!!!!!! EXPANSION UPDATE !!!!!! (September 09')

Anola Community Club is that much closer to having the renovation to the center achieved! 
Reeve Skrupski has contacted the Board of Directors of Anola Community Club and steps are being undertaken to discuss the Progression of the Proposed Renovation to the Community Club.

This is one of the most exciting achievements for all of Springfield.  This is a huge step that our municipality is taking to show their solid commitment and support of recreation within our entire community.  We have over 350 – 400 children that partake in extra curricular activities.  Many may not think that recreation is very important for a rural community but without activities for children adults alike – there is no future. 

Our towns and villages are more than just a collection of streets, businesses, schools, recreational centres and homes.  They play a role in how healthy we are.  Their physical and social environments have a major impact on the well-being of their residents and the success of their towns.

Tendering, contracts, renovation, rebuilding and construction are about to start – step up and lend a hand!!!!

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Anola is growing and so are our needs. In order for Anola Community Club to achieve successful results with our children and those of the surrounding community we must provide sustainable infrastructure, achieve environmental equity and be able to offer our upcoming generations a future they can be proud of.

The facility will be wheelchair accessible; will provide child care in a well ventilated, naturally illuminated site, offer in-door sport fitness, banquet hall, commercial kitchen and bathrooms that will meet the needs of current and future usage.

We are building “green” and are currently investigating all avenues of environmental options.

 

WHAT EXACTLY ARE WE DOING?

The south hall portion of the facility will be demolished and a new portion will be added to the north hall.  The transition will be friendly, encompassing and beneficial to the needs of the community.

 

WHAT WILL I BE A PART OF?

A NEW and IMPROVED multi-use facility benefiting everyone within the community.  An investment in the economy as well as providing social programs, recreation, wellness, infrastructure sustainability and the environment.

 

A SPECIAL facility that will encompass child care opportunities with sports, dance; promoting fitness and health.

 

WHY ARE YOU BUILDING A NEW FACILITY WHEN THIS ONE IS JUST FINE?

The RM of Springfield initiated a task force in 2004 to determine the longevity of the buildings they own to assess their life expectancy and what cost would be involved if repairs were needed. 

As with all public buildings & spaces, facility renewal is a part of the maintenance cycle to ensure a high level of safe, enjoyable space for citizens & visitors.  Unfortunately, previous Council and Boards may not have seen the need to upkeep the facilities with regular maintenance thus jeopardizing the long-term life of these facilities.

The finding of the report and the results of the inspections done by engineers who performed thorough inspections showed that many of the Community Clubs were in bad shape and would have to either go through extreme and costly repair or be shut down, demolished and forever closed.

Hazelridge Community Club experienced this most extreme action and their facility was bulldozed down and burned one afternoon in October 2007.

Anola Community Club was given 5 years life expectancy on the south hall portion October 2005. 

The report stated that extensive repairs would have to be performed or the facility would not be made accessible to the public.  This means that October 2010 the facility will no longer be open to the public.

So you choose, do we shut down October 2010 and loose our facility or do we build.

It’s your choice.

Only you can make the decision.

What would Anola be without a Community Club?

 

Be Part of our Community’s Future

For more information contact:

Valerie Ralke 866-2393
Sally Colomy 853-2172
Sheri Habing 866-2930
Lori Godfredsen 866-3049

 

HOW WILL THIS NEW FACILITY REMAIN SELF SUFFICIENT?

Springfield Learning Center Daycare will be signing a contract for rental of their space.

There will be a minimal charge of $2 per person to use the sport sections of the hall.

An opportunity to purchase an annual Club Card that will give you access to; events, percentage off hall rentals, etc.

More hall rentals; weddings, socials, tea, parties, etc.

 

WHO WILL BENEFIT?

Everyone will benefit for different reasons!!

Children from infants to teenagers –

  • starting with DayCare to sports programs and fitness opportunities.

