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I am please that we are holding the JDF Lacrosse AGM in November 2023. It’s a great time to come out and be a part of the association’s governance process. In October 2023, the BCLA returned to in-person AGMs welcoming associations to participate in the event. It was held in Whistler BC and JDF Lacrosse was awarded the Association of the Year Award. This was only made possible by the good work of all the volunteers who have contributed to make lacrosse in our community a success. The Vancouver Island Field Lacrosse League, along with BCLA are starting a campaign aimed at removing abuse to officials from the sport. This is something JDF Lacrosse fully supports and will be incorporating into our processes. Vice-President Box 2 – Niki Williams Overall I would say it was a very successful season for these age groups. Lots of happy kids playing the game they’ve grown to love. U11- 4 teams. Assessments took place in an effort to ensure teams were balanced. Coaches were invited to a draft for team selections. Towards the end of the season a Select Tournament team attended Jack Crosby tournament winning Gold in their divisions. U13B – after tiering round team was moved down to C division. They went to game 3 in a 3 game series during playdowns hoping to secure a spot at Provincials. They came up short but had a great run. U13A2- This team had a berth at Provincials, they didn’t medal but worked hard and had a great time. I’d like to thank all of our volunteers who put in countless hours to create an opportunity for kids to play lacrosse. From our directors, to our coaches, to our managers and parents we couldn't do it without you. Thank-you all for your time and dedication to JDF Lacrosse. Vice-President Box 3- Jennifer Lambert U7 & U9 - Our younger groups had positive season with 11 teams between the two age groups, we saw them practicing 1 day a week with games on the weekend. We had an incredible group of volunteers who helped to create a positive environment for our youngest players. Page 55 of 169 ### Page 56 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 56 It was nice to see an uptake in our registration as we rebuild our momentum after covid, we will continue to offer our back to the box intro sessions for next year as we saw a lot of new players come and try it out for free. Huge thanks to those who organized and ran each session. Our association will be looking to be back in the box earlier to allow more time to assemble our teams before league play commences. The Debbie Cooper tournament was back this year and held for our U7 teams with a fun afternoon for our U9 players, with obstacle courses, games, dunk tank and hot dogs. VELA held Friday night Tyke night and it was a successful event. Our biggest challenge was assembling balanced teams at the start of the season, we have developed new policy to help eliminate some of the biggest hurdles we faced, to ensure a smoother process for all in the next season. Vice- President Field 2- Adam Ranns So far Field lacrosse has been running pretty smooth. We had all our teams in the 2022-2023 season make provincials with one team winning gold. The 2023-2024 season started with some bumps but we have learned a lot during the assessment process and are looking to make sure that we are more organized with assessments starting sooner, so we have time to get assessors and practices in before the season starts. This can be difficult with summer vacation still going on but we will get dates set as early as possible to try to let everyone know. We have been having some issues with multiple sport athletes and some of them missing games putting a lot of pressure in the call up system. This is an area that is going to be discussed for next season, we cannot be forfeiting games, but still want to get as much playing time for our kids as possible. Scheduling games and practices has been difficult due to lack of field space. This has led to more joint practices that have worked very well at certain levels. We have combined practices for tier 1 and 2 at the U 15 level running the same drills so that when call ups are needed, they can seamlessly transition into the game without having to learn a new system. This has also allowed for full field practices and new drills since we have more players at practice. We have seen a focus of learning field lacrosse instead of box at all levels which is great, there is a lot to learn and this season we have seen large strides moving into the field game. Vice-President Female – Dawn Ranns Box 2023: Last season, VELA approached the other Associations to create an agreement with the primary goal of enhancing the lives of female athletes through the sport of Lacrosse, by prioritizing female players, providing a "home" base and positive environment for new and existing players to build confidence, leadership, and new skills, with the overall priority to grow female lacrosse on the Island. As part of this agreement, VELA hosted all of the female-only divisions in Greater Victoria. VELA ran four successful girls-only Intro/Ice Breaker sessions over the winter months and several in-school sessions, and with the help of the other associations ramped up marketing, social media and emails all geared towards growing the female numbers. Four teams were declared, U13, U15, U17 and Junior, with 72 girls playing across these divisions and over 30 of these players new to lacrosse. It was the first season that there was an interlocking league with the Lower Mainland female teams, a total of 84 games were played last Page 56 of 169 ### Page 57 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 57 season. Overall, it was a hugely successful season and VELA looks forward to hosting all the girl's teams again this year, anticipating a team in all divisions including U11, with the continued focus on growing Female Lacrosse in Greater Victoria. VELA would like to thank JDF for their continued support of the Female Program. Field 2023: Female Lacrosse in the Westshore is increasing appeal and attraction. The field lacrosse season for 2022 had very low numbers with 3 U12players, 6 U15 players and 5 U19 players for a total of 14 female players registered. Only one division could be formed and all females interested and were lumped into one practice per week. Many of the younger players stopped coming to practice and asked for a refund due to lack of skill and attention during the Monday practices. The Monday practice included one coach and all of the females signed up with JDF. There was only one scrimmage set up for the entire season and the season wrapped up mid January 2023. In the Spring of 2023 JDF hosted a very successful Female field lacrosse level one coaches clinic. With five new level one coaches it was time to start advertising for the Fall season. In May 2023 a fresh new Female lacrosse link was added to the JDF lacrosse website. During May-July JDF posted on Facebook, Instagram, and other social media groups information on new coaches, website improvements, and summer camp information. Although the summer camp was canceled everything is in place for early March advertisements in 2024 for summer camp offerings this year. In August JDF offered a back to the field session for females to come out and try lacrosse. JDF hosted two separate one hour sessions at Royal Bay and had a good number of players there. For the 2023-2024 field session there are 45 players registered in three divisions. There are 15 players registered in U7-U9, 13 players in U11-U13, and 17 players in U15-U17. The U7-U9 division just finished up their season on Sunday October 29 with their last intersquad scrimmage. U7-U9 practiced from September - the end of October including six intrasquad scrimmages. Most Sundays teams were divided equally and players were able to play with their own age group and skill sets. All players have grown this year in their fundamental knowledge and skill in lacrosse. JDF would like to thank Kirby Sports for their generous reduction in cost for lacrosse sticks and goggles for this season so that all players could purchase their own sticks and protective equipment. On Tuesday October 24 the U7-U9 and U7 co-ed teams had a spooktacular Halloween lacrosse party. Players participated in fun games including freeze dance, mummy TP wrapping, crafts, and a costume parade with costume prizes. We would like to thank our Community sponsors Colwood Save-on-Food and Wale Rd Tim Hortons for providing food, drinks and treat bags for all players. I would also like to thank the many parents, players, executive members, and family that helped to make this a very special event for the players. There is an end of the season party for U7-U9 on November 7 from 5-6 pm at the velodrome. Players will receive a t-shirt from Out of the Blue with a female JDF lacrosse design. The U11-U13 division will continue their season until the end of January to early February. This team is made up of 13 players ranging from U11 to U15 of various skill levels. The team has had the opportunity to play in two tournaments this year, the Big Al and the Thunderstrike, and has had three scrimmages against the Nanaimo team. We currently have six more scrimmages scheduled before the winter holidays. The scrimmages are going very well and the team is improving every week. This division will not be applying for provincials as we do not have enough players committed from our team. Five U13 players have been released from the team to join Nanaimo and have the opportunity to play in Page 57 of 169 ### Page 58 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 58 provincials February 23-25 in Burnaby. The U11-U13 team will continue to play together for the remainder of the season including practices and scrimmages. In January the released players will travel to Nanaimo on Thursday evening for a joint practice as well as continue with the JDF team. The U15-U17 division is going very well. There are 17 players registered for this team. They have played in four scrimmages with Nanaimo and participated in the Thunderstrike tournament in Langley. We currently have six more scrimmages scheduled before the winter break and will continue to schedule play dates through January and February leading up to Provincials. Since we are the only U17 Female team on the Island we will automatically have a spot in provincials February 23- 25 in Burnaby. On October 3, 2023 there was an officiating clinic for female field lacrosse. There were several people who signed up for this clinic both new and returning officials. I am happy to say that we have three new officials and many returning officials on the Island this year. Several of the JDF new officials had the opportunity to shadow veteran officials at the Langley tournament to complete their clinical portions of the officiating course. Thank you to Angie Reid, BCLA VC Women’s Field Official, PCFLL WF Head Official, for traveling to the Island on October 21 for the U13 and U17 Female scrimmages at Royal Bay to finish up the on field evaluation of several new officials. All Female scrimmages have had assigned officials this year. On October 29, 2023 Juan de Fuca hosted its second Female Field lacrosse level one coaches clinic. We had a huge turn out from both JDF and the Nanaimo association with a record breaking eleven people. It was a great day of learning about female field dimensions, game play, rules, major and minor fouls, sticks and other protective equipment. The field portion of the clinic took place on the velodrome at the same time as the Female U7-U9 intersquad scrimmage and the U11-U13 lacrosse practice. It was a great experience to be surrounded by Female field lacrosse. We know have 10 level one coaches for female field lacrosse for next season. The 2022- 2023 Female Box season was also successful. There were not enough JDF players to make teams so JDF merged with VELA to form two Lower Island Teams, U13 and U15. Secretary – Jessica Lejeune Transition into this new position has run smoothly. Thank you to Kathy London for all her previous work in this position. BC Societies filing was complete in 2022 and all documents will be ready for 2023. I attended the Langford City Hall Counsel meeting and advocated for our association to receive $2500 funding towards new jerseys. Our U7/U9 divisions have grown significantly, and we need to order more jerseys for the upcoming 2023 box season in their sizes. I submitted nominations for all awards at the BCLA AGM in Whistler. All categories were accepted. Although we did not win any individual awards, our association won Field Lacrosse Association of the year! 6 JDF executive members were present at the AGM and accepted the banner and framed Indigenous art award on stage. During the AGM I took notes on all directorate meetings attended and reported back to the executive. Page 58 of 169 ### Page 59 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 59 Treasurer – Shane Alore November will be my last month as Treasurer after 5 years in the role, I am nominating Jesse Lawson to take over for me. As my final duties, I have proposed & set up a full time Bookkeeper to handle the financial records and payments, this will ensure continuity of financial records from year to year regardless of which volunteer holds the Treasurer role, in addition, the Treasurer role will not require any bookkeeping or financial experience which is always a concern for the volunteer whom assume this position. The Treasurer role will now be responsible for coding the expenses for the Bookkeeper to record and handling any cash/cheque deposits/payments outside of the Bookkeepers duties. This will also make it far cheaper for the Accountant (CPA) to complete our Year end which needs to be completed by a CPA for the Gaming Application requirements. Originally the CPA was completing a full year of bookkeeping at CPA rates in order to generate the year end from the Treasurers records. Regarding our financial status, (see attached Current Account Balances as of today below). There was a Gaming volunteer change in 2021 and the gaming application for 2022 funds was never applied for before the volunteer left the position undenounced to the Executive at the time. Unfortunately, this meant that we missed receiving our Gaming Funding for both Box & Field which the association relies heavily on to operated, the financial short fall has created a Debt to WSPR for Field/Floor rental = $37,932.06. I have been able to negotiate a repayment plan over the next year with WSPR for 12 equal monthly payments starting Jan 15, 2024. This has forced JDF to make some changes to the way we share Fields for practice times and how Box floor times will be booked for Practices & Games in order to better cost control moving forward as Field & Floor times are JDF's largest operating expense. In addition, we will have to increase Registration fees for the forthcoming 2024 Box & Field seasons in order to service the debt. Once the debt is paid, we will drop the registration fees back to the current original fees. At this stage, we have no choice but to increase the fees for this coming year or we will not have enough funds to operate at all. Your understanding and commitment to this association is appreciated. The amounts proposed are as follows: U7-U9 = $40 increase per registration U11-U17 = $60 increase per registration Registrar – Jean Gallagher There were about 330 registrations for Box Lacrosse for the 2023 season, across 21 teams. This does not include the female box players who were released to Victoria Esquimalt to play on a combined team with all south island associations. There were many challenges at the start of the season, due to buddy requests and coaches requests, which has led to a policy change. This will hopefully streamline the process for team creation and will balance the teams a bit better in U7 and U9 for future seasons. Page 59 of 169 ### Page 60 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 60 For Field Lacrosse in 2023-24, we settled in around 218 players in all divisions including Female and U19 coed; there were 18 rosters sent to BCLA. Field Divisions changed this year to coincide with Box divisions, and there was the addition of U19, which allowed for players who had previously aged out to register this