Over $15,000 raised for River Hills and Leader Lions clubs

By Joan Janzen

The Leader Lions Club and Leader’s River Hills Lions Club joined forces to host another successful Wild Game Supper on Saturday evening, March 16. Leader Lions member Dustin Heatcoat said tickets sold very quickly when released back in December, and there was also a waiting list.

Money from ticket sales was used to purchase prizes, and funds were raised through the silent auction, 50/50’s and raffles. The total amount raised was over $15,000. “It’s a respectable number,” Dustin observed, similar to the amount raised at last year’s event.

Major prize winners at the Wild Game Supper in Leader were as follows: (l-r) Scott King - fishing trip, Brad Miller - paddle board, Howard Jackle - Go-Pro camera, Bryce Klippert - Leader Liquor Market gift certificate. SUBMITTED

More than 300 people were in attendance. The guests put their names into a draw and enjoyed good food, visiting, and a chance to win some amazing prizes. All proceeds from the evening went to the Lions Clubs of Leader.

Major prize winners at the Wild Game supper were as follows: Fishing Trip - Scott King, Paddle Board - Brad Miller, Go-Pro Camera - Howard Jackle, Leader Liquor Market gift certificate - Bryce Klippert.

The Lions Clubs of Leader appreciate the community’s ongoing support and the help of so many willing volunteers who worked alongside the club members in the kitchen and helped make the evening a success. The Home EC 10/30 class at Leader Composite School made and iced 310 cupcakes for the Wild Game Supper. The cupcakes provided a bit of sweetness for the meal and were a great way for the students to help out in their community.

“This is always a sold out event, and is well supported by the community and surrounding area,” Dustin said.