Chamber, F&M Bank, City Celebrate Service Clubs

In honor of August 17th's National Non-Profit Day, the Greater Lakewood Chamber of Commerce, F&M Bank and the City of Lakewood have joined forces to Celebrate Lakewood's Service Clubs.

Hosted by Farmers & Merchants Bank, on August 10, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the F&M Bank's event center, in collaboration with the City of Lakewood, the Chamber's August Mixer will pay tribute to 15 of the City's non-profit organizations, also known as local service clubs that are dedicated to the empowerment and betterment of the City of Lakewood.

The idea was spearheaded by GLCC Vice Chair Joanie Dixson, who is also First Vice President of F&M Bank. Dixson is also a member of the Soroptimists Club and serves on the LakewoodYMCA Board.

"Like the Rotary Club's motto, 'Service Above Self,' is one of F&M's core values, too," Dixson said. "We don't just believe it, we live it," she said.

"It is our honor to celebrate the people and the clubs, who volunteer their time to enhance the community by putting service before themselves. This is our way of giving back to all of the volunteers who make Lakewood a wonderful family."

GLCC President & CEO Jose Solache said that the Chamber is "Excited" about the August Mixer.

"This month's mixer will be the first to honor our service clubs, and give us, the business community, an opportunity to thank and celebrate the important work that our nonprofits do in our community," said Solache. "Non-profits give back every single day; there is a lot of truth to the saying that time is the most valuable thing you can give someone. It will be our honor to celebrate and recognize local non-profits for their work and their time."

Personal invites were sent out to 15 of the City of Lakewood's most active nonprofits. Each Service Club will be recognized by the Chamber, the City of Lakewood and by Assemblyman Anthony Rendon's office.