Fundraising Opportunities for the PGBSSC
For the 2019/2020 Speed Skating season, the board has decided to do away with the fundraising levy. However, it is important that we continue to fundraise in order to be able to fund and update the club’s selection of rental skates. The following are some easy fundraising opportunities that we encourage club members and their families to support:
Save-On Foods Gift Cards
If you are shopping at any of the 4 Save-On-Foods locations in Prince George, simply go to the customer service desk and mention that you are purchasing a gift card and would like for the credit to go towards the Prince George Blizzard Speed Skating Club (PGBSSC) account. Save-On Foods will credit 4% of each gift card sold towards the PGBSSC. Make sure they record your purchase to the club account. Then use the gift card for your regular shopping
Bottle Returns
The PGBSSC has a standing account at the Nechako Bottle Depot on 1st Ave. and at the PG Recycling & Return-It Centre on Peterson Road by Costco. Please mention that you would like to donate your bottle return proceeds to the Prince George Blizzard Speed Skating Club. Please return your copy of the refund receipt to the Fundraising Co-ordinator.
Operation Red Nose
The PGBSSC provides volunteers to support the local Rotary club and ICBC to provide safe rides home to those celebrating the holiday season. In exchange, Rotary provides a financial donation to the club. PGBSSC is required to provide a minimum of 25 volunteer shifts over the course of the campaign in order to receive a donation. A criminal record check is required. This program has traditionally been one of our most lucrative fundraising events.
Skate- A-thon
Each skater is invited to participate in the annual club skate-a-thon. This event is usually held in February
Save-On Foods Gift Cards
If you are shopping at any of the 4 Save-On-Foods locations in Prince George, simply go to the customer service desk and mention that you are purchasing a gift card and would like for the credit to go towards the Prince George Blizzard Speed Skating Club (PGBSSC) account. Save-On Foods will credit 4% of each gift card sold towards the PGBSSC. Make sure they record your purchase to the club account. Then use the gift card for your regular shopping
Bottle Returns
The PGBSSC has a standing account at the Nechako Bottle Depot on 1st Ave. and at the PG Recycling & Return-It Centre on Peterson Road by Costco. Please mention that you would like to donate your bottle return proceeds to the Prince George Blizzard Speed Skating Club. Please return your copy of the refund receipt to the Fundraising Co-ordinator.
Operation Red Nose
The PGBSSC provides volunteers to support the local Rotary club and ICBC to provide safe rides home to those celebrating the holiday season. In exchange, Rotary provides a financial donation to the club. PGBSSC is required to provide a minimum of 25 volunteer shifts over the course of the campaign in order to receive a donation. A criminal record check is required. This program has traditionally been one of our most lucrative fundraising events.
Skate- A-thon
Each skater is invited to participate in the annual club skate-a-thon. This event is usually held in February