Warminster Employees Walk for a Cause
Sabre Corporate employees gathered at Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park April 17, 2010, for the 8th annual Red Cross Walk and Run.
According to the nonprofit’s website, “The Red Cross Walk and Run to Save Lives is where everyday heroes step out and help the Red Cross save lives! As the biggest fundraiser for the Red Cross, the Red Cross Walk and Run supports programs and services to help you, your family and your neighbors prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. It is only with the support of friends like you that we are able to answer the call for help, one family at a time, whenever and wherever disaster strikes.”
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the Red Cross was founded in 1916 as a chartered unit of the American National Red Cross. This chapter serves the 3.5 million people of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties.
(05/2010)
Sabre Takes Part in Annual 5K for Hospice
On April 17, 2010, Sabre MA Region employees participate in the 14th Annual 5K Run & Fun Walk for Hospice. The race began at 9 a.m. at St. Mary’s County Governmental Center in historic Leonardtown, Md.
Sabre’s team competed in the Defender’s Cup Competition; a patriotic tribute to the men and women at Naval Air Systems Command Patuxent River who work in support of our National Defense. This competition is open to all Military, Civil Servant and Defense Contractor personnel.
According to the organization’s website, “Hospice of St. Mary's, Inc. is a not-for-profit service of St. Mary's Hospital that provides physical, psychological and spiritual care and comfort to those who are terminally ill and their families. Hospice also offers grief support to those families and to any community members who have experienced the pain of loss related to death, divorce, suicide, re-location, or other significant life change.”
(05/2010)
Sabre Represented at Ryken Gala
On Saturday, March 27, 2010, a group of Sabre employees gathered on behalf of Sabre at the Annual St. Mary’s Ryken Spring Gala and fundraiser.
These participants enjoyed the “All about the Orient Express!” event, which included sumptuous cuisine, great music, dancing and an auction. The fundraiser and social event raises tuition assistance for students who benefit from the academic enrichment and religious programs Ryken offers.
(05/2010)
Sabre Attends River Concert Series Benefit
On Saturday, March 13, 2010, some members of Sabre leadership attended the 2010 River Concert Series Benefit dinner on behalf of Sabre.
The event took place in the Great Room of St. Mary’s College of Maryland, and was themed “Night in the Garden of Spain.” Attendees dined, danced and listened to “Spanish Revenue,” while watching flamenco dancers. An auction was also held to benefit the concert series, which displays a variety of musical talent in the Southern Maryland area each summer.
(05/2010)
MA Region Sponsors Dem. Club
Sabre recently sponsored the Democratic Club of St. Marys’ annual dinner, which honored Commissioners Tom Mattingly and Dan Raley for their 12 years of service to St. Mary’s County as County Commissioners.
The dinner took place Apr 16, 2010, at the Hollywood Volunteer Firehouse.
The Democratic Club provides help throughout much of St. Mary’s County, from the schools to the parks.
(05/2010)
Sabre Systems, Inc. Collects for Haiti Relief Fund
 In light of the recent natural disaster in Haiti, Sabre is taking up a monetary collection.
Company leadership has stated that Sabre will match employee contributions dollar-for-dollar, up to a specific amount. Sabre will donate all funds received to The American Red Cross – Southeastern PA Chapter. According to the American Red Cross website, the money collected will help the organization “…support emergency relief and recovery efforts to help those people affected by the earthquake in Haiti. Assistance provided by the American Red Cross may include deploying personnel, sending relief supplies, and providing financial resources.”
Thank you to all who have contributed. Your truly embody those principles upon which the company was founded.
(01/2010)
Sabre MA Region Hits the Casinos
Sabre was represented at a ‘Casino Night’ on November 13, which benefited the event’s host, St. John’s, a local private elementary school. Two Sabre employees volunteered at the event, which was held at the Monsignor Harris Center, and which was open to the public for anyone 21 years and older.
The school recreated a Las Vegas casino, and included Black Jack, slot machines, raffles and several other related gambling games. The event also provided a full bar and servers passed drinks out to attendees. Sabre volunteers, who were dressed in refined attire, right down to their bow ties, were very happy to help support such a great cause.
(12/2009)
Sabre Employee Walks for Breast Cancer
Sabre helped promote a Philadelphia 3-Day Walk for the Cure team, which was spearheaded by a company employee. Although the walk was truncated to only one day because of the two nor’easters that hit the area the weekend of October 16, 2009, the team for which Sabre was rooting still managed to do an exceptional job. The team, which raised more than $140,000 for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund, was the top fundraiser for the Philadelphia event.
(12/2009)
Sabre Represented at Gilda’s Club Dog Walk
Several Sabre employees joined the owners of more than 200 dogs in a light rain on Saturday, Oct. 10, to walk in the 11th Annual “Paws 4 Life” Dog Walk at Warminster’s Community Park. The walk benefited Gilda’s Club Delaware Valley, a non-profit organization for local people of all ages who are touched by cancer.
