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Mansons Hall Roof Project

As many folks are aware, the main hall roof has been leaking for a number of years. The SCCA had applied for different grants, including both Federal and Provincial programs but unfortunately a new roof has not qualified for funding.

The SCCA has no contingency funds or savings for major capital repairs and renovations to the community center.

The Board is pleased to inform the community that a private Foundation agreed to gift Mansons Hall with a new roof!

On behalf of islanders, the SCCA extends a big “Thank-you” to the Foundation for the kindness and generosity shown by the family, who prefer to make the gift without public recognition.

Our new roof is heavy-guage Ridgelock metal, with a lifespan of at least 50 years, so future generations will also be dry during rain storms. We have sufficient funds in the budget to cover the cost of insulating the new roof as well, helping keep the Hall cosy in winter, and reducing the energy costs.

The new roof was installed by Robert Tweedie Roofing and his fearless crew, who were well organized, clean, efficient, and completed the job quickly without inconvenience to the day to day operations of the community center. Another big “Thank you” to Bob for getting the job done right, and for bringing the project to completion within our budget.

The Board is grateful for the continued support of islanders who contribute in keeping this vital community resource in good repair, for todays users and for the many years ahead. We look forward to the day when locals will be able to decide via a democratic vote if Mansons Hall Community Center is an essential part of the Cortes community, and important enough to be securely funded for the future.

Registration will begin for this year’s Summer Youth Program on Wednesday June 13th from 1 – 4 pm. Come on down and get your registration in. You can also register online here. Check out the 2018 Brochure here.

Come out and join us for our annual AGM on Monday May 28th at 7 pm in the main hall. You can renew your membership at the door. Only members in good standing may vote. The purpose of the AGM is to receive reports on the past year and elect directors.

 

EMERGENCY POWER PROJECT and “GREENING” OUR COMMUNITY CENTER

The SCCA Board is pleased to inform the community that our Emergency Power project is complete.

At the request of Regional Director Noba Anderson and the Gas Tax Advisory Committee, the SCCA was able to achieve cost savings and efficiencies in the kitchen renovation budget to help fund our Emergency Power Project.

The days of closing the Hall due to power cuts are now over. Over the years we’ve had power failures and cancelled our Community Christmas Dinners, or lost Market Days and other community events.

We have a new 35kw generator, to supply all of the lights in the building, the well pump, water system, fire alarms and septic, plus the full kitchen, including the exhaust system, hot water and refrigeration.

The Hall has been extensively rewired and upgraded for the transfer panels to the generator and for the new kitchen appliances.

All of the lighting in the building has been replaced with new LED fixtures, or LED bulbs. This will reduce our Hydro costs and carbon footprint, in addition to reducing the load requirements of the generator.

All of our refrigeration is new, Energy Star rated, and efficient to modern standards.

The new stove, ovens and grill are powered by propane, which supplies more BTU’s, cooking ease, and lower operating costs than commercial grade electrical ranges.

Mansons Hall Community Center now has the capacity to cook and cater up to 175 people, host community events, private functions and the Friday Market, rain or shine, during power interruptions and winter storms.

A big thank-you to Mel Dery from Quadra Electric, for installing the new electrical system and rewiring the Hall, and to Jean Fontaine and the crew at Blue Moon Woodworks.

The SCCA would like to thank our Regional Director Noba Anderson, the Cortes Island Gas Tax Committee, plus the Strathcona Regional District’s board and staff for their funding support of this Emergency Power Project via a Community Works Grant.

Come out to our AGM on Wed Aug 9th at 7 pm in Manson’s Hall.

Find out how your community hall is doing, and what we have been up to for the past year.

Memberships can be renewed at the door.