CHAMBER CHALLENGE 2011 - UPDATE #7 - $33,643 (posted 4/11 - last updated 4/4)

A little over three weeks to go and we just passed not only $30K, but also $33K . . .

A big reason we're making such a large dollar jump from last week are because of some large donations. The first is a Platinum Sponsor contribution from the Emmermans: Mike Emmerman, Pat Stockhausen, and son TJ. Mike and Pat are not only longtime friends of Karl Huggins but really recognize the value of a hyperbaric chamber. Mike lectures about disaster preparedness and there's no bigger disaster that we divers need to prepare for than a trip to the Chamber. Mike/Pat/TJ's generosity helps ensure that our Chamber will be there when needed.

We've also got some new Gold Sponsors this week. The Roddenberry Foundation, parent of the Roddenberry Dive Team, has donated $1000. (They also have a table at Chamber Evening.) And the Bozanic Family (Jeff, Rebekah, & children) has also donated $1000 and theirs is in memory of their good friend, Mark Tulin. Finally, we’ve got a Silver Sponsor ($500) in the personage of Valerie Ackerman, and she is also giving in memory of Mark Tulin.

We realize that at times it seems like we’re frequently harping on how much we need your support but that’s because we really do. And in these tight budget times when you hear of federal, state, and local governments looking to save every dime they can, we can’t be complacent in thinking our government sources of funds will always be there. And that’s why it’s so critically important for you to give whatever you can. Although we recommend a minimum $100 donation, all amounts are welcome and will be well-used.

So who’s next??? Who will push us closer to $35,000????

CHAMBER CHALLENGE 2011 - $33,643 total (Updated 4/11 @ 6PM - last updated 4/4)
New donors are in bold type and marked with an asterisk
Donations made in memory of Mark Tulin have (MT) after the donor's name
(Of the Challenge total, $17,898 of that amount so far has been donated in Mark's memory)

Diamond ($10,000 and up)
Michael Kane (MT)

Platinum ($5,000-9,999)
* Mike Emmerman, Pat Stockhausen, & TJ Emmerman

Gold ($1,000-4,999)
* The Bozanic Family (MT)
* The Roddenberry Foundation
Hollywoodivers
Scuba.com
Robert Wagner
John Delaney
Beach Cities Scuba
Pacific Wilderness
Laurie Kasper & Ken Kurtis (MT)
Sport Chalet

Silver ($500-999)
* Valerie Ackerman (MT)
Ocean Adventures (MT)
California Diving News (MT)
Dave Carver (MT)
Jeanne Sleeper (MT)
Karl Huggins (MT)
Eo Ong & the Burbank Dive Club
Robin McMunn

Bronze ($100-499)
* Joe Takahashi (MT)
* Gary Sanders
Sharon Depriester
Kevin Locke (MT)
Michael Madden (MT)
Beverly Evanson (MT)
Dr. Lani Ackerman-Kalla (MT)
Susy Horowitz (MT)
Roy & Linda Houston (MT)
Michael Swinney (MT)
Jimmy Silveria (MT)
Tabby Stone (MT)
Richard Brickman (MT)
Barnacle Busters (MT)
Douglas Dive Club
Dan Orr (MT)
Angi & Ron Burkard (MT)
Angi Conoco-Philips match (MT)
Captain Tim Burke - Great Escape (MT)
Kodi-Wan Kenobi (MT)
Debbie Husby (MT)
www.IndianValleyScuba.com
Dana Rodda
Kevin Augarten
In memory of Fran Ollweiler
South Orange County Dive Club
Jerry Nickelsburg (MT)
Captain Derek Erickson (MT)
Dr. Diane Witmer
Chris Rybak
Conoco-Phillips (matching grant)
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Kenneth Kopp/www.divematrix.com
Steve Benavides

Others (under $100)
* Anonymous
Jeri Braviroff (MT)
Giddle Partridge (MT)
Samantha Tulin (MT)
Elyssa Espinoza (MT)
Mark Weitz (MT)
Robert Sax (MT)
Bob Sanders (MT)
Dr. Jan Brook-Meyers (MT)
Jing Yeo
Kaz Aizawa (MT)
Sabrina Smith (MT)
Alan Wald (MT)
Gerald Winkel (MT)

Ken Kurtis
Chairman, Chamber Day/Eve 2011
& the entire Chamber Day 2011 Committee
www.chamberday.org
310/652-4990