Kingaroy Golf Day a huge success

Mayor Wayne Kratzmann’s last charity golf day was a huge success, with $13,000 being raised to benefit the needy across the South Burnett.

The event, held at the Kingaroy Golf Club on Friday 4 December 2015, was supported by 114 players who formed 38 teams of three (3).

“While it was bittersweet to participate in my last Charity Golf Day as Mayor, it was heart-warming to see the support our region gives to others in the community,” Mayor Kratzmann said.

“I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who participated, from the residents who supported the cause by playing golf on the day, to the business people who donated prizes, tee sponsorships, trophies and items to be auction and raffled.

“Every cent raised on the day will go into the Mayor’s Community Benefit Fund, and I’m proud to say it was the most successful golf day ever.”

Olympian Duncan Armstrong was a popular drawcard, despite admitting he was a better swimmer than a golfer.

Mayor Kratzmann particularly thanked the Telstra Shop Kingaroy for their sponsorship, as well as All About Refrigeration And Airconditioning, who donated an MDV Comfee 2.5 kw Reverse Cycle Split air-conditioner for the hole-in-one prize.

When participating golfers failed to get a hole in one, All About Refrigeration And Airconditioning generously donated the prize, including installation, to be auctioned, which significantly increased the funds raised on the day.

Round Seven of the fund is currently open to South Burnett organisations with a focus on projects that deliver a meaningful outcome to the wider community, and which meet the criteria.
The allocation amount is for two major project grants of $10,000 per project.

Application forms can be downloaded from Council’s website or picked up at a Council Customer Service Centre. Applications close on 15 January 2016.

For more information contact Council’s Community Development/Grants Officer, Kimberley Scott on (07) 4189 9333.