The annual event is back on November 3rd, 2018 and promises to be a fun filled afternoon! The Odd Fellow Poker Invitational Fundraiser brings 75-90 players each year for an opportunity to show off their skills while raising money for an organization or family in need. In partnership with our event partners, this is a fun and full day of mixing the local community together and making new friends.
The big tournament prize? Bragging rights that you helped such a great cause… and that you beat everyone else.
This year, Columbia Lodge #2 is once again joining forces with Bastion Lodge #4 and we are working with the Victoria Youth Empowerment Society (YES). The Mission Statement of YES is twofold: First, to assist youth to remove themselves from the high risk environment of the street and make the transition to healthier and more constructive life situations and Second, to help youth and families make positive choices, which will prevent involvement in at risk behaviour or connection with the street scene. You can learn more about YES by visiting their website here: http://www.vyes.ca
The event also includes a silent auction to raise additional funds for other local Odd Fellows charities. If you are interested corporate sponsorship of this event or making a donation to the silent auction, please contact Russ Campbell at [email protected].
*Tax receipts will be issued by the Victoria Youth Empowerment Society for a portion of the entry fee in compliance with Canadian tax laws governing charity events. Simply put, the rules say we can’t give you a tax receipt for the full amount because we feed you and provide with you a great time! If you’re curious to know more, you can read about it here: https://www.oddfellowscolumbia2.ca/charitable-donations/
Supported Charity
Event Sponsor – VIC PUB CO. – THE IRISH TIMES
