Sponsorship Request. Wednesday, November 16, Dear Community Partner,

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1 SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE

2 Sponsorship Request Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Dear Community Partner, The Rotary Club of Colwood and West Shore Parks & Recreation Society are excited to announce the Rotary Picnic Playground Project. This project is a $244,000 inclusive playground that will not only have the latest in children s playground equipment but will also include features for children living with disabilities and wheelchair accessible surfacing. The location of the proposed project is at the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre, lower field area, in the City of Colwood, BC. At this site there is a beautiful picnic shelter equipped with picnic tables, running water, and cement pads for BBQs. Surrounding this location are baseball diamonds, basketball courts, soccer fields and public washroom facilities. The addition of a playground would make this space a complete place to play for community members of all ages and abilities. The Rotary Picnic Playground will be a total of 7854 square feet and have play structures for preschool age children as well as children 5-12 years of age. It will have double disc swings, approximately 6 smaller playground toys with seesaw and spinning features, an asphalt path to the picnic shelter and partial retaining wall that can be used as seating. The playground will have a universal design and all playground/ toy structures and surfaces included in this build are built to CSA Z Annex H standard as the minimum requirement. This project upholds the West Shore Parks & Recreation (WSPR) vision of a full range of accessible recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities with a commitment to meeting the challenges of today and the opportunities of the future. Together in partnership the Rotary Club of Colwood and WSPR are committed to providing diverse and accessible recreational opportunities that contribute to the health and wellbeing of the community as a whole. In an effort to ensure we reach our goal we are inviting community partners to Sponsor a Piece of the Playground; sections of the Rotary Picnic Playground are available for sponsorship. All sponsors will be identified on the portion of the equipment in which they have assisted in funding and receive a tax receipt. Enclosed is the Rotary Picnic Playground Sponsorship Package highlighting, the project, the equipment and the timeline. Should you wish to Sponsor a Piece of the Playground or have any questions about the project please contact Bobbi Neal at or at bneal@westshorerecreation.ca Help us Climb our way to a Perfect Place to Play! Bobbi Neal Community Development Coordinator West Shore Parks and Recreation Russell Lazaruk President Rotary Club of Colwood

3 The Project PROJECT West Shore Parks & Recreation and the Rotary Club of Colwood are working in partnership to a build a new $244,000 playground in the West Shore. THE PLAYGROUND This new playground will not only have the latest in children s park equipment but will also include features for children living with disabilities and wheelchair accessible surfacing. Large Preschool Play Structure Large 5-12 yrs Play Structure Double Disc Swings 6 Smaller Playground Toys with Seesaw and Spinning Features Asphalt Path to Picnic Shelter Partial Retaining wall that can be used as seating 7854 square feet and 100 feet round BENEFITS OF PLAYGROUNDS 1. Structured play and free play opportunities for children. 2. Fosters brain development. 3. Improves motor skills. 4. Provides opportunities for social development (language, intelligence and social skills). 5. Connects children and families with the outdoors. 6. Provides a location where families can play and spend time together. 7. A place where community connections are made. FUNDING Funding for this project will include fundraising events, grant applications, a social media contest, sponsorships and donations. Ways to get involved! 1. Sponsor a Piece of the Playground each individual piece of the Rotary Picnic Playground is available for sponsorship. Sponsors will be identified on the equipment and receive a tax receipt. 2. Personalized Legacy Brick bricks can be purchased in the following denominations: $100 (4x8x2¼) and $150 or $200 (8x8x2¼) depending on the amount of text. Visit our website for more information 3. Online Donation via Pay Pal Through the West Shore Parks & Recreation Website you can donate to the Rotary Picnic Playground from the comfort of your own home. Click the Button on the right hand side of every page. Tax receipts are issued for donations of $10.00 or more upon request. PARTNERS West Shore Parks & Recreation Society West Shore Park & Recreation is governed by the West Shore Parks & Recreation Society s Board of Directors made up of representatives from the City of Colwood, the City of Langford, the District of Metchosin, the District of Highlands, the Juan de Fuca Electoral area and the Town of View Royal. Each municipality contributes, through tax requisition, toward the operation of all of WSPR parks and recreation facilities. The Colwood Rotary Club The Rotary Club Colwood emphasizes fellowship; a vital part of the Rotary experience and the First Objective of Rotary. The membership is comprised of business people and retired people living in the West Shore region of Victoria (Langford, Colwood, Metchosin and Highlands). Established in 1972, Colwood Rotary is part of one of the oldest and largest service organizations in the world. The Rotary Club of influence has reached all around the world. Recreation Integration Victoria (RIV) Recreation Integration Victoria facilitates active lifestyles for people with disabilities. RIV promotes that participation in recreation and leisure are essential aspects of human life that improve one s quality of life. They strive to ensure an equality of access to community parks and recreation facilities, programs, services, and special events for people with disabilities. Equality of access provides positive experiences, choice, challenges, and empowerment. Intermunicipal Advisory Committee on Disability Issues (IACDI) Intermunicipal Advisory Committee on Disability Issues advocates for people with disabilities and advise the municipal Councils of the West Shore on topics that affect the quality of life of citizens with disabilities. The vision is that the West Shore will become a safe, tolerant, and inclusive place for people of all ages and abilities to live, work, and play. asp?pageid=182 SPONSORS 1st Team Consulting Ltd. Saunders Foundation West Shore Lions Club Schneider s Country Naturals Peninsula Co-op FLG Sports Ltd. GRAND OPENING September 2013 For more information about this project and donations please contact Bobbi Neal, Community Development Coordinator at or bneal@westshorerecreation.ca

4 The Plan LOCATION The Rotary Picnic Playground will be located near the Rotary Picnic Shelter in the Lower Park at Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre. THE TIMELINE May 2011 September 2013 Develop funds for the project through events, grant writing, contests, sponsorship and donations. Goal $244,000

5 Sponsor a Piece of the Playground EQUIPMENT SPONSORSHIP RECOGNITION Preschool Playground 2-5 Years of Age $35,000 High Tower Slide-O Rama 5-12 Years of Age $21,000 Legacy Brick on retaining wall at the playground site Sponsorship plaque on the equipment funded Xscape 2.0 Modern Monkey Bar $18,500 Listed as a partner in our 2012 Annual report Posted on the WSPR and Colwood Rotary websites Charitable Tax Receipt Biggo Dou Disk $14,000 Butterfly Net $11,500 Sponsored by Peninsula Co-Op Standing See Saw $2,500 4 Seat Buck-a-bout $2,500 Sponsorship plaque on the equipment funded Listed as a partner in our 2012 Annual report Posted on the WSPR and Colwood Rotary websites Charitable Tax Receipt

6 Brick Order Form Rotary Picnic Playground Product Sold Size Price Amount Small Brick (up to 2 Lines) 4 x 8 x 2¼ $ Large Brick (up to 3 Lines) 8 x 8 x 2¼ $ Large Brick (4 Lines or more) 8 x 8 x 2¼ $ Brick Layout Small Brick (up to 2 Lines) Large Brick (up to 3 Lines) Large Brick (up to 4 Lines or more) The 18 Spaces include: spaces / blanks / punctuation Client Information (Please Print) Name: Address: City: Telephone: Fax: Postal Code: Payment Type Debit MasterCard VISA AMEX Cheque (Made Payable to the Rotary Club of Colwood ) Credit Card Number: Name on Card: For Office Use Only Authorization Number: Employee Signature: Expiration Date: Validation Code: Receipt Number: Date: Drop Off, Mail or Fax Order Form to: ATTN: Bobbi Neal Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre 1767 Island Highway, Victoria BC V9B 1J1 PH: or FX: