Christmas Bazaar ~ Thanks

https://saltairnews.com/thetis-island-christmas-bazaar/ 

Lynne Smith

Director Area G Saltair/Gulf Islands

Toy Horses

I’m looking for 6 toy horses to  rent, borrow or buy for a project over the Christmas Holidays 

Lynda Poirier

afatchance@gmail.com

250-246-4504

Experience with Spray Foam Insulation?

Has anyone had any experience with spray foam insulation and can refer a good company to do the work?  

Thanks Kirsten Young 778-587-8788

More Litter on North Cove Road

Hello everyone!

On Saturday the 30th, during the bazaar, I picked up a lot of garbage that was left on North Cove Road. At least it has been a few months since I last saw garbage on the street.

I know that there have been notices about this happening on Cufra Road and Clam Bay Road. I would like to communicate their needs with anyone that does this, to see if they might end the habit.

So by chance, if anyone may know which vehicle(s) are doing this or whoever in particular it is, could you email me any information so I can ask them what they need in order for their garbage to no longer affect our environment.

Here is my email- rpsylvester22@gmail.com 

Thank you

WINNERS of the photoshoot raffle from Christmas bazaar!

Please come forward the winning ticket owners:

CHILD PORTRAITURE  - 08177000

FAMILY PHOTOSHOOT - 01732956

FAMILY PHOTOSHOOT + 1 PRINT - 02144501

Contacting me via email directly listed below  is the easiest way. I’ll remind you about the booking window availability and all the other details you might’ve missed during the bazaar.

kristinakasting@icloud.com

THANK YOU for participating in the raffle and contribution to our wonderful Thetis Island elementary school.

Have a wonderful day!

Kristina Kasting

SOAS Thank You

Once again , SOAS would like to thank this wonderful community for its support. At the bazaar, a further $1,500 was raised, which puts us half-way to funding another 100,000 litre water storage tank. We so appreciate your generosity. THANK YOU.

Maureen,

on behalf of SOAS.

Christmas Bazaar Thanks & Soup du Jour

It was three weeks before Christmas and all through The Portal

Vendors were jolly and very resourceful

Marylyn made "cinnies", and coffee from Nan

Made everyone happy that they had come to this land

The fire was on and warming the place

While people sat and enjoyed talking face to face

Such generous people to open this place

To let us all celebrate

So thanks to all who worked so hard

To let us come together from near and far.

Merry Christmas to all

And to all a good night

Helen and Gloria

Note: Soup du jour will be serving up soup again on Wednesday December 11th 11:30 to 1:30 or until the soup is gone.

We are asking someone to bake us some goodies ??? And if you like to give us a hand at dishwashing we will serve you a free lunch. Please and Thank-you.

For either request you can contact Gloria 250-246-3091 or Helen 250-246-2469

Chemainus Food Bank Collection

The TIVFD will once again collect non-perishable food items for the Chemainus Harvest House Food Bank Christmas season.  Beginning Sunday, December 1st, there will be a box on the “front porch” of the firehall on Mission Road for your donations.  We will bring the groceries inside daily, but if you are leaving boxed pasta or cereal etc., slip them into a plastic bag to keep off the damp until we do. You can also drop off new, unwrapped Christmas gifts for children or adults and Harvest House will wrap them and see that they go to their registered families.

Thank you for spreading our Thetis Island cheer to Chemainus.

Thetis Island Volunteer Fire Department

FH EX Financial Summaries ~ Nov 30/19

please view the pdf here.

Roam Alert ~ Cat

We have been missing our cat for few days, she has always come back before, but we haven't seen her.  

Her name is Sierra, an orange tabby.  

Home 250 246 9619

Jess Cell 250 2100097

Mike's cell 250 466 9619

Lot 109 Pilkey Pt Rd

Forbes Hall Expansion Bulletin ~ December 3, 2019

Following the November 16^thmeeting, the TICA Board and the Forbes Hall Expansion Committee have received many emails, and requests for a large amount of detailed information.  Please note that anonymous notes & information bits sent to individual members are not constructive. 

On Friday, November 29^th, two tours were taken through the building site.  The groups asked many questions.  Another tour is being planned for Saturday, December 7^th.  It is an excellent way to become acquainted with the project, and the site is kept orderly and efficient.

The objective is to create a space that meets the needs that the membership identified and discussed over the past two years. 

On Sunday, December 8^th, TICA’s membership will be asked to give the TICA board approval to borrow the necessary funds to complete the project, capped at $500,000.

For new photos, click here.

Here are some more answers to questions asked:

Q:        Why can’t Thetis Island Community Association Members vote by email or proxy?

A:        TICA by-laws require members to be present at a meeting to vote.  There is no provision for email or proxy voting.  A by-law change would have to be made in order to permit such voting.

Q:        How many Members are necessary for a quorum?

A:        TICA by-laws set the quorum at 5% of the Membership. There are currently 385 voting Members, a quorum is 20.

Q:        What will happen if TICA Members do not approve borrowing?

A:        The project will continue as far as possible with available funds.  The site will be secured and construction will cease.  

Q:        What would be the impacts of stopping the project?

A:        Construction costs will increase over time, the Building Permit may lapse, and the Building Code may become more stringent.  A new tendering process would take place before the project could re-start. There would be a loss of volunteer momentum in both fundraising, and overseeing the project.  AND, FORBES HALL WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR OUR COMMUNITY.

Q:        TICA received a Capital Gaming Grant for the project.  If the project is delayed will that Grant money have to be returned to the Gaming Branch?

A:        The Project completion date set out in the application is October 2020. At present, TICA is meeting its responsibilities to the gaming branch.

Q:        How will any loan be repaid?

A:        There are seven different ways that TICA will use to acquire the funds needed to pay back borrowed funds & interest.

Fundraising (Events, ASK Letters, Merchandise)

Grants

Pledges

Monthly Donations / Auto Deposits

Donations of Securities

Bequests & Endowments

Patronage

Further information will follow in January.

Please view the full document titled Future Funding & Debt Repayment

Q:        I want to help with the project, when will I be able to pitch in?

A:        There will be a tremendous need for volunteers, and notices will be posted when the time comes.  Members have spoken of the need to volunteer in the project, and just as volunteers were needed at the beginning, they will be needed once the building site is again open to volunteers.  This has been an integral part of the plan since before going to tender.

Q:        Who owns Forbes Hall?

A:        The land and improvements belong to the Thetis Island Community Association. The land was gifted to the organization by the Forbes sisters, Jo, Ursula & Helen.  The building was built with a grant from Expo ’86, and fundraising. The library addition was built with a New Horizon’s grant. 

Q:        Could Forbes Hall be put onto our taxes, like most community centers?

A:        CVRD Area G Rep Lynne Smith was asked about putting Forbes Hall on the tax roll.  There are advantages and disadvantages. Our community may want explore this option in the future. 

FORBES HALL CONSTRUCTION TOUR

A chance to see what is actually happening, and how the new layout works.

Join us for a walk-through tour on Friday, November 29th at Noon, sharp. 

By reservation only: to participate please contact Ann @ dickie.ann@gmail.com by Thursday, November 28th at 9PM.  

Meet in the Tennis Court, via the Pathway on Mission Road.  

If there are too many people for one tour, we will split the group into two tours, Noon and 12:30PM, participants will be notified of any changes.  

Please wear sturdy footwear.