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Each year the Gallatin Valley Newcomers Board of Directors chooses a member who embodies the heart of the organization. In addition to recognizing this outstanding volunteer at the club’s annual meeting, GVNC also makes a donation to the nonprofit selected by the awardee in her name. On April 4, 2024, the Heart of the Organization …

Heart of the Organization – Paula Hurlbert Read More »

Reminder to GVNC Members: April 8 is the last date you can vote for our new Executive Committee board members. Check the email sent you on April 1 for the link to vote for this year’s slate of candidates.

Susie Martin has been a member of GVNC for years and during that time she has continually given her time for Newcomers. Over the years she has volunteered for the Auction Fundraiser, been a Hiking Group Co-Chair for 5 years, leads Chinese Mah Jongg, has been a valued member of the Nominating Committee, and Co-Chaired …

Susie Martin – An Outstanding Volunteer for GVNC Read More »

Please encourage your favorite 501(c)(3) organization to apply to be the recipient of our annual grant.     The deadline to apply is June 1, 2024  The online, fillable Grant Application process and form may be found on our website on the Philanthropy page. (in the About Us menu item) Later this summer, our membership will vote to …

It’s Time to Apply Read More »

Every fall GVNC showcases our mission to raise money for a nonprofit of Bozeman. This year it could not have happened without Debbie Feigle, Catharine Hogan Kalmanson, Marci Wattenbarger, Robin Rose and Robin Whitesides.  They have put in numerous volunteer hours to place a $30,300 check in the hands of our local Meals-On-Wheels organization.  Our entire GVNC  Membership …

Our Fundraising Committee – You Are the Best! Read More »

GVNC awarded a check for $30,300 to the Bozeman Senior Center’s Meals-on-Wheels Program. This amount is the result of our annual fundraising efforts in support of a local non profits that are an integral part of our community. Thank you to the many Newcomers members who sold raffle tickets and /or donated directly, enabling us …

Fundraising Proceeds Awarded to Meals-on-Wheels of Gallatin County Read More »

One of the many ways you can get involved in GVNC is to become a member of the Board Executive Committee or become one of our many Committee Chairs. These positions fulfill a variety of responsibilities to help ensure a strong membership, to fulfill our responsibilities as a nonprofit, and to set the strategy for …

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We are very pleased to announce that The Baxter Hotel is this year’s venue for our annual GVNC Holiday Luncheon! Each year, the holiday luncheon is when our chosen charity is awarded the money that we raise from our annual fundraiser. The Baxter will be beautifully decorated for the holidays, and we will have a …

2023 Holiday Luncheon! Read More »

Congratulations to our big raffle winners of Gallatin Valley Newcomers Club’s annual fundraiser. The big winner is, of course, Meals-on-Wheels as we have raised over $29,000 for this organization that is integral to our community. Raffle Prize Winners Lisa Sukin – 1st prize of $2500 Joanne Brosten – 2nd prize of the “On the Fly” …

Fundraiser Success! Read More »

Great Progress To Date! We are in the home stretch and encourage your participation to reach our $25,000 fundraising goal for Meals-On-Wheels. We are currently at 77% of goal. To a homebound senior, their M-O-W delivery could signal the arrival of the only person they might see all day or all week long. It brings …

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