One hundred and seventy guests ate, danced, and were merry at the SMACNA Oregon & Southwest Washington holiday gala, held at the Downtown Portland Hilton in December. SMACNA members and their guests along with representatives from Local 16, the Sheet Metal Institute, and various affiliates and vendors gathered at the event, made extra special by a cocktail hour sponsored by Milwaukee Tool.
Guests spread holiday cheer by bringing unwrapped toys and raising funds benefitting Toy and Joymakers. Over the past 12 years, the holiday gala has raised more than $180,000 for this worthy cause, which since 1914 has been helping children and families in need during the holiday season and throughout the year with appropriate gifts for children. Learn more at toynjoymakers.org Firefighters from Portland Fire Department Squad 1 showed up to pick up the presents.
This year, the chapter’s Hardest Working Elf Award went to Johnson Air Products for their outstanding commitment to charity. Johnson Air Products and their employees donated thousands of dollars to community organizations in the Portland area.
SMACNA Oregon & SW Washington thanks everyone who supported this event and contributed to the charity.
