope you'll either call us (310/652-4990) or go to the secure server on our website (link below) and make a donation of whatever you can afford. Although we suggest a $100 (Bronze level) donation, anything is welcome. And if you've been having a good year, perhaps you'll consider a $500 (Silver) or even $1000 (Gold) level contribution.
The Challenge, and Chamber Day & Evening, work best when the SoCal diving community bands together to help keep everything going. This is truly an ecumenical effort involving many boats, stores, clubs, manufacturers, and individuals. There's no one single person or entity more crucial than another. We thank you for your support.
Ken Kurtis
Chairman, Chamber Day/Eve 2003
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2003 CHAMBER CHALLENGE
(Update #7 posted as of 4/29/03 @ 12:30PM - last posted 4/25/03 @ 9:25AM)
TOTAL TO DATE - $12,140
New contributors:
Matt Levinson - $100
Frank O’Donnell & Liz Reday - $100
Hal & Gloria Frankl - $100
Dr. Robert Rhodes - $100
Chris Menjou - $100
Jerry Nickelsburg - $100
All donors to date (including those mentioned above):
*** GOLD [$1000 and up] ***
Kendall Raine
Troy Bagwell
Michael Reedy
Mike Emmerman/Pat Stockhausen
*** SILVER [$500 and up] ***
Reef Seekers Dive Co.
Jim Krasne
Karl Huggins
The California Endowment (matching grant)
Sport Chalet
Scuba Schools of America (Montclair)
Gloria Sallick
*** BRONZE [$100 and up] ***
The Sea Divers
Mary-Lou Quinn & JP Pylkkanen
The Bozanic Family
Joe Takahashi
Hollywoodivers
Douglas Dive Club
Anne McCourt
Gary Romanik
Tom Wetzel
Scott & Cindy Stolnitz
Sarasue Essenpries
Jeff Hunter
Walker Berwick
Niki Dantine
Beth Clark
Jeanne Sleeper
Sand Dollar
Rich Lockyer
Diver.net
Mark Lacaillade
Ocean Adventures
Dr. Louis Weisberg
Clara Galvan
NAUI
Westside Aqautics
Barnacle Busters
Sharon Wallin & Nixie Smith
Bruce & Christy Bonnet
Karen Mastro
Matt Levinson
Frank O’Donnell & Liz Reday
Hal & Gloria Frankl
Dr. Robert Rhodes
Chris Menjou
Jerry Nickelsburg
Other contributors [less than $100]
Henry Gittler
Fred Haim
Randall Patka