2015 Year in Review - Rath Eastlink Community Centre

2015
YEAR IN
REVIEW
OUR MISSION
The RECC provides a central destination
accessible to all people for the celebration of
life and community, through innovative
recreation and leisure opportunities.
A Message from the General Manager
Much like the beauty you see as you gaze through our windows overlooking the scenic
skyline of our community, I’m sure you’ll agree, the view of our future is breathtaking!
The Rath Eastlink Community Centre is a tool we will use to engage participants and
increase our social impact as we improve the health of our community and support our
economy.
We will build on these key foundational years by continuing to engage our region and
expand our reach. Together, we will focus on generating new resources through
fundraising, volunteer recruitment, and inclusive programming, all while striving for
operational excellence.
Together, we can create a foundation for a healthier, more vibrant future for every
individual in our community. We cannot do this alone. We need the support of many
individuals, donors, volunteers, staff, community leaders, and partners who believe that
we do make a positive difference.
Every day I take a moment to appreciate the glory of this new regional facility and the
joy that surrounds it. I am impressed by the genuine care and concern of our residents,
the dedication and knowledge of our Board of Directors, and the selfless and inspired
commitment of our staff.
Our new journey begins with the simple statement posed once again: Let’s “Ignite the
Spirit!”
A Message from the Board Chair
As I drive or walk onto the property I am thrilled to note that the landscaping has hit
the jackpot. Lawns are mowed, flower beds weeded, and garbage cans on the way in
the door are empty to start the day. It is a property of which we are very proud!
A warm, sincere voice welcomes patrons to our multi-faceted facility, beginning at
5:30am. A smile always accompanies the greeting. Similarly, a phone call is answered
by a person with a name asking, “How can I help you?” The front line staff create the
first impressions of the facility and it is consistently positive and impressive. Training,
hiring of staff, and management has made a huge difference in this area.
Programs developed by staff are diverse and well planned. The staff is so intensely
committed to their work and the facility. They are hard working in all areas that come
with working in such a multi-faceted facility. The opportunities for the future are
endless and exciting.
Our members and daily clients are from all age groups, interests and abilities. All
program areas have programs and equipment to support those who need special
attention and/or equipment. They are our future and we need to make a concerted
effort to make change that will benefit them. Schools, universities, and non-profit
community groups will all be engaged in the future in a very productive way.
Partnership, cooperation and collaboration will be our keys to success.
OUR
VISION
As a
recreation
and event
facility
RECC will
be a source
of community
pride,
recognized as
a progressive
and
innovative
leader
promoting
acessibility,
social and
fiscal
responsibility,
and
excellence in
service
delivery in
the pursuit of
enhanced
community
health and
vitality.
Wilson’s
Aquatic
Centre
Hosted the
2014 Junior
Provincials
and 2014
Senior Open.
Events of
this size
have not
been hosted
in Truro for
16 years!
63,200
Pool Visits
350
Kids Completed
the 3 Day ‘Swim to Survive’
Course, Learning to Roll
into Water, Tread Water for
1 Minute, and Swim 50
Metres
13
Participants Completed
the Water Safety Instructor
Course and are now Certified
to Work in the Aquatics Field!
1,751
Swimming
Lesson Enrollments
600
521
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Swim rollment
En
491
500
416
400
300
212
200
111
100
0
Spring 2014
Summer
2014
Fall 2014
Winter 2015 Spring 2015
38,000
Walking Track Visits
3,411
Fitness Centre Visits
857
Group
Exercise Participants
Well Attended Fitness
Programs Include:
Bully Proofing for Kids
Dance Fit Kids
Vitality Challenge
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3,000 New Climbers
92 Youth Aged 6 to 14
have Completed ‘Wallnuts’,
a Six Week Instructional
Climbing Course Focusing on
Basic Technique and Safety
300 Certified Users
in ‘B4U Climb’, a RECC
Training Course that
Belayers Must Complete
“All the members and staff
all look out for each other;
they have helped me since
day one. We’re like one big
happy family.”
Jim Fields, Member
"Swimming helps my
health and it's fun!"
Gary Patterson, Member
The RECC’ers
raised $1,300
for the Heart and
Stroke Foundation
and rode the Big
Bike proudly
through Truro
in July.
Kids made memories
that will last a lifetime
during the RECC’s
March Break day camp
and in-service day camps
offered throughout the
school year.
