The\u00a0Grunthal\u00a0and Area Lions Club is teeing up a new fundraiser this summer as demand for local food banks and meal programs continues to grow.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Doug Wiens with the club says the need\u00a0in\u00a0the community has increased, making fundraising efforts more important than ever.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cUnfortunately, the need is growing,\u201d Wiens says.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are there to fill the vacuum.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Tournament details\u00a0<\/p>\n
The club’s first annual golf tournament will take\u00a0place\u00a0Aug. 8 at Maplewood Golf Course.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The tournament features a 10 a.m. shotgun start and costs $150 per player.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Registration includes 18 holes of golf and a smoked brisket dinner.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Those who\u00a0don’t\u00a0golf can still support the fundraiser by\u00a0purchasing\u00a0a $50 evening meal, which includes smoked brisket, pulled pork mac and cheese and vegetarian options.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve\u00a0had it before.\u00a0It\u2019s absolutely delicious,\u201d he says.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Participants can register by emailing\u00a0grunthelandarealionsclub@gmail.com\u00a0or by calling 204-326-0189.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Supporting the community year-round\u00a0<\/p>\n
The golf tournament is the latest in a series of fundraising initiatives organized by the Lions Club.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Throughout the summer, volunteers host weekly Thursday barbecue fundraisers in partnership with\u00a0Grunthal\u00a0Grocery from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., selling hot dogs and a bottle of water for $5.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Last year, the barbecues raised $2,400 for the local food bank, and all proceeds again this year are being donated to the organization.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Alongside the other initiatives, the club runs a Chase the Ace which supports three scholarships awarded annually \u2014 two\u00a0in\u00a0St. Pierre and one in\u00a0Grunthal.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re\u00a0on summer break right now.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0resuming September 10.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wiens says the club\u00a0remains\u00a0committed to supporting both local families facing food insecurity and students pursuing post-secondary education through its community fundraising efforts.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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