Deering Lumber raises funds for skilled trades
Deering Lumber, a distributor of specialty building products in southern Maine and a division of US LBM, is helping to push education in the skilled trades.
The prodealer raised $24,000 for two local technical high schools through the eighth edition of its charity golf tournament, recently held at the Sanford Country Club in Sanford, Maine.
Funds raised at the event were distributed equally between Biddeford Regional Center of Technology and the Sanford Regional Technical Center in support of their building trades programs.
"We are proud to support these innovative building trades programs, both of which are developing the next generation of contractors and construction professionals in our area," said Dave Chapais, Deering Lumber purchasing manager and one of the organizers of the charity golf event. "It’s a win-win for everyone in our community that these teens have the resources they need to get great educations and prepare for their future careers."
The event included Deering customers, vendor partners, and associates who all came together for a day filled with networking and to support this worthwhile cause, US LBM said.
Long-time outside salesman Dan Laskey was the driving force behind the event, along with other associates, family, and friends. The event was capped off with an evening of food, drink, awards, and raffle prizes.
"It was a great day of fun, fundraising and networking," said Heidi McDonald, president and general manager of Deering Lumber. "Thanks to the generous support of our vendors, local contractors and Deering Lumber associates, we were able to again exceed our previous year’s fundraising total. We look forward to continuing to grow our fundraising efforts in the coming years."
Founded in 1866, Deering Lumber operates three locations in Maine and provides specialty building products to custom homebuilders and remodelers across southern and coastal Maine and along the New Hampshire Seacoast. Products and services offered by Deering include manufactured building components, custom millwork and cabinetry, and more.
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, US LBM operates 440 locations with 13,500 associates.
