IslandVibesIOP.com 14 The Veterans of Foreign War Auxiliary Post 3137 on the Isle of Palms recognizes local businesses through their Americanism Award. The award is presented to local businesses for their patriotism, veteran support and display of the U.S. flag during daily operations. Americanism Committee chairpersons Lisa Lasko and Lindsey Heppler presented a Certificate of Appreciation to The Outpost at the Isle of Palms Marina on Oct. 9. The Outpost is located at 50 41st St. on the Isle of Palms. The marina manager is Scott Toole, assisted by Will Richardson, director of marina operations, and Billy Brittelli, dockmaster. Toole also currently serves as president of the IOP Exchange Club and is a member of the IOP Chamber of Commerce. The Outpost is supportive of the community in many ways. They proudly fly the American flag over the marina. Additionally, Toole said that the IOP COMMUNITY IOP Connector Run raises $200K for child abuse prevention By Robbie C. Berg The Outpost recognized for outstanding patriotism, veteran support By Pamela Marsh IOP VFW Post 3137 Junior Vice President Isle of Palms Marina manager Scott Toole (holding award) with members of the VFW Auxiliary of IOP Fire Department provided a "bucket truck" to place the U.S. flag on an extremely tall piling and pole. The Outpost also supports the IOP Connector Run for the Child, donates to the auction for National Night Out, October is always a special month for the Isle of Palms Exchange Club, marking the culmination of months of planning, dedication and community spirit. This year’s efforts came full circle on Oct. 23 at the annual Member Dinner, where proceeds from the IOP Connector Run were proudly awarded to local child abuse prevention agencies. Each year the event continues to grow and 2025 was no exception. Breaking previous records once again, the IOP Connector Run raised an impressive $200,000 to support child abuse prevention programs during the 2025-26 fiscal year. These funds were made possible through the generosity of sponsors, donors and the 2,500 runners who registered for the race. Ten organizations received funding this year, including Windwood Farm, Landmarks for Families, Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, CAPA-Beaufort, Florence Crittenton of South Carolina, Doors to Freedom, Darkness to Light, My Sister’s House, Lowcountry Orphan Relief and HALOS. A heartfelt thank you goes out to Michelle Priest, chairman of the IOP Connector Run Board; the entire Run Board; and Deb Barr, the Exchange Club’s Child Abuse Prevention Program of Service Chair. Deep appreciation is also extended to the cities of Isle of Palms and Mount Pleasant, their police and fire departments, the Isle of Palms Recreation Center and the many generous sponsors, donors and volunteers who made the event possible. allows Girl Scouts to sell cookies on their porch and regularly donates gift cards to various community events. “This is what it’s all about – Exchange charitable giving,” said one IOP Exchange Club member at the close of the evening, summing up the gratitude and emotion felt by everyone in attendance.
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