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Blokes @ the Barbie

January 17, 2005

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If you'd like to make a splash for charity, head to the main courtyard this Thursday lunchtime, where "celebrity chefs" Professor Michael Macklin and Graeme Dennehy will be firing up the barbie.
The pair have a two-pronged aim, to raise money for UNE's Tsunami Relief Fund and help "christen" the new fountain.
In a salute to Rome's Trevi Fountain, staff and students will be asked to flip their gold coin donation into the fountain before being served with a sizzling sausage and onions.
The event is being organised by Marketing and Public Affairs, with assistance from Safety and Security. UNE Union Chief Executive Officer Sue Paini has pledged the food.
The events kicks-off at 12.30pm and the aim is to raise $2000. Professor Macklin and Mr Dennehy will be asked to scoop out the coins from the fountain. They will also auction their signed chef's hat and aprons to the highest bidder.
To date more than $3500 has been raised by the UNE community for the fund, eclipsing with a week the goal to raise that amount over three weeks.
But the fund will continue to accept donations well into the year and faculties and departments are encouraged to organise their own fund-raising event.
The money will go towards one of the charities operating in the tsunami-affected areas.
For more information, phone Lydia Roberts on 6773 2779 or visit the website
une.edu.au/events/tsunami

Posted by Lydia Roberts at January 17, 2005 03:28 PM