The Chrysler 300M Enthusiasts Club has engaged in a number of charitable acts since its inception. We are a fortunate organization with generous members and we often share that by helping others who may be less fortunate. This page is dedicated to those efforts and is organized by calendar year. To date the club has donated over $13,000 to various charities.
2015 & Beyond
Club Charitable Donation Match Program
Donations
For the 2017 club fiscal year ending 1/31/2018, the 300M Enthusiasts Club will match all member donations up to $25 per member with an aggregate maximum of $250. Members may donate any amount, specifically earmarked for charitable contributions, through the club to be held in our treasury. On JAN 31 2018, the entire pool of money along with the appropriate club match will be donated to the selected charity. All money donated through the club would need to be paid as a GIFT through PayPal (payments@300mclub.org) so no fees are paid or by check. Any donations would be tax deductible.
Charity Selection
During the 2017 club year ending 1/31/2018, members who make donations should notify the club VP & Treasurer via PM, not a post to a forum topic, of the donation amount and their first choice of a recipient. The final recipient is NOT guaranteed.
The first week in JAN, the VP will open a poll listing the top 3 charity requests from all donations made. The membership as a whole will vote for the final selection and the total of all funds will be donated to the selected charity. If there was a tie, the BOD will make the final selection.
We hope everyone embraces the program and it is successful this year.
2014
We are proud to announce a club match program that allows our members to dictate the amount and location we donate our funds.
Donations
For the 2014 club fiscal year ending 1/31/2015, the 300M Enthusiasts Club will match all member donations up to an aggregate maximum of $250. Members may donate any amount, specifically earmarked for charitable contributions, through the club to be held in our treasury. On JAN 31 2015, the entire pool of money along with the appropriate club match will be donated to the selected charity. All money donated through the club would need to be paid as a GIFT through PayPal (payments@300mclub.org) so no fees are paid or by check. Any donations would be tax deductible.
Charity Selection
During the 2014 club year ending 1/31/2015, members who make donations should notify the club VP & Treasurer via PM, not a post to a forum topic, of the donation amount and their first choice of a recipient. The final recipient is NOT guaranteed.
The first week in JAN, the VP will open a poll listing the top 3 charity requests from all donations made. The membership as a whole will vote for the final selection and the total of all funds will be donated to the selected charity. If there was a tie, the BOD will make the final selection.
We hope everyone embraces the new program and it is successful this year. It will be revisited at the end of the year and a decision will be made about future years by that respective years BOD.
2013
ChildFund International (Formerly Christian Childrens Fund), April 2013
$576 to sponsor two children for 1 year. The 300M Club is sponsoring one boy, Sorie, and one girl, Fatmata, both who live in Sierra Leone, Africa.
2012
ChildFund International (Formerly Christian Childrens Fund), April 2012
$576 to sponsor two children for 1 year. The 300M Club is sponsoring one boy, Sorie, and one girl, Fatmata, both who live in Sierra Leone, Africa.
ChildFund Information Letter
Wounded Warrior Project, April 2012
$100 to support the brave men and women who have been wounded in battle while serving our country.
“The greatest casualty is being forgotten.”
Autism Speaks, April 2012
$100 to support research that will lead to a cure for Autism.
Relay For Life, April 2012
$100 to support cancer research.
American Red Cross, November 2012
$250 to help with Hurricane Sandy relief efforts.
2011
ChildFund International (Formerly Christian Childrens Fund), August 2011
$576 to sponsor two children for 1 year. The 300M Club is sponsoring one boy, Sorie, and one girl, Fatmata, both who live in Sierra Leone, Africa.
Wounded Warrior Project, August 2011
$500 to support the brave men and women who have been wounded in battle while serving our country.
“The greatest casualty is being forgotten.”
Victory Junction Gang Camp, August 2011
$200 Donation to help kids with special needs.
“A special camp for special kids with health care needs.”
World Vision, March 2011
$250 Donation to the Japan Tsunami and Earthquake Relief Fund
2010
Kyle Meyer Memorial Automotive Scholarship Fund, August 2010
$260 Donation to the Scholarship Fund in Kyle’s name.
Victory Junction Gang Camp, May 2010
$500 Donation to help kids with special needs.
“A special camp for special kids with health care needs.”
LIVESTRONG, May 2010
$500 Donation to help fight cancer.
“We provide support to guide people through the cancer experience, bring them together to fight cancer—and work for a world in which our fight is no longer necessary. “
ASPCA, May 2010
$500 Donation to help find homes for sheltered pets.
“Fighting for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States.”
Christian Childrens Fund, May 2010
$576 to sponsor two children for 1 year. The 300M Club is sponsoring one boy, Sorie, and one girl, Fatmata, both who live in Sierra Leone, Africa.
Wounded Warrior Project, May 2010
$500 to support the brave men and women who have been wounded in battle while serving our country.
