Fundraising Plan Approved for North Cariboo Multi Centre

Courtesy of the North Cariboo Multi-Centre Fundraising Committee:

The community will get a chance to be involved in the pursuit of the North Cariboo Multi-Centre, with a slate of fundraising initiatives and public engagement opportunities on the way.

At last night's North Cariboo Joint Planning Committee meeting, the Cariboo Regional District's Northern Directors and Quesnel City Council endorsed a comprehensive fundraising plan presented by the North Cariboo Multi-Centre Fundraising Committee.
The plan, which sets targets for local and corporate fundraising initiatives is ambitious, with a stated goal of raising $6.6 million as part of a larger objective of raising at least $15 million towards the capital costs of providing a new, wood-first Multi-Centre in Quesnel.

"I can't say enough about the work the committee has done to research, prepare, and present this plan to the NCJPC," said Fundraising Committee Chair Eric Wickham. "We have spent hours labouring through this process in an attempt to devise the strategies and tools that will help us reach our goal. On behalf of the committee, I thank the NCJPC for their support. We have a strong group of volunteers who are committed to implementing this plan."

Components of the fundraising plan are already well underway. A community colouring contest is in the final stages, with submissions to be used as part of the plan's marketing materials. In addition, several businesses and corporations are already being approached to determine their level of commitment to this structure that would be a significant attraction for employees looking to call the North Cariboo home.

"This plan lays out a well-structured and comprehensive series of strategies and tools that we can use to reach our goals," noted CRD Vice-Chair Ted Armstrong. "I'm excited to take part in some of the community activities and look forward to continuing to engage with senior levels of government to ensure they are active participants in funding this proposed facility."

"The fundraising committee has done a good job of encapsulating their plans and I compliment them for their work," added Quesnel Mayor Mary Sjostrom. "While this document outlines a very ambitious goal, I feel the tools it provides will help us in our efforts. This plan has breathed new life into the Multi-Centre initiative. It's time for the community to take charge and help make our dreams a reality."

Over the next few months the committee will focus on increasing community awareness for the fundraising initiative including the establishment of a new website and installing signage on the proposed site and elsewhere around the community, starting planning for the first of a series of local fundraising events, launching a seat sale for both the arena and theatre, and preparing packages for the corporate donation program.

The North Cariboo Multi-Centre will be a modern facility designed to replace aging infrastructure. It features a 1,600-seat NHL-sized arena, a 450-seat performing arts theatre and accompanying event and assembly space.

For more information:

Phone: 250-992-3524
Web: www.ourmulticentre.ca
Email: ncmc.fundraising.coordinator@gmail.com
Facebook: North Cariboo Multi Centre Fundraising
Twitter: @NC_Multi_Centre