season. It has been a huge learning experience for me, being new to this role. I would like to acknowledge all the other executive members, both past and present, who have helped me immensely along the way. It has been my privilege taking over from our former Registrar, and I hope to be able to continue to contribute in some capacity to the JDF Lacrosse Association in the future. Head Coach Box - Nic Collison 2023 box season was a huge success for JDF! We had many teams make provincials and most winning or coming home with a medal! Congrats to all those players, coaches, managers and volunteers to make the season the best! Congrats to U17A1 team winning provincials, congratulations to all the graduating players and good luck with your future endeavors. We had over 30 new coaches take the level 1 coaching course and volunteer to help or head coach in JDF. With 21 teams in 2023, it takes lots of volunteers to make each team run smoothly and create a lot of fun and learning for each player. I want to thank each every volunteer that made the 2023 Box season such a successful season with very little hiccups. Referee Allocator – Past Position Box 2023- Kathy Cook I was extremely impressed with the responsible and respectful young officials in our group this year. I know they and their parents were relieved when emails from me stopped appearing in their “in” box, but to be frank - communication is the main reason we had so few hiccups. Officiating is a job – you are paid to do it. This group treated it that way by keeping their Arbiter calendars up-to-date and communicating me if there were any issues. This made things a lot easier when I was allocating upwards of 50 games at a time. Kudos to the officials AND their parents for being responsible and accountable. Life lessons are learned when young people are given responsibilities with certain standards and expectations – be proud of your success (and please come back!!) Thank you as well to the coaches and managers who did such a great job staying in touch – especially those who were new to their roles. The relationship between the allocator and team management is imperative. Again, because people communicated well we were able to work out any issues and games got played! It is in times like these you realize how important volunteers are in our organizations. Page 60 of 169 ### Page 61 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 61 To keep this report positive, I will say it is my hope that the island, the minor associations and the officials group can get on the same page with respect to scheduling and allocating programs. They are not cohesive and it made for too much unnecessary frustration for many allocators. I stepped into this role on a temporary basis for the box season. We are in need of a volunteer to take over for the upcoming season. I cannot stress enough the importance of the allocator. If we don’t have officials allocated to games, there are no games – it’s that simple. I am happy to assist with training, so if you or someone you know would be interested please reach out! Head Referee – Rob Cook I am happy to report that once again our JDF officials had a successful year. There were no major incidents to report. There were a few minor issues that were handled by myself without further action being needed. The overall feedback from our coaches was very good. I received emails and phone calls complimenting our officials on their performance. Juan de Fuca has a great core group of young officials – and I would say they are amongst the best group within BC Lacrosse. This year's U15 and 17 Provincial Championships were held on the Island. JDF had five officials attend the tournaments and they all did very well. We also sent one official, Matt Justason, to U13 Nationals, where he did a great job and represented JDF very well. I attended numerous games this year and provided both written and verbal feedback to the majority of the officials. In general, I was very pleased with their on-floor performance. They handled themselves extremely well on the floor, were very confident and did not hesitate to either warn or in some cases, penalize coaches when necessary. The mentorship program continues to be a huge success. This was our tenth year with this program and our young officials are reaping the rewards of this. Thank you to Kathy Cook for working so hard on this! I attended the Official’s Special Session last month, on-line. Once again, the main topic of discussion was official abuse and retention. The number of complaints overall remains extremely high in BC. Leadership re-iterated that minor associations MUST take a pro-active approach with our younger coaches with respect to the Fair Play Code. I can say that the number of issues at JDF this past season decreased, but the fact that issues remain is concerning. Coaches, bench personnel and even parents continue to have difficulty understanding that there is to be zero abuse of officials. We as a group need to take action and deal with these issues immediately and not let time be the answer. I have not received any notification from officials that they will not be returning next year. This is a good sign. There is still work needed to be done within the officials group - I hope I am asked to return next season to carry on. Equipment Manager – Rob Ponte This is my first few months in the equipment manager position, I have a rough inventory of the box goalie gear, we will need to possibly order a few sets of cat 2 leg pads, goalie sticks, and balls for the upcoming box season. After the current field season, I will do an inventory of the field gear as it was already handed out when I took over the role. there appears to be a shortage of long poles which we may have to address after the season. Jill has designed an updated form for handing out equipment. we have updated some of the Page 61 of 169 ### Page 62 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 62 deposit fees for equipment. We need to have a little more control of the field equipment in the seacan at the Velodrome. It has been a bit of a free for all with equipment being taken and not returned. School & Community Programs Coordinator - Tyler Boivin First, I will preface by saying that this role has been unfilled for several years and will require significant time and work to create a framework from which to work. Furthermore, I have only just been accepted into this position, and I am starting by figuring out the groundwork for meaningfully pursuing the position. Therefore, items to report are still limited. Internally, I am actively reaching out and discussing with other executive team and association members to determine the goals and objectives of the association for both realms of “school” and “community” to create an effective strategy to achieve them. As well as speaking with executive committee members, I have also engaged various coaches and ex-players across the association in discussion to: • Announce my role as the School and Community Program Coordinator. • Briefly explain what the position hopes to achieve. o Increase awareness and participation in the sport of Lacrosse and the JDF Lacrosse Association. o Engage and enlarge the JDF lacrosse community and the community of lacrosse on the island at large, with particular attention to JDF’s involvement, participation, standing, and influence within that community. o Engage schools to reach more young kids to increase enrollment and numbers of players not only for JDF but across the island. More players and awareness is better for everyone, from players to associations. o Facilitate community building and fostering by helping to create links between people across the association and the greater community. This discussion has already garnered support and volunteers who would like to help out in any way possible. Furthermore, I am looking to get/access promotional materials to better engage with potential allies. Outwardly, I have begun laying the groundwork with Sooke School District 62 to explain who I am, my position with the JDF Lacrosse Association Executive Committee, and, in general terms, what I/we hope to achieve in this role. I have now met with Laurie Farrell at the school board office, who gave me some contact information for people to talk to and helped point me in the right direction. I have approached the principal at the academy school, which is in charge of the various academies in the area, including lacrosse at Royal Bay and am waiting to set a meeting and discuss further. I have also reached out to David Strange, the Associate Superintendent of SD62, to set up meetings to discuss this. Areas I am looking to pursue with these people are: • If possible, I want to work towards adding a Lacrosse unit into PE and Social Studies/History programs. • Bring players, volunteers, or whatever to do a Lacrosse informational (what the sport is, bring sticks and gear to show, and explain the link to post-secondary scholarships and lacrosse academies). o I would like to capitalize on the stick loan program and volunteers to facilitate. o Leverage association and community network to reach out to Shamrocks volunteers or big names in lacrosse to create hype around the events and lend validity. • Explain JDF's commitment to inclusivity and the current efforts being put in to grow the female programs. Page 62 of 169 ### Page 63 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 63 • Discuss the needs of schools, associations, etc., external to JDF to discover new opportunities for community involvement. Risk Management – Matt Towle The Annual Report from the Risk Manager for the period spanning from February to October 2023. This comprehensive report outlines our dedicated efforts and achievements in the fields of risk management, safety, and compliance. It is our collective goal to ensure the safety and well-being of all individuals involved in our organization. February: A Commitment to Safety In February, we reinforced policy mandating that all individuals over the age of 12, including executive members, must undergo criminal record checks before participating in any coaching, management, volunteer, or on-floor activities. This fundamental policy is at the core of our commitment to maintaining a secure environment. March: Ensuring Compliance and Facility Safety March saw the identification of outstanding criminal record checks for some of our executive members. Simultaneously, we initiated the creation of an email list for coaches and managers/treasurers, facilitating communication and coordination. Furthermore, we conducted meticulous safety assessments at the JDF arena, box, and Belmont box, underlining our unwavering commitment to the physical safety of our members. April: Strides in Safety and Volunteer Appreciation In April, we made significant strides in enhancing our safety measures. Safety checklists for our box and arena facilities were meticulously completed. The successful cleanup at the Belmont box, made possible by our dedicated volunteers, was instrumental in creating a safer environment. Our relentless pursuit of safety continued with the ongoing process of ensuring that all executive members, coaches, and volunteers completed their necessary criminal record checks. In addition, we initiated plans to coordinate a Level 1 coaching clinic, a significant step toward ensuring the competence of our coaching staff. May: Progress and Compliance May marked substantial progress in ensuring compliance with the Executive Committee's Criminal Record Checks (CRC), with a 100% completion rate within reach. We collaborated closely with Jill Denis to oversee the completion of criminal record checks for coaches, managers, trainers, and treasurers. Progress made in the preceding weeks instilled hope that we would soon achieve 100% compliance. Furthermore, minor injuries reported during this period were addressed with utmost care. June and July: Steady Operations and Health & Safety Compliance June and July witnessed a steady operational phase with no major incidents to report. During this time, we promptly submitted injuries in the older divisions to the British Columbia Lacrosse Association (BCLA), ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Our commitment to safety was further underscored as all our coaches were required to complete mandatory online concussion training courses. It was a pivotal moment when we confirmed that all JDF volunteers had successfully completed their criminal record checks. August: Prioritizing Safety and Injury Analysis In August, we presented a thorough summary of box-related injuries, with a particular focus on the importance of concussion awareness and prevention. A total of seven injuries were reported, categorized as follows: U17B – Broken Wrist U17B – Minor concussion and whiplash U13C – Concussion Page 63 of 169 ### Page 64 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 64 U17B – Suspected concussion U17B – Suspected concussion U17B – Concussion U17B – Wrist injury/soft tissue Of these, five injuries resulted in concussions, taking 71% of the total injuries, while two were wrist injuries, accounting for 29% of injuries. To further enhance safety, we initiated discussions with the BCLA regarding the first aid qualifications required for our coaches. We await their response and will keep you informed of any developments. October: Ongoing Commitment and Future Prospects In October, we updated our progress in ongoing efforts, which include receiving criminal record checks and concussion awareness training certificates. The acquisition of the remaining ten first aid kits will soon lead to the replacement of existing kits for the current teams, bolstering our first-aid capabilities. Furthermore, the proposed design for player awards, featuring a cost-effective whale tail design by Andrea, received overwhelming positive feedback. It is estimated that each award will cost approximately $12, which is significantly more cost-effective compared to other trophy companies. We propose a vote to decide on proceeding with this design, placing an order, and ensuring these awards are distributed at the upcoming AGM. Conclusion: Dedication to Safety In conclusion, our dedication to safety and compliance remains unwavering. We will continue to be vigilant in monitoring criminal record checks, enhancing our first aid resources, and staying in alignment with BCLA requirements. Gaming – Rochelle McRae Coming in to this position I had to complete overdue reports from the last year. We are all up to date now. I applied for the BC gaming grant, we were not granted all that we asked for, unfortunately the amount is not public at this time. Hoping to find other grants that we could apply for. Jersey Manager – Krista Janssen Coming into box season the locker was quite a disaster and required hours of organization to get to ready for the season. Thank you to everyone who was able to come out and help organize. We had a lot of u7 and u9 teams that required smaller jerseys and ended up being short. 