BOAMBEE Rural Fire Service (RFS) has received a cheque for $3,500 from Sawtell Bowling and Recreation Club from profits raised through its weekly seafood raffles.
The funds will go towards the cost of laying a concrete slab for an extension being built at the fire station.
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Boambee RFS Deputy Captain and Treasurer David Jones gratefully accepted the cheque from the Bowling Club’s Chairman, Paul Covington.
Marty Thick, Captain at Boambee RFS, told News Of The Area, “Boambee Rural Fire Brigade members are vigorously fundraising to fund the building of a new training/meeting room at the rear of the existing Fire Station.
“Proceeds from many Bunnings BBQs and Friday night seafood raffles at the Sawtell Bowling Club have been the main sources of the funds.
“At the present time the fire tankers have to be moved outside to allow enough room for the brigade to conduct their meetings and indoor training sessions.
“It is hoped the extensions will be completed within six to eight weeks,” he said.
Sawtell Bowling and Recreation Club is proud to facilitate fundraising for good causes through its seafood raffles.
Since their inception in October 2018, ten different community and sporting groups have received a share of $33,600 in donations including Bonville/Sawtell Lions, Coffs Harbour Marine Rescue and Sawtell Panthers Rugby League Club.
Community groups and organisations interested in applying to take part in this fundraising opportunity can contact the Club’s CEO James Galen on 6653 1287.
“The process for applying is to simply contact the club and express an interest to run the Friday night raffle for thirteen weeks,” Paul Covington told News Of The Area.
“The application is then considered by the board and, if approved, they go into the next available slot.
“Sawtell Bowling Club is committed to actively being involved in the local community.
“We do this by opening up our greens and club facilities to charity organisations such as CanDo Cancer Trust and Men of League and donations to help run community events,” he said.
By Andrea FERRARI
