2017 Rotary Reverse Draw, Dinner & Silent Auction

THIS IS AN OPEN EVENT TO ALL ROTARIANS IN DISTRICT 7070 AND IN THE DURHAM REGION , ESPECIALLY. COME ON OUT AND HAVE SOME FUN, AND EXCITEMENT IN OUR 29TH ANNUAL REVERSE DRAW, DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION. LAST TICKET OUT WINS $ 3,000.00 AND EVERY 15TH TICKET OUT WINS $100.00

Cash Bar at 6:00 PM.

Bidding on fabulous Silent Auction tables begin.

Dinner at 7:00 PM 

Draw begins at 8:15 PM and Silent Auction tables closed throughout the evening.

Last Ticket out wins $3,000.00

Every 15th Ticket drawn wins $100.00  

Tickets cost $125.00 each or 8 tickets for $900.00 Tax receipts available for a protion of the ticket purchase. 

The Rotary Club of Oshawa - Parkwood is hosting its 30^TH Annual Reverse Draw, Dinner and Silent Auction, at The Oshawa Golf Club on Thursday, May 10, 2017, it was announced today, by Oshawa-Parkwood Rotarian Robbie Larocque, Co-chair of this year’s event, along with Co-Chair Kim Boatman. The Golf Club is located at 160 Alexandra Street in Oshawa. 

The proceeds from this Gala event will be used to support many community service projects of The Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood such as:   The Kids Safety Village of Durham Region, Participation House (for mentally and physically challenged adults),  Lakeridge Health, the Colonel R.S. McLaughlin Regional Cancer Centre, Christmas Food drives at The Salvation Army and at Simcoe Hall Settlement House, various youth programs at Durham Region YMCA,  Durham College and U.O.I.T. student assistance, the Eradication of Polio through Rotary International’s End Polio Now Campaign,  and assistance for students at Mary Street Community School.

“The doors open at 6:00 pm for a cocktail hour, with a fabulous dinner, prepared by the Oshawa Golf Club’s chefs being served at 7:00 pm. The Reverse Draw and Silent Auction begins at 8:30 pm. The last ticket drawn from the drum wins $3,000.00, and every 15^th ticket drawn wins $ 100.00.  Our Rotary Club members are very busy collecting dozens of items for the Silent Auction Tables, available exclusively to the successful bidders to take home and enjoy. We are pleased to announce that VIA Rail has donated a return trip for two on VIA Rail from Oshawa to Quebec City.We know that everyone will have a night of fun, great dining, and at the same time, help our Rotary Club make a real difference to people’s lives, both locally and internationally.” Mr. Larocque said.   

Tickets for the dinner and draw are $ 125.00 per person or a table of 8 for $900.00. Tax receipts will also be available for the non-dinner portion of the evening.

Tickets are available from every Parkwood Rotarian or by calling Rotarian Dave Andrews at 905-576-0187, or Robbie Larocque at 905-576-8500 or Kim Boatman at 905-571-7334.

We are seeking your assistance in the sponsorship and/or donation of above-average items that will attract bidder interest. Your organization’s reputation for excellence puts it at the top for requests. Your gift will be featured on an auction table, along with your business card, brochure, and literature prominently displayed. Your donation will also be mentioned in our dinner program and tax receipts are available.

You can also lead the way and become a Platinum, Gold or Silver Corporate Sponsor. I have attached a Sponsorship sheet outlining the advantages of each level. 

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS

Platinum Sponsor - $1,500.00

• Prime corporate table for eight, including tickets for reverse draw and meals

• Sponsor-provided corporate banner to be hung in dinner area

• Full page ad in dinner program

• Special acknowledgement and thank you in introductory and closing remarks at dinner

Gold Sponsor - $1,250.00

• Table for eight, including tickets for reverse draw and meals

• Half page ad in dinner program

• Special acknowledgement and thank you in introductory remarks at dinner

Silver Sponsor - $750.00

• Four tickets for reverse draw and meals

• Mention in dinner program

**Individual tickets are available at $125.00 each

Rotary brings together a global network of volunteers who dedicate their time and talent to tackle the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members from 200 countries and geographical regions. Their work impacts lives both at the local and international levels, from helping families in need, right here in Oshawa, to working toward a polio-free world.

Rotarians are neighbors, friends, and community leaders who come together to create positive, lasting change in our communities and around the world.  With differing occupations, cultures, and countries, Rotarians are given a unique perspective. Their shared passion for service helps Rotarians accomplish the remarkable.

The Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood has been serving the Durham Region for over 37 years through various fund raising endeavors. If you would like to learn more about Rotary or become a member, please call Rotary Director of Membership Lennis Trotter at 905-576-6869 or President Mike McLaren  at 905-571-4222 or Membership Chair Linda Porritt at 905-579-7339..