This is a listing of all the monies we have raised to-date.
EVENT/OTHER REVENUE
60's Dance $,12,000.00
Movie-in-the-Park Carnival $ 559.00
Mom's Pantry $ 1,163.00
Change for Change $ 361.00
Bricks $ 10,955.00
GRANTS
Let Them Be Kids Award (50/50 Match) $42,500.00
Kool-Aid Award $ 5,000.00
ACE Grant $10,000.00
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TOTAL REVENUE $82.538.00
EXPENSES
Events Expense $ 410.00
Advertising $ 1,431.00
I apologize for the setup of this posting, but this is one very stubborn website!
Let Them Be Kids
"LET THEM BE KIDS" is an all volunteer, non-profit organization created to build community capacity on the grassroots level; while building playgrounds, skate parks and fitness parks across Canada. These projects leave a legacy of community members who are inspired and better equipped to lay a strong foundation for a brighter tomorrow.
Barn Raising
"X-TREME MAKEOVER - KILLAM EDITION" ON SEPTEMBER 25th AT HERITAGE PARK - DON'T MISS IT!!
Killam is having a huge Makeover on September 25th at Heritage Park starting at 8:00 am and going throughout the day until the makeover is complete.
The makeover consists of building a new amphitheater, a bike/skateboard park, family BBQ pit, new walkways and landscaping. There will be food, drink, and entertainment throughout the day.
Even the Kool-Aid mascot will be there so you don't want to miss the biggest party of the year!!
Everyone is welcome to join in. Come and spend the day with family and friends, meet new people, eat, drink and build the best family park in the County of Flagstaff.
Killam is having a huge Makeover on September 25th at Heritage Park starting at 8:00 am and going throughout the day until the makeover is complete.
The makeover consists of building a new amphitheater, a bike/skateboard park, family BBQ pit, new walkways and landscaping. There will be food, drink, and entertainment throughout the day.
Even the Kool-Aid mascot will be there so you don't want to miss the biggest party of the year!!
Everyone is welcome to join in. Come and spend the day with family and friends, meet new people, eat, drink and build the best family park in the County of Flagstaff.
Overall Park Design
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
Water and Cofee
For all of our wonderful volunteers ACE will be supplying water and coffee on build day, but we do ask that you bring your own water bottle and coffee mug.
Oh and Kool Aid, lots and lots of Kool Aid!
Thank you.
Oh and Kool Aid, lots and lots of Kool Aid!
Thank you.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
ONE MONTH LEFT
ONE MONTH LEFT UNTIL THE X-TREME MAKEOVER!!
Okay folks it is time to click that volunteer button or click on paypal. We only have 30 more days to pull this big shin dig off and we need your help. We still need lots of volunteers to help build, cook, plant, clean-up and have a good time. And of course money is always a good thing.
The ACE Committee would like to thank all of those who have donated and volunteered to help make this a great day!
Okay folks it is time to click that volunteer button or click on paypal. We only have 30 more days to pull this big shin dig off and we need your help. We still need lots of volunteers to help build, cook, plant, clean-up and have a good time. And of course money is always a good thing.
The ACE Committee would like to thank all of those who have donated and volunteered to help make this a great day!
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Looking for Volunteers for the Following Projects!!
