Revelstoke and area residents packed a hall in the Revelstoke Community Centre on the evening of Mar. 1 to pitch their ideas for community projects for funding through the Columbia Basin Trust's Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Program (CIP/AAP).
The CIP/AAP is a $3.6 million Basin-wide program that provides funding for projects identified as priorities within communities in the Basin.
The Mar. 1 meeting was an opportunity for community groups to present their projects and then vote on them. It is one step on the applications process. The results of the vote are not public at this stage.
A local evaluation team will now review the projects and provide recommendations to Revelstoke city council and CSRD Area B director Loni Parker, who will then vote on recommendations, likely in about a month.
Here is an outline of projects that were presented at the Mar. 1 public meeting:
1
Project: Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Machinery
Applicant: Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club
Project description: Purchase a snowmobile and tow-behind track setter
Project Budget: $19,540
Funding Request: $18,640
2
Project: Trampoline Replacements
Applicant: Revelstoke Acrobats Club
Project description: Replace two existing trampolines with Eurotramp GME trampolines
Project Budget: $19,800
Funding Request: $14,800
3
Project: Racing Training Event Equipment
Applicant: Revelstoke Ski Club
Project description: Purchase equipment to support on-hill athlete training and race events.
Project Budget: $18,550
Funding Request: $18,550
4
Project: Revelstoke Bear Aware
Applicant: Revelstoke Bear Aware Society
Project description: Continue to deliver the bear aware program to reduce conflict between people and bears in the community
Project Budget: $34,700
Funding Request: $18,000
5
Project: Wildland Firefighting Equipment
Applicant: City of Revelstoke Fire Rescue Service
Project description: Purchase equipment to enable firefighting of Columbia River drawdown zone grass fires and aviation extrication
Project Budget: $42,305
Funding Request: $29,805
6
Project: Alpine Commons
Applicant: Friends of Mount Revelstoke & Glacier
Project description: Construct a wheelchair accessible viewing deck at the summit of Mount Revelstoke National Park
Project Budget: $18,000
Funding Request: $5,000
7
Project: Fairway Top-dress and Over-seed
Applicant: Revelstoke Golf Club
Project description: Reduce weed growth without use of chemical means by top-dressing, aeration and over-seeding the fairways.
Project Budget: $35,000
Funding Request: $30,000
8
Project: Improving BC Interior Forestry Museum
Applicant: BC Interior Forestry Museum
Project description: Consolidate present programs and expand opportunities to take the forest ‘message’ out to the community
Project Budget: $22,000
Funding Request: $13,000
9
Project: Membership Drive & 10th Anniversary
Applicant: Kootenay Carshare Cooperative
Project description: Organize community events, raise awareness of KCC’s programs, benefits and increase membership
Project Budget: $4,347
Funding Request: $2,086
10
Project: Environmental Education & Stewardship
Applicant: North Columbia Environmental Society
Project description: Offer business energy audits, community events, speakers series and school programs on environmental education and stewardship
Project Budget: $16,723
Funding Request: $14,698
11
Project: Second Annual World Fair Trade Day
Applicant: Revelstoke Fair Trade Society
Project description: Host Revelstoke’s second annual World Fair Trade Day Celebration on May 14, 2011
Project Budget: $1,000
Funding Request: $950
12
Project: Exhibit and Collection Management
Applicant: Revelstoke Heritage Railway Society
Project description: Address collection and exhibit management requirements to sustain and enhance effectiveness as a museum and tourism destination
Project Budget: $33,000
Funding Request: $24,000
13
Project: Revelstoke Mountain Paradise Show & Shine
Applicant: Vintage Car Club of Canada
Project description: Host a car show downtown Revelstoke on June 4, 2011
Project Budget: $3,590
Funding Request: $890
14
Project: Mountain bike trails
Applicant: Revelstoke Cycling Association
Project description: Expansion of mountain bike trail network and associated infrastructure in the Revelstoke area.
Project Budget: $24,000
Funding Request: $24,000
15
Project: Community Radio Station
Applicant: Stoke FM Radio Society
Project description: Build a community radio station that offers spoken word, local music and programming relevant to Revelstoke
Project Budget: $8,450
Funding Request: $5,000
16
Project: Archives Enhancement Project
Applicant: Revelstoke Museum & Archives Association
Project description: Upgrade the archives through accessioning, creation of catalogues, digitization of images and documents
Project Budget: $38,500
Funding Request: $25,000
17
Project: Carousel of Nations
Applicant: Revelstoke Multicultural Society
Project description: Celebrate Revelstoke’s multicultural diversity with ethnic food, displays, entertainment, travel presentations, stories, songs, etc.
