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Queensland SES joins forces with BCF to benefit communities
Volunteer State Emergency Services (SES) Queensland has received a major boost through the announcement of the state’s first community sponsorship agreement with leading outdoor retailer BCF – Boating, Camping and Fishing.
Starting this month, the SES will receive sustainable donations through the implementation of a new ‘round-up’ initiative, along with support at a community level across BCF’s 22 Queensland stores.
Department of Emergency Services Director General, Jim McGowan said over the next 12 months the Department of Emergency Services will work closely with BCF in generating further volunteer support and providing more funding to people across Queensland.
“The 22 retail outlets across the state will act as a key focal point in attracting like-minded people who understand the importance of emergency rescue operations and share a tendency to support services such as the SES.
“This partnership will directly assist Queenslanders in times of need and attract much needed volunteers to the SES, we are therefore extremely grateful to Boating, Camping and Fishing (BCF) and look forward to working with them,” Mr McGowan said.
BCF Chief Operating Officer, Steve Doyle was proud of the company’s new association with the Service, whose volunteers play a vital role in helping thousands of Queenslanders each year.
‘In recent months we have seen the SES come to the aid of storm victims in the state’s south east as well as flood victims in central and northern Queensland, working tirelessly to restore some amount of normality to people’s lives,” Mr Doyle said.
“Many Queensland BCF customers will know first-hand the effort and dedication of SES volunteers.
“Now through simply shopping at BCF, every customer can show appreciation for the work of the SES by simply rounding up their transactions as a donation to the Service. As it is a small donation, it is money you won’t miss, but with the hundreds of thousands of BCF customers, the financial aid will certainly add up,” said Mr Doyle.
The round up function is already achieving positive results, with a solid start to the campaign.
In addition to financial aid, BCF will also play an important role in raising awareness of the Service, encouraging volunteering through their extensive customer network and playing host to local SES fundraising, demonstration and recruitment events.
To find out how you can donate to the SES or become a volunteer visit: www.emergency.qld.gov.au or www.bcf.com.au
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BCF Happy Hour reels in customers across Australia
AUSTRALIA’S leading supplier of boating, camping and fishing products BCF has continued to expand the success of its brand with the introduction of the BCF Happy Hour only available through the retailer’s online store.
Boating, camping and fishing enthusiasts across Australia can now access the exclusive BCF specials every Wednesday between 7:00pm and 8:00pm (EST), from the comfort of their own home.
BCF Chief Operating Officer Mr Steve Doyle said the BCF Happy Hour would reward online customers with great deals not available in store.
“Thanks to our new online store and the BCF Happy Hour, BCF’s deals are no longer restricted to our store locations throughout Australia, our products can now be accessed through the Internet by customers living in areas not serviced by the BCF stores Australia,” Mr Doyle said.
During the BCF Happy Hour, customers will be exposed to exclusive offers and great deals on a selection of boating, camping and fishing gear available online.
To improve and build on its online store, BCF is also introducing exclusive web specials available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for frequent users of the site.
These deals will offer online shoppers fantastic one off specials on a selected range of BCF products.
For more information or to access BCF’s new website and the exclusive Happy Hour specials visit www.bcf.com.au.