Saltair Community Society continues to successfully operate the community centre. Income is generated from monthly rental fees received from anchor tenant Inquiring Little Minds Daycare. The Daycare also covers a good portion of utility expenses such as electricity and heating. ILM daycare was already in operation prior to the purchase of the property by the CVRD and have single handedly kept the interior of the classrooms and common areas in good repair. Economically, they employ up to nine staff and provide sought after daycare space for up to 60 children. Daycare is an important service to our Community.
The Society is in the process of securing other community service oriented renters to further bolster anchor tenant income funds. This rental income is being accrued with the intention to contribute financially to the upgrades to the building. Various rooms are still available for social events, public meetings, educational training, Parks Commission, Advisory Planning Commission, SDRA, Elections, garden clubs, arts and crafts groups, and photography studio use.
The much awaited Saltair Community Building Condition Assessment Report (click on highlighted text to access reports) Facility Assessment Condition Report Saltair Community Centre Building Envelope Condition Assessment of Gymnasium Saltair Community Centre , will be utilized to apply for applicable grant funding. CVRD staff and Area Director Mel Dorey are currently working on a viable financial plan moving forward that will be amenable to the citizens of Saltair. Social fund raising and donation events are also being planned by the Society to assist with future upgrade costs.
The Society expresses many thanks to the Saltair folks who took the time to send in “Letters of Support” to the Electoral Area Directors. Over 26 pro-community centre letters were received! Well Done!
Further support in the form of positive media is still needed, Generate the importance of community spirit and that it can thrive in a good community building, cite examples: Cowichan Hub, Ashcroft Hub, North Oyster Hall, Thetis Island. walkability, a little TLC goes a long way, etc. Reach out and send letters of support to media outlets such as Take 5 Magazine, Chemainus Valley Courier, Ladysmith Chronicle, Cowichan Citizen, talk to your neighbours and local area residents.
For further updates, news, directorship elections, and for ways you can volunteer or make a difference to further the success of the facility, please email Bill Cleary – bcleary [at] shaw [dot] ca
Thank you
News provided by
Director, Jackie Rieck, Saltair Community Society