1. Registration & Welcoming - 10 volunteers needed
2. Fundraising - All volunteers welcome!
3. Bike-Skateboard Construction - 20 volunteers needed
4. Set Up & Clean Up - 5 volunteers needed
5. Waste/Demolition & Removal - 5 volunteers needed
6. Movement of Gazebo - 5 Volunteers needed
7. Tree/Shrub/Flower Planting - 30 volunteers needed
8. Rock Bed Creations - 5 volunteers needed
9. Walking Trail Removal & Construction - 10 volunteers needed
10. Water Course Clean Up & Bridge Work - 5 volunteers needed
11. Snacks/Beverages/Lunch/Supper - 20 volunteers needed
12. Kids Activities
13. Repairs to Existing Playground - 5 volunteers needed
14. Photographers/Videographers - 3 volunteers needed
15. Entertainment/Opening Ceremonies
16. Amphitheater Construction - 25 volunteers needed
17. Park Lighting - 5 volunteers needed
18. Tables/Benches/Trash Cans/Horseshoe Pits - 10 volunteers needed
19. Barbecue Station Planning & Construction - 5 volunteers needed
20. End of Day Party - 10 volunteers needed
2. Fundraising - All volunteers welcome!
3. Bike-Skateboard Construction - 20 volunteers needed
4. Set Up & Clean Up - 5 volunteers needed
5. Waste/Demolition & Removal - 5 volunteers needed
6. Movement of Gazebo - 5 Volunteers needed
7. Tree/Shrub/Flower Planting - 30 volunteers needed
8. Rock Bed Creations - 5 volunteers needed
9. Walking Trail Removal & Construction - 10 volunteers needed
10. Water Course Clean Up & Bridge Work - 5 volunteers needed
11. Snacks/Beverages/Lunch/Supper - 20 volunteers needed
12. Kids Activities
13. Repairs to Existing Playground - 5 volunteers needed
14. Photographers/Videographers - 3 volunteers needed
15. Entertainment/Opening Ceremonies
16. Amphitheater Construction - 25 volunteers needed
17. Park Lighting - 5 volunteers needed
18. Tables/Benches/Trash Cans/Horseshoe Pits - 10 volunteers needed
19. Barbecue Station Planning & Construction - 5 volunteers needed
20. End of Day Party - 10 volunteers needed
Thursday, August 12, 2010
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!!
As you can tell by the countdown clock we now have only 6 weeks until the
X-Treme Makeover. It is crunch time folks! We need you to click on the volunteer button and officially register yourself as a volunteer.
This official listing helps us to plan for the number of people coming and to assign them their project so each mini project has the correct amount of people to build it. We also need to plan for the amount of food required for the Big Day. We wouldn't want anyone going hungry!!
So please, sign up so our Great Build goes off without a hitch!!
X-Treme Makeover. It is crunch time folks! We need you to click on the volunteer button and officially register yourself as a volunteer.
This official listing helps us to plan for the number of people coming and to assign them their project so each mini project has the correct amount of people to build it. We also need to plan for the amount of food required for the Big Day. We wouldn't want anyone going hungry!!
So please, sign up so our Great Build goes off without a hitch!!
Thursday, August 5, 2010
DONATIONS NEEDED!!
Donations would be greatly appreciated.
We would love to see the thermometer raised to at least $100,000.00 by August 31st. The more money we make the more money we receive from the Let Them Be Kids Foundation. They are matching us dollar for dollar. Every $1.00 we raise gives us $2.00 of buying power to purchase the supplies and equipment needed to build this magnificent park.
Donations can be dropped off at the Killam Town Office or you can simply and safely use the paypal button on this page.
We would love to see the thermometer raised to at least $100,000.00 by August 31st. The more money we make the more money we receive from the Let Them Be Kids Foundation. They are matching us dollar for dollar. Every $1.00 we raise gives us $2.00 of buying power to purchase the supplies and equipment needed to build this magnificent park.
Donations can be dropped off at the Killam Town Office or you can simply and safely use the paypal button on this page.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
BUY A BRICK
Buy a Brick and be Memorialized as someone who has community spirit.
For a donation of $100.00 or more you will receive a brick with your or someone you love's name etched on it. These bricks will be placed on the Amphitheater as part of the front skirting or around a pillar. For a mere $100.00 you or your family can be forever seen as caring and community minded.
Come on down to the Town of Killam office and purchase your brick today!!
Kool-Aid Award
WAY TO GO KILLAM!!
The Let Them Be Kids Foundation was so pleased with our community spirit that they have given Killam the coveted Kool-Aid Award. This award is given out to only 10 communities across Canada. Not only is there a monetary value to this award, but the Kool-Aid mascot will be attending our Great Barn Raising and the Kool-Aid Corporation will be supplying us with Kool-Aid for the occassion.
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