CBN Signature Events
The range of activities within CBN-MC has grown significantly, with events of every kind sponsored throughout the year.
CBN-MC Breakfast
Join us at CBN-MC Breakfast Meetings, where 80-100 members and guests gather bi-monthly at Columbia Country Club to hear from inspiring speakers, network, and socialize. Held from 8:00 am to 9:00 am on Wednesdays, each meeting features a guest speaker followed by generous time for networking. Plus, every attendee leaves with a business card and a post-event email includes a total attendee list, facilitating connections before the next meeting. Experience meaningful connections, professional and business growth in a supportive environment.
August breakfast- register here
November breakfast- register here
Bi-Monthly Networking Happy Hour
CBN-MC brings together an average of 50-80 members and guests to network, socialize, and reconnect in a fun, casual setting while learning about our mission. It's also a great opportunity to showcase your business by sponsoring our happy hour events, starting at $250. Following each gathering, post-event follow-up emails include the list of attendees, nurturing meaningful connections made during the event. We rotate venues across Montgomery County for diverse experiences. Check our event schedule for the next gathering. Meetings occur bi-monthly on Wednesday evenings from 05:30 PM to 07:00 PM. To sponsor, email us at cbnmontgomerycounty@gmail.com.
Annual Catholic School Scholarship Award Ceremony
The Annual Catholic School Scholarship Awards ceremony, held each April, serves as a momentous occasion where we come together to celebrate the remarkable achievements of students who have excelled in the Essay Scholarship competition, representing eligible CBN-MC member Catholic Schools. At this special event, CBN-MC honors seventh-grade students for their exceptional essay quality, granting scholarships ranging from $1000 to $2500. This past April, we were proud to recognize the accomplishments of 18 outstanding students, awarding a total of $20,000 in Essay Scholarships. Students, along with their parents, principals, and pastors, were warmly welcomed as our honored guests. Following the ceremony, Essay Scholarship checks are made available for pickup by the school principal or representative, with funds written directly to the schools to be applied towards eighth-grade year tuition. These scholarships are made possible through the remarkable generosity of our Leading Sponsors and the revenue generated from CBN-MC memberships.
In addition to the Essay Scholarships, we extend our support through Needs-Based Scholarships to elementary Catholic schools that hold an active CBN-MC School membership. These scholarships, allocated based on financial need, are sent directly to the Principals. The funds for these scholarships are generously sourced from donations at our Gala and the annual contribution of $10,000 from the John C Grimberg Company. In 2024, CBN-MC awarded a total of $40,000 in need-based scholarships, underscoring our unwavering commitment to supporting students in our community who require financial assistance to pursue their Catholic education.
Moreover, we were thrilled to announce the recipients of our School Project Grants, which provided crucial funding for various initiatives aimed at enhancing the learning environment. Projects ranged from installing new carpets to implementing keyless entry for enhanced safety measures, acquiring smartboards, and creating handicapped-accessible playgrounds. This year, we were proud to have provided grants to 17 deserving schools, totaling $17,000. These grants, which funded a portion of each project, were awarded to all qualified projects from Catholic schools that held an active CBN-MC membership, reflecting our ongoing dedication to supporting educational endeavors within our community.
This is a great event as we get to see our mission of supporting Catholic Schools come alive. Attendance is 120-150.
Youth Coaches Hall of Fame Breakfast
The CBN-MC Youth Coaches Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony is a memorable occasion, honoring dedicated individuals who have coached for at least five years in CYO and other sports programs. More than twenty individuals have been inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Christmas Mass and Reception
A spiritually enriching holiday event with Mass celebrated at Saint Elizabeth's Catholic Church in Rockville. Afterwards we enjoy a fantastic wine tasting provided by our own wine expert John Treseler and a catered reception. Attendance is 50-65.