Sabre was proud to be one of the sponsors of this event that netted more than $57,000 for Gilda’s Club Delaware Valley.
(12/2009)
Sabre Sponsors NIE
The Mid-Atlantic Region recently sponsored the Newspapers in Education (NIE) Department, a nationally recognized service that provides local schools with newspapers.
This program serves to teach students through updated real world reports rather than solely through traditional textbooks. Teachers are able to use the newspapers as a way to teach a variety of subjects, including reading, math, science, writing and geography, through provided lesson plans and other teaching tools.
(12/2009)
Sabre Helps Preserve History
The Mid-Atlantic Region recently made a contribution to The Friends of the St. Clement’s Island and Piney Point Museums to assist them with building a collections management facility for the St. Mary’s County Museum Division. This division operates several local historical sites, including St. Clement’s Island Museum, the Little Red School House, Piney Point Historic Park and the Drayden African American Schoolhouse. The collections management facility will reportedly serve as a proper storage building for collections of antiques, artifacts, historic documents and heirlooms when not on exhibit.
Sabre is proud to support the preservation of Southern Maryland’s rich cultural history.
(12/2009)
MA Region Sponsors Winefest
Sabre’s Mid-Atlantic Region was a proud sponsor of the annual Riverside Winefest at Sotterley. Held on October 3 and 4, 2009, the festival promoted local food, music and art, by including goods from area farmers and chefs, live music by local bands, and crafts by area artisans. Southern Maryland residents also had the opportunity to taste seventeen samples of wine from highly regarded wineries around the Maryland area.
(12/2009)
Sabre Supports the Fleet Reserve Assoc.
Sabre’s Mid-Atlantic Region recently made a donation to the Fleet Reserve Association, a nonprofit organization comprised of current and former enlisted personnel of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. According to its website, the organization serves as the voice of the Sea Service Community by addressing issues before the U.S. Congress. The group is also reportedly dedicated to supporting and assisting enlisted members and their families. The local Branch 93 division in Patuxent River, Md., took up a collection of food and toys for less fortunate enlisted families during the holiday season. As a strong supporter of the community and military personnel, Sabre was pleased to help the organization meet its goals.
(12/2009)
Sabre Supports Walk for the Poor
Sabre’s Mid-Atlantic team made a contribution to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s Walk for the Poor event, which took place September 26, 2009, in Leonardtown, Md. The event was held to raise money for less fortunate families around the Southern Maryland area.
A Sabre employee also participated in the walk, which helped raise more than $6,000 for the local community. Approximately 200 people attended the organization’s second fundraising function, and the organization hopes to increase participation in the years to come.
(12/2009)
MA Region Supports Charity Golf Event
The Mid-Atlantic team sponsored the annual summer Hollywood Lion’s Club Golf tournament. This year, aside from sponsoring the event, the company also provided a large group of participants and volunteers.
On September 11, 2009, despite the inclement weather, a large group of Sabre pros met on the Wicomico Shores Golf Course to lend their support. Sabre President Phil Jaurigue was joined by countless Sabre employees and friends, who all enjoyed a fun-filled day of golf, which benefited the local Lion’s Club chapter. In addition to those Sabre employees who participated in the golf tournament, several employees worked behind the scenes raffling off tickets and distributing food and refreshments throughout the day for up to 150 attendees.
(12/2009)
MA Region Sponsors ArtsFest Event
The Mid-Atlantic Region was a proud sponsor of AnnMarie Garden’s 2009 Annual ArtsFest event held Sept. 19 and 20, 2009. This festival showcases the crafts of hundreds of local artists and presents live music, demonstrations and family activities for attendees.
Sabre’s sponsorship benefits Ann’s Circle, a non-profit organization that supports AnnMarie Gardens’ art programs throughout the year.
(12/2009)
Sabre Supports Big Brothers Big Sisters
Sabre’s Mid-Atlantic Region sponsored the Second Annual Wine Tasting of Southern Maryland, which benefited the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maryland organization. The event, held Sept. 12, 2009, at the Regency Furniture Stadium, featured signature dishes from local Southern Maryland restaurants, a wine-tasting, and a silent auction followed by a Blue Crabs baseball game and fireworks. The money raised at the event was donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters, whose mission, according to its website, is to ‘help boys and girls grow up to be confident, competent and caring young adults.’
(12/2009)
Sabre Sponsors Donkey Baseball Game
The Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad (MVRS) held its ‘Donkey Baseball Game’ fundraiser at Laurel Grove Park in Mechanicsville September 12. Emergency Medical Technicians and volunteers from the southern Maryland area attempted to play baseball while sitting on donkeys. Sabre’s Mid-Atlantic Region sponsored the event, and two employees attended in an endeavor at raising money for their MVRS department.
(12/2009)
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