Rotary club plans youth charity ball

The Rotary Club of Umina will hold a Central Coast Youth Charity Ball to raise money for a youth development program.

The black tie gala event will include a three-course meal with live performances and an auction, to be held at the Gosford RSL on Sunday, November 18 from 6pm.

Organiser Mr Paul Quinn said the Umina Rotary Club had a strong connection with the YC Group, formerly Youth Connections, as one of its members was on the board.

"We have been to Kariong to visit the YC Group several times and they have a very interesting facility up there," Mr Quinn said.

"We decided this year to partner with YC Group because of its commitment to the development of youth who have found it difficult to go through the usual education channels," he said.

"YC Group has identified that it needs funds for a new demountable classroom."

According to Mr Quinn, the cost of a demountable would be around $30,000 and the fund raising target for the Central Coast Youth Charity Ball was $20,000.

"This will be a flagship event and is being held to raise much needed funds to offer development for our young people including those with disabilities," said Mr Quinn.

SOURCE:

Media release, 11 Oct 2017

Bianca Hennessy, YC Group

Interview, 12 Oct 2017

Paul Quinn, Rotary Club of Umina Beach

Reporter: Jackie Pearson