The Rotary Club of Whitehorse Rendezvous has presented a $5000 cheque to BGC Yukon (formerly the Boys & Girls Club Yukon) following the Yukon’s first-ever Rotary Hoop-A-Thon on February 15 at the Yukon University Gym.

 

More than 50 youth of all ages shot ‘free throws’ to raise as much money as possible in one minute. Each hooped basket earned whatever amount was been pledged, or the total amount committed by a sponsor. 

 

This year, 80% of the funds raised will support BGC Yukon in their crucial after-school programming, allowing them to expand their after-hours to 7-day/week services for children, youth and families and key after-school programs around the territory.

 

The remaining $1163 (20%) goes to the Rotary Club of Whitehorse Rendezvous to support our local community work and programs, and international initiatives, including polio eradication.

 

We are especially grateful to the companies who provided corporate sponsorships for this first-time event. They included Tim Hortons, Air North, Ketza Construction, dana Näe Ventures, Dave’s Cleaning Service, Big Bear Co., Sun Life, Tetratech, Boston Pizza and the Wolfpack Basketball Team.

 

BGC Yukon was very happy with the event. They extended their gratitude to the Rotary Club of Whitehorse Rendezvous, the Wolf Pack, Basketball Yukon, Yukon University and all their Youth and community for such a wonderful inaugural event! T 

 

Many thanks to the Rotarians who helped make this first-time in the Yukon event a success. We're already planning for next year.

 

Rotarians Bonnie Venton Ross and Matt Poushinsky presented the 'big' cheque to BGC Yukon volunteers and staff.

 

 

Mayor Kirk Cameron was the guest speaker at our Jan. 21 meeting at Ricky's All Day Grill meeting room. He provided members with a great opportunity to ask questions. He also outlined some of the challenges and priorities for the City over the next few years.