Santa Barbara County is home to pivotal nonprofit organizations dedicated to fostering the health, advancement, engagement, and empathy in our community.
Our commitment to charitable giving and philanthropy is part of our identity, and that’s why Noozhawk takes pride in sponsoring local community organizations and events.
To showcase our support as a sponsor of “The Big Show,” Noozhawk spoke with Leslie Meadowcroft-Schipper, Board Member at Tradart Foundation to learn more about their upcoming event.
Question: What is the name and date of your event?
Answer: “The Big Show” A Student Woodworking Competition and Construction Technology show on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 5:30pm.
Q: What is the mission, goal, and/or theme of this occasion?
A: The mission of the “Big Show” is to showcase the talent, craftsmanship, and level of mastery each student who has worked in a woodshop of the Building and Construction Program, of Santa Barbara Unified School District.
Q: Have you held this event before?
A: Yes, this is the 7th year of the Annual Student All District Industrial Arts and Woodworking Competition.
Q: Tell us some more details about your celebration?
A: This is a one-night only event; open to the public, and family friendly!
Parking is plentiful. Light refreshments will be provided.
The Santa Barbara Contractors will give the awards at 6:30pm.
Q: How do people get involved with your event?
A: This is a free event. No tickets are needed for anyone.
Q: Is this a fundraising affair? If so, how will the funds raised help your organization?
A: The funds received allow us to teach Santa Barbara students the skilled trades in high school, for free.
Q: Who is sponsoring your event, and why is their support important?
A: Noozhawk is the media sponsor for The Big Show.
The Santa Barbara Contractors Association is sponsoring the cash prizes to the winners of the competition. The importance of the SBCA being the sponsors of the Big Show, shows the responsibility and accountability on behalf of the membership. Their partnership with Tradart Foundation and the Santa Barbara Unified School District’s Building and Construction Pathway shop classes, allow the District’s programs to receive the benefit of professional oversight and involvement.
Q: Do you work with an Event Planner? If not, who are the key people who make it all happen?
A: Here are the people who make it happen: Doug Ford, of DD Ford Construction; Don Gordon, retired, Co-Founder of Gordon Fiano Framers; Erwin Villegas, Vice-President of Frank Schipper Construction Co; Paulo Sitolini, Senior VP and Chief Operating Officer Hayward Lumber; Bill Gourley, Retired Industrial Arts Instructor for the SBUSD; Dave Abel, Industrial Arts Instructor at La Cumbre Junior High School, Santa Barbara; Frank Schipper, Retired, Founder of Frank Schipper Construction Co, and Leslie Meadowcroft-Schipper.
Q: Does your organization have any other upcoming events this year?
A: Yes, Tradart Foundation partners with the Teacher Programs at the County Education Office to award the Marvin Melvin Career Technical Educator Award on May 23, 2024 in Solvang. The Tradart Foundation also partners with members of the Santa Barbara Contractors Association and has Social Mixers twice a year, with students at a woodshop class.
Q: What are you planning as a post-event follow up?
A: Please follow up with our updates on our website: www.tradartfoundation.org; or write us at: toolsforschoolshopclass@gmail.com
To attend or learn more about “The Big Show,” click HERE!
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