The Bishop Rotary Clubs will be accepting donations to Help Our Local Small Businesses adapt and respond to the impacts and challenges of COVID-19 until August 31, 2020. Go to our GoFundMe page to donate. https://bit.ly/2CLbftB The fundraising drawing will be on August 24, 2020 on Sierra Wave Radio (92.5). (The drawing entry deadline was August 15.)
The drawing prizes are:
1st Prize - One case of Napa Valley wines hand-selected by Kelly Rios, Vineyard Operations Manager and viticulturist for Renteria Vineyard Management Company. The case includes 2 of each: Venge Scout's Honor Red Blend, Plumpjack Reserve Chardonnay, Venge Jewell Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Venge Signal Fire Zin, Cade Sauvignon Blanc, and Croix Pinot.
2nd Prize - A prime selection of California Olive Oils and an Italian Balsamic Vinegar from the St. Helena Olive Oil Company including Jaeger Family EVOO. Jaeger is a Napa Valley Extra Virgin Olive Oil made from Italian and Spanish varietal olives sourced from the Jaeger property on the valley floor in Napa. Lemon EVOO is made from a blend of essential oil from organic lemons with late harvest California Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
3rd Prize - Two bottles of sparkling wine from the Napa Valley.
2nd Prize - A prime selection of California Olive Oils and an Italian Balsamic Vinegar from the St. Helena Olive Oil Company including Jaeger Family EVOO. Jaeger is a Napa Valley Extra Virgin Olive Oil made from Italian and Spanish varietal olives sourced from the Jaeger property on the valley floor in Napa. Lemon EVOO is made from a blend of essential oil from organic lemons with late harvest California Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
3rd Prize - Two bottles of sparkling wine from the Napa Valley.
Rules and Fine Print:
- One entry per person.
- Entry deadline is August 15, 2020.
- Must be 21 years of age or over to enter.
- No charge to enter. Send an email saying you are entering the drawing and include your name and contact information. Send the email to: bishopcovidrecovery@gmail.com. One person and one entry per email.
- You will be automatically entered into the drawing if you donate $100 or more at our GoFundMe page by August 15, 2020. https://bit.ly/2CLbftB
- Be sure to leave your GoFundMe notifications on so we can notify you if you win.
- The drawing will be on August 24, 2020 on Sierra Wave Radio (92.5).
- Funds will be collected by the Bishop Sunrise Treasurer (John Helm) and disbursed through the Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce to small Bishop-area businesses who need funds for supplies, modifications and support to adapt to the new Covid reality. Examples of support that would qualify for funding are:
- Safety barriers and other COVID specific requirements needed to keep customers and employees safe.
- Modifications for indoor and/or outdoor accommodations (shade structures, umbrellas, mist systems, outdoor furniture, etc.). Bishop has made it easier for restaurants to serve customers outside, but they need help getting set up.
- Internet assistance for setting up a web presence, online appointments and/or ordering system, online store and other internet needs.
- Other needs determined by small businesses and the Rotary Clubs.
- Bishop-area businesses are business located from Big Pine to the south to the northern Inyo County Line west of the White Mountains.