There are many ways you can help us help your community...here are some suggestions!
WE NEED YOUR IDEAS!
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We need your ideas in order to remain responsive to community needs. We’re willing to work with anyone who has the energy and vision to make things happen.
If you have an idea that would benefit the community and you’d like some help bringing it to fruition, contact us. |
ATTEND EVENTS
at THE WHOLE |
Our community has always supported us. It takes a lot of work to put on events and usually the event promoter is a struggling community member. If we don’t support one another’s initiatives, we don’t have much of a community. Successful events (whether they are run by RARTs or not) help make your community centre sustainable. |
RENT OR PROMOTE
THE WHOLE |
If you are considering running an event, or having a special celebration or retreat – contact us! We will work with you and be more than fair.
If you know someone who may be running an event or is in the business of event planning, please forward them our url and contact information. |
BECOME
A MEMBER |
Our members are the backbone of our organization.
Consider becoming a lifetime member of RARTS by volunteering 100 hours of service to your community centre. |
JOIN
OUR BOARD
OF DIRECTORS |
Our board meetings are fun and collaborative. We communicate openly, and encourage one another. We have a nice mix of older and younger community members and long timers and newcomers to the valley. Our meetings are fairly efficient, well facilitated, yet not stuffy. Directors are elected for two year terms at our annual general meeting which is held in the summer. |
JOIN A
COMMITTEE |
If you don’t have the energy and time to become a board member and you prefer a discreet task that you can do without attending a ton of meetings, consider joining one of our Committees.
You have your choice of: |
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Building and Gardens Committee-why join us?
* Time-limited effort and flexible commitment
* A great way to learn new trade skills
* Everyone will see the fruits of your labour
* Less talk, more do.
A few jobs we have planned this year:
* Clean-up days spring and fall
* Ongoing repairs to the Building, tables and fixtures
* Making improvements to the grounds
* Building an outdoor stage
* Building outdoor facilities (outhouses and showers)
* Refinishing the maple hardwood floors
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Finance Committee-Why join us?
* We are a small group with infrequent meetings and a very specific task
* This is a great way to learn about business planning and budgeting
* Our Administrator prepares clear financial reports
Things the Finance committee can do:
* Informal audit
* Support our committees in contributing to the budget process |
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Events Committee- Why join us?
* You can take on a very specific job, as big or small as you wish.
* This is a great way to meet energetic positive community members.
* The work is creative and much appreciated.
A few jobs we want to accomplish:
* Develop a volunteer recognition event
* Increase our programming for children
* Creating more Whole Perspectives sessions
* Continue to work on our Eco-Art Sculpture Park
* Strengthen our focus on arts programming
* Add to our music/culture series. |
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Vallican Whole Eco-Sculpture Park Committee - Why join us?
This is the chance to be part of something exciting and to leave a legacy to your community
The sculpture park committee is working towards:
* Installing more sculptures
* Involving more local sculptors in the project
* Hosting sculpture and community art making events
* Establishing wheel chair accessible paths |
OTHER STUFF WE
COULD USE |
Many people ask us "Do you need anything?". Ok then,
Here's a list of what we need at this time.
If you have some to spare, we'd greatly appreciate it:
* Snow plow services
* More pots and pans and serving bowls
* Foldable tables
We are a registered Canadian charity and can provide an official tax receipt for physical goods or money donated. |
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