The May meeting of the 100+ People for Perry charity group was held Monday night at the Hotel Pattee, and the members selected the Perry School Foundation’s “The Bluejay Way” sculpture project to receive $5,800 in support of the design, creation, painting and installation of Bluejay sculptures to be located at Perry High School, Perry Middle School, and Perry Elementary School.
The sculpture project was developed by the Student Activities Advisory Council in 2014, with “The Bluejay Way” identifying the values at the core of what it means to be a Perry Bluejay. Community members are welcome to contribute to “The Bluejay Way” sculpture project.
Awards from 100+ People for Perry are based on a yearly member pledge of $100/quarter.
The group’s mission is to invest in Perry’s future by supporting current charities, nonprofits and worthy projects that advance the quality of life. After 34 meetings in eight years, the group has pledged $233,900 to local non-profit projects.
The goal of 100+ People for Perry is to make four large donations each year that will impact the Perry community. Each contribution stays 100% in the community. No national charities are considered.
Each charity/non-profit/worthy cause must be a 501 (c)(3) or sponsored by a 501 (c)(3), be project based and must benefit the Perry community. Non-profit organizations may be found at the online Nonprofit Directory.
Only members may attend the quarterly meetings and present projects. New members are welcome. Pledges are collected at the conclusion of each meeting.
Presentations are made in person and include project details, specifics about other current and potential funding sources and an explanation of how the cause will advance the quality of life in the community and the betterment of Perry.
Checks may be submitted to the Hotel Pattee within 30 days of the meeting. Direct checks to: 100+ People for Perry, c/o Hotel Pattee, 1112 Willis Ave., Perry, IA 50220.
The next 100+ People for Perry meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 20 at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in joining 100+ People for Perry should contact Mark Powell at mpowell@fdplawfirm.com, Tom Lipovac at Tom.Lipovac@perry.k12.ia.us or Linda Kaufman at kaufmanlinda1948@gmail.com.
