Please join us in our community service events so that we may give back to the community we live in and share our talents with others. In the past, our chapter has participated in a variety of events supporting education, animal protection, and health. Through your participation, we won 1st place for Community Service at last year’s IMA national conference and third place the year before. Upcoming events are listed below. If you’d like more information on any of them or have suggestions for community service programs, please contact Diane Hewlett. Please follow and join our upcoming events on our Events page and search “community service”.

In conjunction with the ASWA, IMA will be hosting a training class for our members who are interested in becoming certified to help others complete their tax returns. You do not need to be a tax accountant to help – the IRS provides an instructor who will train you to do the basic returns. This program is designed to help low to moderate income people, the elderly and others who would not be able to complete their tax return on their own and who cannot afford to pay a tax preparer. Please check back for details in November or contact Diane Hewlett. For more information, click here.

For a complete calendar of this year’s events, please click here.

Waste Management Phoenix Open – February 2012

The IMA Valley of the Sun Chapter and the Student Chapter worked together to provide volunteers for the Special Olympics in a concession stand at the Phoenix Open on February 4.  It was a fun and very busy day!  We had lots of volunteers and worked hard to provide hamburgers, hot dogs, and drinks to a record crowd at the Phoenix Open on a perfect day.  This is the 4th year that we have participated in this event and helped raise money for Special Olympics.  Thanks to everyone who participated!

Salvation Army Christmas Angels Program – November 2011

We collected toys and clothing for children who otherwise would not have a Christmas. Members picked a tag with an item to purchase at the November technical session and the gifts were brought to our December meeting.

FDIC Money Smart Program Instructor Training – November 2011

Student and Parent Chapter members helped to provide Financial Literacy Training in our community. We had many volunteers of a variety of experience. Great job to all!

IMA Walk to Defeat ALS – October 2011

The ALS walk was once again a major sucess. We had 6 walkers on the day, 2 virtual walkers, and 11 donors. We had the goal to raise $750 this year and on the day of the walk, our donations reached $900! Next year we will set our goal to $1,000, as each year we have raised our goal by $250 and we have reached it every time. Thanks to all our members and friends who donated to this worthy cause!

Bottled Water Drive – July, 2011

Our bottled water drive was a big success! We collected 51 cases of water and $80.00 in cash donations for the Salvation Army of Tempe. The Salvation Army distributes more than 100 bottles of water per day during the summer months to the homeless and those in need. In addition, on days that are considered “extreme heat” days, they maintain several hydration stations, and a team of volunteers drive around the city looking for people in distress and in need of water. Thanks to all our members and guests who donated to this worthy cause!

We are an award winning chapter!

Congratulations and thanks to our past directors and to all who participated in the events for the past two years:
2010-2011: 1st Place (Cathy Guerriero, Director)
2009-2010: 3rd Place (Cheryl Brock, Director)
Click here to see information on the events from the previous year