Oops, Oops, Oops

Volunteerism and community participation has changed over the years. It’s getting harder for charities to get people to commit their time to fundraising, and in the specific case of casinos, there’s something about them that scares people away. The issue is, if volunteer requirements for the casinos aren’t met, the casino is not allowed to open. And there are further rules about who can and cannot volunteer for certain positions within casinos. Charities need casino advisors to double or triple check that everything is ready for the big night. If they’ve been doing events long enough, casino chairpersons will know it’s impossible to plan for everything that can go wrong but experienced advisors will at least prevent the most common errors.

This episode of Raising the Stakes focuses on the difficulties charities face in finding volunteers, but casino advisor Jeffrey Dawson has a fix when it’s down to the wire. They are volunteers that he calls “casino angels” and they’re to be used when the chips are down… ie: only if absolutely necessary. Members from charities in Alberta; Mark Fournier, TerryLee Ropchan, and Sean Fraser are back to talk about the casino events themselves, leaning on advisors for support, and being prepared (“it’s organized chaos”) and on that subject, Jeff talks about the time a fire broke out at a casino. There was an evacuation and everything. Jeff was ready for it. Volunteers need good training, even when there isn’t an emergency.

And remember, you’re at a casino. At least try and have a little fun.

Raising the Stakes: Episode 3 “Oops, Oops, Oops”

Guests

Mark Fournier, Treasurer for Wild Rose Humane Society

TerryLee Ropchan, Executive Director for The Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre

Sean Fraser, Executive Director of the Evergreen Theatre Society

About Jeffrey Dawson & Alberta Casino Advisors Incorporated

Jeffrey Dawson is the owner and operator of Alberta Casino Advisors Incorporated. Trained and registered as a Dual-Advisor, Jeff can provide Cash Cage Advisor and Count Room Advisor services to any organization, and he has experience in every casino in the province. Jeff helps charities prepare the paperwork for their licensed casino event. Depending on their location, qualifying for a licensed casino event may take as little as 12 months, or at worst, may take five years or more.

Alberta Casino Advisors serve charitable and religious organizations throughout the province.

They are a registered Gaming Worker Supplier that is licensed through Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC). They operate throughout Alberta with expertise and experience in all nineteen traditional casinos, and Host First Nations casinos.

Visit https://albertacasinoadvisors.com/ to learn more.