The Chances Golf Day held on Monday 28/10/19 was a great success, with perfect weather. Eighty eight golfers hit off in a shotgun start at 12.30 after having a light lunch.
The course was in beautiful condition and from all reports the golf was enjoyable, though Box Hill course is famous for the many creek crossings and the lovely lake, which all seem to attract golf balls.
At the tees there were signs advertising the services of our 1 Gold, 2 Silver and 11 Bronze sponsor that made a huge contribution to the days financial success, as did the ladies from Nurse Next Door (Silver Sponsor) who gave out cold drinks in exchange for a donation to Chances, raising $270.00.
Afterwards we sat down to a BBQ buffet dinner and enjoyed some companionship and fun with more fundraising via a raffle.
The day was organised by Boroondara Cares Foundation with a committee of Rotarians and the net result is a profit of approximately $8,000. Boroondara Cares Foundation has increased the base scholarship to $1,100 this year and set aside over $134,000 to give out to the next group of recipients.
There will be over a 100 scholarships awarded to students assessed as being worthy of the merit based award.
Robert Hogan
Chair
Chances Golf Day committee 2019.