Booster Club car raffle off to a start

The annual Booster Club car raffle has commenced and this year’s car is a 1993 white Toyota Camry.

The NIC Booster Club board members started this raffle about five years ago and, due to its success, has continued to hold it.

Cal Dehaas, the collision repair technology instructor, finds a car every year for the Booster Club. The club then purchases the car to raffle off.

He usually finds a wrecked car and students from the NIC Collision and Repair program assist in the repairing of the vehicle.

“My class enjoys being a part of this process,” said Dehaas, “It is a win-win for everyone.”

Dehaas has been a Booster Club member for about 30 years and enjoys being a part of the raffle.

“I love NIC athletics,” said Dehaas.

All the raffle money proceeds goes to scholarships for student-athletes.

According to Patty Stewart, coordinator of athletics, the costs related to the repairs are covered by the Booster Club.

“In previous years, it has been a good project for their program but also a great benefit to the NIC Booster club,” said Stewart.

This year’s car is in great condition and does not need any additional work or repairs.

The drawing is on April 25th at the Athletic Awards banquet.  The winner does not need to be present to win.

Raffle tickets can be purchased through the Athletic Department.  The cost for tickets is $5 each or five tickets for $20. To purchase tickets call  769-3348 or stop by the Athletics Department office in Post Hall,  #111.