The Driver – October 2021

WELCOME ANDREW BURKOWSKE

We are so happy to welcome Andrew Burkowske to our staff as our new Ride Program Manager.  Andrew has been a driver for Neighbor Ride since August 2019.  He will be working in the office three days a week.  Please take the opportunity to introduce yourself to him if you are in the office or if he calls you! 

SPIRIT WEAR is Ready to Order!

Based on last months survey, below are the items and prices for the Neighbor Ride Spirit Wear. 

 A few notes:

1. After seeing samples of the fleece jackets, we opted to go with a more expensive, but MUCH nicer Columbia-brand jacket. It’s softer, warmer, and will be a great go-to fleece.

2. The Neighbor Ride logo will be embroidered on the right side in the upper chest area of the jackets because the Columbia-brand logo is on the left.

3. There are separate order forms for the embroidered items (polos and jackets) and the printed ones (t-shirts). Unfortunately, Custom Ink was unable to combine them.

4. Tax and a $0.49/item processing fee will be added at check-out.

5. Items should be available to pickup in the NR office the week of November 15th.

6. And finally, due to supply challenges, some sizes are currently unavailable in the blue and green versions of the t-shirts. The order form will be automatically updated as they once again become available.

Welcome New Volunteer Drivers

Leo Dodge

Ayaz Kagzi

Joanne Rickard

COVID- 19 Precaution Reminders:  

All drivers and clients should continue to wear masks despite vaccination status. Sitting in the rear seat is at the driver’s prerogative and can be based on passenger mobility issues and vehicle size.

Neighbor Ride’s Volunteer Program Sponsor, Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors, invites you to a FREE interactive virtual workshop on charitable giving and philanthropy from 11:45 am to 1:00 pm on Tuesday, Nov. 16th.

TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:

• What is philanthropy?
• What are the tax advantages of philanthropy?
• What are the traditional methods of charitable giving?
• Is there an advantage to giving directly from my IRA?
• What is a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)?
• What is a Charitable Remainder Trust(CRT)?
• What about private or family foundations?

IN MEMORIAL

Condolences to the family of passenger Donna Goodman

Remember Vehicle Donations

Please share the news about Neighbor Ride’s recently launched vehicle donation program.  We have already processed two donations and Neighbor Ride has received 90% of the price the vehicles sold for at auction.

Call 1-855-527-2232 to get started!