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Revellers Have A ‘Ball’ For Charity

Bass Coast Shire Council

Over 200 people attended the Mayoral Charity Ball on Friday night, raising money for the Bass Coast Community Foundation.

By Bass Coast Shire Council - 8th October 2009 - Back to News

Bass Coast Mayor, Cr John Duscher, said the official total of the fundraising effort was yet to be finalised.

"Everyone enjoyed the Cabaret themed night and it was a great fundraising success," said Cr Duscher.

"All money raised will go to the Bass Coast Community Foundation – a local philanthropic trust, established by local people to help the Bass Coast Community.

"There was also a $5,000 charity grant presented to Mitchell House for their Community Harvest Project."

Cr Duscher thanked the Bass Coast residents, community groups and business people who came along to enjoy the evening.

"This was a wonderful Ball that just wouldn’t have been possible without the support and goodwill of the community and businesses throughout the Shire," said Cr Duscher.

"It is a reflection of the strength of our community who is prepared to donate time, money and other resources to support each other and causes like this.

"I’d also like to especially thank the Council staff members and friends who worked so hard to prepare for the Ball, including volunteering on the night."

The cabaret themed event featured performances from the Wonthaggi Theatre Company and Company Xposed.

Bass Coast Shire Council together with the Bass Coast Community Foundation would like to acknowledge and thank the following sponsors:

Gold: The Inlet Hotel, Bass Coast Community Health Services, Phillip Island Circuit, McArthur Management Services, Tabro Meat Pty Ltd, Thiess Degremont, The Flower Farm

Silver: AF1 Branding Solutions, Coldon Homes, Wonthaggi Fabric and Beads, Retravision Wonthaggi

Bronze: Beveridge Williams, Coastal Fresh Peas, Wonthaggi Toyota, TS Constructions, Lombard the Paper People, Luscombe Colahan, Socom.

Source: http://gippsland.com/

Published by: news@gippsland.com

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