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 …
With the new SECURE ACT that went into effect in December 2020, the rules around your retirement account (Traditional IRA/401K) have been re-written. Here’s one thing you need to know! Individuals[1] (excluding spouses) who inherit a retirement account from a loved one must now distribute the entire amount within 10 years of the owner’s death! …
Spectrum today announced that five different Boys & Girls Club organizations in Tennessee have each received $6,000 Spectrum Digital Education grants (totaling $30,000) as part of its five-year, $7 million commitment to digital education in Spectrum communities across the country. Representatives from Spectrum joined Ryan Hughes, Executive Director for Boys & Girls Clubs in Tennessee …
