Phase II Corporate Fundraising

Be a Part of it for Life
Phase II Building Project
Larsen Curling Centre
www.kmccberwick.ca
Serving Berwick • Kings County • Annapolis Valley
Proudly Owned and Operated by the Community
The Kings Mutual Century Centre is a modern sport, recreation and
public assembly complex serving all citizens in the Town of Berwick
and surrounding areas. Phase I, consisting of a NHL-sized ice surface
and 800 seat arena complete with a 200 metre walking track and a
large community/multi-purpose room operated by the Berwick &
District Lions Club officially opened in October of 2010.
The Centre has a very unique operating model entirely operated by
volunteers. The Berwick and District Community Association
oversees the arena and walking track. The Berwick & District Lions
Club operates the community room. In the future the Larsen Curling
Centre and a Wellness/Fitness Centre will be added as part of Phase II
construction. Representatives from each organization will form the
volunteer Board of Governors.
Background
The original concept and plans for the Kings Mutual Century
Centre has always included a fitness centre, curling club,
wellness/fitness centre as well as the arena and conference/
banquet room. In 2008 with costs escalating, the Apple Dome
Steering Committee decided to focus on the arena, walking track
and banquet room component of the facility. The KMCC Board
agreed to begin Phase II when Phase I was complete. Phase II
includes the Larsen Curling Centre and Wellness/Fitness Centre.
Our Effort
The construction of the new facility is managed by a dedicated
group of volunteers. The mission of the KMCC Board is to
“build for the wellbeing of Berwick and District residents, a
financially sustainable facility, on a site suitable for present and
future recreational needs.”
The principal contacts are:
Bob Best
John Nichols
Chair, Fundraising Committee
Chair, KMCC Board
(902) 679-2031
(902) 538-9683
A Regional Vision
The Kings Mutual Century Centre has become a regional centre as
planned. The arena facility plays host to the Worldwide Auto Sales
Valley Junior A Wildcats, CIBC Wood Gundy Valley Major Midget
Wildcats and the Kings Mutual Valley Major Bantam Wildcats.
Western Valley Minor Hockey, Berwick Minor Hockey, Berwick
Ringette, Berwick Broomall, Berwick Recreation Hockey and Central
Kings High School Boys and Girls call the KMCC home. Many local,
regional and provincial events have been held there also.
The community/multi-purpose room has attracted many events and
organizations from throughout the region.
Phase II will add the Larsen Curling Centre and Wellness/Fitness
Centre, services that are needed in the area.
These magnificent additions to the KMCC will further enhance
wellness, inclusion and accessibility. The Centre will encourage
economic development by attracting visitors and tourists, showcase
and promote local cultural accomplishments, provide new
employment opportunities during and post construction, and offer
another great reason to live in one of the fastest growing areas in
Nova Scotia. The additional components will ensure the KMCC
continues to play a key role in the Annapolis Valley’s effort to
become a leading destination for sport and event tourism in Atlantic
Canada.
A Proven Track Record
Our region has a proven track record of infrastructure development,
sustainability, community leadership, volunteerism and hosting local,
Potential Funding
Sources
regional, national and international events. The Kings Mutual Century
Centre complements this record. Phase I was built on time and on
budget with no long-term debt. Thanks to tremendous community
support, the KMCC generates a surplus annually.
Budget and Financing for Phase II
This is difficult to predict at this time, previous estimates have been
done may not include additional items identified by the Committees.
A preliminary estimate of the budget for Phase II is in excess of
$4,000,000.
Proposed Timeline
Taking into consideration the tasks to be completed, grants to apply for,
financing and fundraising the completion of Phase II could take up to
two years. Using fiscal years, further planning and fundraising would
take place in 2016/17. Also in 2016/17 final drawings, funding
applications, tender/building selection method would be undertaken.
Construction may begin in the near future, which will take six to eight
months.
A multi-use approach
opens up the
opportunity to involve
funding partners such
as the municipal,
provincial and federal
government grants and
funds, business
sponsorship, foundation
funding and community
fundraising.
About the Area . . .
Town of Berwick, Nova Scotia
Berwick is located in the centre of the beautiful Annapolis Valley, about 75
minutes from Halifax. Approximately 2,500 citizens live in this active rural
area of the province, known as Nova Scotia’s Apple Capital. Noted as one of
Nova Scotia’s fastest growing areas (Census 2006 population report), the
town boasts a dynamic community of innovative entrepreneurs, artists and
athletes. Many of the community’s athletes and builders are recognized in
the Sports Hall of Fame section of the Kings Mutual Century Centre.
Municipality of the County of Kings
Kings County is located on the beautiful Bay of Fundy, approximately one
hour west of Halifax. Much of the Municipality is made up of the fertile
Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia’s richest agricultural region. Kings County is
home to close to 50,000 people; Berwick is located within its borders.
The Annapolis Valley
Located along Nova Scotia’s Evangeline Trail, the Annapolis Valley is an
extraordinarily beautiful and historic destination. The Valley is located just 60
minutes from Halifax and the Halifax International Airport. Here, the land and
sea merge, the past lingers in the present and both the French and English
have found a home.
