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The Woodlands Chamber honors nonprofits and volunteers at Super Appreciation Luncheon
The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce’s C.A.R.E.S. Committee hosted the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon presented by the Richmond Realty Group on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at the Sts. Simon & Jude Catholic Parish Event Center.
The luncheon recognized nonprofit organization members of the Chamber for their amazing contributions and impact on our community. Each nonprofit had the opportunity to bring a staff member and valued volunteer to enjoy this luncheon celebration. This event hosted local nonprofit organizations, volunteers, and sponsors of the event.
Not all heroes wear capes! But in this case many did at the “Super Volunteers” Superhero themed luncheon. From the comic book cityscapes to masks of disguise, the committee WOW-ed the crowd with their incredible decorating skills but could not keep the amazing efforts or the years of service hidden that the volunteers and local nonprofit organizations bring to our community and The Woodlands area.
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Brian Albert, The Woodlands Chamber’s Chairman of the Board and Partner of Kean Miller, LLP, welcomed guests before Zach Richmond of Richmond Realty Group led the invocation. Roxanne Davis, Chamber C.A.R.E.S. Committee Team Leader announced lunch was served and provided by Russo’s New York Pizzeria.
Jennifer Bruse, Chamber Vice President of Marketing and Community Relations and President and CEO of Hello Woodlands, recognized the C.A.R.E.S. Committee members and thanked the sponsors that made the Super Volunteers luncheon possible. Brian Albert and Teresa Wagaman, Richmond Realty Group, continued to express the Chamber’s gratitude by thanking and acknowledging Chairman’s Circle, Board Members, Public Officials, and participating Non-profit organizations.
Marcus Bridgewater, also known as “Garden Marcus” and CEO of Choice Forward, was the Keynote Speaker. He shared words of wisdom of what truly is volunteering and why it’s important, lessons from his mother, and how gratitude goes a long way. He encouraged the crowd to continue with their noble efforts, plant the seeds for the future, and to continue to grow our community into the forest we hope for it to be.
To learn more about The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce, how to become a member, and/or about the annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, please contact Cyndi Alvarado, the Chamber’s Vice President of Membership, or visit https://www.woodlandschamber.org/volunteerappreciationluncheon/.
