COMMUNITY EVENTS

Fundraising campaign underway for new Community Centre and Paris Lawn Bowling Centre Clubhouse

By Casandra Turnbull

Fundraising is officially underway for the new 2,055 square foot Lawn Bowling Clubhouse and Community Centre.

The official launch of the $400,000 fundraising campaign came during an Administration and Operations Committee meeting this past week. The Fundraising Campaign will cover any campaign expenses, including the Capital Campaign Coordinator, and offset awarded construction costs of $1,600,000 Fresh off the success of the TF Warren Group Cainsville

Community Centre, the county is relying on community fundraising and corporate sponsorship to meet their $400,000 goal, which was established through the 2023 budget deliberation process.

The Paris Lawn Bowling Club has indicated their desire to partner with the County in fundraising efforts, so that donors have the option of a multi-year pledge. The Paris Lawn Bowling Club has set a fundraising goal of $150,000 and to date, $24,375 has been raised In order to achieve the Campaign Goal, staff will hire the services of a professional fundraiser, to act as lead and coordinate the Fundraising Campaign, on an eight-month employment contract basis, with the possibility of extension.

A newly created small working group, called the campaign working group, will be formed to support major donor identification and solicitation and implementation of the Campaign Strategy.

To date, the new community centre has not been named, providing a very attractive opportunity to a potential, major donor Stay tuned as more fundraising details emerge.