Project Budget: $7,000
Funding Request: $5,000
18
Project: Expanding Arts & Culture Programs
Applicant: Revelstoke Arts Council
Project description: Increase the number of arts and culture programs planned, coordinated and delivered in Revelstoke
Project Budget: $117,500
Funding Request: $25,000
19
Project: Vintage Gramophone and Dance
Applicant: Bygone Era Entertainment Society
Project description: Hold gramophone and dance performances for seniors and other targeted groups
Project Budget: $5,925
Funding Request: $3,500
20
Project: Office, Exhibitions & Marketing
Applicant: Revelstoke Visual Arts Society
Project description: Increase office capacity, install 20 exhibitions, improve facility, and develop marketing brochure
Project Budget: $44,500
Funding Request: $37,500
21
Project: AFKO 25th Anniversary & Celebration
Applicant: Assoc. des Francophones
Project description: Present a French play and dinner as part of the 25th anniversary celebrations of Assoc. des Francophones des Kootenays Ouest
Project Budget: $8,845
Funding Request: $1,500
22
Project: Revelstoke Timber Days LITE
Applicant: Revelstoke Forest Workers Society
Project description: Host a one-day celebration with local logging sports competitions, kids activities and educational displays.
Project Budget: $6,450
Funding Request: $2,000
23
Project: Early Learning Program
Applicant: Revelstoke Community Child Care Soc.
Project description: Provide and support early learning programs and special community events focusing on early childhood
Project Budget: $24,000
Funding Request: $12,000
24
Project: Youth Services Program
Applicant: Community Connections
Project description: Provide a continuum of services to youth from 9 to 18 years in the community
Project Budget: $77,350
Funding Request: $25,000
25
Project: Youth Avalanche Safety Education
Applicant: Canadian Avalanche Centre
Project description: Deliver avalanche safety directly to the K-12 classroom in the Revelstoke School District
Project Budget: $9,500
Funding Request: $4,000
26
Project: Screen Smart Challenge Week
Applicant: Revelstoke Board of Education #19
Project description: Educating parents and children on the affects of screen media and offer active events to replace screen time
Project Budget: $3,000
Funding Request: $2,000
27
Project: Columbia Park Playground
Applicant: Revelstoke Community Child Care Soc.
Project description: Install a developmentally appropriate play structure for young children at Columbia Park Elementary
Project Budget: $24,383
Funding Request: $18,000
28
Project: Summer Day Camp
Applicant: Community Connections
Project description: Provide an opportunity for children aged 5-11 to have a fun and meaningful summer
Project Budget: $54,650
Funding Request: $12,000
29
Project: Adult Centre of Learning
Applicant: Okanagan College
Project description: Offer free exam invigilation, study and tutor spaces and computer access.
Project Budget: $17,780
Funding Request: $15,980
30
Project: Community Training Subsidies
Applicant: Okanagan College
Project description: Reduce financial barriers to individuals and non-profit organizations who require training
Project Budget: $27,731
Funding Request: $12,000
31
Project: Wheelchair Access and Washroom Renovation
Applicant: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 46
Project description: Install wheelchair ramp and lift, push-button doors and renovate washrooms for wheelchair accessibility
Project Budget: $24,985
Funding Request: $14,985
32
Project: Food Bank
Applicant: Community Connections
Project description: Provide year-round food assistance and endeavours to provide choices of healthy nutritious food items
Project Budget: $179,000
Funding Request: $25,000
33
Project: Volunteer Coordinator
Applicant: Revelstoke Senior Citizens Assoc.
Project description: Hire a volunteer coordinator to implement volunteer-based, community-wide programs for residents
Project Budget: $12,500
Funding Request: $9,000
34
Project: Social Development Coordinator
Applicant: City of Revelstoke
Project description: Facilitate community-wide social planning and action.
Project Budget: $50,000
Funding Request: $5,000
35
Project: Social Justice Advocate
Applicant: Community Connections
Project description: Provide services to residents who are marginalized by poverty, literacy or ability
Project Budget: $48,700
Funding Request: $28,200
36
Project: Canine Search & Rescue Program
Applicant: Canadian Canine Search & Rescue
Project description: Attend mandatory annual courses and validations, acquire SAR equipment, promote growth and recruitment
Project Budget: $27,400
Funding Request: $20,000
37
Project: Health Equipment Loan Program
Applicant: Canadian Red Cross Society
Project description: Purchase child-sized medical equipment to lend to children recovering from surgery, illness, injury or facing end of life
Project Budget: $2,379
Funding Request: $2,379
38
Project: Community Response Network
Applicant: Revelstoke Women’s Shelter Society
Project description: Provide programs to inform and protect vulnerable adults against abuse, neglect and self-neglect.
Project Budget: $11,750
Funding Request: $5,000
39
Project: Hospice Resources/Volunteer Training
Applicant: Revelstoke Hospice Society
Project description: Increase awareness of hospice services, access to internet resources, a quarterly newsletter; and provide volunteer training.
Project Budget: $9,000
Funding Request: $9,000