WHAT would be a SunRice Festival without the Ambassador Quest?
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That is the question organisers are asking as they start to organise potential entrants for the 2018.
With entrants needed to be locked in by December 1, when official fundraising can start, the time is now to think about taking part.
Residents don’t have to be a certain age or gender to take part in the quest, which aims at both highlighting the person involved, but also raising funds for community groups throughout the shire.
There’s also the added carrot involved for those taking part, with the eventual Ambassador and Highest Fundraising Ambassador gifted a travel voucher each to be used wherever they choose.
Ambassador Quest co-ordinator Cheryl Whymark said there was no time like the present to start thinking about being part of the unique Leeton tradition.
“I know the committee have started to talking to some people and we’re close to getting a couple on board,” she said.
“I’ve put the feelers out as well.
“I would be hopeful of getting at least six taking part.
“That would be a great number.”
Each Ambassador entrant is required to have a committee back them throughout the quest.
In the past Light Up Leeton has had an entrant, the Leeton and District Bowling Club, the Leeton Phantoms Rugby Union Club and many more.
The idea is to hold fundraising events from December 1 through to Easter, with money raised going back to that committee, the community and the festival itself which then distributes more funds back to the shire as a result.
Events can be everything from trivia nights, street stalls and gala balls to dress up parties, lawn bowls competitions and any other fundraising initiative.
The Leeton community has always gotten on board with the quest and Mrs Whymark was hopeful it would be no different for the 2018 entrants.
“It does give you a sense of being part of the community,” she said.
“I think you have to have a passion for your town and be willing to put yourself out there.”
However, with the right committee, many hands can make light work and not all of the burden will rest on the shoulders of the quest entrant. Mrs Whymark was especially hopeful more men would take part.
“I’m about 95 per cent certain we’ve already got one man on board, which is just great,” she siad.
“We want that variety.” For more information about the quest contact Mrs Whymark on chezwhy24@hotmail.com.
