Cause and Effect
On September 8, 2013, the Sixth Annual Cruise for a Cause took place near the La Villa Deli in downtown Willow Glen. The cause was to raise money and collect non-perishable foods for the Second Harvest Food Bank. The effect was actually collecting the food and monetary donations so that less fortunate folks could have something to eat, and, as a result, allow participants to bask in the simple pleasure of giving back. Simple? It should be. Unfortunately, in today's world there seems to be less and less interest in helping your fellow (hu)man, then in days gone by. But there are always opportunities for individuals and groups to change that, and theRompacoglioni Car Club Crew, and their Cruise for a Cause, stand as an example of just such an opportunity.
As a member of the Hassett ACE Hardware F.A.C.E. (Facilitating Awesome Community Engagement) team, I had the pleasure of participating in being part of the effect for the cause. Jeff Cimoli, chief organizer for the event, approached our store for support. As a family-owned operation for over fifty years, Hassett Hardware was definitely in tune with community outreach. So we offered a store gift card for their raffle and individual discount coupons for the participants and spectators. Due to a scheduling conflict, the coupons meant to go in the participants gift bags needed to be personally distributed...by me. And that was quite an experience. Nearly all the recipients of the hand delivered coupons expressed their enthusiasm and appreciation that a local business would "go the extra mile" in working to make the event a success. Their complimentary expression was returned by my thanking them for THEIR participation, for without them, there would be no event. And so it is, cause and effect. So the challenge is...what cause is out there waiting for YOUR participation? Pick one and see what wonderful effects can transpire. You will only be pleasantly surprised.-Paul Vezinaw
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