Burnaby Barracudas
Fundraising Activities

Clothing Drive

Spring Pub Nite

Putting Contest

Husky Rebate

Volunteer Recognition

The Barracudas is the largest and most affordable swim club in the Simon Fraser Region. But in order to maintain the diversity of programs offered, the high level of quality coaching and the unique fun culture that a swim club offers, fundraising has become a necessity.

Fundraising is becoming increasingly more difficult and competitive as more and more groups vie for the same pool of shrinking government grants and gaming funds. Organizations have to become more creative in raising funds.

Contact Wendy Murao by phone: 604-322-2960 or email if you have any unique and creative ideas to make fundraising for the Barracudas a success.

Barracudas Clothing Drive
Clean out your closets and help the Club at the same time!
It's the Annual Barracudas Clothing Drive.

WHEN: Saturday, May 28th 2005 during the Barracudas
Mock Meet from 8 am to Noon.

WHERE: Central Park Pool parking lot

WHAT: Bring standard sized garbage bags filled with in-good condition used clothing, shoes, belts, purses, Linens and bedding.

ASK YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS & NEIGHBOURS TO HELP OUT BY DONATING!

Cudas Spring Pub Nite

It's one of our most popular fund-raising events-
a great way to kick of the new summer swim season!

Good company, great food & atmosphere, raffle prices and 50/50 draw.

WHEN: Saturday, April 23, 2005

WHERE: Marine Pub & Brewhouse, 5820 Marine Drive, Burnaby

TIME: 6:00 p.m.

TICKET PRICE: $10.00

Annual Putting Contest
Pub Nite

Back by Popular Demand!
Another Fun Nite for the Grown-ups.
Join us for a Nite out–away from the pool!

Keep this night open.
We’ve got the venue booked for our party.
We’re still fine tuning the menu so watch your notice board for more information.

DATE: Saturday, July 16th
TIME: 6:00pm
LOCATION: Eagle Creek
Burnaby Mountain Golf Club,
7600 Halifax St.

Your executive members will have tickets available for you soon.

50/50 Draw.
Putting Contest (weather permitting),
Raffle Draw - Any donations would be greatly appreciated!

Husky Rebate Program

The Husky Community Rebate Program is an easy way for the Barracudas to raise money. Husky pays a rebate of 2% of purchases made by Barracuda members at any Husky or Mohawk Gas Station.

Every time you make a gas purchase, have your Husky Rebate card swiped through the station's card reader. Husky's computer tracks all purchases and calculates a rebate which is sent to the Barracudas.

Purchases made with cash, debit card, popular credit cards, Husky promo certificates or non-commercial credit cards are all eligible for the Rebate Program.

You have to purchase gas anyways - why not at Husky or Mohawk and help the Barracudas out at the same time. Get your family and friends involved.

For your Husky Rebate Card or extra cards, contact Wendy Jung at 604-522-1199 or email wendyjung@shaw.ca

Volunteer Recognition

Outstanding Volunteer Involvement Fund - TELUS

Telus values the time their employees and retirees invest in the community.

One way we can demonstrate our appreciation is to publicly recognize their efforts.

Employees and retirees who volunteer a minimum of 60 hours in a given year with community organizations
are eligible to have TELUS contribute a donation of $200 (one time in a year) on their behalf to the charitable organization of their choice.

For more information:

please contact the VIF Program Administrator,

Lorene Vernon at 1-866-432-2946 or

Telus Community Volunteer Website

or email:

Lorene Vernon,Manager - Employee Community Programs

Royal Bank Employee Volunteer Grants Program

Most RBC Financial Group employees that donate more than 40 hours per year to their Swim Club can qualify for a grant of up to $500 for their club.

BCSSA has a registered Charitable Organization tax number that is available for the clubs.

Employees can check the criteria and make application through their internal bank website (Employee Volunteer Grants).

Applications are due by October 1st of each year, covering your total volunteer hours from Nov. 1 to Oct. 1.

BCSSA can advise any interested member on the name and registered number of the BCSSA Charitable Organization, as well as the procedure involved to direct the funds to your individual clubs.

