The long awaited work on the Vollies roof has started!
The condition of the roof were so bad that the Vollies started getting used to leaks and even became afraid of it caving in. They didn’t want to lose the building so, although money will be tight for the foreseeable future, it’s getting done, while remaining in the black.
Money to fix the roof has been raised though what the Vollies normally do: teaching state funded EMT courses, holding CPR classes, and constant constant constant fundraising. Because of their efforts the Vollies have able to pay their bills and been able to raise funds for the roof.
The Vollies hope they will be receiving most – if not all – of the money back though state grants that have already been applied for. However, there are no guarantees that the state money will materialize.
After reviewing many estimates by licensed and insured contractors work began this week
According to Assistant Chief, Doreen Greenwood:
Support of the community must continue through our 2011 fund drive so that we can continue to stay in the black with our incoming insurance and truck payments. The mailing is already out to the community. Other operating costs come in every month for supplies, gas, electric, phone etc. We are hoping that the community sends in their donations early this year to help in our fundraising efforts.
We are very excited that there will be no more inside leaks. There was some damage to the ceilings that will need to be replaced.
We probably won’t know if the grant will come in until the spring so, until then, we continue to struggle to stay afloat since 1922.
The Vollies will continue to hold monthly CPR classes, continue on with EMT Courses at the Training Hall and continue with their constant constant did I say constant fundraising. They are also planning our annual card party in June.
Come on guys our Vollies need our help :-)
So send those checks in.
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The Vollies have come to my mother’s aid many times. I am so glad that they are still serving the beach community. If you are able to give please do because they may come to the aid of your loved one. With out thier help I am not sure my mother would still be here. Great to see the Vollies getting a new roof. Way to go and good luck with your grant.
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The Vollies are awesome and without a doubt one of the best parts of GB tradition. I wish that they didn’t always hold their fundraisers, card parties etc. on Friday nights, because I work a night shift and can never make it. Years ago I went to a prize Bingo night and had a great time. I wish they would do at least some of them on Sat. nights. Hey, this is off topic, but who remembers the Blue Star Mothers annual trips to Rye Beach?
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