CLASS XXXI

Each year the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Leadership Stillwater ( LSW ) class members select a nonprofit project to fundraise for and contribute to as a class . This year , LSW Class XXXI chose to support Lake McMurty and Friends ’ new program “ Ride to Thrive ”. The program is focused on at-risk middle school students . Through this program , youth will be able to earn a bike , helmet , lock , water bottle , and a ten-year membership to Lake McMurtry by participating in classes or volunteering at Our Daily Bread , attending bike repair and maintenance clinics , and joining a Lake McMurtry bicycling group .

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for kids ; letters to Santa , face painting , crafts , cookie decorating ,

and healthy riding adventures brings kids together , benefiting silent auction accompanied by a game of bingo and holiday trivia . everyone , especially those from underserved communities .

“ There ’ s no way we could have pulled off our event without the

The class believes this program will further intertwine Stillwater amazing businesses who sponsored us ,” said Macy Stokes , LSW citizens , students , and businesses with local outdoor recreation .

Class XXXI member and OSU Wellness Department Employee . The median household income of Stillwater residents is $ 34,906 , “ Seeing all of my classmates come together to find funds for this and 33 % of those residents fall below the poverty rate creating nonprofit has been an invaluable experience .” barriers for underserved youth to experience the joy of riding a In the end the class raised more than $ 15,000 for Lake McMurtry ’ s Ride to Thrive . bike and the freedom to explore the natural world on two wheels .

LSW Class XXXI hosted a Holiday FUNdraiser event at Stonecloud on Dec . 18 , 2022 . The full day included holiday activities

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF XXXI