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Bags of used clothing piled high
at last year's clothing drive.


Clothing Drive Spring Pub Nite Putting Contest Husky Rebate Volunteer Recognition
The Barracudas is the largest and most affordable swim club in the Simon Fraser Region. But in order to maintain the diversity of programs offered, the high level of quality coaching and the unique fun culture that a swim club offers, fundraising has become a necessity. Fundraising is becoming increasingly more difficult and competitive as more and more groups vie for the same pool of shrinking government grants and gaming funds. Organizations have to become more creative in raising funds. Contact Wendy Murao by phone: 604-322-2960 or email if you have any unique and creative ideas to make fundraising for the Barracudas a success. Barracudas Clothing Drive Clean out your closets and help the Club at the same time! It's the Annual Barracudas Clothing Drive. WHEN: Saturday, May 28th 2005 during the Barracudas Mock Meet from 8 am to Noon. WHERE: Central Park Pool parking lot WHAT: Bring standard sized garbage bags filled with in-good condition used clothing, shoes, belts, purses, Linens and bedding. *ASK YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS & NEIGHBOURS TO HELP OUT BY DONATING!* Cudas Spring Pub Nite It's one of our most popular fund-raising events- a great way to kick of the new summer swim season! Good company, great food & atmosphere, raffle prices and 50/50 draw. WHEN: Saturday, April 23, 2005 WHERE: Marine Pub & Brewhouse, 5820 Marine Drive, Burnaby TIME: 6:00 p.m. TICKET PRICE: $10.00 Annual Putting Contest Pub Nite Back by Popular Demand! Another Fun Nite for the Grown-ups. Join us for a Nite out–away from the pool! Keep this night open. We’ve got the venue booked for our party. We’re still fine tuning the menu so watch your notice board for more information. DATE: Saturday, July 16th TIME: 6:00pm LOCATION: Eagle Creek Burnaby Mountain Golf Club, 7600 Halifax St. Your executive members will have tickets available for you soon. 50/50 Draw. Putting Contest (weather permitting), Raffle Draw - Any donations would be greatly appreciated! Husky Rebate Program The Husky Community Rebate Program is an easy way for the Barracudas to raise money. Husky pays a rebate of 2% of purchases made by Barracuda members at any Husky or Mohawk Gas Station. Every time you make a gas purchase, have your Husky Rebate card swiped through the station's card reader. Husky's computer tracks all purchases and calculates a rebate which is sent to the Barracudas. Purchases made with cash, debit card, popular credit cards, Husky promo certificates or non-commercial credit cards are all eligible for the Rebate Program. You have to purchase gas anyways - why not at Husky or Mohawk and help the Barracudas out at the same time. Get your family and friends involved. For your Husky Rebate Card or extra cards, contact Wendy Jung at 604-522-1199 or email wendyjung@shaw.ca Volunteer Recognition Outstanding Volunteer Involvement Fund - TELUS Telus values the time their employees and retirees invest in the community. One way we can demonstrate our appreciation is to publicly recognize their efforts. Employees and retirees who volunteer a minimum of 60 hours in a given year with community organizations are eligible to have TELUS contribute a donation of $200 (one time in a year) on their behalf to the charitable organization of their choice. For more information: please contact the VIF Program Administrator, Lorene Vernon at 1-866-432-2946 or Telus Community Volunteer Website or email: Lorene Vernon,Manager - Employee Community Programs Royal Bank Employee Volunteer Grants Program Most RBC Financial Group employees that donate more than 40 hours per year to their Swim Club can qualify for a grant of up to $500 for their club. BCSSA has a registered Charitable Organization tax number that is available for the clubs. Employees can check the criteria and make application through their internal bank website (Employee Volunteer Grants). Applications are due by October 1st of each year, covering your total volunteer hours from Nov. 1 to Oct. 1. BCSSA can advise any interested member on the name and registered number of the BCSSA Charitable Organization, as well as the procedure involved to direct the funds to your individual clubs. Back to Top of Page	Bags of used clothing piled high at last year's clothing drive.