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Prepare yourselves, Starbucks is now open at Sports Club Launches New Community Fund
Westfield North Lakes North Lakes Sports Club has officially launched
From the beginning, its new Rising Star Fund which provides financial
Starbucks set out to be a assistance to talented athletes, coaches and officials
different kind of company. in the local area.
One that not only celebrated “We understand that the costs required to compete in
coffee and the rich tradition, but one that representative sport can quickly pile up, so the club is here to
also brought a feeling of connection. help,” said Tony Clarke, Sport & Community Manager for the
Their mission: to inspire and nurture the CSC Group.
human spirit – one person, one cup, and “Through our existing Sporting Development Fund, we already
one neighbourhood at a time. know that the North Lakes and surrounding community has
Starbucks are well-known for making a plenty of emerging talent, so we expect interest in the Rising
connection to the customers. They go a cut Stars Fund to be very strong,” added Clarke.
above the rest to partake in the community
and get to know their customers, while
still producing a great drink for you.
Starbucks are open just in time for the
Christmas period serving up their famous
Pumpkin Spiced Lattes, a must to try if you
haven’t yet. Not to mention their delicious
options in the café, you’ll be spoilt
for choice.

The program has been replicated from the successful Caboolture

Sports Club Rising Stars Fund program which began in 2000 and

has now provided more than $350,000 in donations to over
1,200 recipients over the past 10 years.
Rising Stars applicants can be of any age, although parents of
juniors must apply on behalf of their child, and can be athletes,
coaches or competition officials who have gained high-level
selection or event entry.
To be eligible for funding applicants must meet various criteria
including being a current member of the CSC Group; reside in
divisions 4 or 7 of Moreton Bay Regional Council; and, provide
OLD PETRIE TOWN official proof of selection or entry into a recognised regional,
state or national sporting event.

 more than just a market Amounts of up to $150 for regional, $250 for state and $400 for
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 national-level selections can be provided, depending on the
level of event entry, and applicants are able to apply each time
€ they receive a high-level selection.
Funding for Rising Stars Fund and the club’s existing Sporting

Development Fund is provided by the members of North Lakes
Sports Club.

“For the thousands of North Lakes Sports Club members
and guests, we think it’s fantastic to know that the club’s
 profits are going back into the local community through its
funding programs.”
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Applications are assessed monthly and must be submitted only
through the online form found within the Sport and Community
section of North Lakes Sports Club website.
For more information, visit www.northlakessports.com.au
or call 1300 006 572 today.