Curling in Berwick
The Berwick Curling Club has been an integral part of sporting
life in Berwick for close to one hundred years. Many local
curlers have represented our community at both provincial
and national events over the years. It is a very proud history.
Our present club, built in the early 1960’s, offers curling
opportunities for both recreational and competitive curlers
from school aged children to seniors. Programs include Learn
to Curl, Stick Curling, Seniors Day Curling, Junior Curling,
Recreational Mixed Curling, Team Curling and Corporate Rec
League. The Berwick Curling Club is thriving and looking
forward to our move into a new facility in the near future.
People who cannot find
time for recreation are
obliged sooner or later
to find time for illness.
John Wanamaker
Larsen Curling Centre
In 2009 the Larsen family donated $100,000 towards the
cost of a new curling facility to be built as part of the Kings
Mutual Century Centre complex. It will be called the Larsen
Curling Centre. .
This facility will have four sheets of curling ice, a large open
lounge/viewing area, bar, kitchenette, change rooms and
storage space. In addition the entire facility will be wheel
chair accessible. Plans are being made to host top level
provincial and national events at our facility. The Berwick
Curling Club is a growing and active club providing curling
experiences for a large number of junior, as well as adult and
senior curlers.
Kings Mutual Century Centre Sponsors
Thank you for your generous support and community spirit.
Founders • $100,000 to $4,000,000
Government of Canada
Province of Nova Scotia
The Kings Mutual Insurance Company
Town of Berwick
Municipality of Kings County
Willowdale Farms Inc and Employees
Land donated by William and Philip Easson 2009
Wilson… Bill, Sandra, Jeff, Greg and family
Peter Kohler Windows and Entrance Systems
Eden Valley Poultry
Diamond • $50,000 to $99,999
Berwick Building Supplies Limited
Berwick Curling Club
Berwick Home Hardware Building Centre
Platinum • $25,000 to $49,999
Aylesford & District Lions Club
In memory of Murray Bezanson / B&B Paper Plus
G.C. Baxter Plumbing & Heating Ltd / FaIrline Electric Ltd
Berwick & District Lions Club
Berwick Foodland
Berwick Save Easy / Atlantic Superstore
Eassons Transportation Group
Farmers Co-operative Dairy Limited
Fraser’s Pro Home Centres
Kentville Mazda, Mike and Lisa Landry
Kinsman Construction Ltd., David, Janice
In Memory of Earle Kinsman
Lindsay and Sherilyn Kinsman & family
London Life Insurance Company
Michelin North America (Canada)
Moody Brothers & Bargain Harley’s
Quality Concrete Limited
RBC Financial Group
Roscoe Construction Limited
Russell Insurance Group Ltd.
Sawlor Fuels Ltd.
Valley Subway
Valley Ford Ltd.
Village of Aylesford
Village of Cornwallis Square
Western Kings Memorial Health Society
Wilson’s Pharmasave
Blue Wave Energy
Aylesford Softball Fund Raising Association
Shay Tirecraft… Allan & Angela and family
Leon’s Coldbrook
Dr. Scott Schofield
Valley Well Drillers Limited
Sobeys
Larry’s Pharmacy
Waterbury Newton – Law Firm
Connell Chrysler
Gold • $10,000 to $24,999
Annapolis Valley Peat Moss Co./Perfect Berries Ltd.
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Pioneer Hi-Bred Mixed Seed
Rotary Club of Kentville
Dean and Evelyn Salsman & family
Scotiabank
Grant Thornton LLP
How Can You Get Involved
Through our corporate fundraising efforts we plan to raise $250,000 towards construction costs of the Larsen Curling Centre. We
would like to ask you and your company to consider partnering with us to help make this project a success. Many companies have
made one time donations. Others have spread their donation over a period of years. Both options are enthusiastically encouraged.
Following are some donation possibilities and what we can offer your company.
* A final decision on where to put your Company name or logo inside the Curling Club can be negotiated.
$100,000 Donation includes:
 Company name/logo displayed for life*
 Photo opportunity and public recognition at annual KMCC dinner auction
 Company name on sponsor wall in KMCC
$75,000 Donation includes:
 Company name/logo displayed for 20 years*
 Photo opportunity and public recognition at annual KMCC dinner auction
 Company name on sponsor wall in KMCC
$50,000 Donation includes:
 Company name/logo displayed for 15 years*
 Photo opportunity and public recognition at annual KMCC dinner auction
 Company name on sponsor wall in KMCC
$25,000 Donation includes:
 Company name/logo displayed for 10 years*
 Photo opportunity and public recognition at annual KMCC dinner auction
 Company name on sponsor wall in KMCC
$5,000 to $15,000 Donation includes:
 Photo opportunity and public recognition at annual KMCC dinner auction
 Company name on sponsor wall in KMCC
For more information please contact: John Nichols (902)538-9683, Greg Hubbert (902)538-9181 or Mike Larsen (902) 538-8488
1920 to 2016
No one has ever become
poor by giving.
Anne Frank
Berwick Arena, circa 1930