Donating stock can be one of the most tax-wise ways to give to a charity. Here are five reasons to consider donating stock to our Club this year. Donating stock is easy. Our Club is set up to receive stock donations. Instructions can be found on our website, or feel free to call us directly …
Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Tennessee Area Council recently awarded Boys & Girls Clubs of the Ocoee Region with five of the highest awards given across the state. Board and Staff members representing Boys & Girls Clubs from across the state of Tennessee come together each year to attend a state wide Tennessee …
Saturday, August 13, was a fun filled night with good food and many silent and live auction items to bid on at the 23rd Annual Auction and Raffle sponsored by BGCOR’s Monroe Area units. Monroe Area Board Treasurer, Dr. Jim Dash, served as the Master of Ceremonies for this year’s event. Shortly after Dr. Dash …
The 5th Annual Clint Scoggins Memorial Golf Tournament took place on Saturday, June 25. It was held at Falcon Pointe Golf Club on Dalton Pike in Cleveland, Tennessee. The tournament raised $1,500 that was donated to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Ocoee Region. The tournament fundraiser was created by Paxton Scoggins in honor of …
Gifting real estate to charity has multiple benefits for the donor and there are several options a donor could consider. Generally, a gift of real estate could be either a principal residence, vacation home, a farm, a commercial building, a subdivision lot, or even unimproved land. The benefits of gifting real estate: Receive an income …
Spectrum Internet has been a long time partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Ocoee Region (BGCOR), offering their support and services to the organization. Derrick Kinsey, President and CEO of BGCOR says, “This past week we held a community event where Charter Communications announced a program to provide high speed broadband to those …
Just recently the House of Representatives passed the Securing a Strong Retirement Act, sometimes called the Secure Act 2.0, by a vote of 414-5. Currently, it is being considered by the Senate and is not yet law. One key provision within the act is having the required minimum distribution (RMD) rise to age 75 over …
For many people, the new year is the perfect time for resolutions. Although common resolutions include losing weight or saving money, choosing to have your will drafted or updated is another great resolution! Here are a few things to consider: 1. Analyze your financial situation Make a comprehensive list of your assets and debts, so …
On Labor Day weekend, September 4 and 5, 2021, Bingham Group held its 8th annual Monroe Life Balloon Festival, raising $50,000 for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Ocoee Region. The festival was held at The Sequoyah Birthplace Museum in Vonore, TN. Ten hot-air balloon pilots entertained the large crowds who also enjoyed the various …
