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Intel benefi ts area nonprofi ts
Fundraising opportunity
Approximately 4,500 employees of Chandler-based director of Corporate Affairs Group.
cruises into SL
Intel Arizona donated more than 130,000 hours of “By including nonprofi ts, Intel allows employees to
The fi rst school, club, church or group holding a
their time in 2008, resulting in $621,000 for area give twice, through their volunteer efforts following
501(c)(3) or other acceptable nonprofi t status to contact
travel agent Lynelle Holmgren of El Sol American Express
nonprofi ts. their passion and through the matching grants from
Travel of Sun Lakes before May 1 can arrange to be the
For the past decade, the Intel Foundation has the Intel Foundation.”
benefi ciary of a fundraising cruise scheduled for June 4,
given matching grants to local schools where Intel Around the world, Intel employees earned $4 million
2010.
employees volunteered their time. Intel expanded for nonprofi ts. Not including schools, 200 Arizona
The group would earn $25 per cabin booked on
the program in 2008 to provide volunteer grants nonprofi ts received Intel Foundation grants. To learn the seven-night cruise, which originates in Seattle and
to a wide range of nonprofi t and nongovernmental more about Intel’s commitment to communities
cruises through the Inside Passage and on to points in
organizations. The result was a “big jump” in Intel around the world, visit www.intel.com/community.
Alaska and Canada. Currently 16 cabins are being held
Foundation donations, according to Shelly Esque, To learn more about Intel Involved, visit
but more can be added.
vice president of Intel Legal and Corporate Affairs and www.intel.com/community/iimgp.
Holmgren can be contacted via email at
Lholmgren@elsoltravel.net.
123 Fitness celebrates 1 year
Julie Roepke wants to help Chandler residents “exercise After her own personal experience with a life- as Step Aerobics, Kick Boxing and Tai Chi classes.
the right” to a healthier life, and area residents can help threatening disease and experiencing the loss of lives Nutritional guidance, specialized personal training and
fi tness club 1-2-3 Fit celebrate one year in business this young and old, she turned her passion into action to help Accelerated Power Plate Technology are also available
month in Southern Chandler. people before chronic disease took their lives. for a small additional fee. The Power Plate was recently
Julie and husband Barry, 30-year residents of Chandler, Owned by Julie Roepke and daughter, Tara, 1-2-3 featured on “Sonoran Living” and is on the PGA tour as
along with son Lucas and daughter Tara have been and Fit club’s workout is a personalized 20-station circuit well. Membership incentives include no contracts.
still are running a successful business servicing the golf that combines cardio equipment and strength training 1-2-3 Fit is located in the Ocotillo Safeway Center
and sports industry. using resistant-band technology. The unique 30-minute shopping center on the southwest corner of Chandler
“With a lifelong passion to help people and serve workout is always staffed with a friendly coach to assist Heights and Alma School roads in S. Chandler.
the community, I was inspired to move in a different the members with their fi tness and nutrition questions. For details, call 480-895-6806 or visit www.123fi t.com.
direction,” notes Julie. Members can take advantage of other services such
Chamber hosts Welcome Breakfast Networking seminars
members and $25 for nonmembers.
The Chandler Chamber of Commerce’s free monthly Member Two networking seminars will be hosted by the Chandler
Networking @ 9 starts at 8:45 a.m. Fri., May 3 at Western
Welcome Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. Thu., April 24 in the Chamber of Commerce the week of April 27.
International University, 55 N. Arizona Pl., in Chandler. Dorothy
Chamber offi ces. First, from 8-10 a.m. Wed., April 29, Stuart Preston with
Wolden with Creative Intuition will present “Branding and
New Chamber members and nonmembers are welcome to MyBusiness Advisors will present “Getting to Know You,”
the Small Business – What does it all Mean?” Gain a better
come and learn about the Chamber and what it has to offer a seminar that will help small business owners with their
understanding of branding and its importance in a business,
their businesses. There is no cost to attend. elevator speech and approach. Preston will cover three topics:
regardless of the size. There is no cost to attend.
The Chamber offi ces are located at 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite Your Unique Selling Proposition, Your Elevator Pitch and Your
Register online for either at www.chandlerchamber.com and
201, in downtown Chandler. Sustainable Competitive Advantage. Learn how to separate
click events calendar or call 480-963-4571.
For more info, call 480-963-4571; register online at yourself from the competition.
www.chandlerchamber.com and click on Events Calendar.
Seminar will be held at the Chandler Chamber offi ce, 25
S. Arizona Pl., Chandler. Cost to attend is $15 for Chamber
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