July 23, 2012

Ignite the Spirit Charity Golf Tournament

The Ignite the Spirit Campaign in support of the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre Project will be hosting a charity golf tournament on Thursday, October 4th at the Truro Golf Club.  It will be a great day of fun and fund raising on course in support of our community’s new health and wellness centre!

The day will begin with team registrations and a continental breakfast.  Shotgun start at 10 o’clock sharp!  Tournament play will be followed by dinner and award presentations. 

Register your team today!  Only $800 for a team of 4 (price includes one power cart per team).  Sponsorship opportunities also available.

To register your team or for further information, please contact the campaign office at 902-893-9706 or by emailing hfraser@colchester.ca.

 

Thank you to our Tournament Title Sponsors:

                                            

 

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Sod Turning Ceremony - November, 2010Photo FrameAquatic Centre - December, 2010Photo FramePhoto FramePhoto FramePhoto FramePhoto FramePrime Minister Harper's $10M Announcement - January, 2010Photo FrameMembers of the Project Steering Committee - January, 2010Photo FrameMembers of the Project Steering Committee at the Sod Turning Ceremony, November 2010Photo FrameLower Level Plan Photo FrameUpper Level PlanPhoto FrameInterior ViewPhoto FrameExterior View - front entrance, facing Abenaki Rd.Photo FrameWest Side of the building, aquatic centre exterior - facing the 102 HighwayPhoto FrameInterior View - Aquatic CentrePhoto FrameFundraising Campaign Team - March, 2011Photo FrameProgress on the arena continues - November 2011. Structure for 2600 seats with walking track above.Photo FrameStructure for 2600 seats in the event arena with the 30 seat sky box above. November, 2011Photo FrameCampaign Chair, Jon Stanfield (left) thanks the campaign's lead donor, Stu Rath (centre) for his generous donation to the Ignite the Spirit CampaignPhoto FrameJon Stanfield (centre) thanks the team at CIBC and CIBC Wood Gundy for their $100,000 donation to the campaign.Photo FrameJon Stanfield (right) thanks Kevin Pelley, President of Peter Kohler Windows and Entrance Systems for their $150,000 donation to the campaign.Photo FrameCampaign Chair, Jon Stanfield and Kevin Pelly of Peter Kohler Windows and Entrance Systems are shown reviewing the Civic Centre designs.Photo FrameBernice Rowe and Mark Goudge from the Engine Room in Truro present Dave Ritcey with a cheque for $4567 that what raised during an outdoor concert, June, 2010.Photo FrameChantale Hache (centre) and Tim Tucker (right) of the Truro & District Chamber of Commerce are shown presenting Ignite the Spirit Vice Chair, Dave Ritcey and staff, Kathy Sutherland with a cheque for $10,000 in support of the Campaign.Photo FrameKirk Milligan of TD Canada Trust, Truro is shown presenting Jon Stanfield with a cheque for $50,000. TD's donation is in support of the Centre's pursuit of LEED Silver Green Building Certification.Photo FrameStanfield's Ltd. was one of the lead donors to the campaign with an early commitment of $200,000. Respresenting Stanfield's for the presentation was (left to right) Andrew Sears, Mike Henderson, Tom Stanfield, Jon Stanfield and Roy Gouthro.Photo FrameGreg Wilkins (left) and Gordon Brost of Scotiabank are shown presenting Ignite the Spirit Campaign Chair, Jon Stanfield with a cheque for $50,000.Photo FramePatterson Law recently ignited the spirit of the campaign with a $50,000 donation. Jon Stanfield (left) is shown with Dennis James, George White and Sarah Campbell of Patterson Law.Photo FrameNova Enterprises confirmed a $25,000 donation to the Ignite the Spirit Campaign. Bill Masters (left) and Rod MacKay from Nova Enterprises are shown with Campaign Chair, Jon Stanfield.Photo FrameSteel arriving on site, July, 2011.Photo FrameOver thirty Scotiabank employees volunteered at the August 5 Blue Rodeo Concert in support of the campaign. Scotiabank donated $15,000 to the concert.Photo FrameSteel work continues - Sept. 13, 2011Photo FrameConcrete block install begins - October, 2011Photo FrameAn early view of the arena, roof work and seat structure continues. October, 2011Photo FrameMatt Sullivan(left to right), Dale Saunders and Myles Johnson from Johnson Saunders Chartered Accountants are shown with Campaign Chair Jon Stanfield and