Quarles donates $71,433 to Camp Virginia Jaycee

FREDERICKSBURG, VA (June 26, 2009) Thanks to Quarles convenience store employees and their patrons, there will be more smiles and lifelong memories made this summer at Camp Virginia Jaycee, a non-profit organization operating a summer camp for children and adults with special needs.

So how do they do it in this economy? Through Quarles convenience stores two annual events: the "Apple Fundraiser" and Tournament of Hope golf competition.

The "Apple Fundraiser" involves Quarles convenience store employees selling paper apples to customers for $1 each. Customers personalize the apples that are then displayed on the walls of the 20 convenience stores. This year the Front Royal Quarles employees exceeded all expectations and collected nearly $6,000 from their generous customers.

In addition to Quarles convenience store efforts, Quarles hosts an annual Tournament of Hope golf competition at the Culpeper Country Club. Tournament participants are primarily Quarles merchant partners and suppliers. All golf tournament and "Apple Fundraiser" proceeds go directly to Camp Virginia Jaycee. Quarles' 2009 donation to Camp Virginia Jaycee totaled $71,433. This amounted to $16,000 more than the previous year's donation.

Event coordinator Debbie Ouellette said, "we're very proud of how our employees and our customers come together for this important cause. Perhaps it's their childhood summer camp memories that prompt them to give so generously. It's an honor to host these events every year. Together with our neighbors we feel a great sense of accomplishment to give something back to the communities we serve and live in."

To learn more about Camp Virginia Jaycee, or Quarles Petroleum, Inc., visit: www.quarlesinc.com. For more information, please contact Debbie Ouellette at 540-361-4848.

Give $1. Make a Difference/Apple Fundraiser

FREDERICKSBURG, VA (April 8, 2009) - Wednesday, April 15 will kick off Quarles convenience stores' 12th annual fundraiser for Camp Virginia Jaycee. Camp Virginia Jaycee caters to children and adults with special needs, and is located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Bedford, Virginia.

For six weeks, Quarles customers will be able to purchase paper apples for $1 each. In 2008, the Apple Fundraiser raised over $32,000 for the camp, and this year's goal is $40,000! The 21 Quarles convenience stores, all located in Virginia, have challenged one another to see who can sell the most apples for the camp.

Stop by your local Quarles convenience store between April 15 and May 31 to help support this special cause - 100% of the proceeds go to Camp Virginia Jaycee. Learn more about Camp Virginia Jaycee, and find a Quarles convenience store near you on the web: www.campvajc.org and www.quarlesinc.com.

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For more information, please contact Debbie Ouellette at 540.361.4848.

Tournament of Hope Golf Outing

It is with great pride I announce registration for the Fifth Annual Tournament of Hope is now in progress. This year's golf tournament will be held on Monday, June 8th, at the Country Club of Culpeper. Complete tournament information will be forwarded upon receipt of registration. Download Registraion Form.

Questions can be directed to Debbie Ouellette phone 540.361.4848 e-mail: douellette@quarlesinc.com or Dan Desposito phone 540-361-4847 e-mail: ddesposito@quarlesinc.com.

The Tournament of Hope is a fundraising effort of Quarles Petroleum, Inc., supporting Camp Virginia Jaycee. Camp Virginia Jaycee provides new experiences for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The camp is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Bedford, Virginia. Additional camp information can be found on the camp's website: www.campvajc.org This tournament is very popular and sells out quickly! I look forward to hearing from you soon. Debbie Ouellette

Many Blessing Farms of Bedford Partnership

This summer Camp Virginia Jaycee had the unique opportunity to partner with Many Blessings Farm of Bedford, VA to provide a week of animal bliss to campers. The farm brought in 9 of their own horses to use for therapeutic riding and a horse-drawn cart for those who did not prefer to be on horseback. This was an added bonus for campers who were only acquainted with camp's three horses. Besides riding the horses, the campers also had the opportunity to groom, paint the horses with washable paint, and bathe them.

Campers had a great time being around the horses and think fondly of Many Blessings Farm even one month after camp! At the September respite campers reminisced about painting the horses and getting to ride the farm's horse, Copper. We hope that this summer can be the start of a wonderful tradition between CVJC and Many Blessings Farm.

Thanks to all the horses and volunteers at Many Blessings Farm!

A Legacy Left Behind
	Not only was camp a little quieter without the campers, but in August, Camp Virginia Jaycee said goodbye to one of their most dedicated staff members. Charlotte "Charlie" Inman ended her 18 month contract working

as the Program Director and returned to her home and family in Manchester, England. Charlie's hard work, positive attitude, energy, and compassion earned the respect and love of both campers and staff. This year, she was awarded the title of 2008 Staff Member of the Year.

She will be sorely missed at Camp Virginia Jaycee! The staff and campers hope that someday her path will lead her back to Blue Ridge, Virginia, if only for a visit!