January 3, 2013
Boilermakers Supporting the Local Community Where They Work
Brother J'onn Giese of Lodge 359 is happy to report on a recent fundraising program at the Mica Dam upgrading project. The Boilermakers at the project decided they wanted to do something for the community they are working near. The crews at the project collected $2,575 - enough money to buy 103 $25 gift certificates that were then donated to the Revelstoke Christmas Hamper Program, in the city of Revelstoke, British Columbia.
This was the largest one-time donation to the Christmas Hamper Program. Brother Giese wishes to thank the following members for their role in the collections: Jim Wymer, Rick McIssac, Adam Saunders, Dave Bishop, Rick Shields and Steve Savoie.
359 members first started this fundraising program in 2011 in Mackenzie, BC, when they collected $850 for the senior citizens in the community, while working at the Pulp Mill.
Mica Dam spans the Columbia River and is situated 135 kilometres north of Revelstoke, British Columbia.