Fundraising Update #1

Exciting News! On July 27th we received a $10,000 donation towards the project in memory of Bob and Joan Johns. Our sinceres thanks to David Johns for his generosity. This is in addition to nearly $1,000 in smaller donations received in the past week, and a commitment from a member for another $10,000. With $21,000 donated or committed, we are already 28% of the way to our goal! Please keep those contributions coming!

Pre-Construction Update #2

We received the foundation drawings yesterday. They were submitted to the Town Building Department along with the structural drawings. They are being treated as a "Design change" which means that it is simply an amendment to our existing permit application. This saves us the hassle of filing a new application which would have an additional cost of up to $10K. The Building department advised that they would do their best to review the drawings quickly, and get the permit approved prior to the DC increase on August 18th. Needless to say, I will be in regular contact with the reviewing officer to keep things moving.

Pre-Construction Update #1

Things are rolling. The structural design is complete, as is the foundation design. Once we receive the final stamped drawings (which I anticipate in the next day or two) I'll take them into the Town Building department to update our permit application.

At this point, we anticipate that the Town will require 3 weeks for review & signoff, which means the permit will be ready on or about August 15. This is a critical date, as permits issued after the 18th of August are subject to increased regional development charges, the implication of which is a cost increase to us of over $30,000. Needless to say we will be pushing for permit approval prior to the 18th.

Foundation excavation will commence as soon as the permit is issued, and foundation installation should commence within a week of excavation.

We have also launched our "Raising the Barn" campaign. We are counting on the continued support of our members, members of the public, and the private sector to help us reach our financial goal. In addition to construction updates, we will also use this forum to promote donations and provide updates on the state of the campaign.

Once things get moving, I will post more regular updates, so check back here frequently to keep up with our progress.

We're Committed...

On June 18 a draft Purchase order was issued to the building supplier. The final Purchase Order was issued on June 23, and a eposit has been sent. Things are rolling! Cleanup of the building site is nearly complete, thanks to the tireless efforts of several of our members. Design work is ongoing, and I expect to have the Permit Drawings ready to submit within the next week or so. Once the permit drawings are in, it's a waiting game until we receive approval.

Fundraising is an ongoing theme, and we are in the process of launching a new campaign. Members should watch their mailboxes for the special appeal. We are developing a corporate fundraising strategy which will be put into action in the coming weeks.