LAMPLighters is a ladies auxiliary working on behalf of the children of Metropolitan Ministries and Joshua House in Tampa. "LAMPLighters" (Ladies Assisting Metropolitan People) focus on the needs of homeless and at-risk children.
Mission
The historical focus of LAMPLighters has been to support the children and families in residence at Metropolitan Ministries. In 2002-03, the membership voted to expand the scope to assist other programs supporting children in need. Beginning that year, a portion of the annual funds raised were allocated to Joshua House, a program and shelter for abused and neglected children from the Tampa Bay area.
Description
In 1986, a few caring and dedicated volunteers joined together to form a support group for the Metropolitan Ministries in Tampa. A desire to "light the way" for displaced families led to the selection of the name "LAMPLighters".
Awards
2022 Kiwanis Grant for Joshua House
2022 Rotary Club of Tampa Foundation Grant
2022 Nominee for Tampa Bay Business Journal's One Tampa Bay Award
2021 Guidestar Gold Transparency Certification
2021 Columbia Community Harvest Grant
2020 Columbia Community Harvest Grant
2014 Metropolitan Ministries' E. Earl Jeter, Jr. Volunteer of the Year Award
2014 Finalist for the Metropolitan Ministries' Unity Award
2013 Finalist for WEDU Be More Awards - Small NonProfit of the Year
2012 Bob Thomas Star of Philanthropy Award from the Friends at Joshua House
2003 Philanthropist Service Organization of the Year by Suncoast Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals
2022-2023 Officers
Tina Dumar, President
Amy Hull, President-Elect
Deb Zimkus, VP Membership
Debbie Greer, Treasurer
Amanda Miller, Assistant Treasurer
Valerie Litschgi, Recording Secretary
Debbie Trujillo, Immediate Past President
Membership Chairs
Laura Maddalon, Membership Development
Stephanie Arnold, Membership Communications
Susan Stern, Hospitality
Daniela Quast, Corresponding Secretary
Anne Carney, Spiritual Development
Charlene Bleakley, Social Coordinator
Debbie Trujillo, Social Coordinator
Childrens' Party Chairs
Kathryn Deen, Met Min Fall Festival
Silvia Wehling, Met Min Fall Festival
Val Anderson, Met Min Valentine’s Party
Heidi Wright, Met Min Valentine’s Party
Marianne Bondanza, Met Min Easter Party
Lisa Foster, Met Min Easter Party
Ashley Gray, Met Min Summer Splash
Samantha Haag, Met Min Summer Splash
Fundraising Event Chairs
Kari Bradley, Fall Into Fashion
Gina Fair, Fall Into Fashion
Lisa Wolf, Silver Coffee Chair
Heather Wakefield, Silver Coffee Co-Chair
Publicity Chairs
Claudia Cockrell, Public Relations
Yolanda Cielo, Newsletter/Social Media
Nancy Leach, Website/Social Media
Michelle Cappelli, Promotions
Elena Marerro, Promotions
Anne Jetmundsen, Grants
Outreach Chairs
Cindy Sofarelli, Met Min Liaison
DeDe Grundel, Joshua House Liaison
Kari Adams, Outreach Mission Projects
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ABOUT US
Check out LAMPLighters Debbie Trujillo and Amy Hull sharing our mission and upcoming events on the Sarina Fazan Network!
LAMPLighter Past Presidents
1986-87 Sandra Gardner
1987-88 Robin De La Vargne
1988-89 Suzanne Taggart
1989-90 Judy Mitchell
1990-91 Patsy Woodroffe
1991-92 Patsy Caranante
1992-93 Marsha Martin
1993-94 Barbara Simmons
1994-95 Janet Catlett
1995-96 Karen Richardson
1996-97 Marsha Martin
1997-98 Frances Surgenor
1998-99 Bernadette Schurr
1999-00 Lila Mulholland
2000-01 Evelyn Bowles
2001-02 Carolyn Black
2002-03 Susanne Cleckler
2003-04 Sally Ordway
2004-05 Susy (Lienhart) Nelson
2005-06 Veronica Barquero
2006-07 Cleta Alexander
2007-08 Lila Mulholland
2008-09 Valarie Cappello
2009-10 Sally Mabry
2010-11 EJ Gibson
2011-12 Helen Raterman
2012-13 Nancy Leach
2013-14 Tricia Hancock
2014-15 Christine Manley
2015-16 Kelly Breeding
2016-17 Connie Gage
2017-18 Anne Carney
2018-19 Linda Stacy Mills
2019-20 Tracy Bales
2020-21 Charlene Bleakley
2021-22 Debbie Trujillo
