I am fortunate to have been involved in a few fundraising ventures in the past year. Princess Margaret and Penticton Secondary Schools concert bands raised money for a trip to the National Festival in Vancouver last May.
Recently, we held a very successful Tanzania Building Fundraiser to help construct buildings at an orphanage in Arucha, Tanzania. Recently Val Richie coordinated a great event to assist Kaylee Kozari Bowland and her family.
I am so impressed with the community support we get for these fundraisers. The silent auction items are a big part of our profits, we thank all those who donated to these events. We have live entertainment that is all provided on a volunteer basis, and the parent support is fantastic.
All of the fundraisers mentioned were held at the Copper Mug Pub in Penticton Plaza. This business is so generous in helping these events be successful. The staff is great, and willing to do whatever it takes to make things work.
The Copper Mug is such a great place to have a social event, and when you can raise money for such worthy causes at the same time it is totally win win. They are truly a community minded business.
Don Grant
Music Teacher/Fundraiser
Penticton
