Staff Report - North Kawartha

The Corporation of the Township of North Kawartha
Gary Geraldi, Director of Parks and Recreation
Box 550, 280 Burleigh Street
Apsley, Ontario
K0L 1A0
Phone # 705-656-4922 ext 22.
Email: [email protected]
Office of the Parks and Recreation Department
Date: August 26, 2014
To: Mayor and Council Members
Subject: Skating Club Fundraiser
Recommendation: That the Township of North Kawartha Council, deem the 1st
Annual Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Night Skating Club Fundraiser as a ‘Significant Event’ for
the purpose of obtaining a Special Occasion Permit by the Parks and Recreation
Department.
Background: The Township of North Kawartha took over the complete operation of
the North Kawartha Skating Club in 2008. We have established skating levels and
badges that the skaters work towards achieving, with an annual Skating Show in
March. Throughout the years, the Club Skaters have done various fundraisers to
assist in off-setting the costs to allow us to keep registration fees as low as possible.
Various fundraisers included fudge sales and skate-a-thons. In 2014, it was decided
that a new and innovative fundraiser was needed that was a community event.
Analysis: In speaking with other Hockey and Skating Clubs, The North Kawartha
Skating Club believes that the Yuk Yuk’s Fundraiser will be a great addition to the
fundraising efforts, while providing a community public event that many residents will
enjoy. The Skating Club parents will volunteer with the event and assist in the
preparation of food and other duties as required. Skating Club parents who possess
their Smart Serve certification will be bartenders.
In the past, fundraising activities carried no significant potential for a financial loss.
That being said, these activities did not possess a significant financial gain potential
either. They were just typical fundraising methods used by many organizations for
modest fundraising amounts.
The Corporation of the Township of North Kawartha
Gary Geraldi, Director of Parks and Recreation
Box 550, 280 Burleigh Street
Apsley, Ontario
K0L 1A0
Phone # 705-656-4922 ext 22.
Email: [email protected]
That being said, the Yuk Yuk’s event does carry a financial risk as Yuk Yuk’s comes
with an event cost of $2175. This expense shall be offset through ticket sales at a
cost of $20 per person. This requires 110 tickets to be sold in order to break even. If
for some reason, tickets do not sell, the event can be rescheduled or cancelled
altogether with a 50% cancellation fee. After speaking with parents and visitors at the
NKCC, we believe that selling 200 tickets is achievable, even with only 2 months
notice. And when successful, many believe this event can become an annual comedy
night and as well as the sole Skating Club Fundraiser.
Financial:
Expenses:
Yuk Yuk’s - $2175
Special Occasion Permit - $75.
Incidentals - $300.
Potential Gross Revenue:
Total Ticket price - $20 per person, projecting 200 ticket sales minimum = $4000.
Bar:
Beer and Alcohol costs are offset by sales. And unopened alcohol is returnable. Any
profit gained from the bar will be a bonus.
Food:
As stated, food will be provided by Skating Club Parent Volunteers and as such,
hopefully no expense incurred by the Club.
Net revenue target is $2000.
Strategic Plan:
5.2.1. Provide accessible cultural / recreation programs and services to all residents.
Attachment:
None
Author:
Christine Hockley and Jim Elder

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