The Weyburn Red Wings are continuing to make great strides in their efforts to become debt free. The team which began the 2014/15 year with a $200,000 deficit, have made significant progress through the season with the tremendous support from the community and were able to erase $130,000 in debt. The team now looks to being “Back in Black” and clearing up the remaining $70,000. The “Back in Black” aims to reach one goal.
The Board of Directors believes that if they can erase the deficit of approximately $70,000 by June 1, that will allow them, for the first time in a long time, to be able start the fiscal calendar year with no deficit.
The Weyburn Red Wings are asking current and prospective ticket holders to help out with the current campaign. The team is looking for cash donations in exchange for discounted season tickets over a select period of time. For example, if you donate $500, you will receive $150 in credit towards your season tickets each year for three years, with the remaining $50 credit applied in the fourth year. There are several different options available depending on donation amount. Although there was some initial concern this would decrease the season ticket revenues in general, increasing ticket sales by just 70 new members would offset the decline in revenue.
The Red Wings have been an integral part of the Weyburn community since they were first established in 1961. The club is looking foward to erasing the current debt, hitting the ice and focusing all their energy on raising a banner, not funds.
If you have any questions about this program , please call the Red Wing Office at (306)842-2212 or stop by the office Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
