Monday, May 31, 2010

Bishop’s Falls Wins National Award

For years now, the children of Bishop’s Falls have dreamed of a community playground facility filled with fun where there is something for the whole family! WOW! Now the time has come where we can do something to improve the situation and we need YOUR help to make it happen!

Recently, through the support of our playground committee, we learned that Bishop’s Falls was the recipient a prestigious National Award through the LET THEM BE KIDS foundation! This grant will help enable us to purchase and install playground equipment, a volleyball court, exercise equipment, a walking track and much more as we endeavor to develop a community park in the west end. We will also make improvements to the Helen Tulk Elementary School playground and ensure it meets safety standards. In achieving this ambitious project we feel it will strengthening the community as a whole. Every dollar raised by our community will be matched dollar for dollar by the LET THEM BE KIDS foundation meaning every $1 you donate automatically turns into $2 - what an impact! This award also provides a tremendous opportunity for the town of Bishop’s Falls by helping our children learn a lesson far greater than just getting a new playground. By strengthening and defining our sense of community, we will motivate and inspire children and citizens alike to help others for the good of giving and not because they will get something in return. In addition, our playground will be dedicated to honor soldiers from Bishop’s Falls who served our great nation and helped support the freedoms of others.

This is something YOU won`t want to miss being a part of! On July 31st, 2010, community members, students, parents, teachers & parishioners will all join together as a team to build a new community park and upgrade Helen Tulk Elementary playground all in ONE DAY!

We need ALL residence to join and support us in this exciting venture. We would like to THANK YOU by offering your organization or company the following incentives:

Level 1: Major corporate donations $5,000 and over

-A plaque placed at the location of a major piece of equipment plus recognition as listed for level 2 below.

-If the donation is $15,000 this will be doubled and will provide a full complete play structure with slides, etc.

Level 2 – Super Spiral Slide - Cash Donation of $2,500

- Space provided to display your company's banner (provided by you) and be a guest speaker on Build Day

- Your name in all of our media ads, on our Build Day t-shirts and on our website

- Permanently posted recognition of your donation in or around the school, a framed thank you picture

Level 3 – Rockin' Rock Challenge Wall - Cash Donation of $1,000

- Your name in all of our media ads, on our Build Day t-shirts and on our website

- A framed thank you picture

Level 4 - Amazing Arch Bridge - Cash Donation of $500

- Your name on our Build Day t-shirts and on our website

- A thank you picture

Level 5 – Playful Pommel Wall – All other cash donations

- Your name on our website

- A thank you picture

Level 6 – Enchanted Chime Panel - Cash Donation under $100

- Your name on our website (if you desire)

You can even make a donation in someone's honor and we will post it on our website!


Volunteers Needed!!

Register online: www.bishopsfalls.ltbk.ca

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We appreciate any and all donations! Helen Tulk is a registered Charity and will provide a tax receipt for donations of $25 or more. All cheques must therefore be made payable to Helen Tulk Elementary School in order to get the appropriate receipt. The cheque can be mailed to or dropped off at:

Helen Tulk Elementary School

1 Forest Road

Box 13

A0H 1C0

Attention: Playground Committee

You can also contact one of our committee members:

Wayne Mills 258-6887 Lou Hynes 258-6340 Lloyd Reid 258-5258

David Alcock 258-7206 Ron Penney 258-5185 Bryan King 258-6003

Major Don Feltham 258-6676 Fred Mills 258-6635 Bob Hobbs 258-5230

Tracy Fancey 258-5330 Pastor Shawn Bowers 258-5651 George Burke 258-5468

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