4 of our u9 teams only received one colour jersey. We will definitely need to order more medium and small jerseys. Overall, our box jerseys are not in the greatest shape and we will need to start ordering more to replace the damaged/stained/ missing ones. Short inventory is looking good for the start of box season however will be placing another order to replenish the smaller youth sizes. A reminder on the registration page that the shorts fit about a size bigger would be good so we can cut down on the amount of size exchanges. Field season was much smoother than box however we are still short jerseys. Another at least 10 of youth medium, large and extra large will be needed before next field season of our numbers stay the same as they are this season. I will need someone to take over as for this upcoming box season as I do not have the time to devote to this position and will have an upcoming foot surgery which (around box start up time) which will limit my mobility and ability to drive. Booster - Brittney Corkery Past position 2023, Ashley Petch taking over 2024 Booster was fairly successful all season, pretty much selling out of everything at the end of the Debbie Cooper Jamboree. We had some issues with the tablet connecting with the square during tournaments. Page 64 of 169 ### Page 65 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 65 Maybe Ashley can look into updating the tablet or maybe it just needs a good refresh? I’ve been collecting feed back on what parents would like to see in the upcoming season and will pass this on to Ashley. Ashley herself has some great ideas she’s looking to bring to the table and I think she is going to do a fantastic job! Head Manager – Jill Denis The 2023 Box Lacrosse season was busy. The season started out with back to the box and try lacrosse sessions at Eagle Ridge. We did not have enough registered players to run tryouts, so we proceeded with assessments. In total we had 22 teams. Executive members met with coaches and managers in person at our coaches/managers meeting and we had discussions on processes, policies, and season startup. There was a lot to share and learn. Each manager received their managers package, game sheets, ref payment sheets etc. I mentioned we are looking at alternate ways to reduce the paperwork, and streamline the process for sharing information and communications and we will be making some changes this upcoming season in that regard. Thank you to all the managers who stepped up into these positions, the teams couldn’t run without you. Digital game sheets were new this year and the feedback was not very positive. Some teams were still required to provide both digital and paper copies and there was a lot of confusion and sometimes panic as teams tried to navigate the Ramp Game sheets App minutes before the start of a game. I applaud the managers and volunteers who did the best they could when things weren’t working as they should. I realize this is a period of adjustment but I assume discussions will be happening in preparation for next box season as my understanding is that this change wasn’t as successful as hoped. An update from the island on this is needed moving forward. Overall we had a great season. Congrats to all of our teams on all their hard work and dedication. Here is a list of the JDF teams who earned medals this box season: U11 Team 1 – Earned SILVER at the Port Alberni Icebreaker Tournament, and GOLD at our Travis Bateman Memorial Tournament! U11 Team 4 – Won BRONZE at our Travis Bateman Memorial Tournament and GOLD at the Port Alberni Icebreaker Tournament! U11 Jack Crosby Team – Bought home GOLD from the Jack Crosby Memorial Tournament in Burnaby! U13 A2 Team – Won BRONZE at our U13 Rumble on the Rock Tournament, and BRONZE at the Pop Styles Tournament in POCO! U15 B Team – Won BRONZE at the Tim White Tournament in Nanaimo and GOLD at the Karsten Huth Memorial Tournament in Kamloops! U15 A1 Team – Won BRONZE at the Trevor Wingrove in Coquitlam, BRONZE at the Tim White Tournament in Nanaimo, SILVER at the Hyack Tournament in New West and were League AND Island Champions! U17 A1 Team - Earned SILVER at the Trevor Wingrove in Coquitlam, were League, Island AND Provincial Champions! We wish all of our graduating players the very best and looking forward to cheering on those who are moving on to JR Lacrosse next season. Field lacrosse season is going well. We have 10 coed teams and 3 female teams. All managers have been hard at work supporting their teams. At the start of the season we held our Coaches/Manager meeting which was full of info to share with teams. We had at least one representative from every team, which was great. We have a number of brand new managers this year, and it’s great to see people step up into this important role on the team (I promise it does get easier). We started using One Drive for document sharing, which cut down on paper and having to give out and collect it all. We created a manager team in Ramp for the managers to connect, chat and share info throughout the season. This has worked Page 65 of 169 ### Page 66 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 66 great, and is something we plan on keeping for the future. Assessments were busy as they always are, but we all worked very hard behind the scenes to ensure a fair assessment for all. Both teams in our U11 division have struggled with player commitment due to conflicting schedules for multi sports, so we have had to reschedule some games, and there has been a lot of call up opportunities for the U9’s. We are working with the island to hopefully have U11 cross play approved for the rest of the season. We don’t have all the answers yet, but there are ongoing discussions amongst the executive around what changes we can make moving forward to ensure those who want to play, get to play. The U7’s Co-Ed and U7/U9 Female teams had a fun Halloween party again this year, there was much laughter and games, and a good time had by all. Thank you to our community sponsors Save on Foods Colwood for the food and drinks and Wale Rd Tim Hortons for the hot chocolate! I was able to attend this year’s AGM in Whistler. I learned a lot at the many meetings and discussions. It was great to meet and talk with those representing other associations in BC. Was also nice to put a face to the names of the BCLA executive that I work with throughout the season. The highlight was when JDF was awarded Association of the Year for Field Lacrosse! Our second annual field photo day was a success! It was a busy weekend but we were well organized so everything went really smoothly. I was worried the space at the upper clubhouse would be too congested with vehicles coming and going for games at the velodrome and booster set up but it actually worked out great and I’d consider the same space again next year. It was fun working with the teams and seeing all their different personalities and oh the facial expressions, my cheeks hurt from smiling so much, it was a great day. Lastly, provincial declaration forms have been sent to our U11-U17 teams with a deadline to send them back to me by Dec 1, 2023 if they wish to declare. Provincials will be held on the following: U11 Provincial Tournament Feb 9-11, 2024 hosted by Nanaimo Raiders Field Lacrosse U13-U19 Provincial Championships Feb 16-19, 2024 hosted by Richmond/Vancouver Lacrosse U13-U17 Women’s Provincial Championships Feb 23-25, 2024 hosted by Burnaby Lacrosse Tournament Coordinator –Brittney Corkery Our U11 Travis Bateman memorial was very successful this year, we had a total of 10 teams participate. All 4 JDF team received their $800 tournament registration fees back and the association still profited just over $1800. Online 50/50 was not as successful as we had hoped. I think the families prefer the old school 50/50 tickets. We will go back to this method next season. Our U13 Rumble on the Rock tournament was not as successful as the U11. We had 4 teams participate in the A2 division and 10 in the B division. Each JDF U13 team only received $320 of their $800 registration fee back, we did not have a lot of interest in the A1 division. With the new guidelines of teams not being able to be removed once they have submitted roster and paid fees, maybe we should look at accepting teams sooner this season before they get accepted into multiple tournaments on the mainland and not want the extra travel expenses of coming to the island. I have some ideas I’d like to work on for the upcoming box tournaments to help boost the success. I’d like to get a team representative from each of our participating JDF teams when we start the planning process for each tournament to help things run more smoothly, have a point of contact for each team, and to share the workload that comes with running the tournament. Page 66 of 169 ### Page 67 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 67 Marketing Manager- Jessica Lejeune This year we continued to see gains in registration in box and field lacrosse. JDF used different paid social media advertisements through Facebook and Instagram. We spent $215.29 on paid ads for this past box and field lacrosse seasons, specifically targeting the Westshore area and we reached 53,000 people in the local area. We use platforms to engage with players and parents: Tik Tok, Twitter, Snap Chat and YouTube. We ran a paid radio ad shared on the Ocean 98.5 and Jack FM 103.1 to promote box lacrosse registration. We had local big screen ads at Westshore Parks and Recreation and West Hills, ads on display tv's in Sooke School District 62, and around the city of Langford on the Pattison screens. We sent out PDF newsletters to various school PAC and parent Facebook groups, and they were also added to SD 62 e-newsletters. We had good representation in the Greater Victoria Festival society Santa Claus Parade in downtown Victoria last winter and are participating again this year. We have decorated and lighted vehicles playing music, and JDF players walking in the parade wearing their jerseys, carrying a JDF banner and decorated lacrosse sticks! We are thankful to all parents, grandparents and caregivers that share photos with us to post JDF successes and marketing posts. Page 67 of 169 ### Page 68 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 68 Current Account Balances 2023.11.19 Coast Box General 47,380.81 Coast Field General 13.25 Coast Field Gaming 10.78 Coast Box Booster 1,995.78 Coast Box Gaming 100.00 Scotia General 18.11 Scotia Savings 0.00 Paypal 266.72 Accounts Total: 49,785.45 Current Liabilities to clear accounts: WSPR Debt -37,932.06 CL Total: -37,932.06 Net Total: 11,853.39 Page 68 of 169 ### Page 69 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 69 Charitable registration: 79421 9725 RR0001 www.building4thearts.com 3338 Acemink Road, Victoria BC V9C 2J6 Contact: Judith Cullington E: president@building4thearts.com Grant in Aid Application to City of Langford, January 2024 Purpose and Mandate of Juan de Fuca Performing Arts Centre Society (PACS) PACS is a registered charity formed, “to plan, promote, develop, construct, and operate a performing arts facility that will accommodate a comprehensive range of cultural and community experiences.” The proposed arts and culture centre will service the West Shore and beyond. It will provide space for multiple forms of creative activity: drama, dance, music, fine arts, pottery and more, as well as performance and gallery spaces. Our focus is on providing the space that the community has repeatedly told us is much needed: space that is affordable, available, accessible and adequate for community needs. Our vision is: "A welcoming place for arts and culture on the West Shore, where the community engages with all forms of artistic expression and local talent is nurtured. The Centre for the Arts is a landmark building, a community gathering place and a catalyst for economic development. This is a place where young people grow their love of the arts and where talented performers create joy for their audiences. People come from near and far to experience professional and amateur performances, develop their skills, learn about cultures, and browse the galleries. It is a home for arts and culture organizations, and for complementary businesses and not-for-profit enterprises.” In 2023, we enabled the creation of an Intermunicipal Committee, with representatives from all five West Shore Councils, who are working collaboratively towards a shared vision and grant- ready project. Councillor Harder is Langford’s representative on this committee. In 2023, we sponsored an Accessibility and Inclusion Study. This study was based on extensive interviews with people and organizations with lived experience of physical and mental challenges, and gender-diverse, neuro-diverse and culturally diverse individuals. This study was Page 69 of 169 ### Page 70 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 70 Langford GIA PACS 2024.docx 2 conducted in partnership with the West Shore Arts Council. The majority of funding was provided by the BC Arts Council, with contributions from the City of Langford, Town of View Royal, District of Metchosin and District of Highlands, as well as Elements Casino View Royal. The Accessibility and Inclusion Study, together with the 2022 Feasibility Study, provide a strong foundation for determining the types of spaces that should be built, together with advice on making the design and operation of the centre accessible, inclusive and welcoming to all. We look forward to presenting the results to Council. We have attached PACS draft year-end financial report for 2023. Grant Request We are very grateful for the contribution of $3,100 from the City of Langford in 2023. This was an essential contribution to the development of the Accessibility and Inclusion study. PACS is requesting $3,000 as a grant in aid from the City of Langford for 2024. As the momentum to create an arts and culture centre for the West Shore grows, so does the workload! As PACS is entirely volunteer run, we are looking for support with outreach, communications, grant writing and more to support this work. We are applying for support for a Mitacs1 student, who would bring a business and innovation background to support our work. Project Budget Revenues Mitacs grant (requested) $7,500.00 Grants in aid (West Shore municipalities, requested) $7,350.00 Donations $1,900.00 ______ Total Revenues $16,750.00 Expenses Coordinator (six months), including GST $15,750.00 Expenses $1,000.00 _____ Total Expenses $16,750.00 1 Mitacs “empowers Canadian innovation through effective partnerships that deliver solutions to our most pressing problems. By driving economic growth and productivity, we create meaningful change to improve quality of life for all Canadians.” https://www.mitacs.ca/about/ Page 70 of 169 ### Page 71 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 71 Langford GIA PACS 2024.docx 3 PACS will be contributing significant in-kind time towards this project. Eligibility PACS is located in the West Shore (mailing address in Colwood) and serves all West Shore residents including Langford. We do not receive a permissive tax exemption from Langford (nor any other municipality). Previous Requests PACS submitted a GIA application to Langford in 2023 for $4,000, and received $3,100. Benefits to Langford Langford has made several important moves to support the arts in recent years, including the creation of Langford Station and supporting the West Shore Arts Council on projects such as Light Up the Hills. As shown in the recent CRD Stage One report, the West Shore is severely underserved with respect to performance spaces and opportunities for teaching/learning/creating diverse forms of the arts. The proposed arts and culture centre will benefit all West Shore residents, including those in Langford. Langford’s draft Strategic Plan identifies a desire to create an arts and culture strategic plan in early 2025. The work of the intermunicipal committee and the work of the Coordinator will provide valuable input for that Plan. Page 71 of 169 ### Page 72 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 72 2023 2022 2021 REVENUE Municipal Grants $5,500.00 $31,700.00 $1,750.00 Membership Dues $210.00 $209.28 $272.00 Smile Card Program $0.00 $0.00 $571.00 Donations $10,949.64 $2,625.00 $178.90 Other Income $35.00 $20.00 $9.54 $16,694.64 $34,554.28 $2,781.44 EXPENSES Society Incorporation $90.00 $40.00 $106.00 Consultants $7,620.00 $31,500.00 $2,678.50 Corporate Membership $279.35 $331.85 $55.00 Promotion/Communications $4,795.67 $2,154.32 $300.03 Promotional Goods For Sale $1,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 Banking Charges $49.49 $1.00 $5.00 D&O Insurance $400.00 $400.00 $400.00 $14,234.51 $34,427.17 $3,544.53 NET REVENUE $2,460.13 $127.11 -$763.09 2023 2022 2021 Beginning Net Assets $2,544.14 $2,417.03 $3,180.12 Plus: Net Revenue $2,460.13 $127.11 -$763.09 Less: Equity and Liabilities $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 NET ASSETS $5,004.27 $2,544.14 $2,417.03 Juan De Fuca Performing Arts Centre Society is grateful for the continuing financial support of the community including municipal governments, businesses and private donors. The record donations resulted from a social event in the spring of 2023 and the Accessibility and Inclusiveness Study supported by municipal governments and private enterprises. Contributions by the organization to this study are included in the Consultants expenses, exclusive of municipal contributions that are paid to the consultants directly. Higher expenses for promotion and promotional