church memorial park capital campaign 2008

CHURCH MEMORIAL
PARK
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 2008
The Eleanor Pew Morris Complex
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We ask for your
financial assistance
Our complex is in a
“Near Critical”
position
Immediate
intervention is
imperative
Our Mission
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Church Memorial Park was incorporated by an act
of the Nova Scotia legislature in 1950
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CMP is a not for profit, privately owned, charitable
organisation, managed by volunteers
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CMP will foster the physical, intellectual and social
well-being of the individuals and families of the
Municipality of the District of Chester
Operating Revenue 2007-08
250000
200000
Pew Trusts
Municipality of Chester
Rentals
NS Sport & Rec
150000
100000
50000
0
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Sources of Revenue 2007-08
14%
Pew Trusts
9%
77%
Chester
Municipality
Rentals
CMP Upgrades 2001-2007
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Roof
150,000
Curling Club Floor 100,000
Curling Compressor
75,000
Curling Washrooms 10,000
Dehumidifiers
75,000
Dressing Rooms
10.000
Kitchen
75,000
Arena glass
20,000
New water system
25,000
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Windows/Doors
Shingles/Paint
Sprinklers
Inside paint
Electrical
Energy study
(Net)
TOTAL
25,000
20,000
10,000
10.000
10.000
5,000
$625,000
Economic Impact of CMP to the
Chester Economy– Winter 2007-08
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6 Major Curling Bonspiels,
4 Major Hockey
Tournaments – 1,740
Visitors
35 days of competition
NS Dept of Tourism
survey indicates average
expenditure per person per
day is $60.76
Impact to local Economy
is $425,934
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Total Curling
Contribution is
$176,814
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Total Hockey
Contribution is
$249,120
Any Saturday Morning
Any Sunday Morning
USER GROUPS of the COMPLEX
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Chester Minor Hockey 180
TASA Minor Hockey 100
Afternoon Oldies
40
Sunday Gents / Oldies
40
CAMS Hockey
20
Monday Rec Teams
25
Tuesday Oldies
25
New Ross Jr. High
20
Nason Keddy rec
25
Thursday AAA 2 teams 40
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Friday Gentlemen
20
Adult Morning Skate 20
Public Skate
100
Curling Club
300
Schools from Chester,
Gold River, New Ross,
Mill Cove, Forest Heights
average per week
20
Total per Week
975
Curling Club 2007
The Skating Rink
ENGINEERING REPORT
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Orlic Engineering Incorporated completed a preliminary
engineering report on the Skating Rink Refrigeration
system in September 2007.
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The ammonia refrigeration system for the Skating Rink was
installed in 1981.
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The “Life Cycle” for this type of system is 20-25 years.
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We are now operating on “Borrowed Time”
Compressor # 1
Compressor # 2
Condenser Units
Existing Electrical Panel
New Refrigeration System
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Replacement System cost estimate is $400,000
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The engineering study recommends a total
replacement of the electrical system, estimated
cost $150,000
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The new, enhanced system will have the capacity
to deal with potential climate change, and to offer
an extended operating season.
Capital Campaign Goals
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Phase 1 Raise $600,000 by August 2008
- Replace skating Rink Refrigeration System
- Replace Electrical System for entire complex
- Upgrade lighting to CSA Standards
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Phase 2 Raise $400,000 by December 2009
- Install Heat Recovery System
- Install Ventilation System
- Upgrade lighting in remainder of Complex
Our 5 Year Vision
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Church Memorial Park will be a quality
recreational centre serving all citizens in
the Municipality of the District of Chester
in all seasons.
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CMP will be clean, bright and modern
and provide a warm, cozy and welcoming
feeling to users.
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CMP will be considered the sporting and
recreational hub of the community.
Summary
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The refrigeration system for the skating rink at
Church Memorial Park must be replaced.
We are operating on borrowed time. In
November 2007 we almost lost our ice due to a
mechanical failure and were saved only by the
generosity of a local business.
You can help by returning to the main page
and making an online contribution or by
completing the pledge form and mailing it in.