The Association of Fundraising Professionals TX Permian Basin Chapter held its annual recognition ceremony on National Philanthropy Day, November 13 at the Petroleum Club in Midland. 

 2008 Guest Keynote Speaker at the Luncheon was Kay Sprinkel Grace, Internationally acclaimed author, consultant and speaker.

This is the 15th anniversary of the AFP Permian Basin Chapter and its participation in National Philanthropy Day.

In the coming days we'll upload more photos from the luncheon.

 

Media from the National Philanthropy Day Luncheon

Kay Sprinkel Grace Presentations

Click here to download Kay Sprinkel Grace's Keynote PowerPoint presentation.

Click here to download Kay Sprinkel Grace's Workshop PowerPoint presentation.

 

Honoree Videos

These are the videographies we produced about this year's honorees:

Clarence and Dorothy Scharbauer - Lifetime Achievement Award in Philanthropy

 

Rhonda and Frosty Gilliam, Jr. - Oustanding Philanthropists

 

Jane Boles - Ouststanding Volunteer Fundraiser

Lael Cordes-Pitts - Oustanding Fundraising Professional

 

Chesapeake Energy - Midland - Oustanding Business

 

Permian Basin Oilman's Bass Invitational - Oustanding Organization

 

Odessa College SIP- Oustanding Youth

 

Media Coverage

Follow this link to see CBS 7's coverage.

Follow this link to read the Odessa American's coverage.

Follow this link to read the Midland Reporter Telegram's coverage.

 

Douglas Scharbauer accepts the Lifetime Achievement Award in Philanthropy for Dorothy and Clarence Scharbauer, Jr. Thursday afternoon at the Petroleum Club during the National Philanthropy Day Luncheon. Photo courtesy, Midland Reporter Telegram

Jane Boles, right, receives the Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award Thursday afternoon at the Petroleum Club during the National Philanthropy Day Luncheon. At left is Nancy Betts, NPD Event Chairman. Photo courtesy, Midland Reporter Telegram

Rhonda and Frosty Gilliam, Jr. receive the Outstanding Philanthropists Award Thursday afternoon at the Petroleum Club during the National Philanthropy Day Luncheon. Photo courtesy, Midland Reporter Telegram

 

National Philanthropy Day® acknowledges the entire spectrum of services provided by the nonprofit community and recognizes the profound impact that philanthropy has on the fabric of society. And, each year AFP honors individuals and groups who, through their hard work and dedication, have enhanced philanthropy, their communities and the world.

 Mission Statement: The Permian Basin Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals advances philanthropy by enabling people and organizations to practice effective and ethical fundraising through education and training, mentoring, providing resources, networking, promoting credentialing and recognition. 

 

Contacts

Trish Speight, Publicity, 432-682-2731: trish@recordinglibrary.org

Nancy Betts, National Philanthrophy Day Co- Chair, 522-7202: nancyb99@safeplace.com

Jean Jones, President AFP Permian Basin Chapter.  498-8590: jjones@arcmidlandtx.org