goods for sale include the costs associated with the aforementioned event in the spring of 2023. The positive financial results in 2023 continued to strenghthen the organization's financial position which will be required to support its continuing growth in 2024. The Society Directors meet regularly throughout the year mainly by video-conference or in-person meetings. Hundreds of volunteer hours have been spent by the Board of Directors and other supporters but are not accounted for in the above financial statements. Juan De Fuca Performing Arts Centre Society Statement of Operations For the Year Ended December 31 Statement of Financial Position As of December 31 Financial Highlights Page 72 of 169 ### Page 73 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 73 Organization Name: Mental Health Society of Greater Victoria Mailing Address: 2-959 Pembroke Street, Victoria BC, V9T 1J1 Contact Person: Kal Zubair (Director of Finance) Telephone: Email Address: kal@mhsvictoria.org Society Registration Number: S0070311 Amount requested: $2000 MHS Mission The Mental Health Society of Greater Victoria distinguishes itself in the community by serving as a central resource hub for individuals experiencing mental health issues. Our mission revolves around being a supportive haven where people can turn for assistance. We go beyond conventional approaches by actively connecting individuals with free resources, offering comprehensive information on available mental health services, and providing an invaluable service through free peer support calls. What sets us apart is our commitment to accessibility and inclusivity. We are currently in the process of launching a mental health resource app that furthers our mission of making mental health resources easily accessible to all and breaking down barriers that hinder individuals from seeking the support they deserve. Our organization stands as a beacon of hope and assistance, dedicated to fostering a community where mental health is prioritized, and ensuring that help is readily available for those in need. Project Description The ‘free library’ project will serve as an accessible and central hub to share materials on mental health and well-being alongside resources on how to navigate getting help for those experiencing and affected by mental health issues. This will include books, pamphlets, and cards with our contact information to raise the visibility of our organization and connect better with portions of the community that may not be aware of the mental health resources available to them. Too often, those that are suffering from mental health issues are left to suffer in silence. The free library of resources that we are proposing is intended to help this population, as well as the loved ones of those that are experiencing these issues. The target audience for the 'free library' project encompasses individuals experiencing mental health challenges, as well as their families, friends, and the broader community. We aim to reach those who may be unaware of available mental health resources and are seeking support. In terms of goals and objectives, the project focuses on three key areas. Firstly, it aims to provide easy access to a diverse range of materials related to mental health and well-being, encompassing books, pamphlets, and essential contact information for our organization. Secondly, the project seeks to enhance the visibility of our organization Page 73 of 169 ### Page 74 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 74 within the community, with a specific emphasis on reaching individuals who may lack prior knowledge of the mental health resources at their disposal. Lastly, the project strives to establish a tangible and central hub that fosters community connection, creating a shared space for individuals to access, contribute, and engage with mental health resources. The anticipated outcomes of the 'Free Library' are threefold: 1. The project aims to achieve increased awareness within the community regarding the availability of mental health resources and support services, leading to a higher utilization of our services. 2. By providing accessible information, the project aspires to contribute to the reduction of discrimination associated with mental health challenges, fostering an environment conducive to open conversations through education. 3. The project seeks to foster community engagement by creating a supportive physical space where individuals can access resources and connect with our organization. Through these outcomes, the 'Free Library' aims to make a meaningful and positive legacy around mental health awareness and support within Langford. Projected Timeline of the ‘Free Library’ Project: Weeks 1-3: Project Planning & Coordination ● Source and finalize the list of mental health resources, as well as other necessary materials. ● Confirm permissions and partnerships for the free library location. Weeks 4-6: Resource Collection and Preparation ● Begin collecting relevant books, pamphlets, and informational materials. ● Develop informational cards with contact details for the organization. ● Establish a system for cataloging and organizing resources. Weeks 7-10: Library Setup, Promotion & Launch ● Set up the physical free library at the designated location. ● Implement a targeted promotion campaign through social media, local newspapers, and community bulletin boards. ● Plan and organize a community launch event to generate awareness and community engagement. *adjustments can be made based on the pace of progress and community engagement, allowing for a flexible yet achievable timeline. Monitoring and Evaluation will take place starting from the launch of the library and will occur regularly to assess the utilization of the free library, gather feedback from the community on necessary adjustments, and to evaluate the impact on community awareness and engagement. During this time we’d explore potential partnerships with Page 74 of 169 ### Page 75 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 75 local businesses or organizations for continued support, develop a sustainability plan for the ongoing maintenance and replenishment of resources in the free library, as well as celebrate the successful implementation of the ‘free library’ and acknowledge any and all contributors including the City of Langford. Benefit to Langford The Mental Health Society of Greater Victoria has been successfully operating for over 5 years. Our organization advocates for mental health through its dedication to making mental health services accessible for all in Langford as well as actively working to dismantle discrimination faced by those experiencing mental health issues. We have implemented various community engagement efforts such as educational workshops, setting up informational booths at markets, peer-to-peer resources etc. to foster understanding, compassion, and a supportive environment in Langford and Greater Victoria. Our multifaceted approach not only emphasizes service provision but also champions inclusivity, diversity, and the creation of a community where mental health is regarded with empathy and without judgment. The free library project serves as a way to raise awareness of the services provided by MHSGV and to strengthen community bonds and support through physical locations located throughout Langford Page 75 of 169 ### Page 76 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 76 Budget details “Little Free Library” Project Financials Revenues: ● Donations: ○ Individual Donations: $0 ○ Corporate Sponsorships: $0 ● Grant Funding: ○ Local Grant: $440 ○ Other Grants (if applicable): $0 Total Secured Revenue: 440 Speculative Revenue (if applicable): ● Additional Donations: ○ Individual Donations: $200 ■ Donation of Old Mail-Box ● Speculative Grant: $2000 Total Speculative Revenue: $2000 Total Revenue (Secured + Speculative): $2440 Expenditures: ● Resource Acquisition: ○ Books and Materials: $900 ○ Informational Cards: $100 ● Launch Event: ○ Event Planning: $380 ○ Promotional Materials: $60 ● Sustainability: ○ Replenishing Resources: $600 ○ Maintenance: $100 ● Miscellaneous: ○ Contingency: $300 Total Expenditures: $2440 Balance (Revenue - Expenditures): $0 Page 76 of 169 ### Page 77 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 77 Page 77 of 169 ### Page 78 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 78 Page 78 of 169 ### Page 79 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 79 Page 79 of 169 ### Page 80 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 80 Page 80 of 169 ### Page 81 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 81 Peninsula Streams Society 9860 West Saanich Road North Saanich BC, V8L 4B2 peninsulastreams@gmail.com January 15th, 2024 Mayor Goodmanson & Council 877 Goldstream Avenue, 2nd Floor Langford, BC V9B 2X8 Dear Mayor Goodmanson & Council, Peninsula Streams and Shorelines (PSS) would like to submit a request for core funding through your 2024 Funding Request program, in the amount of $25,000. This $25,000 will leverage funding from organizations such as the Pacific Salmon Foundation, World Wildlife Fund, U. of Victoria, Victoria Foundation, Freshwater Fisheries BC and the provincial and federal government, for the benefit of the City of Langford environment and citizens. Peninsula Streams and Shorelines, incorporated in 2002, currently operates in and receives core funding from 9 Greater Victoria municipalities, including Victoria, Saanich, North Saanich, Central Saanich, Sidney, Oak Bay, View Royal, Colwood and Highlands. Over our 20 years in operation, we have developed mutually beneficial relationships with these municipalities, where we provide exceptional value and bring significant money into the municipalities. As an example, annually the District of Saanich grants us $20,000, and we consistently leverage that to bring in up to $150,000 in revenue from outside sources, including the Government of Canada and the Province of BC, to deliver habitat restoration and stewardship initiatives in their municipality. This type of relationship would be similarly beneficial to Langford - as an environmental non-profit and registered charity, PSS can access significant funding streams for which the municipality is not eligible. We require funding to support our operational costs, which include fundraising from governments, companies and individuals and for the management and supervision of projects which have been partially funded. Many grant organizations will not fund overhead or project development costs (such as applications for funding) and often require matching funds from other sources to execute projects, so core funding from municipalities like Langford is vital for us to undertake our mutually beneficial projects. Some of our accomplishments in 2023 include: ● We continued to develop the Friends of Millstream Watershed, a community stewardship group that was started in the summer of 2022. We held multiple community meetings and events, where volunteers came out to help restore the Millstream Watershed. Activities From Headwaters to Deep Waters www.peninsulastreams.ca Page 81 of 169 ### Page 82 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 82 included invasive species removal, planting of native plants, salmon habitat restoration and outreach. We worked within Cedar Vale Park, Goldie Park, and Millstream Creek Park. Members of this stewardship group have also supplemented our volunteer efforts in other areas within Langford including Goldstream and Craigflower Watersheds. Additionally, ongoing training provided by PSS in habitat assessment and water quality monitoring will allow the group to supply data on the health of the stream in the future. ● Cedar Vale Restoration: in August 2023, we restored ~ 100 m of instream habitat in Cedar Vale Park. This project was done in partnership with volunteers from the Friends of Millstream Watershed and supported by Langford Parks. The work included adding much needed spawning gravel for salmon and trout, adding instream habitat through boulders and large woody additions as well as bank protection from erosion. We will be enhancing the riparian zone over the winter and spring. ● Water Quality Monitoring: We have been working with volunteers from the Friends of Millstream Watershed in monitoring 6PPD-Quinone, a chemical compound derived from a preservative used in extending the lifespan of automotive tires that enters streams from roadway run-off and stormwater inputs. It has been shown to be lethal to coho salmon and potentially hazardous to other aquatic organisms. We have been taking samples from Millstream within Cedar Vale, which are being sent to a lab at VIU for analysis. Thank you for your support and consideration, Organization and Contact Information Peninsula Streams Society (PSS) Kyle Armstrong, Executive Director PeninsulaStreams@gmail.com (mobile) Amount being requested and any previous requests Amount Requested in 2024 - $25,000 Previous Requests: ● $10,000 received for the 2017-18 Millstream Fishway Project Planning, ● $5,000 received for the 2022 Grant in Aid - Core funding ● $12,500 received for the 2023 Grant in Aid - Core funding Organization mandate, project description and purposes, benefit to Langford and budget Mission Statement - Our goal is to achieve healthy aquatic habitat that supports self-sustaining populations of native species in both freshwater and marine environments. We accomplish this objective through research, restoration, innovative projects, public education and private land stewardship. /2 Page 82 of 169 ### Page 83 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 83 The purposes of Peninsula Streams Society are: 1. To develop, organize and participate in environmental projects and programs in Greater Victoria that will: a. monitor, preserve and restore flora and fauna b. monitor, preserve and restore rivers, creeks and watersheds, marine environments and near-shore environments c. conserve, reuse and reduce water and waste d. improve the urban and rural/agricultural environments 2. To educate and increase the understanding of the public, environmental organizations, government and the media about environmental preservation and restoration and their importance, by offering workshops, seminars, training and lectures. 