  • Accessibility to the school they will attend

  • In-door sports

  • Accessibility to baseball fields, soccer fields, and open space within an enclosed area

Moms & Dads –

  • opportunity to start friendly basketball, volleyball, badminton games

  • the option to consider their own fitness and health

  • a chance to have something to do evenings when the kids are out

  • more chances offered to their children for fitness and well-being other than just dances

  • community involvement

  • community pride and an investment into the town they live in

Mature Adults & Seniors –

  • a chance to make a different in the community they started in and raised their children in

  • a sense of pride knowing that their town is growing and benefiting the children of the future, their grandchildren

  • knowledge that their investment is giving the children of the future hope and a sense of community closeness

RM of Springfield –

  • infrastructure that is built with the environment in mind and has a financial benefit as capital funds

  • pride in knowing their community stands together and works together

  • potential for municipality expansion projects that incorporate recreational investment into the future

Surrounding towns –

  • community pride knowing that a strong community draws more people and more business

  • investment opportunities within a community that is strong and openingly shows it

Business
          *  more traffic, more people, more business, more money

 

WHY SHOULD I CONTRIBUTE IF I, OR MY CHILDREN DO NOT USE THE FACILITY?

As with all public buildings & spaces, facility renewal is a part of the maintenance cycle to ensure a high level of safe, enjoyable space for citizens & visitors. 

Well, maintained and varied public facilities add to the quality of life that attract people to the area & help support the local economy.

Recreation activity is an integral part of community living making a village stronger and friendlier.

This facility will attract many public partners such as the local school and clubs regularly using municipal recreation as a tool to “deliver a wide range of community services that would otherwise not be available in the immediate area.”

 

THE NEW FACILITY WILL:

Bring people into Anola for such events as: weddings, socials, meetings, etc. that don’t live in the area…in turn:

  • * Providing economic development to local business

  • * Increase local property value by attracting families and individuals to locate here.

  • * Provide the community of all ages and abilities with year round recreational activities

  • * Provide a site for community related events

 

We the Anola Community Club Expansion Committee are striving to work together to create recreational opportunities to strengthen the overall appeal of Anola to new and existing residents.

 

ANOLA COMMUNITY CLUB EXPANSION PROJECT

The estimated cost of the new and improved multi-use facility is $1 million. 

This expansion will include funding from individuals, business/corporate ventures, special events, grants, and federal/provincial and municipal involvement.

 

CURRENT FUNDRAISING SUCCESSES

Canada/Manitoba Infrastructure Grant                      $148,000
Private Donator – COREY KOSKIE                                  75,000
RM of Springfield (matched funding concept)               175,000

 

FUNDRAISING GOALS

Phase 1

Kick off weekend followed by mail out to individual homes to appeal to each resident “kicking in” $15 towards the project. 
June – September 2008
Estimated goal of funding:  $85,000

 

Phase 2

An appeal to business/corporate organizations to invest into infrastructure within their community or surrounding community promoting sustainability and the environment to “lend a helping hand.”
September – December 2008
Estimated goal of funding:  $120,000
(When we achieve our goals the RM of Springfield has established a resolution that they will match funding up to and including $175,000)

 

Phase 3

Applications to various grant organization including government involvement through Capital Funding, Accessibility, Community Places as well as private organizations involved with philanthropy.
January – June 2009
Estimated goal of funding:  $375,000

 

CONSTRUCTION PLAN

The Anola Community Club Expansion Project will begin construction May 2010 and will be completed September 2010.

Phase 1  
Bathrooms  
Kitchen  
Entrance Way  
Total
$400,000

 

Phase 2  
Demolish Old portion  
Renovate North Hall Portion  
Total
$100,000

 

Phase 3  
New addition  
Total
$450,000

 

REWARDS FOR INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

NAMING RIGHTS:

  • TO MAIN HALL
  • TO EACH SECTION OF HALL (3)
  • TO MEETING ROOM

 FOR DONATIONS/SPONSORSHIP FOR GIFTS OVER $25,001.

 

PERMANENT RECOGNITION ON DONOR WALL:

  • GOLD DONOR VALUE

$25,000

  • Name on permanent plaque on donor wall (10 x 10)
  • Community Club VIP Card (good for one year)
  • Tax receipt
  • Certificate of appreciation
  • Name or Business/Group in one issue of Clipper

 

  • SILVER DONOR VALUE

$10,000-$24,999

  • Name on permanent plaque on donor wall (8x8)
  • Community Club VIP Card (good for one year)
  • Tax receipt
  • Certificate of appreciation
  • Name or Business/Group in one issue of Clipper

 

  • BRONZE DONOR VALUE

$1,000 - $9,999

    • Name on permanent plaque on donor wall (6x6)
    • Community Club VIP Card (good for one year)
    • Tax receipt
    • Certificate of appreciation
    • Name or Business/Group in one issue of Clipper

    FUNDRAISING GOALS

    2008  
    Canada/Manitoba Grant
    $148,000
    Corey Koskie
    $75,000
    Phase 1 campaign
    $85,000
    Phase 2 campaign
    $120,000
    Matched RM funding
    $175,000
    Total
    $613,000

     

    2009  
    Granting organizations
    $375,000
    Special Events 
    $25,000
    Total
    $400,000

     

    2010  
    Special Events   
    Raffles
    $20,000
    Total
    $20,000

     

    ANOLA COMMUNITY CLUB VIP CARD

    Our new facility will provide the community with more options for family involvement, more chances to participate in a variety of in-door sport, more opportunities to have fun and do so through enjoyment and convenience.

    A new Card will offer you:

    • FREE ADMISSION TO ALL CLUB FUNDRAISERS AND EVENTS

    • FREE USE OF IN-DOOR SPORT AREAS

    • 20% OF HALL RENTAL (ONE RENTAL PER YEAR)

    • FREE MEMBERSHIP WHEN REGISTERING FOR CLUB PROGRAMS

    COST:  $75 PER YEAR

     

    WHAT WILL I SAVE IF I PURCHASE THE CARD?

    • REGRISTRATION IN 2010 WILL INCREASE FROM OUR CURRENT $30 MEMBERSHIP TO $40

    • TO USE THE SPORT AREA OF NEW FACILITY THE COST WILL BE $2 PER PERSON (FAMILY OF 4 X $2 = $8). ASSUMING THIS FAMILY WILL WANT TO HAVE A FRIENDLY GAME OF BASKETBALL/VOLLEYBALL WITH ANOTHER FAMILY MORE THAN ONCE IN A YEAR WE ASSUME A USAGE OF 5 TIMES IN ONE YEAR.  ($8 X 5 = $40)

    • HALL RENTAL FOR Wedding, Social, Tea, Birthday saves you 20% ofF rate; this could be from $60-$200 for the rental

    • CHILDREN’S DANCES TAKE PLACE APPROX. 9 TIMES PER YEAR, COST TO SEND ONE CHILD TO ONE DANCE IS $3 (9 DANCES X $3 = $27)

     

    THE LEAST THAT YOU WOULD SAVE ON PURCHASES WITH A CLUB CARD IS A MINIMUM OF:  $176 - $75 = $92 IN ONE YEAR.

     

    ANOLA COMMUNITY CLUB EXPANSION COMMITTEE

    Your expansion team members are:

    Valerie Ralke Chairperson 866-2393
    Sally Colomy  Vice-Chair   853-2172
    Val Bodz   Treasurer/Secretary 866-3119
    Darren Ralke Chair – Facility 866-2393
    Betty Anne Merk Chair – Fundraising 866-3023
    Tara McKean Assistant Chair 866-4341
    Lori Godfredsen Chair – Public Relations 866-3046
    Nicki Remkes Assistant Chair 866-3102
    Ken Lucko  Council Member  866-3677

     

    Meetings of the Committee:

    Regular meetings are held each month beginning at 7:00 p.m.  Sub-committee meetings will be at the call of their respective chairs.  Special meetings may be called by the chair when required.

    We welcome all persons who have knowledge and opinions that will benefit the committee in making decisions regarding the future of Anola and Springfield. 

    We invite anyone with special skills, interests in trades and professionals to joint our team either just once or for the entire project time period and especially after.  We will need community minded individuals who put the children and the community ahead of all other decisions to operate this facility once it is built.

    If you can “give your two cents” regarding this project just once it may be what decides are certain aspect of the build.

    Come join us  - Help Make It Happen!!!

     

     

     

    DONATIONS

     

    Donor
    $20-$99

    Tax Receipt
    Thank You Card

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    Supporter
    $100 - $499

    Placement on Donor Wall
    Tax Receipt
    Thank You Card

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    Contributor
    $500-$999

    VIP Club Card for first year
    Placement on Donor Wall
    Tax Receipt
    Thank You Card

 

 

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