Vice Chair Duane Rath during a recent presentation of their $25,000 donation to the Ignite the Spirit Campaign. Photo FrameMillbrook First Nations recently ignited the spirit with a $250,000 donation to the campaign in support of the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre Project. Campaign Chair Jon Stanfield is shown with Millbrook council members for the offical cheque presentation.Photo FrameBack of building, facing McClures Mills Rd. November 2011Photo FramePhoto FrameUpper level - top of arena bowl, walking/jogging track and fitness centre.Photo FrameLower level - ice surface, multi-purpose space, community space, aquatic centre and rock climbing wall.Photo FrameA generous donation of $100,000 by Truro businesses Pye Chevrolet Buick GMC, Truro Toyota and Pye Apartments recently Ignited the Spirit of the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre Project. Representing the three businesses for the presentation was Garry Pye (left) who is shown being thanked for the donation by Campaign Chair, Jon Stanfield. Photo FrameThe Skybox and Media Box in the arenaPhoto FrameCheck out the natural lighting in the arenaPhoto FrameThe view from the walking trackPhoto FrameView of the ice surface from the walking trackPhoto FrameThe first glimpse of the walking trackPhoto FrameExterior Siding - what the exterior will look likePhoto FrameView of the 3 lane walking/running track - February 2012Photo FrameFitness Centre taking shape! - February 2012Photo FrameAquatics Centre making progress - February 2012Photo FrameThe Ignite the Spirit campaign is pleased to recognize Caldwell Roach as a supporter of the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre Project. Jon Stanfield (left) Chair of the campaign met with Rod Jones (right) Partner at Caldwell Roach to thank him for the generous gift of $25,000 to the campaign. “We are proud to support the community’s new health and wellness centre and are excited for the doors to open in September”, notes Jones. 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Jon Stanfield (right) Chair of the Campaign, met with Mathieu Levesque, Truro’s Branch Manager, to thank him for Scotsburn Dairy Group’s generous contribution to the campaign. “Scotsburn is a leading business in our Region and is an example of those who support growth and development in our community”, says Stanfield.Photo FrameThe Ignite the Spirit Campaign Team is pleased to recognize The Shaw Group as a proud supporter of the $5 million campaign in support of the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre Project. Jon Stanfield (left), Campaign Chair met with Dean Robertson, President of The Shaw Group to personally thank him for the generous gift of $25,000 to the campaign. “The Shaw Group is a great example of a business committed to the growth and development of our Region and we are grateful for their support of our community’s new health and wellness centre” says Stanfield.Photo FrameIgnite the Spirit Charity Golf TournamentPhoto FramePhoto FramePhoto FramePhoto FramePhoto FrameElevator being installedPhoto FrameLeisure Pool Photo FrameArena Slab finished!Photo FrameArena Slab half donePhoto FrameArena SlabPhoto FramePhoto FramePhoto FramePhoto FrameOur ticket raffle winner - a trip to Chicago - Greg Mullen!Photo FrameThe Ignite the Spirit Charity Golf Touranment was held on Oct 4th at the Truro Golf Club. Thank You to all those who participated!Photo FrameGolf Tournament - Tim Horton's Cold Stone Creamery Cake! Yumm :)Photo FrameGolf Tournament - Tim Horton's Cold Stone Creamery Cake! Yumm :)Photo FrameZacks Auto Sales has Ignited the Spirit in the community with their generous gift of $70,000 to the campaign in support of the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre. Their contribution allows them naming rights to the arena score clock. Jon Stanfield, campaign chair, met with Zack Rafih, co-owner (left) and Steve Macneil, co-owner (right) to personally thank them for their contribution to the campaign. “We are pleased to acknowledge Zacks Auto Sales as a Lead donor in the campaign for our new Community Centre”, says Stanfield. “Their support will leave a lasting legacy not only in the new facility but also in our community” adds Stanfield. Photo FramePaul Clark (left) and Greg Johnston (right), better known as the “Bald Boys” from Inglis Jewellers, continue to give back to the community through