80th Anniversary Revitalization Project Overview

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Royal Canadian Legion Branch #122 – Golden

80^th Anniversary Revitalization Project Overview

Rationale:

To revitalize the facilities, membership, executive and staff of Branch #122 so that they we continue performing valuable community service.

Constraints:

Funds raised through BC Gaming activities (draws, lottery) must go to charities outside of the RCL.
The membership and executive has found it difficult to reconcile reinvesting in facilities and members when they want to give so much to local community groups.

Overall Project Scope & Phasing:

	Facilities	People (Membership, Staff & Exec)	Community	Estimated Schedule & Budget
Phase 1	Energy efficiencies (audit, insulation, lighting)	Establish Special Projects Committee	Raise public profile of Legion and communicate open membership policy	2010: $75-85,000
	Roof & ceiling over lounge & dance floor	Leadership training for staff	Develop deeper relationships with local groups
	Wheelchair access	Service/Host training for staff & execs
		Identify programming opportunities for members & guests
Phase 2	Lounge, dance floor layout & décor redesign	Implement programming for members & guests	Examine social enterprise meal opportunities	2011-12: $125-140,000
	Bar & serving space	Implement ‘ambassador’ program to welcome guests & new members	Document local military history with GDHS, students
	Rear exterior mural, deck and entrance	Modernize IT procedures/file sharing for staff & execs	Maximize community’s utilization of RCL space
	Multi-media upgrade
Phase 3	Exterior signage	Host convention/conference	Showcase local military history in Branch	2013-14: $70-75,000
	Front landscaping, bocce ball court	Provide RCL Revitalization model to BC/Yukon & Dominion Command	Create extended social enterprise (meals, regular events, fundraisers, etc.)
	Cemetery signage, irrigation, services
	Banquet Hall upgrade
Total	Prepared to serve members and community groups for another 80 years.			4 years: $270-295,000