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PIC Palooza raises some $6K for women’s shelter
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Posted on Aug 29 2011
About $6,000 was raised in this year’s Pacific Islands Club Palooza which aims to benefit Guma Esperansa, the only shelter for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking.
Deidre Halstead, PIC resident manager, said they sold a total of 212 tickets for the event, which had a Country & Western theme.
She said a number of businesses bought tickets to the event and gave them away to employees.
Halstead said various contests such as Take It or Pass It and the Horse Shoe competition as well as live performances from the Icon Band and the PIC Clubmates entertained the guests.
Contest prizes included accommodations at PIC Saipan and Guam and Aqua Resort Club; dinner for two at the Seaside Grill and Aqua Resort Club; Magellan brunch; Boutiki gift vouchers; waterpark passes; and handmade bags made by the ladies from the Guma Esperansa.
PIC sports, entertainment and activities director Cole Pritchard and activities manager Glenn Policare hosted the event.
“We have always found holding PIC Palooza to be a very effective way to raise money to support local charities,” Halstead told Saipan Tribune. “It is a way for PIC to give back to the community and everyone has a great time in the process.”
