Brick, NJ – The Township of Brick is giving community non-profit organizations that chance to raise funds at this year’s SummerFest Concert Series by holding a lottery to determine which organization will be allowed to coordinate a 50/50 raffle during the each of the series’ five concerts.

“Non-profit agencies and organizations are looking for more ways to raise funds.  SummerFest is an ideal venue as thousands of people attend every concert,” said Mayor Acropolis.  “Now, for the first time, all of our non-profits will have the same opportunity to raise funds at SummerFest.”

The lottery will be held at the June 10 public meeting of the Township Council.  During the lottery, five organizations will be selected to hold a 50/50 raffle on a designated SummerFest concert event night.  Two other organizations will be selected and designated as alternates in the event that the selected organization cannot participate.

“We are working hard to make sure that SummerFest is a true community event,” said Councilman Tony Matthews, who chairs the Council’s Recreation Committee.  “We have made the lineup more eclectic, we are going to have fireworks every night and now we are giving all of our non-profits a chance to become part of SummerFest and raise funds while they are at it.”  For the first time, all SummerFest concerts will conclude with fireworks.  Fireworks displays will be sponsored so there is no cost to taxpayers.

Any non-profit organization that wishes to participate in the lottery must pre-register in the Brick Township Recreation Office, 270 Chambers Bridge Road no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2008.  Organizations must have evidence of non-profit status and must present a copy of their New Jersey State Gaming License.

Mayor Acropolis credits Brick Township Parks and Recreation Department Head Dave Francese with the idea for the lottery.  “Mr. Francese is bringing a new perspective and new ideas to how we operate,” said Mayor Acropolis.

Any person or organization that would like more information can contact the Brick Township Recreation Department at 732-262-1044.

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