Join Active Saturdays in Bear River

CALLING ALL YOUNG PEOPLE—Ages 8-15!

Have fun and be active with us every Saturday this summer!
Games, sports, snacks and more. (Parents–you’re invited to join us!) All equipment is provided-everything is FREE. (All dates are subject to change-call ahead if you wish to confirm an activity.)

May 19: Active Saturdays! Kick-off at the Oakdene Centre in Bear River.
From 2-3 PM, meet our Recreation Coordinator Caroline Draper and find out more about our program; then from 3-4, have fun with DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION, an interactive dance/music-video game.

May 26: Come help us set up the Oakdene Centre Auditorium for Variety Night from 2-4 PM. At 7:00 PM, return to celebrate local talent as we raise funds for the Bear River Youth Centre.
Tickets are $5, kids under 12 are free; canteen and raffle prizes.

June 2: Active Saturdays! at the Oakdene, 2-4 PM

June 9: Meet at Lansdowne Field (the Bear River Community Firehall Ballpark) for Soccer and Softball sign-ups; we will also have a work party to get the field ready, 2-4 PM

June 16: Skateboard Clinic at the Oakdene, 2-4 PM

June 23: Soccer/Softball at Lansdowne Field, 2-4 PM

June 30: Active Saturdays! at the Oakdene, 2-4 PM

July 7: Soccer/Softball at Lansdowne Field, 2-4 PM

July 14: Active Saturdays! at the Oakdene, 2-4 PM

July 21: Cherry Carnival in Bear River–enjoy the Carnival activities!

July 28: Active Saturdays! at the Oakdene, 2-4 PM

August 4: Soccer/Softball at Lansdowne Field, 2-4 PM

August 11: Active Saturdays! at the Oakdene, 2-4 PM

August 18: Soccer/Softball at Lansdowne Field, 2-4 PM

August 23: Digby Exhibition Weekend–enjoy the Exhibition activities!

August 30: Soccer/Softball at Lansdowne Field, 2-4 PM

Questions???
For Active Saturdays: call Caroline Draper at 467-0480;
for Soccer/Softball: call Gerry Chute at 467-0956;
for Dance Dance Revolution and Skateboard Clinic, call Andre Bouchard at 532-0286.

ATTENTION ADULTS (18 and older): Do you want to start up a team activity in Bear River such as softball, soccer, badminton, or
volleyball? Call Caroline at 467-0480. We’d love to hear from you!

Active Saturdays! is made possible by a grant from DIGBYWELLNESS/Digby and Area Community Health Board. Thanks to: The Oakdene Centre, Caroline Draper, Andre Bouchard/County of Annapolis Recreation, & Gerry Chute. Presented by Bear River Innovation, Development, and Growth Society (BRIDGS) and the Bear River Youth Centre.

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Executive Committee Report – Apr 14/07

BRIDGS Executive Committee Meeting
(Bear River Innovation, Development and Growth Society)
April 14, 2007
Trading Post

Present:  John Malmstrom, Susan Malmstrom, Rev. Ken Perkins, Gerry Chute, Hal Theriault

Meeting called to order at 9:00 AM.

Checks relayed from the Secretary to the Treasurer
$3,000 from Municipality of Digby, for the Pageant
$11,350 from Nova Scotia Tourism, for the Pageant
$600 from Nova Scotia, for the Pageant

Contracts: Hal said that a contract needed to be drafted in order to pay Carol Smith for work done.  It was agreed that all contracted work for BRIDGS would be set up so that invoices would be paid out as follows: one-third at the start; one-third at an agreed upon, significant point; and the final third at completion.

Youth Centre: Gerry is working with Steve Trimper, an electrician to find out what kind of work needs to be done to the upstairs space at the Trading Post before we can move.  He is in contact with Glendean Parker regarding our move date.

Variety Night: The entertainment roster is already lined up, and we have volunteers for the front door (Sharon Trueman and Cathy Banks), and Marketing (Laurel Shishkov).  We need to be sure the canteen will be staffed.  Gerry will be in touch with Louise Wood to see if she wants to cover this.

Pool Table: Gerry and Hal are working on getting a better pool table donated.

Treasurer’s Report: Ken said that he will keep a journal in order to track income and expenses.  John asked for a motion regarding transferring funds from one subaccount to another.  MOTION: The Treasurer is allowed to transfer funds from one subaccount within BRIDGS’ bank account to another subaccount when necessary (e.g. use the General Fund to cover a Youth Centre expense) as long as the debited subaccount is eventually reimbursed.  Made by John, seconded by Ken.  PASSED.  Ken was asked to buy a journal using some of the general fund money.

Pageant: Hal reported that all subcontracted work is on track, as is the play.  We may be able to use Variety Night to present a teaser for the play.

Strategic Plan: Consultant Donna Hatt is meeting with the Plan Subcommittee before the next general meeting to look at the preliminary draft.

Meeting adjourned at 10:00 AM.

Bear River Water System Feasibility Study

Survey distributed by the Municipalities of Digby and Annapolis.0701bearriverwatersurvey.pdf

Executive Committee Report – Feb 08/07

BRIDGS
Executive Committee Report
February 8, 2007
Trading Post

Present:  John Malmstrom, Susan Malmstrom, Wayne Smith, Hal Theriault, Tim Wilson, Gerry Chute.

The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM.

