Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Casselman Family Contribution

"Our dad was an incredible supporter of all things recreational for children in general. Well known for his support and commitment to hockey and baseball...both for boys and girls. The Memorial Bursary was a means by which we felt as a family we could continue to honour his memory in the community. Undoubtedly, Dad would have loved the idea of the Splashpad and the smiles it will put on the faces of many children. On behalf of the our mother, Janice, and the entire Casselman family, we are truly honoured to be able to help such a worthwhile project."
- Krista Casselman

 We would like to extend a big THANK YOU to the very generous Casselman family for their donation to the splashpad initiative. Matt McCooeye accepted the donation on behalf of the splashpad committee.

Pictured above from L to R - Kevin Casselman, Krista Casselman, Kim Bennett & Matt McCooeye

Friday, May 9, 2014

Local Band Headlines Splashpad Fundraiser

****UPDATE****

We finally caught up with the One Night Standards for this donation photo op! Thanks again fellas!



**** UPDATE ****

Thank you to all who attended the dance on May 17th! You wore out your dancing shoes to raise $1500 dollars for the splashpad!

A very special THANK YOU goes to ONE NIGHT STANDARDS for initiating this fundraising event & sharing their stellar talent with South Dundas!

And finally thank you to Tara Sayeau who donated back her 50/50 winnings of $105 to the Splashpad! You Rock Tara!

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Four local musicians are hitting the stage for a splashpad fundraiser.

One Night Standards will rock the Legion on Saturday, May 17th.  Tickets are $10 in advance, and $15 at the door.  All proceeds will go to the South Dundas Community Playground.


Legion Branch 48 Kicks Off Campaign with $10,000 donation

Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 48 showed up to the Splashpad Launch with a surprise: a cheque for $10,000!




Monday, May 5, 2014

Campaign for SPLASHPAD launched today

The South Dundas Community Playground is pleased to announce that it has officially begun a campaign to build a SPLASHPAD in Earl Baker Park.


The group, which was created in 2011, piloted a community-driven campaign that recruited over 225 volunteers and raised over $114,000 in cash and in-kind donations.  The building of a  splashpad is considered as Phase II of that project. 

“When we started the playground project in 2011, many people asked us about a splashpad,” said South Dundas Community Playground chair Matt McCooeye.  “We couldn’t do it then, but we feel now is the right time.”

THE COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND CONCEPT

The idea of building a playground in 2011 was to create a place where children can gather and play with their friends, where parents can connect with each other, and where members of the community at large can watch their friends and family members grow.

“We feel the concept of the community playground has really taken shape here,” said McCooeye.  “The playground, the gardens, the park itself is used by so many members of this community on a daily basis.  It’s something we can all be proud of...how it looks, how it was built, and what it stands for.”

THE KIDS WILL DECIDE - AGAIN!

A design for the splashpad is not yet complete, as the committee still has to consult an important group of people - the children of the community.

“It is important for us to engage all people in South Dundas, including the kids, “ McCooeye added.  “We want to get the kids’ input into what they want included.  We can’t wait to hear what they have to say.”

The kids will get their say as part of the ‘Dotmacracy’ when the committee visits area schools in June.  Once the children provide their input, a final design will be created.  

FUND DEVELOPMENT CAMPAIGN UNDERWAY


In the meantime, a fund development campaign will begin shortly.  The group believes it will cost $200,000 to build the splashpad.  However, through fundraising events held over the last three years, and the support of the Township of South Dundas, they have already secured roughly half - $100,000 - of the money required.  The committee intends to have the project completed by the end of 2014.

Sunday, May 4, 2014

Group presentation to Council successful

The Playground committee presented to Council in February seeking the dollar for dollar matching grant for Phase II - the splashpad, of the playground project. Successful in their efforts, the group will be granted $25,000 towards the initiative! Council also committed an additional $25,000 in support of the project. To read all about it click here!

Get ready for another summer of fun and fundraising!