Progress at Hantsport Memorial Community Centre

HMCC Report April 2013

The April meeting of the HMCC Board held on April 9th, 2013.  The following business was discussed:

The Community Jobs and Facilities Improvement Program Grant of $5000.00 has allowed us to have a Home Inspection Report on the condition of Churchill House.  This has now been received and will be discussed by the Board at its next meeting. Critical electrical repairs are still to be completed with the funds received from this grant.

Board members are now working on a revised Town of Hantsport and HMCC Agreement as this agreement is seven years old.  The Agreement sets out the responsibilities of each party and indicates how they will work together for the benefit of the community.

HMCC is sponsoring two projects in support of the Food Bank: the "Running on Empty" project and the Community Garden.  For information on these projects or to volunteer please send a message to hmccinfo@gmail.com

Board members will be gathering at Churchill House from 9am – noon on Saturday morning of April 20 and 9am – noon on Saturday morning April 27 to do a good Spring clean up of the House.  We will welcome any and all hearty souls who would like to join us in the great cobweb chase!

The Board is also looking forward to the Town Spring Clean Up Day and will be sorting and cleaning up the items in the Red Barn before that date.  If you know of any precious things in that Barn, or would like to look at what is available for possible purchase, please get in touch with Rob Frederick the HMCC Head Red Barn Cleaner or send a message to hmccinfo@gmail.com

The Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC) Kings-Hants has approved a grant for a Consultant Advisory Service program for HMCC.  This will provide an experienced consultant who will do a diagnostic assessment of the HMCC and it options for sustainability.  The consultant is Jim Moore from Truro and his report is due by July 31.   This report will continue the work on HMCC Future Options that the Board began in January 2013.

The Board continues to struggle with the costs of maintaining Churchill House and the Red Barn both of which need continuous costly maintenance.    The Treasurer reported that HMCC had received donations in memory of Captain Oscar Langdon.  We are most grateful.  

Plans are underway for the HMCC portion of Canada Day.  This year there will be several community groups adding to the activities and interest for the day.  It promises to be a good year!  Don’t miss the Pancake Breakfast where the new Council will keep up the tradition of excellent service.

Board members have noticed that citizens are allowing their dogs to run freely on the Tennis Courts.  The court surfaces are fragile and must be used for tennis activity only.  Signs have been posted to that effect and we urge all citizens to respect the HMCC facilities.  

The HMCC is pleased to host Saturday Morning Coffee Talks with Town Council from 9am to 11am on May 25, June 15, July 20 and August 17 at Churchill House. This is to provide an opportunity for citizens to have an informal chat with members of Council.         

Please contact us with questions or comments by emailing us at hmccinfo@gmail.com

Respectfully submitted

Lorraine McQueen, President