Leadership Sandpoint Supports DayBreak Center

On Saturday, May 1 the Sandpoint Leadership Class of 2009 completed their class project, an assignment bestowed on every class to support a nonprofit. The class of 2009 chose the DayBreak Center, an organization sponsored by Sandpoint Area Seniors which provides respite care to family members of those with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

In 2009 the class raised over $2000 with a yard sale and recently utilized the funds raised to install planter benches for their back patio, as well as provide them potting benches, a number of potting tools, and additional chairs for their backyard. The Leadership Sandpoint class provided these at the request of the center which will support their therapy to delay the progress of dementia.

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce congratulates the class on their successful project and thanks the DayBreak Center for their continued efforts to provide a nurturing place for adults and respite time for caregivers.

For those interested in participating in Leadership Sandpoint, applications are available and applications are due by July 31. The program is an excellent way to learn the facets of the Greater Sandpoint area from a consortium of leaders and refine leadership and team building skills.

For more information on the DayBreak Center, visit www.daybreakcenter.org. For additional information on Leadership Sandpoint, call (208) 263-2161 or visit www.SandpointChamber.com.

Photo Caption: The Leadership Sandpoint Class of 2009 stands with the staff of the DayBreak Center after providing them with potting tools and benches for their facility. The DayBreak Center is a nonprofit organization providing respite care to family members of those with Alzheimer’s and dementia. On front row from left is DayBreak Center staff Chrissi Vergoglini, Nancy Wood, and Rose Mundell and on back row is Ron Denova and his son Cal, Andy Gion, Kim Queen, Charlene Godec, Margi Gunter, Linda Robey, and class President Doug Lynch. Leadership Sandpoint classmates not present include Alana Hatcher, Bob Blettenberg, Nancy Lewis, Tawnie Sleep, Tere Schultz, and Brett Taylor.