3. To conduct research relating to the environment and disseminate the results of such research. Peninsula Streams Society coordinates stream restoration and habitat conservation in Greater Victoria. Restoring salmon stocks through stream restoration and habitat conservation is central to our purpose. For large, complex salmon enhancement projects, such as fishways, we plan, fundraise for and implement these in partnership with local stakeholders and stewardship groups. We provide our associated stewardship groups with technical expertise, training and other resources to help them restore and protect aquatic habitats. Our volunteers are a vital part of our organization, donating thousands of hours each year (3726 hours in 2021) to our projects. We also offer environmental education programs in local schools. Delivered by our staff and volunteers, these programs reach over a thousand students annually. By providing fun and engaging activities, we raise awareness of the many natural habitats around Greater Victoria. Project Description and Purposes: Peninsula Streams Society restores and protects aquatic, marine nearshore and riparian ecosystems throughout Greater Victoria. Some of our 2023 work includes: - continued stream restoration and stewardship development in Millstream Watershed, including training volunteers in Streamkeepers stream assessment and habitat health protocols, coordinating restoration events and salmon enhancement activities, etc. - rain garden construction at schools to address stormwater volume, pollution and impermeable surfaces - continue to gradually grow the environmental education program back to pre-Covid levels - BEACH (Beach Education and Conservation of Habitat) Program, where we undertake beach and backshore clean-ups, monitor beaches for forage fish habitat, and undertake beach restoration and nourishment projects - Delivery of an extensive citizen science water quality monitoring program, covering 9 watersheds in Greater Victoria, including the following creeks: Millstream, Tseycum, Haliburton, Tetayut, Hagan and Graham, Tod, Colquitz, Swan, Goward, Bowker /3 Page 83 of 169 ### Page 84 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 84 Benefit to Langford: We are proud to have facilitated stewardship and restoration in Langford over the past five years. including our high profile Millstream Creek Fishway Project (at Atkins Road). We have brought our over 60 combined years of expertise in stream restoration, stewardship development and environmental education to Langford, for the betterment of the local environment and community. Our activities result in a healthier environment and provide citizens with valuable volunteer opportunities to contribute to local conservation and restoration efforts, and to remain socially engaged and physically active during a global pandemic. Budget: see attachment Best regards, Kyle Armstrong, MSc, CERP Executive Director /4 Page 84 of 169 ### Page 85 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 85 Page 85 of 169 ### Page 86 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 86 Page 86 of 169 ### Page 87 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 87 Mailing Address: 3078 Wishart Road Victoria, BC V9C 1P7 ReImagineUs.ca PURPOSE OF THE GRANT: ReImagine West shore is seeking Langford’s support to help offset the cost of our ongoing program of community conversations (in-person and online), workshops, public events, and the development of original content designed to empower citizens with some of the tools and community connections they can use to support the social and behavioural changes needed in response to the Climate Emergency and the rising cost of living. BENEFIT OF OUR WORK TO LANGFORD: Langford does not presently have a Community Association with a mandate to enrich community through social and cultural programming opportunities not otherwise available, such as community potlucks, repair cafes, or conversations about the social challenges we face from the cost of living to the threats posed to our quality of life by climate change. Simple, humble, regular connections between people are vital when a community is facing major challenges, and they don’t always happen organically. Sometimes they need some help and regular nurturing to take root. We believe funding provided by the City of Langford will provide another avenue of engagement for citizens, many of whom still feel somewhat disconnected from community since COVID disrupted all our lives. VOLUNTEER AND CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Volunteers form the backbone of most successful ventures in this community. Our non-profit society is led by a volunteer board of West Shore residents. We anticipate working with scores of volunteers throughout the year, from parents in local schools to seniors and everyone in between. Citizens will be encouraged to participate with our program in several ways, with an emphasis on in-person activities of all sorts … • small workshops, like the Cozy Soup Workshop we did in collaboration with Royal Bay Secondary School last December to promote affordable home cooking with local in- season ingredients, or our upcoming Repair Café, where we’ll be bringing community handy folk together with citizens who have basic household items in need of repair, looking to extend the lifespan of products and reduce waste. • Events like our Swap & Shop collaboration with the Metchosin Arts & Cultural Centre Association, to celebrate Upcycling and keep more textiles out of the landfill, or the West Shore’s 1st Seedy Saturday event we’re proud to be hosting at Belmont Secondary School in Langford on March 9th. • Community Conversations and Meet-Ups, like the one we’re hosting on January 27th to connect community members with content specialists who can offer suggestions and answer questions about how we can save money and live more sustainable lives. • Regional info campaigns supporting local Food Security, Beyond Blue Box recycling, and the development of a Circular Economy. • Pop-up sharing circles, Net Zero home tours, and more! Please see the attached 2024 Program Booklet, Making Shift Happen, for a breakdown of the events and activities we’re working on and the related participation metrics. Registered BC Society #S0078968 2 CRA BN #72281 1817 Page 87 of 169 ### Page 88 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 88 Mailing Address: 3078 Wishart Road Victoria, BC V9C 1P7 ReImagineUs.ca Thank you for allowing us to share a little bit about ReImagine West Shore. We hope we will have the opportunity to collaborate with the City of Langford on our program of community conversations, workshops, and public events designed to empower citizens with tools and community connections they can use to support the changes we need to make in response to the Climate Emergency and the rising cost of living. If you have any questions or require further information/clarification, please reach out to me at 250.857.7821. Kind regards, Cindy Moyer President connect@reimagineus.ca   Registered BC Society #S0078968 3 CRA BN #72281 1817 Page 88 of 169 ### Page 89 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 89 Page 89 of 169 ### Page 90 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 90 Page 90 of 169 ### Page 91 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 91 Page 91 of 169 ### Page 92 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 92 Page 92 of 169 ### Page 93 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 93 Page 93 of 169 ### Page 94 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 94 Page 94 of 169 ### Page 95 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 95 Page 95 of 169 ### Page 96 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 96 Page 96 of 169 ### Page 97 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 97 Page 97 of 169 ### Page 98 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 98 Page 98 of 169 ### Page 99 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 99 Page 99 of 169 ### Page 100 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 100 Page 100 of 169 ### Page 101 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 101 Page 101 of 169 ### Page 102 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 102 ReWired Recovery Foundation Society # 0076877 1219 Neild Rd V9C 3X5 SoberFest is quickly evolving into a family friendly entertainment festival. The event strives to bring together people from our community to celebrate people in recovery while supporting those still struggling. Last year we had over 50 sponsors, 60 vendors and 900 participants from across the province and as far away as Calgary and Toronto! There is a tremendous need in our community for safe sober events that strive to give back. We would like to work with the city to meet that need! Last year’s event allowed us to help support 18 people get into treatment. The purpose this year is to exceed that amount. We want to build stronger relationships with community members, create awareness, build relationships with residential treatment centers, and help those in need get the help they need. Benefits To Langford: The city of Langford has an opportunity to take a leading role on the island being an ambassador for recovery. The disease of addiction has affected, afflicted, or impacted every resident in Langford. We can work together to demonstrate and support the notion that every household, here and across our province, deserves to be also impacted by recovery. We want to work together to show recovery is attainable and sustainable. By collaborating and sponsoring our event you would be taking a leading role in demonstrating recovery works! The Canadian Centre on Substance use and Addiction has numerous studies that demonstrate the financial benefits of investing in recovery. ● Become a community leader in recovery advocacy ● Help create awareness ● Media exposure ● Sponsorship ● Can help send people from the community to residential treatment ● Provide alternative treatment solutions ● Attract recovery people to spend and work at local businesses ● Attract a large group of people curious about recovery ● Create a family friendly event for residents to attend ● Provide a safe event that creates community connections without the need of a social lubricant ● Provide local businesses an opportunity to market their businesses and products Mike Manhas Executive Director ReWired Recovery Foundation Page 102 of 169 ### Page 103 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 103 SoberFest 2024 Project Budget Estimate  Item Description ‐ If Applicable Estimated Cost Event Venue TBD ‐ Westshore Location 9,000                                         Sound  2,000                                         Stage/Lighting 10,000                                       Entertainment 2X Headliner 20,000                                       Promotion Graphic design, Media Campaign, etc 2,200                                         Signage 3,500                                         Tents and Tables Vendors and shade 5,000                                         Security 2,000                                         First Aid Station 800                                             Merchandise Clothing and housewares 3,000                                         Misting Stations 1,000                                         Sponsor Hospitality Food, beverages, gratitudes, etc… 3,500                                         Greenroom rental 2,000                                         Kid Zone Attendants, insurances, equipment rentals… 10,000                                       Incidentals 1,000                                         Total Estimated Cost 75,000                                       Additional Project Details Numbers Projected Attendance  1000 Cash Revenue Estimate 100,000 In‐Kind Revenue Estimate 750,000 Page 103 of 169 ### Page 104 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 104 Legion BRITISH COLUMBIA/YUKON COMMAND Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Branch #091 761 Station Avenue Victoria, BC V9B 2S1 Tel: 250 478-1828 Fax: 250 478-1870 e-mail: secretary@rcl91.ca website: www.rcl91.ca A Non-Profit Organization January 12, 2024 City of Langford Finance, Governance/Corporate Policy and Planning 2nd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue Victoria, BC V9B 2X8 Dear Mayor and Council: Re: Remembrance Day 2024 and Community Xmas Dinner 2024 The Royal Canadian Legion, Prince Edward Branch #91's Remembrance Day this year was held at our newly renovated Branch. We had an amazing turn out; we served soup, chili and sandwiches to approximately 2000 people. We are again submitting our application requesting a donation in the amount of $3,000 which will go towards the cost of the luncheon we provide as part of our Remembrance Day celebration in the West Shore following the service at the Cenotaph. The funds we are asking for would go towards the supplies for food and refreshments for the youth and the soup, chili and sandwiches we supply for approximately 2000 people on November 11th. At this time, we are also requesting $3,000 for the Prince Edward Branch #91 free Community Dinner for the vulnerable of the Western communities for 2024. With the rising cost of living, we know the need is greater each year for this event and is looked forward to by the community. We provide a free dinner and give an age-appropriate gift to each child, sometimes the only gift they receive. We will work with the Goldstream Food Bank and other agencies to provide us with names of those people who might be in need. We are unaware of any other organization doing an event like this in the West Shore. All the work is done by volunteers of the branch and community. This is a large undertaking for our Branch to do an event of this magnitude and at this time we are looking to the City of Langford for funds to help provide Christmas dinner for the less fortunate and vulnerable members of our community in December 2024. For some, this is the only Christmas dinner they will have. REMEMBER • JOIN GIVE Page 104 of 169 ### Page 105 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 105 .../2 City of Langford -2- January 12, 2024 Application Submission Requirements: 1. The Branch is run by the many volunteers who work tirelessly throughout the year to raise funds to provide help to needy veterans, widows, widowers and children of veterans, youth organizations, bursaries and to the many charities and community services supported by the Royal Canadian Legion, mainly in the West Shore. Donations for this past year have been severely curtailed due to the Branch being closed for renovations, however we did donate approximately $16,126 and the West Shore Poppy Fund has donated a total of approximately $93,168.55. 2. We have attached an organization chart for your information. All positions are filled by volunteers except for the Branch Secretary, Bar Staff and cooks. 3. Funds are raised through the Poppy Campaign, catering by our Ways and Means Committee, hall rentals, meat draws and other entertainment events, but Branch renovations has curtailed those events drastically. 4. Our organization owns its own facility and is the recipient of a Permissive Tax Exemption. 5. As stated above, the funds would go towards the cost of the luncheon and entertainment we provide as part of our Remembrance Day celebration in the West Shore following the service at the Cenotaph; and Any funds received for the Community Dinner would go towards the 2024 Community Dinner for the less fortunate of the Western Communities. 6. Monies raised and distributed are used in the City of Langford as part of the Western Communities. 7. We anticipate upwards 2,000 + people to attend the Remembrance Day event in 2024. Expected numbers for the Community Dinner in 2024 are expected to be 300+. 8. All fund raising activities of both the RCL Branch #91 and the Poppy Campaign are done by volunteers. 9. No revenues or fees will be charged for these events. 10. We have submitted a Grant in Aid application to the City of Colwood, District of Metchosin and District of Highlands for our 2024 Remembrance Day event. R E 0 N V Page 105 of 169 ### Page 106 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 106 .../3 City of Langford -3- January 12, 2024 We have also submitted a Grant in Aid application to them for the 2024 Community Xmas Dinner. 