Turkeys for All announces new board members

Turkeys for All announced the addition of two new board members, and a successful first year.

The registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit raises funds to support the local food bank's efforts to provide holiday meals for those in need.

"2014 promises to be an exciting year for us," said Jim Myers, chair of the Turkeys for All board. "Thanks to a highly successful fundraiser and tremendous community support, we have the foundation to ensure that we support the Community Action Partnership strongly throughout the year and especially at Thanksgiving."

Caroline Crollard brings local charity experience to the Turkeys for All board. The longtime Coeur d'Alene resident is a 20-year member of the 3Cs (Cancer and Community Charities) where she has served as president and as a director. Crollard has also served with the Coeur d'Alene Library Foundation for nine years and Opera Coeur d'Alene for 11 years.

Laura Younge assumes the role of treasurer. She brings in-depth financial expertise as a longtime mortgage executive with Mountain West Bank. Her interests include the 3Cs, the humane society and English soccer.

The new board of directors is as follows: Jim Myers, chairman; Debbie Myles-Myers, secretary; Laura Younge, treasurer; Caroline Crollard and Robert Hagen, M.D.

"We are absolutely thrilled to have Caroline and Laura join our board," Myers said.

Myers said they are excited to announce that the organization is now accepting donations directly through its website, turkeysforall.org.

Donations can also be made in person at any branch of Mountain West Bank or by mail to 213 N. Lakeview Drive, Coeur d'Alene, 83814.