Community Involvement
No man can become rich without himself enriching others.
At Walthall石油公司, we are thankful for the Central Georgia community who has supported our business since our humble beginnings in 1952. We’re committed to being involved in the Central Georgia community and enriching the region by participating in local organizations and monetary support for events and non-profits.
The Walthall Charity Fund
The Walthall Charity Fund is a donor-advised fund established with the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, 公司. Through this partnership, Walthall石油公司 has established a lasting legacy of giving that will continue to positively impact our community for generations.
Local Organizations We Support
Walthall石油公司 contributes to dozens of local organizations each year. The following are just some of the organizations that are near and dear to our family:
梅肯 Regional Crimestoppers
弗兰克·沃尔瑟三世, 我们的总裁兼首席执行官, has served on the board of directors since the inception of 梅肯 Regional Crimestoppers. He is regularly engaged in all of the organization’s great work for the community. 每年的11月, Walthall石油公司 serves as a Platinum Sponsor for the annual 梅肯 Regional Crimestoppers banquet.
梅肯 Regional Crimestoppers is a local non-profit serving the Bibb, 鲍德温, 休斯顿, 琼斯, 特威格斯, 克劳福德, 梦露, 桃县. Through Crimestoppers’ deployed systems and the cooperation with local law enforcement agencies and the 911 Center, citizens in our community have a safe, 安全, and confidential means to report crimes. If a ‘tip’ results in an arrest – a reward is paid confidentially and anonymously.
Local law enforcement agencies conduct Crimestoppers investigations, but a board of directors made up of citizens from a broad cross-section of the community is responsible for establishing 梅肯 Regional Crimestoppers’ policy, 筹集资金, and determining the amount and method of reward payments. 梅肯 Regional Crimestoppers is a non-profit corporation funded by contributions from the community and federal programs.
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Cherry Blossom Festival
Each March, 梅肯 comes alive with color as over 350,000 pink Yoshino cherry trees begin to bloom. The Cherry Blossom Festival attracts thousands of visitors to our city, 十天之内, we celebrate delicious food, 现场音乐, 工艺品, 一切都是粉红色的.
One of the Cherry Blossom Festival highlights is the Bed Race in Downtown 梅肯. Walthall石油公司 has been the presenting sponsor for the annual Cherry Blossom Bed Race for over ten years. The event is held each year, with teams building their vehicles that are raced down Cherry Street in Downtown 梅肯. Thousands of patrons attend to watch the exciting race.
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Greater 梅肯 Chamber of Commerce
The Greater 梅肯 Chamber of Commerce is a working partnership of business and professional people who understand the wisdom of coordinating their efforts under effective leadership for the advancement and development of the community and the free enterprise system.
自2014年以来, Walthall石油公司 has presented the 梅肯 Economic and Development Commission’s Annual Business & 行业 Awards Luncheon. Each year various businesses around Middle Georgia are highlighted and recognized for their impact in the community, overall work environment, efforts to be environmentally conscientious, and corporate citizenship.
韦斯利Walthall, Vice President of Sales at Walthall石油公司, has served on the Greater 梅肯 Chamber of Commerce board and was nominated to the Leadership 梅肯 Class of 2012. He participated in a year-long program that focuses on the attributes and challenges of 梅肯 and Bibb County. The class explores possible projects and solutions and interacts with political and community leaders.
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