11. We are attaching a DRAFT current year budget for the Prince Edward Branch and a current year budget for the West Shore Poppy Committee. Our Remembrance Day and Community Xmas Dinner events are more successful each year and we would appreciate any help you could give us towards making both these events possible. Lest we forget, Norm Scott President Enclosures R E M E M B E R JOIN GIVE Page 106 of 169 ### Page 107 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 107 2024 EXECUTIVE MEMBERS PRESIDENT POPPY POSTER & LITERACY BURSARIES & SCHOLARSHPS DONATIONS INVENTORY BUDGET AUDIT SENIOR HOUSING/ HONOURS & AWARDS INVENTORY SPORTS/SR. SPORTS SICK & VISITING CATERING/LUXTON/ MEAT DRAW/ CHILDREN'S EVENTS Bulletin NEW BUILDING SERGEANT-AT-ARMS PADRE SERVICE OFFICER CONFLICT MANAGEMENT OR HARRASSMENT/ WORKPLACE COMPLAINTS & APPREALS COMMITTEE MANAGER JANITORIAL BAR SUPERVISOR BAR STAFF January 11, 2024 Approved by Cde. President Norm Scott ENTERTAINMENT HISTORIAN PAST PRESIDENT PUBLIC RELALATIONS/ COMMUNICATIONS/ W BRANCH SECRETARY RECORDING SECRETARY 1ST VICE PRESIDENT BUILDING & GROUNDS 2ND Vice President WAYS & MEANS MEMBERSHIP KITCHEN STAFF YOUTH/CADET/ SCHOOLS TREASURER FINANCE COMMITTEE Page 107 of 169 ### Page 108 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 108 WESTSHORE POPPY FUND COMMITTEE SOCIETY CY 2022/23 BUDGET With Actuals As of CY 1 OCT 2022 - 31 DEC 2023 DONATIONS/REVENUE Proposed 2022/23 Actual 2022/23 30 Nc) 72 Donations Canvassers/Trays Lapel Pins Poppy Centres In Memory Bracelets Donations $ 35,000 $ 90,000 400 300 100 $ 7,179.00 $ 77,967.12 $ $ $ $ 125,800 $ 85,146.12 Wreaths $ 4,000 $ 2,855.00 Miscellaneous $ - $ Total $ 129,800 $ 88,001.12 EXPENSES Pending Wreaths $ 5,000 $ 1,685.22 $ 3,315 Poppies $ 6,000 $ 3,500.00 $ 2,500 Promotional Material $ 1,500 $ 1,208.67 $ 291 Office Supplies $ 200 $ 17.90 $ 182 Insurance $ 600 $ - $ 600 RENT $ 3,500 $ - $ 3,500 Canada Post $ 300 $ 92.61 $ 207 Campaign Miscellaneous Altm:h iii $ 8,000 $ 4,467.27 $ 3,533 Advertorials $ 3,000 $ 1,500.00 $ 1,500 Emergency Assistance $ 2,000 $ 5,000.00 -$ 3,000 Mobility Equip/Appliances $ 3,000 $ - $ 3,000 Special Use Expenditures Attecl 112 RCEL $ 64,740 $ 1,000 $ - $ - $ 64,740 $ 1,000 Bursaries $ 3,000 $ - $ 3,000 Poster & Literary $ 2,500 $ - $ 2,500 BC/Yukon Assess (1 Jan22- 30 Sep22) $ 600 $ 527.69 $ 72 BC/Yukon Assess (1 Oct22- 31 Dec23) $ 5,000 $ - $ 5,000 South Vancouver Island Zone Per Capita $ 900 $ $ 791 Sick & Visiting $ 200 $ - $ 200 Utilities $ 780 $ - $ 780 Vouchers (Food/Fuel) $ 200 $ - $ 200 SO Expense Attach e:,$ 200 $ 78.39 $ 122 Miscellaneous-2 $ 200 $ - $ 200 Total Expenses $ 112,420 $ 18,077.75 $ 94,342 Net Surplus (Deficit) $ 69,923.37 Trust Account Balance @ 30 Sep 22 $ 135,108.37 ACCUMMULATED RETAINED DONATIONS $ 205,031.74 Trust Acct Balance @ 30 Nov 22 $ 211,504.02 O/S Cheques $ 6,472.28 Book Balance @ 30 Nov 22 $ 205,031.74 {Budget/000000_Budget_2022-23} Page 108 of 169 ### Page 109 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 109 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION PRINCE EDWARD (BRITISH COLUMBIA NO. 91) BRANCH Financial Statements For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 Page 109 of 169 ### Page 110 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 110 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION PRINCE EDWARD (BRITISH COLUMBIA NO. 91) BRANCH Financial Statements Page. INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT 3-6 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Statement of Financial Position 7 Statement of Changes in Net Assets 8 Statement of Operations 9 Statement of Cash Flows 10 Schedule 1 - Schedule of Licensed Premises 11 Schedule 2 - Licensed Premises Gross Margin on Sales 12 Schedule 3 - Events, Rentals, Catering, Kitchen 13 Schedule 4 - Meat Draw 14 Schedule 5 - Pull Tab and Lottery 15 Notes to the Financial Statements 16-25 Page 110 of 169 ### Page 111 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 111 Baker Tilly Victoria Ltd Chartered Professional Downtown: 645 Fort St Westshore: 967 Langford Pkwy Sidney: 9764 Fifth St Accountants Suite 540 Suite 218 Unit 7 T: 250,386,0500 Victoria, BC Victoria, BC Sidney, BC F: 250,386,6151 btvic.com V8W 1G2 V9B 0A5 V8L2X2 bakertilly INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT To the Members of Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward (British Columbia No.91) Branch Qualified Opinion We have audited the financial statements of Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward (British Columbia No.91) Branch (the "Branch"), which comprise the statement of financial position as at December 31, 2022, and the statements of changes in net assets, operations and cash flows and related schedules for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information. In our opinion, except for the effects of the matter described in the Basis for Qualified Opinion section of our report, the accompanying financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Branch as at December 31, 2022, and results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian Accounting Standards for Not-For- Profit Organizations. Basis for Qualified Opinion In common with many non-profit organizations, the Branch derives revenue from donations and other similar sources, the completeness of which is not susceptible to satisfactory audit verification. Accordingly, our verification of these revenues was limited to the amounts recorded in the records of the Branch. Therefore, we were not able to determine whether any adjustments might be necessary to donation revenue and excess of revenues over expenses for the year ended December 31, 2022 and assets and net assets as at December 31, 2022. Baker Tilly Victoria Ltd. is a member of Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative, which is a member of Baker Tilly International Limited. All members are separate and independent legal entities. 3 Page 111 of 169 ### Page 112 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 112 Baker Tilly Victoria Ltd Chartered Professional Downtown- 645 Fort St Westshore: 967 Langford Pkwy Sidney: 9764 Fifth St Accountants Suite 540 Suite 218 Unit 7 T 250,386,0500 Victoria, BC Victoria, BC Sidney, BC F: 250,386,6151 btvic.corn V8W 102 V9B 0A5 V8L 2X2 bakertitty INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT (continued) We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Branch in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in Canada, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our qualified opinion. Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Governance for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with Canadian Accounting Standards for Not-For-Profit Organizations, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Branch's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Branch or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so. Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Branch's financial reporting process. Baker Tilly Victoria Ltd. is a member of Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative, which is a member of Baker Tilly International Limited. All members are separate and independent legal entities, 4 Page 112 of 169 ### Page 113 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 113 Baker Tilly Victoria Ltd Chartered Professional Downtown: 645 Fort St Westshore: 967 Langford Pkwy Sidney: 9764 Fifth St Accountants Suite 540 Suite 218 Unit 7 T: 250.386,0500 Victoria, BC Victoria, BC Sidney, BC F: 250,386,6151 btvic com V8W 1G2 V9B 0A5 VOL 2X2 bakertilly INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT (continued) Auditors' Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditors' report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. As part of an audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also: • Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Branch's internal control. • Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management. Baker Tilly Victoria Ltd. is a member of Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative, which is a member of Baker Tilly International Limited. All members are separate and independent legal entities. 5 Page 113 of 169 ### Page 114 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 114 Baker Tilly Victoria Ltd Chartered Professional Downtown: 645 Fort St Westshore; 967 Langford Pkwy Sidney: 9764 Fifth St Accountants Suite 540 Suite 218 Unit 7 1-: 250.386,0500 Victoria, BC Victoria, BC Sidney, BC F: 250.386,6151 btvic.com V8W 1G2 V9B 0A5 V8L2X2 bakertilly INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT (continued) • Conclude on the appropriateness of management's use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Branch's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditors' report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditors' report. However, future events or conditions may cause the branch to cease to continue as a going concern. • Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation, We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. ReviheA, TWA" ti.:4,0.1,4 CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS Victoria, B.C. To be dated once finalized Baker Tilly Victoria Ltd. is a member of Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative, which is a member of Baker Tilly International Limited. All members are separate and independent legal entities. 6 Page 114 of 169 ### Page 115 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 115 Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward (British Columbia No. 91) Branch Statement of Financial Position As at December 31, 2022 2022 2021 Assets Current Assets - Cash (note 3) 339,833 1,090,437 Investments - term deposits (note 4) 52,251 1,103,475 Accounts receivable 100,487 10,624 Inventory (note 5) 23,338 30,666 Prepaid expenses 12,679 21,913 528,588 2,257,115 Investments - Portfolio Securities (note 4) 561,123 636,049 Capital Assets (note 6) 2,755,999 537,125 3,845,710 3,430,289 Liabilities Current Liabilities - Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (note 7) 431,653 83,309 Deferred revenues 41,002 52,154 Government remittances payable 97 472,752 135,463 Deferred Grants (note 8) 19,634 24,542 492,386 160,005 Net Assets Unrestricted 3,321,324 3,238,284 Internally Restricted - Operating Contingency (note 10) 32,000 32,000 3,353,324 3,270,284 3,845,710 3,430,289 SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: Director 7 Page 115 of 169 ### Page 116 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 116 Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward (British Columbia No. 91) Branch Statement of Changes in Net Assets For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 2022 2021 $ $ Net Assets - Beginning of Year 3,270,284 3,062,109 Net surplus for the year 83,040 208,175 Net Assets - End of Year 3,353,324 3,270,284 8 Page 116 of 169 ### Page 117 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 117 Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward (British Columbia No. 91) Branch Statement of Operations For the Year Ended December 3'1, 2022 2022 2021 $ $ Revenue Licensed Premises (Schedule 1) 54,933 47,023 Events, Rentals, Catering, Kitchen (Schedule 3) 63,175 62,419 Meat Draw (Schedule 4) 9,946 12,994 Pull Tab and Lottery (Schedule 5) 10,816 23,037 Donations 34,682 29,683 Grants (note 8) 4,908 6,136 Membership dues 51,884 54,389 Regalia sales 3,738 2,069 Other 23,169 30,494 257,251 268,244 Expenses Administration wages and benefits 20,298 10,603 Building repairs and maintenance 58,280 66,271 Development (note 13) 32,757 General administration 129,335 104,353 Membership 181 2,850 Per Capita Tax 35,512 36,345 Regalia 3,965 3,034 Utilities 44,481 58,220 292,052 314,433 Net Deficit From Operations Other Income (Loss) - (34,801) (46,189) Mackie Lodge rent 204,000 204,000 Investment interest 10,692 10,054 Investment dividends 8,116 7,431 Investment realized gains (losses) on disposition (6,080) 5,754 Investment unrealized gains (losses) (62,242) 68,017 Investment management fees (6,006) (5,912) Amortization of capital assets (30,639) (34,980) 117,841 254,364 Net Surplus for the Year 83,040 208,175 9 Page 117 of 169 ### Page 118 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 118 Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward (British Columbia No. 91) Branch Statement of Cash Flows For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 2022 2021 $ Cash Provided from (Used for): Operating Activities Excess of Revenues Over Expenditures 83,040 208,175 Items not affecting cash: Amortization of capital assets 30,639 34,980 Investment (gains) losses on disposition 6,080 (5,754) Investment unrealized (gains) losses 62,242 (68,017) Changes in non-cash working capital: Accounts receivable (89,863) 5,431 Inventory 7,328 (6,552) Prepaid expenses 9,234 (5,831) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 348,344 (22,468) Government remittances payable 97 Deferred revenues (11,152) 6,955 Deferred grants (4,908) (6,136) 441,081 140,783 Investing Activities Purchase of capital assets (2,249,513) (40,917) Proceeds from disposition of investments - term deposits 1,051,224 Proceeds from disposition of investments - portfolio securities 6,604 Purchase of investments - term deposits (6,579) Purchase of investments - portfolio securities (40,631) (1,191,685) (88,127) Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash (750,604) 52,656 Cash - Beginning of Year 1,090,437 1,037,781 Cash - End of Year 339,833 1,090,437 10 Page 118 of 169 ### Page 119 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 119 Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Schedule 1 (British Columbia No. 91) Branch Schedule of Licensed Premises For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 2022 2021 Licensed Premises Revenue Draught 51,748 71,090 Beer and Cider 34,937 45,227 Liquor 19,472 20,764 Wine 14,237 18,820 Total Liquor Sales 120,394 155,901 Soft Bar (non alcoholic) 13,514 17,804 Coffee 1,732 3,397 Total Beverage Sales 135,640 177,102 Canteen 1,669 2,387 Bar Tending Services 2,865 2,215 Total Licensed Premises Revenue 140,174 181,704 Licensed Premises Expenses Dra ught 17,329 27,104 Beer and Cider 11,066 15,560 Liquor 3,080 3,902 Wine 3,595 4,534 Total Liquor Expenses 35,070 51,100 Soft Bar 984 2,852 Coffee 987 1,288 Total Beverage Expenses 37,041 55,240 Canteen 872 1,462 Miscellaneous (recovery) (611) 559 Bar Supplies 1,272 2,865 Entertainment 8,490 9,568 Inventory Audit 2,125 4,749 Bartender Shirts 176 Repair and Maintenance 852 2,097 50,041 76,716 Bar Wages and Benefits 35,200 57,965 Total Licensed Premises Expenses 85,241 134,681 Licensed Premises Surplus for the Year 54,933 47,023 11 Page 119 of 169 ### Page 120 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 120 Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward (British Columbia No. 91) Branch Schedule 2 Licensed Premises Gross Margin on Sales For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 Draught Beer and Cider Liquor Wine Total $ $ $ Sales 51,748 34,937 19,472 14,237 120,394 Cost of Goods Sold Opening Inventory, January 1, 2022 (5,586) (3,643) (2,212) (1,208) (12,649) Purchases 21,599 13,191 3,346 4,263 42,399 Closing Inventory, December 31, 2022 1,316 1,518 1,946 540 5,320 Cost of Goods Sold (17,329) (11,066) (3,080) (3,595) (35,070) Gross Profit 34,419 23,871 16,392 10,642 85,324 Gross Margin 67% 68% 84% 75% 71% Sales Cost of Goods Sold 71,090 45,227 20,764 18,820 155,901 Opening Inventory, January 1, 2021 (2,285) (2,148) (2,235) (675) (7,343) Purchases 23,803 14,065 3,925 4,001 45,794 Closing Inventory, December 31, 2021 5,586 3,643 2,212 1,208 12,649 Cost of Goods Sold (27,104) (15,560) (3,902) (4,534) (51,100) Gross Profit 43,986 29,667 16,862 14,286 104,801 Gross Margin 62% 66% 81% 76% 67% 12 Page 120 of 169 ### Page 121 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 121 Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Schedule 3 (British Columbia No. 91) Branch Schedule of Events, Rentals, Catering, Kitchen For the Year Ended December 3'1, 2022 2022 2021 $ $ Events, Rentals, Catering, Kitchen Revenue Events, Rentals, Catering, Kitchen Expenses Cost of Sales Kitchen Wages and Benefits 155,263 (77,122) (14,966) 171,072 (93,382) (15,271) Total Events, Rentals, Catering, Kitchen Expenses (92,088) (108,653) Events, Rentals, Catering, Kitchen Surplus for the Year 63,175 62,419 13 Page 121 of 169 ### Page 122 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 122 Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Schedule 4 (British Columbia No. 91) Branch Schedule of Meat Draw For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 2022 2021 Meat Draw Revenue Meat Draw 28,135 40,368 Raffle 4,917 Online 50/50 Raffle 3,902 50/50 Raffle 2,160 7,212 Grizzlies Basket 782 Total Meat Draw Revenue 39,896 47,580 Meat Draw Expenses General and Administrative Expenses Meat Draw Prizes (12,924) (24,124) 50/50 Raffle Prizes (3,645) (3,606) Tickets and Supplies (175) Cash Over (Short) (46) (97) Total General and Administrative Expenses (16,790) (27,827) Donations Community Parties (210) (759) Other Donations (note 9) (12,950) (6,000) Total Donations (13,160) (6,759) Total Meat Draw Expenses (29,950) (34,586) Meat Draw Surplus for the Year 9,946 12,994 14 Page 122 of 169 ### Page 123 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 123 Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Schedule 5 (British Columbia No. 91) Branch Schedule of Pull Tab and Lottery For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 2022 2021 Pull Tab Pull Tab Revenue 36,462 67,050 Pull Tab Expenses Pull Tab prizes paid out Pull tab purchases (24,842) (8,473) (43,910) (15,786) Total Pull Tab Expenses (33,315) (59,696) Pull Tab Surplus for the Year 3,147 7,354 Lottery Lottery Revenue (Keno Sales) Lottery prizes paid out 8.6% 66,332 (58,663) 11.0% 153,886 (138,203) Lottery Surplus for the Year 7,669 15,683 Total Pull Tab and Lottery Surplus for the Year 10,816 23,037 15 Page 123 of 169 ### Page 124 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 124 Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward (British Columbia No. 91) Branch Notes to Financial Statements For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 1 Purpose of the Organization The Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward (British Columbia No.91) Branch ("The Branch") is a member of the Royal Canadian Legion whose mission is to serve veterans, which includes serving military, RCMP members and their families. In addition, the Legion's purpose is to promote remembrance and to serve our communities and our country. The Branch is a not-for-profit organization under paragraph 149(1)(1) of the Income Tax Act and as such is exempt from income taxes. 