On November 12th, the Volunteers of the Liverpool Volunteer Fire Department, along with at least 16 other departments from the South Shore, responded to our call for help. After more than 24 hours on the scene, while our Main Lodge was destroyed by a devastating fire, thanks to the skilled efforts of our Volunteer FireFighters, the rest of our resort was spared.
In appreciation of their efforts and in light of their ongoing challenge to attract volunteers and the funds to support the incredible and valuable service they provide, we have been proud to work with our local Department to undertake a few initiatives.
In addition to hosting them at the Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia Awards Gala on Nov. 29th, we celebrated our 2011 White Point Christmas Party with them at the Fire Hall, and now we want to invite you to participate in our latest endeavour – it is very exciting for us, and them.
Make a donation, receive one of 83 White Point Main Lodge Fireplace Stones…
We have pulled 83 stones from our Main Lodge Lobby Fireplace…
83 years of memories 1928 – 2011.
The stones now belong to the Liverpool FireFighters Association, the volunteers who protect our community.
With a minimum donation of $25, you can own one and support this great organization.
WANT ONE?
We hope so, speak for one now - we exect them to go fast.
EMail Terrena at : statparnell1@eastlink.ca or Phone: 902-354-4292
Provide your
- Name
- Phone number
- Email
- How you plan to pay and how much you wish to donate (min. $25).
Delivery/Pick-up:
Mailing stones will be too expensive and all the funds raised would be spent.
Pick up: Join a group of we White Pointers at the
Liverpool Fireman’s Breakfast
Saturday January 28, 2012
9am – 11am
If this does not work for you, alternate arrangement may be made.
What will the funds raised from this initiative go towards?
An Accountability System.
It is a portable program that is used for safety at a fire. It looks like a briefcase on legs and contains a magnetized white board. When at the scene of a fire, each Firefighter’s name as well as each truck onsite is managed on this board – so they know exactly where each of the Firefighters are at all times and it helps ensure all firefighters go home safe.
How much does an Accountability System Cost?
$2500 – $3000!
Let’s ensure they can buy one shall we … let’s do the math:
83 fireplace stones x $25 each (minimum donation) = $2075, nearly there!
Thank you in advance for supporting this fundraising initiative and expressing your appreciation to the Liverpool Volunteer Fire Department, their families and supporters.
The response is great. Within 10 minutes of opening my email, 9 stones have been reserved. They will be residing as far away as Moncton New Brunswick.
This is such a wonderful idea! I’m sure that we can raise the funds and much more for the Liverpool FireFighters Assocation. I have a stone ready and waiting! Really looking forward to the fireman’s breakfast and picking up my little bit of history.
The requests are overwhelming. As of 12:19 pm, we have sold 33 stones. Some will travel as far away as Edmonton, Moncton, Eastern Passage, Bedford and Louisiana. The total of donations so far stands at $1250!!
I’d like to donate $50, how do I do this? I can send cheque if I have an address
Peter – Thank you!
The Terrena at the Liverpool Fire Service Association is managing this project, you can email her directly at statparnell1@eastlink.ca or Phone: 902-354-4292
Really appreicate your support with this fundraiser!
UPDATE ON CHRISTMAS EVE DAY:
The support for this project is phenomenal. As of 8:32 am, there are 43 stones sold, raising a total of $1,640 for LFFA. I am so pleased with the support for both White Point and LFFA. The stories and people are so diversified. I am hoping to share a few of the stories I’ve been told later on but they range from former employees in housekeeping and front desk, to former entertainers, to guests that have gotten married at WPBL. Let’s keep this up and continue to support WPBL as they rebuild and become bigger and better and LFFA as they continue to risk their lives to protect others.
I will try to get at least one more update in before Santa arrives.
Another update:
53 stones are sold for a total of $2,131. There are only 30 stones left. I have talked to and emailed a lot of people with different stories and memories of White Point. It’s great to hear them all!!!
FINAL UPDATE ON CHRISTMAS EVE: There are 60 stone sold for a total of $2,361. On behalf of the Liverpool FireFighters Association, I would like to thank each and every person who purchased a stone. Not only are you getting a piece of history, you are supporting a volunteer fire department which is filled with dedicated firefighters who go out faithfully every time the pager goes off to protect our community. Happy Holidays to everyone and here’s to a new year of bigger and better things for White Point Beach Resort.
MERRY CHRISTMAS MORNING!!
We stand at 62 stones sold for a total of $2,416. Thank you so much for supporting 2 very important staples of Liverpool. It is very much appreciated.
UPDATE: I hope everyone hand an enjoyable Christmas and are now recovering from turkey overload.
We have sold 65 stones at this point for a total of $2,556. Thanks to all the people who ordered stones, LFFA will be able to purchase the Accountability System they want and need. I hope you all realize you not only have bought a piece of history, but have helped make fire scenes safer for LFFA. Thank you very much for this Christmas present.
Hope we are successful in getting fireplace stones! We will give $150 to the fund if there are three available for us.
Thanks.
Joan Christie
FINAL UPDATE ON BEACHSTONES: They are ALL reserved with a total of $3,400. This was all done in less than a week (6 days to be exact) and over Christmas!! Thank you to everyone who called or emailed about buying the stones. Not only have you bought a piece of history, you have helped the Liverpool FireFighters Association buy an accountability system. This will help keep our guys safe and bring them home after every fire. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! to one and all.