“The greatest casualty is being forgotten.”
2009
Wounded Warrior Project, March 2009
$500 to support the brave men and women who have been wounded in battle while serving our country.
“The greatest casualty is being forgotten.”
American Heart Association, April 2009
$250 to support our fellow club member Clyde Fairbanks in the 2009 Heart Walk in Kansas City MO. Clyde and his wife lost there 2 1/2 month old son Tristan on May 20th 2008. This donation will ultimately go to finding a cure for congenital heart defects.
Tristan’s Story, written by, his loving mommy.
Jeff Panek Memorial Foundation, August 2009
$350 to support The Jeff Panek Memorial Foundation.
“The Foundation was started by John Panek who lost his son Jeff in a tragic automobile accident on Fathers day June 12, 2007. After a fundraiser at the restaurant where Jeff worked, he decided to donate the proceeds to the Victory Junction Gang Camp. As a father who lost his son, to another father who lost his son, this past May 1st at Richmond International Raceway, he presented Kyle Petty a check for $1062. Since then John has decided to continue the fundraising efforts for the Victory Junction Gang Camp in his son’s memory…”
The Darrell Gwynn Foundation, August 2009
$350 to support The Darrell Gwynn Foundation.
“The Darrell Gwynn Foundation exists to prevent, provide for and ultimately cure spinal cord injuries and other debilitating illnesses. To expedite cures, DGF assists in the funding of targeted research…”
Best Friends Animal Society, August 2009
$350 to support Best Friends Animal Society.
“Best Friends Animal Society is guided by a simple philosophy: kindness to animals builds a better world for all of us. In the late 1980s, when Best Friends was in its early days, roughly 17 million dogs and cats were being killed in shelters every year. Despite the commitment of shelter workers to the animals in their care, the conventional belief was that little could be done to lower that terrible number…”
2008
Tails of Hope, August 2008
$500 Donation to help find homes for sheltered pets.
“Tails of Hope Sanctuary is an organization which rescues shelter animals who are in trouble. These animals may have simply run out of time at the shelter, or have correctable health or behavioral needs which we address before they become available for adoption. Either way, we provide a safe place for them while they await a permanent home, and we free up much-needed space at shelters. Currently, our Sanctuary is actually a network of foster care providers.”
Jeff Panek Memorial Foundation, August 2008
$500 to support The Jeff Panek Memorial Foundation.
“The Foundation was started by John Panek who lost his son Jeff in a tragic automobile accident on Fathers day June 12, 2007. After a fundraiser at the restaurant where Jeff worked, he decided to donate the proceeds to the Victory Junction Gang Camp. As a father who lost his son, to another father who lost his son, this past May 1st at Richmond International Raceway, he presented Kyle Petty a check for $1062. Since then John has decided to continue the fundraising efforts for the Victory Junction Gang Camp in his son’s memory…”
Christian Childrens Fund, March 2008
$576 to sponsor two children for 1 year. The 300M Club is sponsoring one boy, Sorie, and one girl, Fatmata, both who live in Sierra Leone, Africa.
Wounded Warrior Project, March 2008
$500 to support the brave men and women who have been wounded in battle while serving our country.
“The greatest casualty is being forgotten.”
2007
The Kids at Sheppard Pratt, December 2007
$515 to Purchase Christmas Gifts for the Kids.
“Sheppard Pratt, a not-for-profit behavioral health system, is dedicated to the improvement of quality of life in communities by serving the behavioral health and special education needs of individuals, families and organizations.”
Greyhound Gang, May 2007
$500 to support the hounds.
Wounded Warrior Project, February 2007
$500 to support the brave men and women who have been wounded in battle while serving our country.
“The greatest casualty is being forgotten.”
2006
The Kids at Sheppard Pratt, December 2006
$515 to Purchase Christmas Gifts for the Kids.
“Sheppard Pratt, a not-for-profit behavioral health system, is dedicated to the improvement of quality of life in communities by serving the behavioral health and special education needs of individuals, families and organizations.”
Christian Childrens Fund, April 2006
$576 to sponsor two children for 1 year. The 300M Club is sponsoring one boy, Sorie, and one girl, Fatmata, both who live in Sierra Leone, Africa.
Tails of Hope, April 2006
$500 Donation to help find homes for sheltered pets.
“Tails of Hope Sanctuary is an organization which rescues shelter animals who are in trouble. These animals may have simply run out of time at the shelter, or have correctable health or behavioral needs which we address before they become available for adoption. Either way, we provide a safe place for them while they await a permanent home, and we free up much-needed space at shelters. Currently, our Sanctuary is actually a network of foster care providers.”
2005
Red Cross, September 2005
$150 Donation to help victims of Hurricane Katrina
2004
Unicef, December 2004
$100 Donation to help Tsunami victims
Other Donations
Annual Red Cross Donation
