2012 ANNUAL REPORT CONTENTS. A letter from the Rec Director 2. Our Mission 3. Organizational Flow Chart 4. Board of Directors 4

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2012 ANNUAL REPORT Niverville Recreation and Wellness Commission /

Director 2 Our Mission 3 Organizational Flow Chart 4 Board of

Recreation Facilities 13 Community Partners 13 Financial Reports

1 2012 ANNUAL REPORT Niverville Recreation and Wellness Commission / Community Services Department CONTENTS A letter from the Rec Director 2 Our Mission 3 Organizational Flow Chart 4 Board of Directors Program Participation 5 Vision for Recreation Facilities 13 Community Partners 13 Financial Reports 2013 Proposed Budget N i v e r v i l l e - A g r e a t p l a c e t o p l a y! Page 1

2 Recreation and Wellness Director s Message Dear Reader, The Niverville Recreation and Wellness Commission / Community Services Department enjoyed a tremendous year of exciting changes, growth and success throughout 2012 and I am proud to share our accomplishments in this Annual Report. Some of the highlights from 2012 are of particular note: - We held both a winter family fun day and summer family fun day with lots of free activities for people to try. Both were very well attended - We held our 4 th Annual Recreation and Wellness Showcase - We completed phase 3 improvements to Hespeler Park, which included an accessible play structure and a natural playground area with zipline. - Many programs that ran this past year were running at full capacity with increased use of the Niverville Recreation facilities. - Summer camps were well attended. - We participated in the Niverville Old Tyme Country Fair with our annual couch potato race. - We created a map of the walking trails in town and ran a contest to name the trails. - In late spring, we were re-organized to create a community services department to oversee all parks and recreation facilities in town. It has been a busy and exciting year for the Niverville Recreation and Wellness Commission / Community Services Department! I welcome your feedback, questions or comments about our Annual Report, and hope that it will provide you with information that is useful and informative. Donna Watts Community Services Manager, Town of Niverville N i v e r v i l l e - A g r e a t p l a c e t o p l a y! Page 2

Our Vision Our vision is to offer a full range of accessible recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities and to provide a commitment to meeting the challenges of today and the opportunities

3 Our Vision Our vision is to offer a full range of accessible recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities and to provide a commitment to meeting the challenges of today and the opportunities of the future. Our Mission The Niverville Recreation and Wellness Commission is the community connection for sports, recreation, health and leisure, arts, programs and entertainment. The Recreation and Wellness Commission seeks to promote and encourage programs that benefit all ages - children, youth, teens, adults and seniors; programs that promote personal growth, self-esteem and health awareness and that significantly contribute to the quality of life enjoyed by all Niverville Residents. Contact information Donna Watts, Community Services Manager Box 1269 Niverville, MB R0A 1E0 Ph: Fax: Donna.Watts@whereyoubelong.ca Robyn Yates, Recreation Program Coordinator Recreation@whereyoubelong.ca N i v e r v i l l e - A g r e a t p l a c e t o p l a y! Page 3

4 Organizational Flow Chart Niverville Town Council Community Services Manager Parks and Facilities Foreman Recreation Programmer Parks and Facilities Staff Niverville Recreation and Wellness Commission 2012 Board of Directors Chairperson / Town Council Appointed Representative Hanover School Division Appointed Representative Community Representative Community Representative Community Representative Community Representative Community Representative Angela Janz Angela.Janz@whereyoubelong.ca Ruby Wiens Ruby.Wiens@gmail.com Susan Watson Susan@ALittleNutrition.com Annette Fast annette@vonast.mb.ca Rod Downey Downey@mymts.net Lyndsay Eidse DLEidse@mymts.net Kevin Derksen kcderksen@gmail.com N i v e r v i l l e - A g r e a t p l a c e t o p l a y! Page 4

