Pair of South Delta service clubs make joint effort
A pair of South Delta service clubs have decided on a way to address their aging membership and help raise funds for the youth of South Delta.
The united effort by the Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions and Kiwanis Club of Ladner, Tsawwassen is to provide programming for youngsters between 10 and 17-years-old.
Helping announce the joint arrangement were club presidents Steve Dane (Lions) and Larry Rossiter (Kiwanis).
Both said they were enthused about working together to put on the Classic Rock and Roll Revival event which has proven popular in the past and is likely to be a sell out again this year.
"Like many service clubs we (Kiwanis) are facing an aging membership and putting on an event like this was getting to be increasing difficult," Rossiter said. "So, we got in contact with the Lions and decided there's an opportunity to combine to help put on this event."
Rossiter, who has been with the club for eight years, said the problem is not as much with dwindling numbers but a rising average age.
Of the 21 or so Kiwanis members, most are in their 70s.
"And three of those members are in their 80s," he said. "And that makes picking up a shovel and getting out more difficult."
Rossiter said he hopes the idea of combined efforts is "contagious" to help support some worthwhile causes in communities.
"We chose youth programming because there really isn't a lot for the kids aged 14 to 19 to do now that there's no bowling alley, or movie theatre in town," he said. "We've got a number projects in the back of our minds as a club and this event will help get us there."
The dinner and dance featuring the classic rock band Time Machine is set for April 28 at the KinVillage Recreation Centre (5430 10th Ave.).
Doors open at 5:45 p.m.
Tickets are $45.
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