Community & Business
13 July, 2023
Community Chest brings up two years
The Bernborough Tavern’s Community Chest raffle marked its second anniversary at the Lions Club last Tuesday, having raised over $14,000 in funds for community groups in the Oakey district.
Lions Club President Lois Thorne said the donation was warmly appreciated and would be used to fund a shelter for the club’s trailer, as well as to assist with insurance costs.
The occasion marked two years since the Bernborough Tavern started the Community Chest concept.
Owner Michael Carpenter said the idea came from when he had worked at an establishment in Pittsworth.
Community Chest Raffle coordinator John Webster said the Community Chest has invested in 24 groups across the community since its beginnings in July 2021.
The addition of the Saturday raffle to the Community Chest takings can be seen in 2023.
2021
Oakey Brekky Club - $500
Rural Fire Brigade - $390
Oakey Historical Museum - $490
Oakey Junior Cricket Club - $641
Protea Place - $505
Oakey Soccer Club - $535
2022
Oakey PCYC Connect - $425
Oakey State High School Ag Department - $630
Oakey Bears Junior Rugby League - $706
Oakey Girl Guides - $535
Oakey Landcare - $515
Oakey Scouts - $485
Oakey Floral Float - $470
McDonald House - $580
4401 Tourist Centre - $490
Oakey SES - $680
St Monica’s School - $250
Army Air Museum - $490
2023
Oakey Touch Club - $450
CWA McLean Care - $880
Oakey Neighbourhood Watch - $800
Mini Rail - $750
Oakey Floral Float - $925
Oakey Lions Club - $1155