5 2012 Program Participation 2012 was the second year of running recreation programming in Niverville and we experienced a lot of success and excitement over many of our programs. Over the course of the year, we offered a wide variety of programming arts, cultural, fitness, safety and more Programs Winter 2012 January-March Program Participation Location Dates Tyson Bootcamp for Moms 10 Curling Rink Jan 9-Feb 15 Tyson Bootcamp for Moms 7 Arena - South End Jan 10-Feb 16 Indoor Garage Sale 14 Arena - South End January 14 Creative Kids (5-8 yr olds) 4 Arena - South End Jan 21-Feb 25 Indoor Garage Sale 15 Arena - South End February 11 Tuff-N-Up Bootcamp 8 Arena - South End Feb 21-Mar 29 Dog Obedience 11 Arena - South End Feb 29-Apr 4 Free Snowshoeing 115 Arena Grounds February 20 Free Sleigh Rides 250 Arena Grounds February 20 Free Snow Golf 20 Arena Grounds February 20 Free Zumba 11 Arena - South End February 20 Free Drop in activities 300 Arena - South End February 20 Free Speedskating 20 Arena February 20 Free Public Skating 150 Arena February 20 Free Zumba 10 Arena - South End February 6 Free Tuff-N-Up bootcamp 22 Arena - South End Feb 7, 16 Free Try Ringette 20 Arena February 20 Free Yoga 2 Arena - South End February 18 Free Mom and Baby Yoga 0 Arena - South End February 18 Free Tyson Method Bootcamp 4 Arena - South End February 18 Free drop-in at Elite Fitness 10 Elite Fitness Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 Evening Yoga 6 Curling Rink Jan 9-Feb 27 Sunrise Yoga 3 Curling Rink Jan 10- Feb 28 Mom & Baby Yoga 2 Curling Rink Jan 10 - Feb 7 Zumba 2 + drop-ins Arena - South End Mar 3-31 Tyson Bootcamp for Moms 10 Curling Rink Feb 27-Apr 9 Tyson Bootcamp for Moms 10 Arena - South End Feb 28-Apr 10 Fire up your Metabolism 8 Arena - South End February 27th N i v e r v i l l e - A g r e a t p l a c e t o p l a y! Page 5

6 Evening Yoga 5 Curling Rink March 5-April 30 Card Making Class 6 South End Meeting March 19th room Spring 2012 April-June Program Participation Location Dates Babysitter's Course 15 Arena - South End April 14 Tyson Bootcamp for Moms 9 Arena - South End April 16-May 23 Dog Obedience 10 Arena - South End April 11-May 16 Tuff-n-up Bootcamp 15 Arena - South End Apr 10-May 10 Kids Card Making 4 South End Meeting April 21st Room "And One" Basketball Skills Camp 20 Niverville Collegiate May Cake Decorating 4 Arena - South End May Mom & Me Cookie Decorating 4 Arena - South End May 11 Mom & Baby Yoga 3 Curling Rink May 1-29 Evening Yoga 12 Curling Rink May 5-June 25 Emergency First Aid 11 Curling Rink May 15 Emergency First Aid 10 Curling Rink May 29 Rally Dog Obedience 5 Arena - South End May 30-July 4 Summer 2012 July-September Program Participation Location Dates Kite Making Workshop 100 Hespeler Park July 7 Geocaching 80 Hespeler Park July 7 Bannock Making 175+ Hespeler Park July 7 Atl Atl Range 100+ Hespeler Park July 7 Juggling Workshop 35+ Hespeler Park July 7 Bug Safari 200+ Hespeler Park July 7 Try Disc Golf 20 Hespeler Park July 7 Try Ultimate Frisbee 20+ Hespeler Park July 7 British Soccer Camp - Mini 6 Hespeler Park Aug British Soccer Camp - Full day 8-3 Hespeler Park Aug British Soccer Camp - 1/2 day 7-3 Hespeler Park Aug British Soccer Camp - 1/2 day 11-5 Hespeler Park Aug Mad Science Camp 13 Arena - South End July 30-Aug 3 Multi Sport Camp 8 Hespeler Park July 2-6 Multi Sport Camp 9 Hespeler Park July 9-13 Kinder Camp 3 Arena - South End July Kinder Camp 10 Arena - South End August N i v e r v i l l e - A g r e a t p l a c e t o p l a y! Page 6

Art Camp 8 Arena - South End July 23-27 Eve Yoga 4 CR Sep 19-Oct 24 Tuff n up 8 CR Sep 24-Oct 24 Tyson

Hunters Safety 15 CR Sep 29th Beginners Dog Obed 10 SE Sep 26-Oct 31 Canine Good Neighbour 3 SE Sep 26-Oct

Christmas Cookies 7 Mtg rm Dec 14 Let there be pumpkins!

Home Alone 7 CR Nov 22. Halloween Cookies 8 Mtg rm Oct 29.

ins Curling Rink Basement Nov 5-Dec 5 Christmas Card Making 2 South End Meeting Nov 9 Room Kids Kickboxing

