Giving Back
When Budd Bay RFC was founded, one of its principle tenants was to give back - supporting community outreach efforts throughout the Puget Sound. Several factors drove - and continue to drive - this important tenant:
- BBRFC benefits from the use of community parks; this is one fitting way to say thanks.
- BBRFC prides itself on having a strong youth base, and important to strengthening that base is developing quality athletes. Community outreach is a fantastic method of instilling a sense of responsibility in the future of rugby.
- Reaching out to help others invariably results in others learning about our organization - and Budd Bay Rugby is proud to promulgate rugby throughout the South Sound in this manner.
Helping Haiti Recover Through Rugby!
In keeping with its charitable history, Budd Bay RFC is pleased to announce we will be partnering with former Budd Bay RFC immortal, Rosedanie Cadet (many of you may remember her as former women's coach, former Steelheads coach and just about everything all-star in rugby), and joining with Helping Hands Noramise (HHN) to help bring about some positive goodness in Haiti.
Following the tragic earthquakes that rocked the tiny island nation, Rosedanie began working with small communities in Haiti to help rebuild - with an eye on sustainability and empowerment. Read more about Rosedanie and her efforts here: http://noramise.org/our-story
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Two years ago, Rosedanie asked for help to bring rugby to youth in the communities she was working with. We were happy to help, giving HHN a handful of balls and t-shirts. Little did we realize, rugby was non-existent in Haiti - and the youth are craving more rugby. Through our partnership with HHN, Budd Bay RFC will sponsor an international side to help spread rugby and our love of the game across the seas. Through rugby, we hope that the communities working with Rosedanie will find more unity and strength to empower the redevelopment of their home. |
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JOIN US this Friday, from 7-10pm at Traditions Cafe for music, a silent auction and door prizes. If you can't make it, but would like to make a donation, please visit http://noramise.org/donate, or contact Rosedanie via email (rosedanie@noramise.org) to contribute your gift for the silent auction. The more prizes the better! Hope to see you there!
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Budd Bay RFC Helps Out the Wolves!! |
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Update: 4/22/2012 Wolf Haven thanks Budd Bay for support Last week, Wolf Haven's animal curator Wendy Spencer was interviewed on a radio program called "The Dog Show with Julie Forbes". Here is a 24 minute audio clip of the interview. At the end of the interview, Wendy gives a shout-out to some of the people, organizations, volunteers and businesses who volunteered - including Budd Bay Rugby Football Club! Listen to the interview below - the whole interview is very interesting, but you can skip to the 18th minute if you just want to hear about ruggers: |
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Following the Jan 2012 winter storms, local wildlife conservation organization, Wolf Haven, appealed to the community for help to address the $50,000 worth of damage they experienced. Falling limbs damaged enclosures, remote cameras and made quite a mess throughout the grounds of the Tenino-based international organization dedicated to the conservation of wolves. |
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The Budd Bay Rugby Football Club (a 501c3 organization dedicated to promoting the sport of rugby throughout the South Sound) heard the howl, and knew they could mobilize an army of ruggers to help Wolf Haven get back on track. With support from the coaches, each team volunteered ruggers to lend a hand in the storm clean-up. "Ruggers are my new favorite people!" one Wolf Haven staffer said. Budd Bay RFC was simply glad to be able to help. |
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The wolves also recognized their effort - thanking them with their song upon arrival both days, and bidding them farewell on Sunday. Not only did the Club make a difference for another member of the local community, but over 50 Budd Bay Directors, Coaches and Players worked hard alongside each other - moving in unison toward a common goal - a true rugby unit. |
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A great experience and much fun was had. Budd Bay Rugby looks forward to future opportunities to give back to the community, and continue to build on this wonderful relationship with Wolf Haven. Thank you Wolf Haven - for the experience of a lifetime and an opportunity to give a little back to you, the wolves and our community. |
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Organizations where Budd Bay Rugby has volunteered time to teach touch rugby: Boys & Girls Club, Girls Scouts of America, City of Olympia YMCA, Briggs Community YMCA, Summer and Winter Sports Camps VAC, Roosevelt Elementary School, City of Lacey
Other Community Activities: Adopt-a-Highway Program, Campaigning for City of Lacey Parks Funding and Initiatives, Friends of the Olympia Library, Thurston County Food Bank, Community Youth Services and provide donations and other support to the Hurricane Katrina and Haiti relief efforts.
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Alumni Match - 5/26/12
Posted May 3, 2012The Annual Barbarian Alumni match is returning after a short hiatus! Mark your calendars and keep on the lookout for additional info!
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Tatunka 7's Tournament
Posted May 3, 2012Budd Bay Rubgy will host the 20th Annual Tatunka 7's Tournament on June 9th, 2012! Keep updated on the latest details here.
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Get your gear!
Posted August 14, 2011Don't forget to get some new gear! We have jackets, sweatshirts, and other items in our new online store.
