1957 - 2007
The year 2007 marked the 50th Anniversary of The Rotary Club of Quesnel Auction.
Our very first Auction, in 1957, was broadcast on radio from the old firehall on Carson Street. Over the years the Auction has grown and is now a 3-night event broadcast on both radio and TV, with pictures and information available on this website.
All funds raised are committed to local Quesnel community projects, and we thankyou for your support.
2004: Specialized ceiling lift equipment at Quesnel & District Recreation Centre
2005: Mobile Command Centre for Quesnel Search & Rescue
2006: Refurbishment of Quesnel’s war memorial
2007: New sound system for Quesnel & District Seniors’ Centre
2008: Child Development Centre Pregnancy Outreach Programme
2009: Renovation of Legion Beach Goal: $20,000
For 2009, we are answering the call of Royal Canadian Legion who want to substantially renovate community asset Legion Beach. Already underway are upgrades to the water and electrical supply systems, along with refurbishment of the concession and outbuildings - next year they want to overhaul their dock.
Thankyou Quesnel!
For the 53rd time of asking, you phoned in your bids and bought all the items for sale over the three nights of our Radio-TV Auction…resulting in our being able to hand over a cheque for $15,000 - outstanding!
Pictured are, front left to right, Honey Affleck and Neil Huntsley of Royal Canadian Legion, Rotary Club President Liane Kimmie, Elizabeth Playford (Legion), Rotarian Bev Haluschuk, Hans Brinkert and Roger Williamson (Legion) at the cheque presentation 4th March 2010.
Thankyou to all the businesses and private individuals who donated items for sale. When you are out shopping, be sure to have these great community supporters at the top of your list.
Plans are already underway for the 54th Auction (23rd, 24th, 25th November 2010) – if you want to be involved, as a donor or an event sponsor, give Auction Chair Simon Turner a call at 250.991.7669.
And if your group or organization has a project you think would make a great recipient of Auction funds, feel free to submit an application to be found under the About Us tab.
Your support is essential to the enduring success of our Auction, and is much appreciated.