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Commission leans toward an evening bingo fundraiser in September
Summary
Members discussed fundraising options and favored an evening 'fun bingo' with raffles, targeting a Friday night in September; past bingos at the Portuguese Club netted about $3,000, though members raised parking and venue concerns.
Commissioners and staff discussed options to raise funds for programming and the in-house kitchen project, focusing on a night-time bingo and raffle event.
Participants noted prior success with bingo fundraisers: a recent Portuguese Club event netted roughly $3,000, though the commission said that venue’s parking constraints and schedule conflicts (a local sporting event) reduced attendance on the rescheduled date. Members suggested alternative venues and agreed to target a Friday evening in September, when attendance is expected to be higher than summer weekends.
Staff will investigate available venues in town for Friday nights in September, explore sponsorship and advertising opportunities, and report back with dates and logistics. Commissioners also discussed operational savings (using volunteers or staff-run equipment to reduce DJ and vendor costs) and recommended planning several months before the event to secure parking and advertising.
