Service organizations join today for fundraiser for concessions stand at Bullard

Photo by Tom Rivers

ALBION – Several service organizations have joined forces today in fundraiser for a new concessions stand at Bullard Park.

There will be a beef on weck dinner today from 2 to 8 p.m. at Albion Elks Lodge with tickets at $15.

Pictured form left include Brett Boring from the Elks Lodge; Dan Conrad from the Exempts Club; Richard Robb, the Elks leading knight and president of the Elks Riders; Ron Albertson of the Lions Club; Geno Allport, president of Albion Youth Sports Athletic Program; Jeff Holler of the Masonic Lodge; and D.J. Moore of AYSAP.

The American Legion, Albion Merchants Association and  Royal Body Shop Ministries also contributed to today’s dinner and fundraising event, which also includes a basket raffle.

Confection Connection and Pretty Sweet Bakery each made 150 chocolate chip cookies as the desserts for the dinner.

Dan Conrad, one of the coordinators for the event, said it was nice to see so many organizations come together for the new concessions stand.

The Albion Youth Sports Athletic Program (AYSAP) is pushing for a two-story building with concessions and storage in the first floor and a second-floor for a press box.

Geno Allport, AYSAP president, said the building is likely $20,000 to $30,000. The concessions stand would be available to be used by other organizations doing events at Bullard, he said.