Business Helping Hands raised much need funds for local charities!

While we are constantly reading reports of companies tightening their corporate belts it is refreshing to witness a generous display of corporate consciousness and generosity. Local businesses and Golf Day event sponsor Bank of Queensland North Parramatta joined Parramatta Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday 6^th July to present cheques to 2 local charities.

The monies were raised at the Parramatta Chamber of Commerce's major Charity fund raising event the "Business Helping Hands Charity Golf Day".

It was a welcome break from the office as over 80 golfers and non golfers alike joined together to raise over $10,000.00 for worthy charities.

The Chamber, although focused on the health and prosperity of the business community has a long history of charitable support. For the past 14 years the Chamber has held the Golf Day to assist local charities in the Parramatta area.

This year the major recipients were Cure our Kids who received $7000.00 and Riding for the Disabled Nepean who received $3000.00 at the Chamber's monthly Business After Five held at The Diary in Parramatta Park and hosted by Parramatta Park Trust.

The remainder of the funds raised have been retained by the Chamber to distribute to other worthy local charities throughout the year as and when the need arises.

Chamber President, Trevor Oldfield said "Successful days such as this do not just happen without the support of our sponsors  

We thank our Major Sponsors Bank of Queensland North Parramatta; and particularly Owner Managers Graeme O'Kell and Diana Brecely

Also thanks to our many hole Sponsors:

Ansvar Insurance Limited

Chifley Eastern Creek

Crowne Plaza Parramatta

Loxley On Bellbird Hill

Moore Stephens

ParraSIP

Richardson & Wrench Merrylands

Rose & Crown Hotel

Rydges Parramatta

Snap Printing

Telstra Carling ford

 and particularly our committee Chairman Mark Thomson whose company Professional Insurance Brokers also sponsored the drinks carts.

Thank you also to our Auctioneer, Mr. Tony Roumanos from Ray White Bankstown who conducted a very humorous, entertaining and most importantly, successful auction. 

To Oatlands Golf Club and Amadeus catering, you did a great job and we will be back next year!

The feedback again this year was encouraging with Bank of Queensland North Parramatta confirming their support for 2011."

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