The Red Cross Baby Sitters
Course was offered multiple
times throughout the year, where
youth aged 11 - 14 learned how
to provide care to younger
children in a variety of age
groups, and how to prevent and
respond to emergencies.
How to Apply
Giving kids a sporting chance
This program helps financially disadvantaged children
get involved in organized sport and recreational
opportunities by covering registration costs.
The goal of this program is to help those children that
would not otherwise be able to participate in a physical
activity program without the assistance of the Canadian
Tire Jumpstart program.
Who can apply?
Please send completed
application form(s) to:
Rath Eastlink Community Centre
625 Abenaki Road,
Truro NS B2N 0G6
or drop by in person
Parents/Guardians can apply for children ages 4 – 16
The program is open to individual children, not groups or
teams
Funding is available for multiple children within the same
family
Please address your envelope:
“Rath Eastlink Community Centre
Jumpstart Application”
What activity does the program support?
Funding is available for swimming lessons, rock climbing
programs, and fitness specialty programs
What do the funds cover?
Funding will cover the full registration fee for applicable
programs at a maximum of 1 program per child/season and
4 programs per child/year
See our Program Guide online
for our selection of program sessions
www.ratheastlinkcommunitycentre.ca/letsplay
There are four funding allocation programs:
Fall (Sept-Dec), Winter (Dec-April), Spring (May-June), Summer (June-Sept)
A completed application form is required for each child per
program; children may apply for successive programs
Is the application confidential?
Confidentiality of all applicants and recipients will be
protected
Additional information
Please limit applications to one per child, per program
An endorsement letter is required to determine eligibility
Jumpstart provides assistance for specific RECC programs,
but does not provide assistance for memberships or
non-applicable RECC programs
Internal JumpStart program
was launched in February.
The program has already
paid for swimming and rock
climbing lessons for
17 children.
Offered on alternating
Fridays, ‘Kids Night Out’
offers kids aged 5 - 12
the opportunity to play,
socialize and eat! ‘Kids
Night Out’ also means
parents night off!
Not Just Ice...
Truro took home a title in the
Provincial Cheer Championships in May
NS Co-op Council presented
Chris Hadfield at Gala 65
Families gathered for Super
Thrill Circus in June
Truro Celebrated Canada
Day with Classified
Trooper rocked the RECC
in September
Blue Rodeo ended Nova Scotia
Music Week with a Bang
More than 800 students
per year from CEC and
NSCC walk across the
stage in the Community
Credit Union Arena during
Graduation Ceremonies.
The ‘Colchester County
Home Show’ and the
‘Hunting and Outdoor Show’
are both hosted annually at
the RECC and bring in over
8,000 attendees
collectively per year.
The annual Truro JR. A
Bearcats Awards Banquet
was one of many catered
events/meetings at the
RECC throughout the year!
(Millbrook Room)
Hundreds gathered to
vote on their favorite
Artist at ‘Art Battle
Canada’ in May.
Thousands visited the
RECC in December
during our second annual
‘Christmas at the RECC’
Craft Fair.
‘100 Women Who Care’
chose to honor Archway
Counselling at their event
in December,
donating a collective gift
of over $17,000!
Laurie Skreslet, first
Canadian to trump Mount
Everest, belayed for kids
at the Big Brothers Big
Sisters event in June as
part of Gala 65.
The Halifax Mooseheads
faced off against the Cape
Breton Screaming Eagles in
August in a pre-season
game, in support of Truro
Minor Hockey.
Lucky winners of
the ‘Mystery
Score-O’ provided
some mid-game fun
during a Truro JR.
A Bearcats game.
In February, Firefighters
and Police Officers laced
up for the annual ‘Battle
of the Badges’ hockey
game in support of local
charities.
The RECC offered a full day of recreation,
welcoming the community to join us in
November to celebrate Sports
Day in Canada.
FINANCIALS
S
E
U
EN
Sponsorships
5%
V
E
R
Major Events
9%
Hospitality
14%
Memberships
46%
Program Expense
8%
Rentals
26%
EXPE
Utilities
20%
Salaries &
Benefits
51%
Building
Operations
10%
Hospitality
4%
Administration
7%
NSES
625 Abenaki Road
Truro, Nova Scotia
B2N 0G6
Phone: 902-893-2224
ratheastlinkcommunitycentre.ca
E-mail: info@ratheastlinkcc.ca
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