IOBG Humanitarian Foundation
Our Projects
The opportunity to make a difference in another’s life is one of the greater human satisfactions.
The IOBFGHF is committed to provide opportunities for participation for people to conveniently select a cause, which means something special to them.
We invite you to make a world of difference, catch our spirit and make hope a reality!
Detroit Community Sailing Center
Thank you for the 2024 contribution of $1,500 to the Detroit Community Sailing Center. Your contribution supports our Challenge the Wind youth program in several important ways. It allows us to use the sailing experience to reinforce math, physics, teamwork, and problem-solving. as well as teach water safety skills. Your contribution also allows us to offer low participation fees. Reducing this cost barrier is critical for us to reach Detroit area youth who may otherwise not get exposed to the sport.
We could not sustain this approach and grow without the continued support from people like you. We had a great 2024 season and have exciting 2025 plans that will need your help to accomplish. Thank you again, and don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or suggestions.
Harry E Jones
Santa Margarita Yacht Club – IOBG District 15
Youth Award Program
On behalf of the Santa Margarita Yacht Club, International Order of the Blue Gavel Chapter 15, we would like to Thank You for the check for our Youth Award Program.
It will be used for our young people to participate in the classes at the Del Mar Marina, Camp Pendleton, California. They will learn fundamentals of sailing and will be sailing the first day of classes.
This program gives us the opportunity to bring more young people into sailing.
Sincerely,
Susan Rodriguez, IOBG Chapter 15 President
Sail Kingston Cove – Youth Sailing Program
Sail Kingston Cove (SKC) is a community non-profit corporation dedicated to providing educational opportunities to youth, with accessibility to all through sailing programs which promote safety, self-confidence, fun and an appreciation of the marine environment.
A youth sailing program for 8 – 12 year olds was developed to operate out of the Port of Kingston, serving the Greater Kingston and Edmonds, Washington areas.
IOBG Humanitarian Foundation has awarded Sail Kingston Cove a grant donation of $600.00 that will provide three scholarships to youth unable to pay for classes. On March 6, 2017, Lani Lightle visited the SKC Board meeting to present the grant. IOBG members from Kingston Cove Yacht Club participated in the presentation.
Sail Kingston Cove truly appreciates the contribution IOBG has made to their youth sailing program.
Lake County Yacht Club
Len Anderson / Dean Palmer Day
I am very happy to announce that I was invited to the Lake County Yacht Club, Commodore’s Ball where I was able to present a $500.00 check from the IOBG Humanitarian Foundation to their Chapter in support of the Len Anderson / Dean Palmer Day.
This is an annual event that provides a fun filled day for the mentally and physically challenged citizens of Lake County, Ohio. This day includes transportation by Lake Tran to the yacht club for a breakfast to start the day, social activities on the club grounds with the LCYC members, a cruise on Lake Erie provided by the members and their boats, a special cookout with burgers, hotdogs, salads, fruit, beverages and dessert while a live band provides the entertainment encouraging all attendees to participate. At the end of the day, each guest is presented with a gift to take home.
Thank you to all those who contributed to the H.F. and to the support and cooperation of the H.F. Executive Board. Thank you to this IOBG Chapter and the members of Lake County Yacht Club for your efforts, kindness and generosity to such a worthy cause.