Winner, Winner!The Rotary Club of Norfolk Sunrise (RCNS) has now completed our eighth consecutive licence of the Catch the Ace (CTA) community participation game. On 27 September, the elusive Ace of Spades was caught for the eighth time. After 35 weeks of anticipation, we were thrilled to announce the winner of our 8th lottery licence as Ed Phillips of Port Dover. As the weekly winner, Ed pocketed $500, but as the lottery winner, Ed took home $26,250. Not bad for a Friday night at the Port Dover Legion.
This community participation game has been a tried-and-true fundraiser for us and our local community. Over 8 licenses, we have generated $800K in revenue which has resulted in individual prize offerings of over $330K and community support funds of just under $340K.
Just as important is the fact that this game has been collaborative with the local Legion and has certainly raised our Rotary public image in the community. Many thanks to all that have participated and/or support the RCNS and the Legion each and every Friday night. Between now and the next approved license, we will be spending the proceeds on Norfolk County initiatives, charities, and good works.
PHOTO (l to r): Judy Buck (representing the Legion), Karissa Hammond (the ticket drawer from the Special Olympics), Ed Phillips (the big winner!) and Gail Bouw (from the RCNS).
- Jim Simpson