Why:
These bingo sessions provide the opportunity for members to earn $ toward their fundraising commitment. The club proceeds from standard bingo sessions goes to pay for pool time and tournament costs. This directly reduces the registration costs for each player. Last year, we estimate that about $6,000 was raised thru bingos, providing a reduction of about $100 to each player’s registration fees. That is above the $100 fundraising commitment that many members reduced to $0 by volunteering at bingos.
How:
Scott Craig will announce through email the assigned session dates when he receives them. Simply reply to the email with the dates you wish to help and the number and age of helpers you can provide. Scott will also attempt to place the bingo session information on our website under Fundraising link at www.kwwaterpolo.com.
Who:
All member’s parents, swimmers or siblings, 16 yrs and older. 16 yr old helpers need strong math skills since they will be selling tickets. I will assign volunteers to allow equal access to these fundraising opportunities for all members.
Tasks:
General tasks at the bingo include:
- Ticket sales at the desk, handle cash, making change
- Running the floor to sell single game tickets, call out bingos, deliver winnings
- Clean up after the session
Benefit:
There will be $35 awarded to each volunteer toward their families fundraising commitment. When you have earned the full fundraising commitment, the cheques collected at registration will not be cashed. If you surpass the commitment, a portion of this extra will be returned to you directly to help pay for tournament costs.
When:
Last year we have been assigned the Wed 6-9:30pm session. Scott is not guaranteed these times, but they have been consistent for the last year.
Where:
Bingo country, 1356 Weber, Across from Hiway market Zehrs.
Other: This is a year round commitment that we have made, so there are still sessions during the summer which previous year’s members are still responsible to volunteer for.
Contact: Scot Craig, Email tscottcraig@rogers.com, phone 519-579-6022