7 Art Camp 8 Arena - South End July Eve Yoga 4 CR Sep 19-Oct 24 Tuff n up 8 CR Sep 24-Oct 24 Tyson Method PM 13 SE Sep 10-Oct 17 Tyson Method AM 9 SE Sep 11-Oct 18 CPR 8 Sep 26. Hunters Safety 15 CR Sep 29th Beginners Dog Obed 10 SE Sep 26-Oct 31 Canine Good Neighbour 3 SE Sep 26-Oct 31 Cardio Kick Box 10 SE Sep 25-Oct 13 Fall 2012 October-December Program Participation Location Dates Christmas Cookies 7 Mtg rm Dec 14 Let there be pumpkins! 5 Arena - South End Oct 18, Oct 20 Photography 5 CR Oct 2-23 Infant/Child CPR 5 Arena - South End Oct 25. Home Alone 7 CR Nov 22. Halloween Cookies 8 Mtg rm Oct 29. Cake 4 Mtg rm Nov Evening Yoga 3 + drop ins Curling Rink Basement Oct 29-Dec 17 Tuff N Up 5 + drop ins Curling Rink Basement Nov 5-Dec 5 Christmas Card Making 2 South End Meeting Nov 9 Room Kids Kickboxing 12 Arena - South End Nov 13-Jan 15 Beginners/Novice Dog Obed 7 Arena - South End Nov 14-Dec 19 Cardio Kickboxing 8 Arena - South End Nov 27-Jan 29 Total Participation N i v e r v i l l e - A g r e a t p l a c e t o p l a y! Page 7

Parks and recreation opportunities are essential for

Positive impacts are evident throughout the community.

cleaner neighbourhoods and creates a livelier community

Parks and recreational facilities also help improve a

8 Parks and recreation opportunities are essential for strengthening and maintaining a healthy community. Positive impacts are evident throughout the community. Recreation brings neighbours together, encourages safer, cleaner neighbourhoods and creates a livelier community atmosphere. Parks and recreational facilities also help improve a community s image, socioeconomic status and enhances the area s desirability. N i v e r v i l l e - A g r e a t p l a c e t o p l a y! Page 8

9 Vision Plans for 2013 During our 2011 planning session, the Niverville Recreation and Wellness Commission created an action plan for 2012, focusing on five main planning areas Programming, the Community Recreation Plan, Resource, Public Awareness and Education, and Parks and Facilities. Below is the evaluation of this action plan, and future direction for Planning Area #1: Programming ACTION PLAN Strategic Statement: To encourage the development of public recreation which will include physical recreation, social recreation, artistic and group s recreation, intellectual recreation, audience entertainment and wellness promotion based on identified need. ACTIVITY / TASK EVALUATION FUTURE DIRECTION Art classes for Kids and Adults Held with good response Will continue to offer February Fitness Month Held fun day instead Will continue to offer Broad range of classes to develop well-rounded Great success! Will continue to offer community Kids in the kitchen cooking class No adequate space available Will continue to explore options Summer camps for kids (skill development) Good response to summer camps Will continue to offer and expand Guest speakers (variety of areas including Did not hold Will pursue in future health promo, athletes, famous people) Movie nights in the Park Did not hold Will partner with Chamber in 2013 for this event Frozen walking path / obstacle course in the park Programming for seniors (working with services for seniors) Did not do due to winter conditions of park (no amenities / difficult winter access) Difficulty partnering with senior s program coordinator Volunteer appreciation Did not hold this year 3 on 3 outdoor basketball tournament Did not hold this year May pursue in future Will look at other avenues/ partnerships N i v e r v i l l e - A g r e a t p l a c e t o p l a y! Page 9

Planning Area #2: ACTION PLAN Community Recreation Plan Strategic Statement: To work with a committee to develop a Community Recreation Plan ACTIVITY / TASK EVALUATION FUTURE DIRECTION Advertised for

recommendations to Town Council Experiment with ideas now to learn what works for future Multi-Use Facility and mini multi-use facilities Feedback from survey was instrumental in determining what

10 Planning Area #2: ACTION PLAN Community Recreation Plan Strategic Statement: To work with a committee to develop a Community Recreation Plan ACTIVITY / TASK EVALUATION FUTURE DIRECTION Advertised for and recruited new members More members on RWC (broaden representation) Use feedback from survey to guide future plan for recreation in Niverville Use results of community recreation plan data to make recommendations to Town Council Experiment with ideas now to learn what works for future Multi-Use Facility and mini multi-use facilities Feedback from survey was instrumental in determining what type of programming to offer in 2012 Presentation was made to council Ongoing With change to Community services, not sure how this will affect future board growth Recreation is Essential to Personal Health and Quality of Life Recreation is Key to Balanced Human Development Recreation Reduces Self-Destructive and Anti-Social Behaviour Recreation Builds Strong Families and Healthy Communities Recreation Reduces Health Care, Social Service and Police/Justice Costs Parks, Open Space and Natural Areas are Essential to Ecological Survival N i v e r v i l l e - A g r e a t p l a c e t o p l a y! Page 10

