Volunteers Step Up to Avert Blind Bay Hall Closure
Blind Bay Memorial Hall - (Facebook photo)
By Barbra Fairclough
The Blind Bay Community Society held an emergency community meeting on October 3, to discuss the future of the society. Their Facebook postings indicated a need for more directors and members without which there was a possibility of closing the hall as early as November 30. At this community meeting several people volunteered to participate.
The Blind Bay Community Association subsequently held their AGM on November 12 with seven officers acclaimed. At the first meeting of the new board the following positions were determined: Tina Almond; President, Caryn Stewart; Vice President, Eva Lowey; Secretary, Susanne Parent; Treasurer, Leona Stewart; Events, Rosalind Carter; Public Relations, Kirsten Chapman; Artistry, Phil Stewart; Community Outreach and Patti Glynn; Rentals.
In response to input at the community meeting, the newly appointed board will be forming a Capital Expenditures Strategic Planning Committee. Tina Almond suggested at the AGM the work of the committee will enable them to set 1–5-year goals for hall improvements.
Tina confirms, “We are confident we will be able to maintain the hall and all of the operational expenses that come with having a physical presence in the community. The new board is excited about increasing community involvement and hosting more community events that can pull the community together.”
The board will also be establishing a Planning Committee that will assist in setting the fundraising goals for 2025. “We hope to have more dances in the future as well as coffeehouse / music house events, bingos and much more.” says Tina.
Here are some fun things you can pencil in for the next several weeks:
The snowman building competition “SNOW Much Fun” is on December 28 at Centennial Field. In the event of no snow, the event will be indoor and craft projects will be featured. This is a family friendly event. Please preregister to participate.
On January 5, there will be a race to build a 500-piece puzzle at the Puzzling Pairs Competition. Two-person teams will compete to build their own puzzle. Every team will be issued the same puzzle. First, second and third finishers will receive prize money.
Open to spectators, there will be a cash bar, and appetizers will be available for purchase. It is sure to be a rousing time. Doors at 12:30pm and competition begins at 1pm. Preregister early as this event is limited to twelve teams.
On January 25, the ever-popular Old Fashioned Bingo returns. Doors open at 6pm.
All event preregistrations can be completed by visiting the Blind Bay Community Hall website. Click on the “Upcoming Events” tab for information. There is a registration button for each event that requires preregistration.
Watch the events listing page in the Scoop and Facebook for event notifications. Contact the event organizers at blindbayhall@gmail.com and follow on FB. www.Blindbaymemorialhall.ca.
