Back into the Black TICA Meetings - Summary

Summary of Recent TICA Members Meetings

In 2021, twelve Thetis Islanders loaned TICA $335,000 to complete the expansion of Forbes Hall. TICA held two membership meetings in February to explore ways to generate enough money to pay off a good portion of the debt when it matures in early 2024 -- thus reducing the amount of a mortgage and ensuing interest rates needed to repay the total debt. At these meetings there was strong support for a Pledge Program, which many organizations have successfully used to provide a predictable and reliable income stream for debt repayment. 

In a Pledge Program donors commit to a set monthly or annual donation for a fixed period of time. This donation can be as large or small as is affordable to the donor be it $20 a month, $100 a month or another amount. Ultimately, with a high level of participation and collective responsibility, the debt could be drastically reduced, or possibly paid in full, by the time the loans mature.

TICA is now developing a Community Pledge Program and more details about the program and how to get involved will follow shortly. A launch event is being planned for late April 2022 at the Hall to officially kick-start the program.  

Note: a more detailed summary was emailed to all members, if you for any reason did not receive yours, please contact Teresa Moore (TICA Secretary) at teresamoore386@gmail.com

Yoga with Karen - 9am - 10am, Saturday, 18th Dec @ Forbes Hall

Hello all, sorry yoga is cancelled for this Tuesday and Thursday,
Karen
kareneroff@gmail.com

Trenching Shovel?

Does anyone on the island have a trenching shovel they could lend us for a couple of days?  
The Shelfords
veronicashelford@gmail.com

Jollity Weekly Order Reminders

For Friday home delivery or Saturday farm pick up:

 - Local Milk & Yogurt orders due by Tuesday morning by 10am
 - True Grain bakery orders due by Tuesday morning at 10am
 - Free Range Eggs
 - Home Grocery delivery from Superstore, Community Farm Shop or 49th - confirm your order by Thursday afternoon
 - Add our spring salad mix to your Friday home delivery! Kale bouquets too!

With thanks, Jollity Farmers
info@jollityfarm.ca or text/call 250.415.0101

Any HVAC Installers on the Island?

I was wondering if anyone has an HVAC installer on the island or anyone bringing one over soon? 

Will need our units charged.

rsmith1960@gmail.com

For Sale: Entrance Door - Two Side Lights

Entrance Door- 36” W x 80” H 
2 Sidelights 16” W x 80” H
Decorative frosted glass inserts:
Door - 2 inserts 8” x 36” & Sidelights both 8” x 64”.
Opens in - RHH from i/s.
White- easy to paint colour of your choice.
Works well. Ready to take away.
$350.

Jamie Hayward
jamie.hayward@shaw.ca
41 Blue Point Lane
250-210-2701

Mexico Moving Sale

The sale returns Thursday with the following items still available. 
18 place setting gold plated silverware complete with all utensils. Pictures on the blog. 
Mens CCM ice skates size 10. Worn twice. 
Womens Reebok ice skates size 9. Worn twice. 
Unique recumbent bike. Ride in style. 
A golf driving net, golf carry bag, and golf pull cart. 
Lots of other bits and pieces  Come by Thursday and check it out. 220 Pilkey Point. 
Rob Spencer 
220 Pilkey Point.
250-436-0337

Soup's On - Wednesday, March 30th

11:30am - 1pm (or until we run out!)

Forbes Hall Community Centre

Menu

Garden Vegetable Soup
Farmhouse Bread
Assorted Home-baked Goodies
Pot of Gold Coffee 
Teas
 
$5.00 per serving

 Soup’s On Health Protocols:
All those volunteering at Soup’s On must have proof of vaccination. 
All those coming to enjoy lunch at Soup’s On must have proof of vaccination. 
Anyone who cannot provide proof of vaccination may have take-out, if prearranged by contacting Shirley Burr burrleyshir@gmail.com

Looking forward to seeing you today!  
The Soup’s On Team

Summer Market

This year's Summer Market at Marylyn's Farm Shop (69 Pilkey Point Road) is just around the corner and we are looking for new vendors. 

Are you an artist with a room full of your creations? Or do you have too much produce in your garden? How about having your Yard Sale at the market with all your treasures hiding in the basement or garage?

We charge $40 for the season or $10 for the day. 

As a vendor you will have to supply your own table, tent or canopy. 

Please contact Helen Bird at 250-246-2469 or Gloria Taylor 250-246-3091.

Hurry and get your name(s) on the list before all the spots are filled.

Thank you

For Sale: Diesel 763 Bobcat

Diesel 763 Bobcat all seals are good with no leaks. Runs & works very well. Roughly 3400 hours, I can give you exact hours if needed. Cash or e-transfer which you will probably need to contact your bank first. It comes with trailer, extra bucket for the backhoe attachment which is included with a quick-change bucket. This ad will be cross posted, no tire kickers please.

$28,000

rsmith1960@gmail.com

For Sale: 7.5 kg Bruce Anchor Galvanized Steel

Worth $100 new
$60 OBO

Call or text Matti at 250-416-9138

RCMP Fireside Chat: Input Request

TIRRA (Thetis Island Residents' and Ratepayers' Association) is working with the Ladysmith RCMP detachment to host a Fireside Chat on Thetis Island.
Apparently the last one was over 5 years ago and there has been an expression of interest to host another.

Attendance is open to the everyone, and tentative date/time is 9:30 to 11:30, the morning of April 20th. This is a Wednesday, so the plan would be to have this event followed by the regular Soup's On. Confirmation of date/time will come closer to the date.

In order to maximize the benefit to all and assist the RCMP in preparing for the Fireside Chat, we would like your input on specific topics of interest.
Here are a few to get your ideas flowing.

- stats on RCMP involvement in Thetis Island policing
- accessing RCMP for non emergency and emergency
- ideas from other small remote communities: ideas for crime reduction, neighbourhood watch, local auxiliary,, etc.

Please submit potential topics or questions to:
tirra@thetisisland.net