Delegation to Dysart - May 14/07
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Delegation to Dysart - May 14/07
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Delegation to Dysart Council - May 14, 2007 Introduction: We hope that this pre-mail serves as: an update on the history of “The Highlands Squash Club” (so that we are all “on the same page”); a review of more recent developments (since we were last at a council meeting); and our proposed plans for the future. Our goal is to have council endorse our plans and forgive any past debts that it feels may be due. We will be more than glad to answer any questions you may have on Monday May 14th and to further explain our current situation and proposed plans. History/Background: · club formed in the late 1970’s when squash and curling clubs were built with Wintario and other public/membership funds (squash club held and paid off a mortgage for its portion of building) · successful club for about 20 years (over 100 members, house leagues, tournaments, social events, etc.) · membership dwindled in late 90’s to a point where operational expenses could not be covered by the small membership base and operations of the club ceased in 1999 · 1999-2003 – curling club took over change room and shower room space previously occupied by squash club · 2003-2006: - delegation to council in regards to re-starting squash club - HCDC grant received - Renovation plans developed but unable to proceed - Small group of members played 1 night/week, only when curling club was open (members include a wide cross-section of the community from elementary school, high school & college students right up to retirees) - Club paid liability insurance with “Sports Canada” · 2006-2007: - Curling club renovations/expansion has separated the squash and curling clubs with separate entrances and locked doors - Curling Club took over squash club viewing areas - Squash Club left with: 2 squash courts; old curling club office; old entranceway and narrow hallway - Squash club does not have access to viewing areas, washrooms, or change-rooms Current Situation:
· Building/Physical Structure - roof leaks and needs repair - heating/.cooling systems are broken and need repair - courts need to be repainted and floors re-finished - viewing windows need to be installed - washroom and/or change-room facilities are required · Organizational Development - interim Board of Directors in place (see appendix A) - The Highlands Squash Club is incorporated (Ontario Corporations Number 440592) - Liability insurance is current with “Sports Canada” - Budget & business plan in process - Membership drive and advertising are planned - Currently have a potential membership list of interested parties that is over 100 people strong · Financial - Invoices for building insurance from Dysart (post 1999) - Hydro invoices? - Bank account < $1000 - HCDC grant application in process - Trillium (and other) grant applications planned The Future: · The Club is willing to take on financial responsibility for hydro, building and liability insurance from this date forward if council is willing to forgive any past “debts” (such as building insurance invoice) for the years when squash club had ceased operations. The financial situation and budget is not practical if we have to deal with past “debts” from time period when no revenue was being generated. · We are confident that such a facility is an attraction to young and old alike and will help attract and retain newcomers to the community as the complexion of our community has changed over the last few years. · We have the potential to develop a facility that can contribute to the health of our community by promoting physical activity and therefore is an attractive asset both to this municipality and to the county as a whole. · We have a dedicated group of volunteers who are willing to take on this challenge. We would appreciate Council’s endorsement of our plans that will allow us to move forward with a fresh start! Thank-you for the opportunity to present our plans for your consideration. We look forward to your questions and comments…and most importantly to your endorsement! Appendix A Interim
Board of Directors Glen Carter President Retired - Teacher Rick West VP Groundskeeper – Delta Pinestone Don Gage Treasurer Owner – Willow Beach Cottages Gerry Moraal Director M.N.R. Jodi Curry Director Owner/Mgr – Ethel Curry Gallery Mike Landry Director OPP Sergeant Lori Roberts Director Manager, Marcus Beach Ray Issacs Director Retired – family doctor Jim Andrews Director Self-employed – construction Debbie Watson Director Nurse – HHHS Mike Gervais Director Teacher – Cardiff Al Oakley Director Retired - Teacher
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