12 01 1994 RAC Agenda
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ORO-MEDONTE RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
AGENDA
Thursday, December 1,1994 at 7:00 p.m.
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Minutes of the November 3, 1994 Meeting
Disclosure of pecuniary Interest and the General Nature
Thereof - In Accordance with The Act
Disposition of the November 3,1994 Recommendations to
Council:
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Deputations:
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Correspondence:
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Parks & Recreation Manager Monthly Report:
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O.M.R.A. Conference Update (Budget);
Budget Priorities;
7. Committee Chairman's Report:
a) Chairman's Year End Report;
8. Other Business:
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Adjournment
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FITNESS, RECREA TION, AD VENTURE
A PROPOSAL FOR CONTRACT RECREATION
PROGRAMS
Prepared for: The Town of Oro-Medonte
Date:
November 3, 1994
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SA CKGROUND AND PURPOSE
Recreation Program services in the Town of Oro-Medonte have been driven by the
Recreation Department or by the community and the hard work of volunteers.
With the amalgamation of Oro and Medonte and because of the projected growth in
this Town over the next ten years, an increase in recreation opportunities is
desirable. Economic development literature repeatedly stresses the attraction of
local quality of life in the decision to move a firm to a new location. Community
leisure services are primary considerations in such a move. The same principle
applies to personal or family relocations, When weighed against other priorities for
dollars however, recreation may not be a priority.
Contract recreation service seems to be the way of the future. Quality recreation
programs can be provided for a reasonable cost to the user in a convenient location
with no additional cost to the municipality. The quality of the recreation service
depends on the education, experience, and professionalism provided by the
contracted company, In order to be successful, the municipality and contractor
must work in partnership to give recognition to the municipality and credibility to
the program.
This proposal outlines the process for development and delivery of contract
Recreation Programs in Oro-Medonte.
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PROJECT OBJECTIVES
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To provide a full spectrum of recreation programs to the residents of Oro-
Medonte,
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To continually assess the changing needs for recreation program services and
to evaluate and revise the existing programs.
PROCESS
Initial Recreation Programs will be scheduled based on the success of programs run
previously, knowledge of popular programs, and in response to requests that have
been received by the Recreation Department. The usual format for program
development will be continuous needs assessment by evaluation of every program,
questionnaires, and recording public requests. This process will begin in the
Christmas Workshop Series.
Minimum participation numbers will be established for each program and
instructor/student ratios will be established. Programs will be operated at
numerous locations in Oro-Medonte and we will endeavour to provide the desired
services within a reasonable driving distance for all residents,
Programs will be recreational or introductory in nature. Where appropriate,
students may be provided with information about specialized clubs in the sport or
activity that they are interested in. The programs of a recreation department should
act as a feeder system rather and compliment the activities of non-profit
organizations rather than to compete with them.
"PARTNERSHIP"
It is proposed that this be set up as a co-ordinated effort or an informal
"partnership". The success of the program depends on professionalism, customer
service, quality, and the relationship with the municipality.
FEES, CHARGES, AND REVENUE
It is proposed that this program be operated at no charge to the municipality. The
operator would have access to available facilities at minimal or no cost and the
municipality would apply for use of the appropriate school space.
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PROMO TION
Promotion through the Christmas Workshop series should be through:
A flyer to the schools
Articles in the school newsletters
Posters in recreation facilities and community halls
Posters in local stores, churches, etc.
Direct liaison with community groups
PROJECT TIMING
TASK
DA TES
Develop and implement a registration format November 1 0
Promote Christmas and Pre-season Programs November 1 0
Christmas Workshops November 25 - December 20
Winter Sport Clinics November 25 - December 15
Promote Winter Programs December 5
Registration for Winter Programs January 7
Winter Programs Begin January 14
Registration for Spring Programs March 4
SUMMARY
That the Recreation Committee approve the initiation of Christmas Workshops for
1994 and that the details of the contract programming strategy be negotiated with
the Recreation Department and brought to the next Recreation Advisory Committee
meeting,
Respectfully submitted,
Martha Wood
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SAMPLE WORKSHOPS
Gingerbread Houses
Christmas Baking
Appetizers and Desserts
Holiday Decorating
Christmas Baking for Kids
Holiday Crafts
Pre-Christmas' Camp'
Pre-ski Tune-up - Adults
Teens
Families
Pre ski Tune-up
Get your body ready for the slopes!!! Our Fitness Ontario Certified
Instructor will Lead you through a pre-ski program and teach you the
basics that you need to personalize your own program. This program
discusses cross country, downhill, and snowboarding.
Children 6 - 11, Teen 12 - 16, and Adult 17 and up.