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The Branch, with the consent of its members, has elected to prepare its financial statements in accordance with Canadian Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations. Significant accounting policies are as described below. Inventory Inventories are carried at the lower of cost, determined on a first-in, first-out basis, and net realizable value. Inventory of alcohol is based on a count taken on December 31, 2022. All other inventory is based on estimates provided by management. Investments The Branch follows the amortized cost method of accounting for its investments in term deposits. Portfolio securities are recorded at fair value in the statement of financial position and changes in fair value are included in net surplus for the year. Capital Assets Capital assets are carried at cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization is charged against income using the declining balance method in amounts sufficient to amortize the cost of capital assets over their estimated useful lives as follows using the following annual rates: Buildings China and linen 4% 20% Computer equipment 55 - 65% Computer software 100% Office furniture and equipment 20% Parking areas 8% Vehicle 30% 16 Page 124 of 169 ### Page 125 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 125 Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward (British Columbia No. 91) Branch Notes to Financial Statements For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) Capital assets under construction are amortized once construction is completed and the assets are put into use. Internally Restricted Net Assets The Branch has internally restricted funds for future repairs and maintenance. Revenue Recognition The Branch recognizes contributions in accordance with the deferral method of accounting. All revenues are recorded on the accrual basis to the extent that amounts to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured. Revenues from licensed premises, events, rentals, catering, and kitchen are recognized in the period that the revenue is earned. Donations are recognized in the period that they are received. Membership dues are recognized as revenue in the year to which they relate. As such, amounts which apply to subsequent years are recorded as a deferred revenue liability and are recognized as revenue in the appropriate year. Investment revenue is recognized in the period the income is earned. Pull tab and Keno revenues are recognized in the period that the sales are made. Financial Instruments Measurement of financial instruments Financial instruments are financial assets or liabilities of the Branch where, in general, the Branch has the right to receive cash or another financial asset from another party or the Branch has the obligation to pay another party cash or other financial assets. The Branch initially measures its financial assets and liabilities at fair value, except for certain non-arm's length transactions that are measured at the exchange amount. The Branch subsequently measures all its financial assets and financial liabilities at amortized cost. 17 Page 125 of 169 ### Page 126 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 126 Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward (British Columbia No. 91) Branch Notes to Financial Statements For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) Financial assets measured at amortized cost include cash and accounts receivable. Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost include accounts payable and accrued liabilities. Financial assets measured at fair value include investments consisting of portfolio securities. Impairment Financial assets measured at cost or amortized cost are tested for impairment, at the end of each year, to determine whether there are indicators that the asset may be impaired. The amount of the write-down, if any, is recognized in net surplus. The previously recognized impairment loss may be reversed to the extent of the improvement, directly or by adjusting the allowance account. The reversal may be recorded provided it is no greater than the amount that had been previously reported as a reduction in the asset and it does not exceed original cost. The amount of the reversal is recognized in net surplus for the year. Use of Estimates The preparation of the financial statements in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of and expenditure during the reporting period. Significant areas requiring the use of management estimates related to the determination of the amortization of capital assets, and the valuation of inventories. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Adjustment, it any, will be reflected in the operations in the period of the settlement. 18 Page 126 of 169 ### Page 127 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 127 Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward (British Columbia No. 91) Branch Notes to Financial Statements For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 3 Cash 2022 2021 Floats 5,300 5,300 Petty cash 300 300 Lottery bank account 69,559 77,475 ATM bank account 12,173 ATM machine 53,498 39,914 Meat Draw bank account 54,251 46,216 Housing Trust bank account 33,255 754,530 Odium Brown cash account 15,792 3,041 Operating cash account 73,774 130,295 Construction cash account 34,104 21,193 339,833 1,090,437 4 Investments Term deposits consists of investments in guaranteed investment certificates with varying maturity dates due before next fiscal year end. Portfolio securities consists of investments in publicly traded fixed income, common share and trust unit securities managed by Odium Brown Investment Management. 19 Page 127 of 169 ### Page 128 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 128 Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward (British Columbia No. 91) Branch Notes to Financial Statements For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 5 Inventory 2022 2021 $ Draught 1,316 5,586 Beer and Cider 1,518 3,643 Liquor 1,946 2,211 Wine 540 1,208 Canteen 62 62 Kitchen 9,258 9,258 Regalia 6,140 6,140 Lottery 2,558 2,558 23,338 30,666 6 Capital Assets Cost $ Accumulated amortization $ 2022 Net $ 2021 Net Land 163,500 - 163,500 163,500 Buildings 2,836,808 378,404 2,458,404 288,649 Computer equipment 21,324 20,400 924 1,628 Computer software 3,540 3,540 Office furniture and equipment 559,929 436,254 123,675 71,176 China and linen 22,258 18,736 3,522 4,403 Parking areas 42,231 39,989 2,242 2,437 Vehicle 13,000 9,268 3,732 5,332 3,662,590 906,591 2,755,999 537,125 20 Page 128 of 169 ### Page 129 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 129 Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward (British Columbia No. 91) Branch Notes to Financial Statements For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 7 Funds Held 2022 2021 $ Belmont Bursary 875 875 Colour Party 326 326 Drop in Pool 768 1,391 Pool Tables 5,490 5,147 Senior Drop in Shuffleboard 849 876 Sunday Shuffleboard 5,884 5,588 14,192 14,203 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities includes the above funds held on behalf of external parties for future events to be held at the Branch. 8 Deferred Grants Deferred grants represents amounts received from the Government of BC in support of capital expenditures. Deferred grants are recognized as revenue consistent with the related amortization of the capital assets acquired with the grants. 2022 2021 $ $ Balance - Beginning of Year 24,542 30,678 Grant funding recognized as revenue in the year (4,908) (6,136) Balance - End of Year 19,634 24,542 21 Page 129 of 169 ### Page 130 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 130 Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward (British Columbia No. 91) Branch Notes to Financial Statements For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 9 Meat Draw Donations 2022 2021 Canuck Place Children's Hospice 500 Capital Regional District Minor Hockey Association 750 Juan de Fuca Minor Hockey Association 1,000 Millstream Elementary School 1,000 Parkinson Wellness Projects 1,000 RCMP Veterans' Association - Victoria Division 2,000 Ruth King Elementary School 2,000 1,500 Triangle Athletic Association 1,200 Victoria Hospice Society 1,000 Victoria Hospitals Foundation 2,500 Donations to Individuals 3,000 Dunsmuir Middle School PAC 1,500 12,950 6,000 10 Internal' Restricted - O ieratin: Contin:enc The Branch holds internally restricted net assets of $32,000 to be used for future repairs and maintenance. 11 Controlled Entities Westshore Legion Branch 91 Housing Society The Branch controls Westshore Legion Branch 91 Housing Society ("Housing Society"), a provincially incorporated entity, as the Board of Directors for the Housing Society is composed of directors from the Branch's Board. The Housing Society's purpose was to operate supportive housing and affordable housing for low to moderate income households on Vancouver Island. The Housing Society never began operations due to not being able to secure funding for a housing project. 22 Page 130 of 169 ### Page 131 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 131 Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward (British Columbia No. 91) Branch Notes to Financial Statements For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 11 Controlled Entities (continued) West Shore Poppy Fund Committee Society The Branch controls West Shore Poppy Fund Committee Society ("Poppy Fund"), a federally incorporated entity, as the Branch President appoints the Chair of the Poppy Fund board of directors. A majority of the directors of the Poppy Fund are also directors of the Branch. The Poppy Fund is committed to offer emergency assistance, financial aid and other aid to veterans, their widows/widowers and families; to provide bursaries and poster and literacy award to children of veterans in the West Shore communities of Victoria, British Columbia. The Poppy Fund has not been consolidated in the Branch's financial statements. A summary of the financial position results of operations and cash flows of the Poppy Fund as at September 30, 2022 and 2021 are as follows. 2022 $ 2021 $ Financial position Total assets Total liabilities 236,136 (19,366) 212,214 (18,540) Fund balance 216,770 193,674 Results of operations Total revenue Total expenses 98,163 110,949 (18,389) (15,631) Excess of revenue over expenses 79,774 95,318 Cash flows provided by (used in) Investing activity 23 Page 131 of 169 ### Page 132 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 132 Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward (British Columbia No. 91) Branch Notes to Financial Statements For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 12 Financial Instruments Risks and Concentrations The Branch's financial instruments consist of cash, accounts receivable, investments, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities. The Branch is exposed to various risks through its financial instruments. The following analysis provides a measure of the Branch's risk exposure and concentrations at the statement of financial position date. Credit Risk Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will cause a financial loss for the other party by failing to discharge an obligation. The financial instruments that potentially subject the Branch to a significant concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash, accounts receivable and investments. The Branch mitigates its exposure to credit loss by placing its cash with major financial institutions. The Branch provides limited credit to customers and, as a consequence, believes that its accounts receivable credit risk exposure is limited. Liquidity Risk Liquidity risk is the risk the Branch will encounter difficulty in meeting its obligations associated with financial liabilities. The financial liabilities on its statement of financial position consist of accounts payable and accrued liabilities. Management closely monitors cash flow requirements to ensure that it has sufficient cash on hand to meet operational and financial obligations. Market Risk Market risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market prices. Market risk comprises three types of risk: currency risk, interest rate risk, and other price risk. Currency Risk Currency risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rates. Unless otherwise noted, it is management's opinion that, under normal circumstances, the Branch is not exposed to significant currency risk as the Branch's financial assets and liabilities are denominated in Canadian dollars. 24 Page 132 of 169 ### Page 133 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 133 Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward (British Columbia No. 91) Branch Notes to Financial Statements For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 12 Financial Instruments (continued) Interest Rate Risk Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The Branch is exposed to interest rate risk on its fixed and floating interest rate financial instruments. Fixed-interest instruments subject the Branch to a fair value risk, since fair value fluctuates inversely to changes in market interest rates. Floating rate instruments subject the company to related cash flow risk. Unless otherwise noted, it is management's opinion that, under normal circumstances, the Branch is not exposed to significant interest rate risk as the Branch's financial instruments exposed to interest rate risk are financial assets consisting of term deposits. Other Price Risk Other price risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market prices (other than those arising from interest rate risk), whether those changes are caused by factors specific to the individual financial instrument or its issuer, or factors affecting all similar financial instruments traded in the market. The Branch holds financial instruments traded in an active market, but the portfolio investments are professionally managed in accordance with an investment policy which minimizes other price risk. 13 Develo • ment Expenses Development costs are presented net of government assistance received in the amount of $nil (2021- $25,851) for the purpose of development or implementation of proposals to help increase the supply of affordable housing and assist existing projects to remain viable and affordable. 14 Comparative Financial Statements Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to be consistent with the presentation adopted in the current year. 25 Page 133 of 169 ### Page 134 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 134 1089 Langford Parkway|Victoria BC| V9B 0A5 | www.sportassist.ca Dec 14, 2023 City of Langford 2nd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue Langford, British Columbia, Canada V9B 2X8 To whom it may concern, Please accept this letter as application by Sportassist Youth Activities Society for funding under POL-0147-FIN. Sportassist is a Langford based non-profit organization, committed to the goal of keeping sport affordable and accessible to youth in our community, enabling anyone wanting to participate in an organized sport with the means and opportunity to do so. Sportassist funds approximately 100 children per year to play sports. More information on Sportassist can be found at www.citycentrepark.ca. Sportassist holds an annual golf tournament in August where it raises the majority of it’s operating funds for the year. The City of Langford has very generously supported this tournament each year and we ask that this support be continued if possible, for $2000. Thank you for your consideration and please feel free to contact me directly for more details at kristin37@gmail.com if required. -- Kristin St. Cyr, CPA, CGA Director Sportassist Youth Activities Society Page 134 of 169 ### Page 135 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 135 January 10, 2024 Dear Mayor Goodmanson and City of Langford Councillors, Thank you for your time and consideration of our grant-in-aid request. Take a Hike Youth Mental Health Foundation is both honoured and privileged to support Langford youth experiencing vulnerabilities through our Sooke-Westshore program, and we are delighted at the possibility of partnering with the City of Langford in this work. Opened in 2022, this program location has seen immense success in helping young people to build resilience, find community, and foster emotional and academic success. The interdisciplinary staff team, consisting of Take a Hike and School District 62 staff, utilize our evidence-based and trauma informed approach to provide a safe, consistent environment for young people to explore their goals, overcome barriers, and become confident young adults with the tools and skills they need to live fulfilling, healthy lives. 