Pictured (left to right): District Grand Master Charles Johnson, Dr. Betsy Boze, Rose Richardson and Dellareese Edgecombe of Tyreflex Star Motors, and Courtney Strachan
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Nassau, Bahamas - Representatives of the District Grand Lodge of The
Bahamas (Scottish Constitution) recently held a joint press
conference with the College of The Bahamas at Tyreflex Star Motors to
announce two new fundraising initiatives that will benefit the
College over the next few years. Speaking on behalf of the nine
daughter Lodges of the DGL, Right Worshipful District Grand Master
Charles Johnson announced the District's pledge of a $100,000
endowment fund contribution to the College of The Bahamas over the
next four years via an annual national raffle and gala ball.
Mr.
Johnson was pleased to note that Tyreflex Star Motors had agreed to
partner with the DGL as a co-sponsor of this year's raffle prize: a
2012 Mercedes Benz C180. Mr. Courtney Strachan, Chairman of the
District Grand Lodge Fundraising Committee, confirmed the
availability of raffle tickets until the grand prize drawing on March
10
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at the District Grand Lodge Gala Ball at the Wyndham Cable Beach
Resort. Mr. Strachan noted that the Gala Ball would not only serve
as the culmination of the DGL's 2012 National Raffle campaign but
would also serve to introduce the Bahamian public to an event that is
expected to become a cornerstone of the Bahamian social calendar.
Promising a sophisticated fine dining experience accentuated by
top-class entertainment and a feast for all the senses, Mr. Strachan
observed a reward for each patron far beyond the various prizes that
will be featured during this year's Gala Ball: the reward of helping
to continue the magnificent legacy of the nation's premier
institution of higher learning.
President of the College of The Bahamas, Dr. Betsy Vogel
Boze, thanked the District Grand Lodge of the Bahamas (SC) for its
decision to assist the College by way of such initiatives. Dr. Boze
noted that such efforts demonstrate the continued commitment by the
fraternal body toward the success of COB students, as the College
already benefits from scholarships offered by Lodge St. Michael 1634
S.C. and Lodge St. David 1741 S.C. – both daugther Lodges of the
District Grand Lodge of The Bahamas (SC).
Speaking on behalf of Tyreflex Star Motors Managing
Director Patrick Knowles, Ms. Dellareese Edgecombe stated that
Tyreflex Star Motors was excited to be a part of this year's DGL
National Raffle, especially considering the District's various
programmes focused on the mentorship of young men via its daughter
lodges.
Tickets for this year's National Raffle may be obtained
via a $50 endowment fund contribution from the following ticket sales
locations: Andeaus Insurance (Trinity Plaza, West Bay St. & St.
Alban's Drive); West Bay Pharmacy (Hoffer Plaza, Cable Beach); and
Quality Food Store (Galleria Plaza, JFK Drive). Raffle tickets are
also available directly from DGL members or by calling 424 2926 in
New Providence or 727 8020 in Grand Bahama. Various exciting Gala
Ball ticket and table package options are currently available,
starting at $225 per person. Ball tickets may also be purchased per
the same raffle ticket sales details cited above.
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