the Ignite the Spirit Campaign in support of the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre. Their generous gift of $70,000 will leave a lasting legacy at the Centre and will give them naming rights to the arena score clock. Jon Stanfield, campaign chair, met with them to personally thank them for their gift and commitment to this important community project. “Inglis Jewellers continues to support the growth in the Region and we are happy that they will be apart of the Centre when it opens” says Stanfield.Photo FrameTruro Civic CenSanitation & Miller Waste Systems are pleased to support the Central Nova Scotia tre project. Their generous gift of $25,000 to the Ignite the Spirit Campaign demonstrates their dedication to the community and the entire Region. Jon Stanfield (left), Campaign Chair met with Kevin Matheson, Operations Manager and Stacey Harrison, Account Representative to personally thank them for their contribution. “The community has been very responsive to the project and we are grateful for the dedication to the growth in our Region” says Stanfield.Photo FramePhoto FrameRath Eastlink Community CentrePhoto FrameFacility Naming Announcement - Mr. Stu Rath, Local BusinessmanPhoto FrameFacility Naming Announcement - Mr. Bill Masters - Municipal Representative on the Fund Raising Committee, Member of the Project Steering Committee and County of Colchester CouncillorPhoto FrameFacility Naming Announcement - Mr. John Bragg, EastlinkPhoto FrameFacility Naming Announcement - Jon Stanfield, Chair of the Ignite the Spirit CampaignPhoto FrameArena lobby areaPhoto FrameLeisure PoolPhoto FrameTiling continues in the Aquatic CentrePhoto FrameTiling continues in the Aquatic CentrePhoto FramePhoto FrameArena Boards are beginning to be installed! Ice soon!!!Photo FrameThe name of the arena at the Rath Eastlink Centre will be Photo FrameRock Climbing Wall is installed!Photo FrameTreadmills for the Fitness Centre have arrivedPhoto FrameTiling in the Competitive Pool continuesPhoto FrameThe slide has arrivedPhoto FrameArena Score Clock Raising!Photo FramePhoto FrameIce Pad all ready for ice!Photo FramePhoto FramePhoto FramePhoto FrameBoard Signs go up!Photo FrameCompetitive Pool looking great :)Photo FrameFitness Centre's studio flooringPhoto FrameAn arena dressing room at the Rath Eastlink Community Centre will be recognized as The Sobey Foundation in recognition of their generous gift of $75,000 to the Ignite the Spirit Campaign. Jon Stanfield, chair of the campaign, met with local store managers to personally thank each of them for their contribution (from left: Paul Furlong, store manager bible hill; Jon Stanfield, campaign chair; Andrew St. Coeur, store manager prince street; Robert McGean, store manager robie street) “We are grateful to The Sobey Foundation for not only their support of the campaign but also for their continued commitment to the growth of our Region” says Stanfield. Photo FrameZacks Auto Sales has Ignited the Spirit in the community with their generous gift of $70,000 to the campaign in support of the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre. Their contribution allows them naming rights to the arena score clock. Jon Stanfield, campaign chair, met with Zack Rafih, co-owner (left) and Steve Macneil, co-owner (right) to personally thank them for their contribution to the campaign. “We are pleased to acknowledge Zacks Auto Sales as a Lead donor in the campaign for our new Community Centre”, says Stanfield. “Their support will leave a lasting legacy not only in the new facility but also in our community” adds Stanfield. Photo FramePaul Clark (left) and Greg Johnston (right), better known as the “Bald Boys” from Inglis Jewellers, continue to give back to the community through the Ignite the Spirit Campaign in support of the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre. Their generous gift of $70,000 will leave a lasting legacy at the Centre and will give them naming rights to the arena score clock. Jon Stanfield, campaign chair, met with them to personally thank them for their gift and commitment to this important community project. “Inglis Jewellers continues to support the growth in the Region and we are happy that they will be apart of the Centre when it opens” says Stanfield.Photo FrameRepresentatives of the Credit Union recently visited the Photo Frame

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