Volume 27 Issue 4
Bingo “Top Gun” Presented with Community Award Doreen Pchajek’s creation of the SPMF Bingo in Richer has turned into a staple for Monday night entertainment in the community, drawing in loyal players from
the region. And entertainment is only a part of the brand as Doreen and her dedicated crew have raised, over the years, almost $100,000 in funds distributed
October 2024
to regional youth through scholarships, bursaries and prizes. Doreen Pchajek was recently awarded in front of her peers, the Pride of Richer Award, created by Dan Guetre and his local business, the Dawson Trail Dispatch, to recognize outstanding residents and their achievements. Doreen (left) was presented the plaque by friends and bingo participants Linda Gauthier (center) and Yvonne Fontaine Godard (right) on behalf of Guetre. While acknowledging the success of the bingo, Guetre mentioned that Doreen was also chosen for many other charitable acts and her general selflessness.