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Clyde W. Port Catalyst Award Established by WCF
Murrells Inlet, SC – The Clyde W. Port Catalyst Award is the latest philanthropic initiative of The Waccamaw Community Foundation. The WCF Board of Directors is excited to announce the creation of this award in honor and memory of Mr. Clyde W. Port, a founder and former Director Emeritus of the organization. It is designed to recognize non-profit organizations in Horry and Georgetown counties that exemplify vision, creativity, leadership and commitment in addressing critical community issues. A long time resident of Horry County, Mr. Port was the epitome of these characteristics. He is a founding member of the United Way of Horry County. He was also active in many vital business, charitable and civic organizations including Coastal Carolina University, the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, the Grand Strand Sertoma Club, Leadership Grand Strand and Dunes Golf & Beach Club, among a lot of others.
“The Clyde Port Catalyst Award will be presented to nonprofits that identify and respond effectively to an important present-day dilemma,” explains Jonathan P. Kresken, President of the Waccamaw Community Foundation. “We are looking for dynamic organizations that have demonstrated success in mobilizing their own resources and the resources of others to improve our community. That’s what Mr. Port did so well … He left this community quite a legacy, and we intend to honor that.”
Learn more and make donations online at www.waccamawcf.org.
A non-profit organization may nominate itself or an individual may nominate a non-profit. The format for the nomination should be a letter, no more than two pages in length, with specific information explaining the organization’s efforts to make a significant difference in our community. The nomination must include the organization’s official name, the 501(c)3 tax identification number, address, telephone number and the name of a contact person at the organization. The name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the nomination must also be included. Please submit only one nomination.
The Waccamaw Community Trust Advisory Committee and the Waccamaw Community Foundation Grant Committee serve as the selection panel and will choose the award winner. The committee will evaluate the nominations by judging:
* the persistent effort of the organization to find a solution to a complex problem;
* the creativity demonstrated by the organization in exploring alternative approaches;
* the involvement and participation of other segments of the community in the process; and
* the specific outcomes and accomplishments to date.
Nominations must be in the Community Foundation office by March 8, 2008. Facsimile and e-mail submissions are not accepted. Please mail or deliver eight copies of your nomination letter to Waccamaw Community Foundation/Clyde W. Port Catalyst Award at 3655 S. Hwy. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576.
The Waccamaw Community Foundation is a 501c3 organization that oversees well more than one hundred funds. These funds are used to make grants to an array of non-profit organizations that include the Salvation Army, the Children’s Museum, the Humane Society, Ms. Ruby’s Kids, the Long Bay Symphony and dozens more. The organization’s assets are approaching $20 million dollars. In the last two years alone, WCF has given nearly $3 million in grant money to a staggering lineup of the area’s most important initiatives. Additional information is available at www.waccamawcf.org. Phone calls are also welcome at 843.357.GIVE (4483).
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Dennis Wade - WCF Newest Board Member
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IN LOVING MEMORY...
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WCF Names New Board Member
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WCF Names New Board Member
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WCF Names New Board Member
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