Bear River Pageant:  Susan gave Wayne a check for $11,500 for deposit to the Pageant account from Nova Scotia Tourism; and a check for $3,000 for deposit to the Pageant account from the County of Annapolis.  Digby has approved an additional $3,000 which has to be given final approval at their next meeting.  Hal gave Susan an invoice in the amount of $5,000 for writing, research and setting up the pageant.  All bills for the pageant need to be submitted by March 31.  MOTION: Made by Susan, seconded by Tim to proceed with work on the pageant and to pay all invoices hereto.  APPROVED.  We have a budget for costumes and props.  To find costume and set designers, we will put out a request for proposals, plus personally contact people in the village that we know have these skills.

Savings Account: John would like to set up an interest-bearing account for BRIDGS so that BRIDGS can tap the small amounts that this will yield from the funding that we receive as a slush fund for small operating expenses that are incurred.  MOTION: made by Wayne, seconded by Tim to set up an interest savings account for BRIDGS.  APPROVED. It was also suggested that the power to transfer funds from the checking to the savings account (and vice versa) should rest with the Treasurer.  MOTION: made by Susan, seconded by Tim that the Treasurer of BRIDGS will have the power to transfer funds between BRIDGS accounts.  APPROVED.

Annual Meeting:  the Annual Meeting of BRIDGS is scheduled for Wednesday, March 14.  This will be advertised in the Tributary, and posted in the Post Office.  The office that is currently up for election is that of Vice Chair.  This is a signatory position, as are the Chair and Treasurer (the Secretary has no signatory power).  It was suggested that the new constable of the Digby RCMP be contacted to see if she would like to attend as our special guest, since she is on record as someone who would like to support youth groups.

Youth Committee:  Gerry joined us this morning to report on the Youth Committee.
•    The fundraiser has been re-scheduled for Saturday, March 3, still at the Oakdene.  We need to fill the Oakdene that night, and we need to get the word out that we need more volunteers at the Youth Centre.  As m.c. that evening, Gerry will be talking about this and other issues throughout the evening.
•    We are still looking for two volunteers for the Centre, one to act as a fundraiser, the other to recruit and coordinate worker bees to cover the Centre’s hours.  At the end of April, we lose Sandy and Louise, so we have a tight deadline.  Susan is working on a small Wellness grant to get a fitness instructor for a few weeks, which might give Sandy and Louise a break for a few nights.  She will also get together with Hal to try and draft a grant proposal for a Centre coordinator through Service Canada.
•    There will be a Youth Centre meeting at 6 PM ahead of the regular BRIDGS meeting on February 14.
•    Sandy and Louise have forwarded a wish list to Gerry that we will go over at the next general meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 10:30 AM.

Minutes, November 8, 2006

BRIDGS
(Bear River Innovation, Development and Growth Society)
November 8, 2006,
Changing Tides Restaurant (Trading Post Building)

Present: Cindy Harris, John & Susan Malmstrom, Hal Theriault, Don Rice, Tim Wilson, Gerry Chute, Wayne Smith, Rob Buckland.

1. Call to Order/Adoption of Agenda
Meeting called to order at 7:30 PM.
MOTION to accept the Agenda. CARRIED.

2. Introduction of Minutes from Previous Meeting

3. New Business: Everyone wished Hal a happy birthday.

Executive Committee Minutes: were read by Secretary Susan Malmstrom.

Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Wayne Smith submitted a report for board approval; seconded by Cindy. ACCEPTED.

Youth Centre:
Report from the Youth Centre Task Force was delivered by Hal and Gerry:
• According to the local school bus drivers, there are 200 children in our area;
• There will be a new Youth Centre committee meeting on November 10. This committee will oversee the administration of the Youth Centre for the next 6 months and will try to meet with the volunteers on a bi-weekly basis;
• Some possible events to be explored are Christmas craft making and a seasonal concert;
• Hal has submitted a proposal to Annapolis County for operational funds. We will also forward a similar proposal to Digby. Other possible funding sources are Recreation Nova Scotia and Service Canada;
• Wayne said that the budget for the Youth Centre (when it is up and running) would be approximately $600/month;
• Wayne suggested that the mandate of what is offered at the Centre should come from the youth;
• Hal met with Linda Findlay of the Oakdene Centre. They would like to partner with the Youth Committee and BRIDGS on musical events and theatrical productions.

Village Meeting: John noted that the Village Meeting/Volunteer night has been scheduled for November 27th at the Oakdene. The Oakdene is allowing us to use the facility at no charge. BRIDGS will host the event. It will be an opportunity for all of the village organizations to talk about what has been accomplished this year, and what they plan for next year. Cindy and Susan are organizing the meeting.

Strategic Development Plan: Due to the re-structure of the RDA, there have been many delays to this, and we had to re-submit our budget. The Office of Economic Development has assured us that they will provide adequate funding for the plan.

Voice of Bear River: CBC Radio will be interviewing Gerry Chute as the “voice of Bear River” to provide a report on what is currently happening here via live early morning radio every month.

Looking to 2007: Suggestions were made as to formation of new subcommittees for 2007: Communications, Board Development, Fundraising were listed. It might be worth researching (again) charitable status, to encourage corporate donations.

4. Review and Adoption of Minutes from Previous Meeting
MOTION: Moved by Cindy, seconded by Rob to approve and adopt the Minutes of the October 11, 2006 meeting. CARRIED.

5. Next Meeting
December 13, at 7:30 PM at the Youth Centre (Trading Post).

6. Adjournment
Motion made by Cindy for adjournment, CARRIED. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM.