Age is Just a Number Initiative Details - Presentation Notes
- Lorna and I would like to introduce a new Fund Raiser that our Rotary Club will be participating in this year – “Age is Just a Number”. It will be held on Wednesday October 2nd at 6:00 pm at the Roma Hall in Queensborough. This is senior’s week and I will ask the Board to consider cancelling our Wednesday morning meeting that day to encourage more participation.
- This is a new project and the event will be presented in conjunction with Seniors Services Society. All proceeds from this event will benefits seniors in New Westminster.
- Seniors Services Society has had an annual Fall fundraiser since 2013, raising a total of $70,000. However, last year’s event wasn’t terribly successful for a variety of reasons, so they went looking for a new partnership.
- The ticket price is $75 per person and will include a glass of bubbly upon arrival, family style Italian dinner (Roma Hall is famous for their fabulous food), dinner wine, entertainment by “King Fish”, silent & live auction and a wine draw.
- Lorna, you are the brain child behind this event – why and how did it come about?
- As Director of Ways & Means, I like to have a roadmap/budget on where we are going. On the tables there is a draft of the budget which I will quickly go thru.
- So how will these funds benefit seniors in New Westminster? Please find on the tables the “ask letter”. Funds will provide meals on wheels, . . .
- What are we asking of our Club Members? Please consider attending and/or inviting friends/colleagues. Are you able to donate or source an auction prize?
- Also, FYI on the tables are a one-page flyer and a 4-page sponsor package.
- WE WANT TO ENSURE THAT THIS NEW EVENT DOES NOT TAKE AWAY FROM ANY OF OUR OTHER EVENTS. The intention is to work with Seniors Services Society and to reach out to new people. We will still need your assistance with our Club’s Hockey Pool, To the Heart of the Matter, Spring Fling and next year’s Pot of Gold golf tournament.
- Currently on the committee are Brett, Nipa and Marg from Seniors Services Society and from our Club Lorna, Wendy, Alana and Kathy. Also serving on the committee are Lynn Radbourne and Marlene Daniel, two committed local Residents.
- Any quick questions? Thank you.