Not too late to sign up for ‘Polar Plunge’
Tuesday, 5. January 2010
With the local Voyageur Lions Club’s annual “Polar Plunge” set for New Year’s Day, organizers are hoping this year’s fundraiser will be more successful than ever.
And with just a few days to go, they want those considering taking an icy dip in the name of a good cause to know it’s not too late to collect pledges.
And with just a few days to go, they want those considering taking an icy dip in the name of a good cause to know it’s not too late to collect pledges.
For those wanting to “take the plunge,” which will start at 1 p.m. at the government dock behind La Place Rendez-Vous, pledge sheets are available at Emes Financial-IPC Securities (279 Scott St.) and the Vous.
Jumpers can take the plunge on their own, or as representatives of a local group or organization.
Participating groups receive half of the net proceeds raised by member jumpers while those interested in jumping as individuals raise funds for the Voyageur Lions.
Some of the groups that have signed up so far include the Muskie Sports Association, Fort Frances Squash Club, Dancemakers, St. Mary’s Youth Group, and Fort Frances High School Art Trip Fund.
A handful of the individuals include Aquanaut Jillian Gustafson, Chris Christian of the Borderland Snowmobile Club, local MP John Rafferty (jumping for Special Olympics), Dale Gill, Bill Michl, Jim Martindale, Maureen Hahkala, and Coun. Andrew Hallikas.
Every participant receives a T-shirt. A number of prizes also will be up for grabs, including individual prizes, best costume prizes, and a $500 incentive for the group that raises the most money.
The “Polar Plunge” has been sponsored by the Voyageur Lions Club for nine years. During that time, more than $60,000 has been returned to community youth groups and charities.
Last January’s “Polar Plunge” raised $14,000, with organizers hoping to up that total to $20,000 this time around.
The Voyageur Lions’ charity focus is helping children and youth, but one specific project for which it currently is fundraising is vision-assisted equipment for the new Fort Frances Public Library and Technology Centre.
Jumpers can take the plunge on their own, or as representatives of a local group or organization.
Participating groups receive half of the net proceeds raised by member jumpers while those interested in jumping as individuals raise funds for the Voyageur Lions.
Some of the groups that have signed up so far include the Muskie Sports Association, Fort Frances Squash Club, Dancemakers, St. Mary’s Youth Group, and Fort Frances High School Art Trip Fund.
A handful of the individuals include Aquanaut Jillian Gustafson, Chris Christian of the Borderland Snowmobile Club, local MP John Rafferty (jumping for Special Olympics), Dale Gill, Bill Michl, Jim Martindale, Maureen Hahkala, and Coun. Andrew Hallikas.
Every participant receives a T-shirt. A number of prizes also will be up for grabs, including individual prizes, best costume prizes, and a $500 incentive for the group that raises the most money.
The “Polar Plunge” has been sponsored by the Voyageur Lions Club for nine years. During that time, more than $60,000 has been returned to community youth groups and charities.
Last January’s “Polar Plunge” raised $14,000, with organizers hoping to up that total to $20,000 this time around.
The Voyageur Lions’ charity focus is helping children and youth, but one specific project for which it currently is fundraising is vision-assisted equipment for the new Fort Frances Public Library and Technology Centre.
