You may be aware the current Cheong Park sporting/social pavilion is to be demolished and a new, two level building is to be constructed in its place.

The new building will include four change-rooms at ground level and a social room on the first floor. The building will cater for male and female sport while the social room will cater for club and community use.

Funding for the redevelopment has generously been provided by the Federal and State Governments with considerable financial support from Maroondah City Council. We thank them all for their significant contributions which will result in a marvellous community complex in South Croydon.

Whilst the capital works will be funded by the various government contributions, the tenant clubs need to fund the provision of a considerable amount of the interior fittings and equipment. These include kitchen and bar equipment, a new cool room, audio visual items and additional furniture.

For all this to happen, considerable fund raising needs to be undertaken. Our club, in conjunction with our colleagues and friends at the South Croydon Cricket Club have set up a joint fundraising committee.

One of the first actions is to set up a joint club fundraising process through the Australian Sports Foundation (ASF) where donations of $2 or more are tax deductable for the donor. The ASF collects and administers donations and forwards funds to the clubs to pay for the goods and equipment that the clubs have identified a need for. The ASF then provides a Tax Receipt direct to the donor who can then include it in their taxation return. The funds received by the clubs will be held in a joint bank account until expenditure is agreed. The clubs must account for project expenditure to the ASF to ensure that funds raised are spent correctly.

So, we ask you to consider donating to the fund so that we can ensure that the new pavilion will be equipped and furnished appropriately for us to gain maximum benefit of what will be a first class facility when it is completed.

To make a donation of any amount simply go to https://asf.org.au/donate/cheong-park-redevelopment/. Note that your Tax Receipt will issue by email direct to you from the ASF approximately 5 days after the date of your donation.

You will have the choice of anonymity if you choose but the detail of your donation will be known to selected club personnel.

The clubs intend to recognise substantial donors (donations above $1,000) on a special display board located in the redeveloped social room. Platinum level donations have been set at $3,000 or above, Gold at $2,000 to $3,000 and Silver at $1,000 to $2,000 however any amount donated will be greatly appreciated.

NOTE: Donations for this Financial Year (19/20) need to be made as follows if you wish to claim a Tax Deduction for this Financial Year:
- Friday 26/6/2020 is the last day to donate by EFT
- Tuesday 30/6/2020 is the last day to donate by Credit Card.