About Us

Finding Inspiration in Every Turn

Benefit for the Basin is a non-profit volunteer organization that supports youth, education, community and the Klamath County Event Center.

Our Story

The focus of the Benefit for the Basin is improving our community by supporting youth, education, community, and the Klamath County Fairgrounds. We understand this is a big task, we take it seriously, and although this may be a drop in the bucket, we feel every drop counts. 100% of the proceeds from Benefit for the Basin are used to support youth, education, community and the Klamath County Fairgrounds.

Our first Benefit for the Basin was held in 2013, where we raised $8,600 towards benefiting our community. Through sponsorships, gifts, dinner, auctions and the car show all held at the Klamath County Fairgrounds, we have raised in excess of a million dollars! Funds are distributed throughout organizations in the Klamath Basin.

If you would like to join our team, please contact Liz Ugalde 541-591-5330 or Cristy Rodriguez 541-810-8201. You can always send as an email at: bftbmail@gmail.com

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Meet Our Volunteers

President - Joe Reister

I had this vision of helping the community and in 2013 it became my reality. One of my favorite memories is our first scholarship night at the Chamber of Commerce. Without the community BFTB would not exist!

Treasurer - Kristine Golden

Being a member of the BFTB is one of the ways I give back to this wonderful community. Meeting new people and making new friends is what it's all about.

Lead - Cristy Rodriguez

Owner/Partner of Express Employment Professionals. Stepping in with BFTB is a way for me to connect with the community outside of my usual business.

Website/Awards - Angel Wampler

Owner of Twin Acres Studio. I joined the BFTB because I saw the good it was doing in our community. The support it receives is outstanding!

Volunteer - Kate Mathis

I first heard of the Benefit when they donated funds to my team. I was eight years old. I became a part of the BFTB shortly after and have been involved ever since.

Volunteer - Gwen Borland

Scholarships

Vice President - Keith Stotts

Owner of K&D Autobody. I was approached by Joe and Archie to become a part of the Benefit many years ago. Of course, I agreed to join and have enjoyed every minute of my involvement with the group and the community.

Lead - Liz Ugalde

I personally am happy to be a part of helping the youth in our community. Volunteering gives me a sense of purpose, and it brings community in my life through friendships and new acquaintances.

Lead - Gary Cheyne

Owner of Cheyne Country Financial. Owning a business and being part of the community is important. Along with all the hard work comes a satisfying feeling of helping youth in the Basin.

Volunteers - JD Davis & Rhonda Brown

It feels good to give back to the youth in our community.

Volunteer - Roman Rodgers

I am passionate about making a difference in the lives of our youth.

Volunteer - Amanda Curry

How your contributions benefit the Klamath Basin Community

Klamath Basin High School Scholarships - over $100,000 awarded in 8 years
Klamath County Fairgrounds - over $120,000 given for youth enrichment
4-H Horse Leaders Association
AgriCamp USA
Bonanza High FBLA
Bonanza Lions Club
Bonanza Parks & Rec - Car Show
Butte Valley High FFA
Carla's The Dancers Studio
CASA of Klamath County
Chiloquin Ambulance
Chiloquin High Wrestling
Christmas for Families in Need
Citizens for Safe Schools
City of Light
Cody Sipes Memorial
DHS - Recruit/Retention Christmas for Foster Families
Dorris Lions Club
Eagle Ridge High Music Program
Friends of Children
Girl Scouts
Henley Crab Feed
Henley High AFJROTC
Henley High Cheer
Henley High FFA
Henley - Klamath Mat Club
Hogsback Hogs 4-H Club
HOSA
Jr Girls All Stars State Football Tournament
Junior Achievement of Klamath County
Justin Dorr Racing
Klamath Basin Classic Jackpot Show
Klamath Basin Youth Without Borders
Klamath County Rotary 4H/FFA Livestock Auction
Klamath County Cattlewomen's Association
Klamath County Fire District 4
Klamath County Pop Warner Football & Cheerleading
Klamath County School District - Stearns Track Project
Klamath Dance & Exercise
Klamath Falls BMX
Klamath Falls Little League
Klamath Gymnastics Academy
Klamath Union High DECA
Klamath Union High Softball
Klamath Youth Baseball/Softball
Klamath - Lake Counties Food Bank
Kruise of Klamath
Lake of The Woods Car Show
Lakeview High - kids to Washington DC
Lost River High Football
Malin Community Service Club
Malin Park Car Show
Marie Clinton Memorial
Mazama High Cross Country
Mazama High FBLA
Mazama High Student Council
Mazama Sparrow Club
Mazama STEM&M Summer Camp
Medford Drag Strip
Merrill Lions Club
Occupy E Street (Lakeview Car Show)
Oregon District 6 Little League State Tournament
Oregon High School Equestrian Team
Oregon Jr Bull Riders Association
Oregon Tech Athletics
Outdoor School for 6th Grade - Ferguson, Henley, Keno, Malin, Peterson
P.L.A.Y.
Paddling for Childhood Cancer
Rachel's School of Dance
REACH Inc.
Refuge City Church Youth Group
Rip City Riders
Rocky Point Fire & EMS
Ross Ragland Theater
S.T.E.A.M. Punk
SMART
Snowflake Festival Parade
Stearns Elementary
Stevens Johnson Syndrome Awareness Oregon
Tiny Mighty Strong
Tulelake Rotary 4H/FFA Livestock Auction
Tulelake - Butte Valley Fair
Twin Valley Community 4H Club
United Way of the Klamath Basin
World Strides - kids to Washington DC