Sidney veterans club raises $29,000 for community organizations
Peninsula News ReviewDec 12, 2018
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"The more we can build that spirit of community, it feels absolutely fantastic. It's so rewarding to know you contributed in some way, " says Phillips.
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"This incredible day required a tremendous amount of volunteer work, which is the backbone of the club," Phillips says.
This summer the club held a car show with a beer garden, and events like these coupled with revenue from games such as Keno in the lounge or weekly meat draws add up, enabling the annual donation.
"Our mandate is to give that money away," Phillips says. "We support a lot of organizations that do a lot of terrific work in our community."
The club is seeing a change in its membership as older generations give way to younger ones, particularly in Sidney where the demographic is changing. The club welcomes newcomers and its lounge is a lively place throughout the week with live bands on Fridays and weekly draws.
"The more [money] we're able to raise through more people coming in the more we're able to give back to the community," Phillips says,