11 Planning Area #3: Resource ACTION PLAN Strategic Statement: To facilitate the exchange of information between community groups and the government, funding bodies and provincial organizations. ACTIVITY / TASK EVALUATION FUTURE DIRECTION Increase current part time staff to 2 nd full time position in recreation office (Robyn) This position remains as half time Develop website important community tool Website is well visited. Other social networking sites also well used Community Facility Inventory Utilize school, church and business networks as a resource Networks with school, chamber, churches & YFC are invaluable to us and we continue to work with them as often as we can. Planning Area #4: ACTION PLAN Public Education and Awareness Strategic Statement: To promote the value of Recreation and Wellness and the important contribution that it makes to lead a healthy lifestyle. ACTIVITY / TASK EVALUATION FUTURE DIRECTION Community cookbook on improving nutrition of recipes Have loan programs available for items such as snowshoes, skates, etc Challenges within community groups to encourage engagement Rec and Wellness Fair Increased presence at community events Continued involvement in schools Did not have enough responses for recipe requests Snowshoe, gps, etc loan program running. Wasn t done this year 4 th annual one held in September. Great response Continue to show presence at Imagine Run, Niverville Fair and other community events Preschool visits continued May consider pursuing this in future Will continue Will consider for future Will continue annual rec and wellness fair to increase awareness of recreation opportunities in Niverville Will continue Will continue and possibly expand Invite Church community involvement Will continue Will continue N i v e r v i l l e - A g r e a t p l a c e t o p l a y! Page 11

12 Planning Area #5: Parks and Facilities ACTION PLAN Strategic Statement: To promote and encourage sustainable multiuse facilities ACTIVITY / TASK EVALUATION FUTURE DIRECTION - Warming huts - Tennis courts converted to ice rinks - Crow Wing Trail interactive signs - Extra picnic shelters and picnic tables with bbq pits - Canteen storage facility - Amphitheatre - Clusters of Evergreen trees along Hespeler Walkway - Solar lamps on path in Hespeler - Outdoor skating trail - Community Facility Inventory - Develop Hespeler Park through lens of Crow Wing Heritage - Increase community participation in Beautification project - Experiment with ideas now to learn what works for Future Multi-Use facility (+ feasibility/planning) - Explore idea of future pond/wetland/boardwalk area - Outdoor skating area by arena Improvement of Parks and facilities limited to what was in our action plan due to the fact that the town hired someone to do a master plan for Hespeler park. We did put in a new playground area with an accessible play structure and a natural playground area in Hespeler prior to this person being hired, though. Outdoor skating rink was built by the arena (just flooded section of land and put a covered bench/seating area by it) Planned Activities for 2013 include: - Art Classes (children, adults and family) - Fitness classes (boot camps, yoga, exercise classes) - Dog Obedience classes, First Aid courses, babysitting classes, hunter s safety class, etc - Winter family fun day -participation in the Fair with our annual couch potato race - partnership with Chamber of Commerce for events movie at the park, Town Christmas tree lighting, etc - Summer camps N i v e r v i l l e - A g r e a t p l a c e t o p l a y! Page 12

Recreation Parks and Facilities The newly formed Community Services Department manages the Niverville Arena, the Niverville Curling Club and all of the parks in Niverville (Hespeler Park, Tot Park,

Soccer and baseball fields, and a large picnic shelter are all located in Hespeler Park and are maintained by the Community Services Department.

13 Recreation Parks and Facilities The newly formed Community Services Department manages the Niverville Arena, the Niverville Curling Club and all of the parks in Niverville (Hespeler Park, Tot Park, JR Park, Opa s Park, Edelweiss Park and the off leash dog park). Upkeep of green spaces around lakes in town also falls under the Community Services Department. Soccer and baseball fields, and a large picnic shelter are all located in Hespeler Park and are maintained by the Community Services Department. Community Partners The Niverville Recreation Commission / Community Services Department has developed a number of valuable partnerships with community organizations. Working in cooperation with our partners, we jointly serve the needs of the Niverville community. Our community partners make valuable contributions that enhance Niverville s recreational experience and quality of life. Organizations the commission works in partnership with, liaises with, provides resources to, etc. - Niverville Heritage Gardens Committee - Old Tyme Country Fair Committee - Niverville Soccer Club - Niverville Flag Rugby - Niverville Baseball Committee - Crow Wing Trail Association - Imagine Run Committee - Niverville Collegiate Institute - Niverville Elementary School - Niverville Preschool - Niverville Curling Club Committee - Clipper Ice Sports - Niverville Jr. and Sr. Clippers The Niverville Recreation and Wellness Commission does not have a joint use agreement in place with Hanover School Division, but are working with Hanover school division to create one. According to the most recent Statcan census (in 2011), Niverville had a population of 3,540 people. This represented 43.7% increase in population from the 2006 census, making it one of the provinces fastest growing communities. The median age in Niverville is The Statcan 2011 census shows that Niverville has an area of 3.39 square miles [8.8 km²]. Using the above population and land area values, Niverville had a 2011 population density of 402 people per square kilometer. N i v e r v i l l e - A g r e a t p l a c e t o p l a y! Page 13

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