I was asked to give an update on monies raised to date by the Penticton & District Stamp Club over the last six-and-a-half-years years.
The Cancer Society has received $3,768; Moog House (Hospice) received $2,239. The Penticton Regional Hospital (the favourite from our donors) has raised $5,975 mostly for their equipment fund. Our latest addition, the Canadian National Institute of the Blind and White Cane Club in Penticton, has raised $610. The total donated so far adds up to $12,482.
All of this money comes from members of the club who bid on items up for sale in our monthly auctions. On average members spend about $5 to $10 per member per meeting; not a lot considering what other entertainment/hobby items would cost.
Our club meets the first Sunday of the month (except during holiday times) September to May at the Penticton United Church (Blue Church on Main Street from 2 – 4 p.m.). All are welcome to visit and bid on auction items. Our next meeting will be March 1.
To place items in the auction one has to be a paid up member ($15) To make donations of stamp material please call Gus Boersma 250-492-3875; email at gboersma@telus.net or bring to 2600 Cornwall Dr. No donation is too small or too large and we do provide consultations and pick up.
We thank the community at large for their support.
Gus Boersma
President Penticton & District Stamp Club