Bingos

Bingo Coordinator - Andrea Paterson

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Bingo Hall - The Grey Eagle Bingo Hall, across from Lakeview, 37th Street SW, on the Tsuu Tina Reserve. See Map

Important Information

Bingos are optional, but, for every shift that you work at a Bingo that you work, your athlete's account will receive a credit.

Initially, the credit will be worth $100 per Bingo shift. The Club expects the credit amount per bingo to be fairly stable, but will notify you immediately if the rate changes, and that will be for bingos from that date forward (prospectively) . See below for the fine print.

The Fine Print

Bingos are expected to be optional. There is a remote chance that, if the bingo coordinator cannot consistently fill the bingos, we may need to ask families to do a certain minimum number.

A Bingo event is one shift. Afternoon shifts begin at 10:45 a.m., Evening shifts begin at 4:15 pm, and Late shifts begin at 9:15 pm. Double shifts are expected if you start at 4:15 pm

The actual amount of the Bingo credit may vary depending on how profitable the Bingos are. Based on the earnings history at the current casino, we expect to pay out $100 for each shift. However, if the earnings change substantially, then the credit amount will also change from that point onward. (We will advise the new amount, either more or less, and that will be applied to future bingos you work. Members will be advised on the newsletter and website).

In order for your child's account to receive the credit, it is critical that you sign in on the bingo hall's sign in sheet printing your name legibly so we can see who you are. If someone works on your behalf, ensure they put down both names (e.g. Johnny Smith working for Jan McMillan)

a. Chairpersons should e-mail or fax the sign-in sheet to Andrea next morning, detailing all workers, particularly any workers who cannot easily be identified as Renegades.

If you are a no show your account will be charged $100 for every shift you are scheduled to work that day. This applies even if you are sick, unfortunately. No-shows cause the Club to receive fines and demerits from the hall, not to mention creating issues with Alberta Gaming. If you can find a replacement, there is no fine to your account. You must notify Andrea if you have found an alternate.

Bingo Credits cannot be refunded to you as cash. At the end of the year, if you end up in a credit position as a result of bingo credits, that credit must be used against next year's costs. If your athlete does not continue in water polo, the bingo credits will disappear.

Initially, the Bingo Coordinator will post the schedule and provide everyone with a fair opportunity to work a basic number of bingos. Beyond that, you can work as many shifts as the Bingo Co-ordinator can find for you.

The above program applies to the Renegades only, Torpedoes and Community clubs will have different ways of allocating bingos, and you should take note of your other clubs' programs.

Casinos

Every 18 months members are expected to volunteer.