Ogden 50

08/19/2026

OGDEN 50 — AUGUST MEETING RESULTS

Thank you to everyone who came out to our second Ogden 50 donation meeting tonight! We had 10 members in attendance, allowing us to donate a total of $1,000 to two great causes in our community.

Tonight’s donations were split:

$500 — My Ascension – Su***de Awareness by Emma Benoit
Emma’s goal is to reach a national audience, bring hope to others, shine a light on mental health, and teach teenagers how to heal and move forward.

$500 — Ogden Athletic Booster Club
This donation will help support Ogden athletics throughout the year while also helping promote Ogden 50 and encourage more community members to get involved.

That brings our 2026 donation total to $1,900!

We are continuing to grow, but we want to see even more people involved. The more members we have participating, the more money we can put back into organizations, programs, and causes right here in our community.

NEXT MEETING

Wednesday, November 11th
6:30 PM
The Lucky Pig

If you've been thinking about joining Ogden 50, come check us out at the November meeting. You don't have to know anything about the group beforehand — come meet everyone, hear the nominations, cast your vote, and help decide where our next donation goes.

Bring a friend, coworker, family member, or anyone else who wants to help make an impact in Ogden.

10 members helped donate $1,000 tonight. Imagine what we can do with 20, 30, or 50 members.

We hope to see you November 11th!

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08/03/2026

**Ogden 50 Quarterly Donation Meeting – August 18th**

Our next quarterly donation meeting is coming up on Tuesday, August 18th!

**The Lucky Pig**
**Tuesday, August 18th, 2026**
**Meeting starts at 6:30 PM**

Members are encouraged to arrive early for food, drinks, and networking before the meeting.

If you’re a current member and won’t be able to attend, please let us know.

**Interested in joining Ogden 50?** Come by The Lucky Pig before the meeting to meet the group and learn more about how Ogden 50 works. You can also reach us at

[email protected] for more information.

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05/27/2026

Huge thank you to everyone who came out tonight for our first Ogden 50 donation meeting of 2026.

Tonight, the group voted to donate $700 to the Leonard A. Good Community Library to help support summer reading programs, speakers, and other great community resources.

We’re excited to officially kick off what we hope will be many more meetings and donations to help keep our community thriving.

We’d also love to continue growing the group. If you’ve been thinking about getting involved, come join us at a future meeting. Every person truly makes a difference.

More information on our August meeting and upcoming poll will be posted soon. Thanks again to everyone who supports Ogden 50.

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05/24/2026

Ogden 50 Members,

We are excited for our upcoming Ogden 50 meeting on Tuesday, May 26th. We have officially moved the meeting location to The Lucky Pig and encourage members to come early for drinks, supper, and networking before the meeting begins.

This will also be our first official funded/donation meeting. Members are encouraged to bring a local cause, project, or organization to present for consideration. If you do not currently have a project to present, we still encourage you to attend and help vote on the projects presented.

Meeting Details

Location:
The Lucky Pig

Date:
Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Dinner / Networking:
Members are encouraged to arrive early for food, drinks, and networking.

Meeting Start Time:
6:30 PM

Reminder of Ogden 50 Mission

The mission of Ogden 50 is to support local charities, non-profits, and community projects that improve the quality of life in the Ogden community.

100% of donations stay within our local community, and each quarterly meeting allows members to directly support meaningful local projects.

Presentation Reminders

• Presentations are limited to five minutes
• Projects must benefit the Ogden community
• Organizations must be a 501(c)(3) or sponsored by one
• Only members may present projects and vote

We also continue to encourage members to invite others who may be interested in joining. The more members involved, the greater impact we can make together.

If you have questions or know of a project that may be a good fit, feel free to reach out.

[email protected]

Zachary McCloud (515)-709-9154.
Hallie McCloud (515)-835-9721.

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03/10/2026

Our first Ogden 50 informational meeting of 2026 was held on Monday, March 9th at the Leonard A. Good Community Library.

If you were unable to attend and have questions, feel free to reach out. I would be happy to answer any questions or give you a quick call to explain how everything works. I have also attached the documents and information sheets that were provided during the meeting in case you were unable to attend.

Meeting Summary

During the meeting we reviewed what the Ogden 50 is, how it works, and how each quarterly meeting will be structured. Members also discussed and agreed on several items moving forward:

We will look to move future meetings to The Lucky Pig so members can support a local restaurant and gather for dinner before meetings.

Couples from the same household may attend and cast one vote together. Each vote represents a $100 donation. Couples may also choose to donate separately and cast two votes.

If a winning project does not require the full amount raised, the remaining funds may be split among the other presenting projects, if they choose to accept it.

Members may bring guests who are considering joining so they can observe how the meeting works. Guests may not vote unless they choose to contribute and participate in the donation.

Members are encouraged to help identify projects to present each quarter so the group always has meaningful community projects to consider.

We also encourage members to refer others who may be interested in joining. The more members and projects we have, the greater impact we can make in our community.

Anyone interested in joining Ogden 50 can contact us at:
[email protected]

Mission of Ogden 50

The mission of Ogden 50 is to support local charities, non-profits, and community projects that improve the quality of life in the Ogden community.

The goal is to make four meaningful donations each year that directly impact our community.

100% of contributions stay within the community; national charities will not be considered.

Each project must be a 501(c)(3) or be sponsored by a 501(c)(3), be project-based, and benefit the Ogden community.

Non-profit organizations can be verified at: https://www.guidestar.org/NonprofitDirectory.aspx

Presentations are limited to five minutes, non-electronic, and should explain the project, funding needs, and how it benefits the community.

Only members may present projects and vote.

Members are encouraged to actively recruit new members and help identify projects for presentation.

2026 Ogden 50 Meeting Dates
(Pending location change to The Lucky Pig)
Meetings begin at 6:30 PM

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Tuesday, November 24, 2026

Thank you for being part of Ogden 50 and helping make a positive impact in our community.

Zachary McCloud (515)-709-9154.
Hallie McCloud (515)-835-9721.

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03/09/2026

Reminder: Our first meeting will be held today, March 9th, at the Leonard A. Good Community Library. The meeting will begin at 6:30 PM, with a 30-minute social hour starting at 6:00 PM.

This will be a short overview meeting prior to our first official funding round. We will review the structure of the group, explain how everything works, and answer any questions or concerns members may have.

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02/20/2026

If you would like to join the Ogden 50 please fill out the form below! information as to meeting time and other facts are emailed after submission

I voluntarily join Ogden 50 and commit to the following: I understand Ogden 50 is an unincorporated association and not a 501(c)(3). I commit to donating $100 per quarterly meeting ($400 per year). See below for more info I understand donations are made directly to the selected organization. I under...

02/20/2026

Ogden 50 is officially getting started.

This group was created with one simple goal: keep money local and make a real impact in our community.

The idea is straightforward.
• 50 members (not limited to)
• $100 per quarter
• Proceeds given directly to a local project or nonprofit each meeting

Four meetings per year. One hour of your time.

Every quarter, members can nominate a local cause. Three are randomly selected to present. Members vote. The winner receives the full donation.

No fundraising events.
No overhead.
No drawn-out process.
Just neighbors helping neighbors.

If you care about Ogden and want to be part of something practical and impactful, comment below or send us a message. We’ll be announcing details for our first informational meeting soon.

— Zachary and Hallie McCloud