ROMEO presents $11,000 for Wellington & District Community Centre

Administrator | Oct 21, 2010 | Comments 0

The Wellington and District Community Centre's new Zamboni, donated by Prinzen Ford, of Bloomfield had its digital vinyl vehicle wrap completed by KA Media's Chris Crawford this week.

The Wellington on the Lake ROMEO (“Retired Old Men Eating Out”) club presents Jim Dunlop, fundraising co-ordinator for the Wellington and District Community Centre, with $11,000 to go toward the sponsorship of 22 seats at the new facility. With private donations, barbecues, social events, a corn roast, bottle drive and craft sale held by a variety of clubs from Wellington on the Lake over the past year, they exceeded their goal of 20 seats.

The construction cost of the new community centre is $12 million dollars. The Federal Government will provide $4 million in funding, the Ontario Government will provide $4 million in funding and the municipality will provide $2.5 million in funding. Together, the community has raised approximately $1,350,000 in donations. With your help the remaining $150,000 goal can be met to rekindle the spirit of previous generations to provide future generations with an active healthy lifestyle.

The new Wellington Community Centre opens it doors November 28 for the Official Opening Ceremonies, a public skate to be held in the afternoon before the first Dukes game that evening.

A fundraising booth will be available during the Ameliasburgh Country Fair being held October 2 and 3 at Ameliasburgh Historical Museum, as well as during Pumpkinfest held in Wellington on October 16.

Be a part of history like those people who are still remembered for their part in the original Wellington Arena. With the opening ceremonies being so close to the holiday season, a donation could be that perfect gift for that person who has everything.

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The Boulter Loyal Orange Lodge No. 488 donated $1,000 toward the new Wellington & District Community Centre. Presenting the cheque is Past Master Jerry Mattis (left) and Treasurer and Past Master Doug Pitt (right) to Jim Dunlop, Fundraising Coordinator for the new facility.

Here’s how you can donate:

Permanent Recognition Opportunities
A Recognition Wall has been included in the facility to recognize those that have contributed to its construction. Donors will be recognized under the following 4 clubs as outlined. There is also various entitlements for each donation level.

Founders’ Club
Those who contribute $100,000 or more will be invited to become “Founding Members” of the Community Centre. Those Founders gifts will be entitled to:
– A framed photograph of the new Centre.
– A private tour of the facilities in advance of the opening ceremony.
– A special V.I.P. invitation to attend the opening ceremony of the new Community Centre.
– Individually engraved plaques commemorating their contribution as “Founders”.
– Inclusion on a specifically engraved plaque on the “The Recognition Wall” centrally located within the Community Centre.

Leader’s Club
Those who contribute $25,000 to $99,999 will be invited to join the “Leaders’ Club” of the Community Centre. Those making Leaders gifts will be entitled to:
– A private tour of the facilities in advance of the opening ceremony.
– A special V.I.P. invitation to attend the opening ceremony of the new Community Centre.
– Individually engraved plaques commemorating their contribution as “Leaders’ Club”.
– Inclusion on a specifically engraved plaque on the “The Recognition Wall” centrally located within the Community Centre.

Builders’ Club
Those who contribute $10,000 to $24,999 will be invited to join the “Builders’ Club” of the Community Centre. Those Builders gifts will be entitled to:
– A special V.I.P. Invitation to attend the opening ceremony of the new Community Centre.
– Individually engraved plaques commemorating their contribution as “Builders”.
– Inclusion on a specifically engraved plaque on the “The Recognition Wall” centrally located within the Community Centre.

Sponsors’ Club
Those who contribute $5,000 to $9,999 will be invited to join the “Sponsors’ Club” of the Community Centre. Those Sponsors gifts will be entitled to:
– Individually engraved plaques commemorating their contribution as “Sponsors”.
– Inclusion on a specifically engraved plaque on the “The Recognition Wall” centrally located within the Community Centre.

Community Donors
Those who contribute $1,000 to $4,999 will be invited to join the “Community Donors” of the Community Centre. Those Sponsors gifts will be entitled to:
– Individually engraved plaques commemorating their contribution as “Sponsors”.
– Inclusion on a specifically engraved plaque on the “The Recognition Wall” centrally located within the Community Centre.

Seat Sponsors
Those who sponsor a seat for $500 will have a plate installed on the seat with the name of their choice and inclusion on The Recognition Wall.