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

Meet Our Volunteers

Joe Reister

President

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!

Keith Stotts

Vice President

Kristine Golden

Treasurer

Liz Ugalde

Lead

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.

Cristy Rodriguez

Lead

Owner/Partner of Express Employment Professionals.

Gary Cheyne

Lead

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.

Angel Wampler

Website Admin/Awards

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!

Tracey & Melissa Cheyne

Volunteer

We decided if we were going to complain, might join and help. It's a great networking outlet - we love feeding the 4H kids.

Kate Mathis

Volunteer

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.