42% OF THE 2023-2024 COHORT LIVE WITHIN THE CITY OF LANGFORD Your support today provides hope for tomorrow and a strong foundation for the future. A $2,500 grant-in-aid from the City of Langford helps to ensure that local youth have opportunities to receive fulsome, continuous clinical counselling at school and in the classroom of the outdoors. As you will read in our application, funds from the City of Langford would be used to support Land-based Learning (LBL) costs, which facilitate youth to experience two multi-day wilderness trips and weekly out days. Layering in clinical counselling with these outdoor experiences enhances the existing therapeutic work while providing opportunities for youth to build self confidence, learn new skills, and connect with themselves, with their peers, and with nature. Thank you, Mayor Goodmanson and City of Langford Councillors, for your time and consideration of this funding request. We would be happy to answer any questions you may have pertaining to our program and very much look forward to hearing from you. With gratitude, Zoe Lauckner | Manager of Philanthropy, Vancouver Island BOARD OF DIRECTORS NICOLE GEYER CHAIR Community Leader / Marketing Advisor ANNE MARTIN VICE CHAIR Director, Strategy & Enablement TELUS CLAYTON BUCKINGHAM DIRECTOR & TREASURER Chief Financial Officer, Vancity WENDY BACH DIRECTOR General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Loop Energy Inc.. DAVE BYNG DIRECTOR Strategic Advisor DAVE BYNG ADVISORY SERVICES BRENT CAMERON DIRECTOR Managing Partner, Boyden DREW COLLIER DIRECTOR President & CEO LGM Financial Service ANNE DONOHOE DIRECTOR VP & Chief Marketing Officer, BC Cancer Foundation PAULA ROGERS DIRECTOR Corporate Director PHIL COTTERILL ADVISOR TO THE ORGANIZATION Director, Head of Client Solutions Team, Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment JOHN MONTALBANO ADVISOR TO THE ORGANIZATION Principal, Tower Beach Capital Page 135 of 169 ### Page 136 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 136 Take a Hike Foundation - 2024 City of Langford Grant Application Legal name: Take a Hike Youth Mental Health Foundation  Address: 728 – 736 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1G3 Canadian Registered Charitable Number: #891394611 RR0001   Contact person: Zoe Lauckner, Manager of Philanthropy, Vancouver Island zlauckner@takeahikefoundation.org 604-362-5398 Request amount: $2,500 ORGANIZATIONAL MANDATE Take a Hike empowers youth who experience vulnerability to change the trajectory of their lives with a full-time mental health and emotional well-being program embedded in an alternate education classroom. We partner with public school districts because school connectedness is the number one determinant of youth mental health, and school is where youth are more open to receiving mental health supports. Our distinctive approach integrates clinical counselling into a full-time classroom setting, while immersing youth in an outdoor land-based program. This reduces stigma and empowers youth to improve their well- being, academic success, and capacity to choose their own way along the path of life. Take a Hike’s vision is that all youth believe in their potential and are on their path to success. All of our programming is provided free of charge. We also provide each participant with the individualized support they need - from therapeutic needs to outdoor gear required for all activities. This barrier-free approach strengthens our efforts to support BIPOC, marginalized, and other underrepresented youth through our programming. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE There is a youth mental health crisis in our communities. Research by the BC Children's Hospital Research Institute shows what we already know and see in Take a Hike programs every day-- that the pandemic disproportionately impacted vulnerable youth and that they're more likely to experience negative mental health outcomes and chronic mental health challenges. Mental health is tied to our general social, economic, and physical well-being. Stresses at school, at home, and in our communities can make the difference between mental health challenges that are manageable and those that are difficult to overcome. Without support, too many young people will enter adulthood with unaddressed challenges and unhealthy coping behaviours, disengaged from school and their communities. Many will also end up in emergency rooms, in the justice system, or face homelessness. These are devastating consequences that will impact their lives, relationships, jobs, communities and so much more. Take a Hike serves youth who often face complexity, trauma, and instability in their lives. Many have experienced a lifetime of stresses that make them more vulnerable to mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. As a result, youth who join Take a Hike have often turned turn to destructive coping behaviours like skipping school, isolating, or using substances, and most are at risk of leaving school without graduating. These vulnerabilities at such a critical stage of development affect the way young people remember, attend, learn, and make decisions. We know that early intervention and prevention are key factors in reducing the impacts of long-term unmanaged mental health challenges, and this is where Take a Hike works. Your support ensures that youth in the Sooke-Westshore communities have access to upstream, preventative support, focusing on Page 136 of 169 ### Page 137 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 137 mental wellness, community connectedness, and academic success, that empowers them to transform their lives and succeed in their own way. Free of cost for youth and delivered five days a week, 6 hours a day during the school year and weekly throughout the Summer, Take a Hike’s distinctive approach integrates clinical therapy supports while immersing them in a nature-based program to learn self-empowerment and build capacity to succeed. Take a Hike Sooke-Westshore, located in the Westshore Centre for Learning, is delivered through four pillars: • Clinical Counselling: A full-time mental health clinician helps youth build social and emotional skills, find healthy ways to cope with life’s stressors, and improve mental health and well-being. Clinicians also provide continuity of support through the summer months. For many youth, our program is their first encounter with therapy. • Land-based Learning (LBL): Youth benefit from the healing and connective power of the land, spending one day outside the classroom each week and two multi-day wilderness trips taken in the fall and spring.   • Community Involvement: Youth build connections to their local communities and gain work experience through regular volunteering. In parallel, local volunteers mentor and tutor youth in the program and youth learn that they are a valued part of their communities. • Academics: Youth complete all classes required for their high school diploma through individual education plans, and cross-curricular/experiential learning integrated into land-based activities. The purpose of this grant is to support land-based learning programming costs for the Take a Hike Sooke- Westshore location (this year, 42% of youth in the program are from Langford). This will help ensure that vulnerable youth in Vancouver Island can continue to receive vital mental health supports. BENEFIT TO LANGFORD In partnership with School District 62, Take a Hike Sooke-Westshore provides vulnerable youth an environment where they not only have access to continuous, critical clinical counselling but also a safe space to develop positive coping mechanisms and relationships, build new skills, and succeed in their own personal ways. The depth of support youth receive at Take a Hike can lead to long-lasting mental wellbeing and academic benefits, which helps them grow into engaged contributors within the City of Langford and surrounding communities. Through embracing all that Take a Hike has to offer, youth make positive changes and experience growth in their knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values in the following outcome areas:     1. Improvements in mental and physical well-being, relationships, and coping behaviour  2. Improvements in social skills, decision-making and goal setting   3. Improvements in academic development and success, leading to high school graduation  Take a Hike addresses youth’s immediate mental health and well-being needs by creating meaningful and trusting relationships between youth and Take a Hike and school district staff, and providing youth with individualized support plans that empower them to succeed. In the long term, our goal is for youth to become resilient individuals with the skills and mental and physical well-being needed to navigate the challenges of young adulthood. The Langford community benefits from the program as youth improve their academic and community engagement, develop healthy coping mechanisms, build health relationships, and graduate high school. Page 137 of 169 ### Page 138 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 138 In addition, the Langford community benefits from the program through volunteering and community engagement. At Take a Hike we believe that that community involvement helps break down the barriers between vulnerable youth and their community. We incorporate volunteering and engagement in our program through both youth and community volunteer opportunities. Community members volunteer their time and skills to the program, helping youth become aware of the wider surrounding community that cares about their well-being, and which they can rely on for support. In addition, youth also build connections in the wider community by volunteering with local organizations, participating in mentorship opportunities with local community leaders, and going on organization or corporate tours. These connections help youth learn new skills, develop healthy relationships with leaders in their communities, and form their network of support as they transition into life as young adults. These successes lead to a reduced risk of problematic substance use, criminal activity, and homelessness, which, in turn, results in a higher likelihood of civil engagement, post-secondary education, employment, and positive quality of life. These long-term social and economic impacts create a healthier, safer, and more engaged community with thriving and empowered citizens. The deep transformation experienced by each participant is a direct result of the intentional, evidence- based program Take a Hike delivers. This investment in each youth leads to ripple effects that extend to communities and society at large. Graduates rely less on medical support services and problematic substance use. They stay clear of criminal behaviour. They’re far less likely to experience homelessness. These ripple effects have even been quantified by the accountancy and professional services company PwC: for every dollar invested in a Take a Hike youth, they generate $5.60 to $13.40 in social return to their communities. Based on this, funding of $2,500 from the City of Langford could generate at least $14,000 and up to $33,500 in social value, highlighting the far-reaching impact of the program. PROGRAM/FUNDING IMPACT Thanks to long-standing support from a community of dedicated donors, Take a Hike has a strong foundation on which to build upon and scale our program, however, with the surging demands for more youth mental health support, the need for programs like Take a Hike remains high. A grant of $2,500 from the City of Langford would go toward outdoor land-based learning (LBL) costs in our Sooke-Westshore program. These costs include gear and equipment for up to 20 youth, such as boots, tents, backpacks, and jackets, so they can participate in weekly outdays and multi-day wilderness trips. Some examples of activities that funding will facilitate for youth throughout the year include, hiking, camping, kayaking, and paddling. Take a Hike also explores opportunities to partner with local organizations, when appropriate, for these LBL trips. Last year, Vancouver Island youth were able to participate in a joint sailing trip in partnership with SALTS. Outdoor land-based learning support youth in their mental well-being, relationship-building, and academic learning, and for the Sooke-Westshore program, these activities will all be held within local Vancouver Island parks and nature areas. Being outdoors allows staff and youth to interact through shared experience, which builds healthy and secure attachment and supports mental health and counselling work with youth. Spending time in nature takes youth away from daily stressors and distractions, as well as helps them to self-regulate and engage in self-reflection. Cross-curricular academics covering sciences, math, and other subjects are also incorporated into outdoor LBL activities, allowing youth to learn hands-on and with real-life applications. At Take a Hike, we believe that being in nature has a restorative power and for many youth in the Take a Hike program, this is their first experience in the outdoors. It is on these outdoor trips, when youth are away from their negative coping mechanisms and habits, that they begin to fully benefit from the take a Hike program and actively choose to make changes in their lives for the better. Page 138 of 169 ### Page 139 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 139 Program Budget REVENUES Program Revenue Amount Status City of Langford (this request) $2,500 Pending City of Colwood $2,000 Pending TELUS $20,000 Confirmed United Way $6,000 Confirmed Victoria Foundation $15,000 Confirmed First West Foundation $3,750 Confirmed McCall MacBain Foundation $25,000 Confirmed Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropy $23,000 Confirmed McAdams Foundation $2,500 Confirmed Individual Donors $43,600 Confirmed Other corporate, organization, individual donors $136,798 Pending Total $280,148 PROGRAM EXPENSES Direct Program Expenses Details Mental Health Clinician Salary & Benefits 99,875 Salary for full-time program Mental Health Clinician Transportation Salary & Benefits 6,000 Salaries for program transportation drivers Equipment and Supplies 4,500 gear and equipment for outdoor trips Weekly Out Days 5,500 includes trip rentals, fees, park registrations, etc. for weekly outdoor trips Multi-day Trips 12,000 includes trip rentals, fees, park registrations, etc. for multi-day trips (typically occurs twice a year for 3-10 days) Vehicle Maintenance and Gas 2,000 costs for maintenance and gas of transportation vehicle Vehicle Insurance 1,600 costs for insurance of transportation vehicle Page 139 of 169 ### Page 140 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 140 Youth Engagement 1,500 supplies for high-need participants, youth celebrations Meal Program 3,500 Daily breakfast & lunch for high-need youth participants Indigenous Education Expenses 2,000 expenses for incorporation of Indigenous Education and Indigenous learning perspectives into TAH programming Total Direct Program $138,475 Program Support Expenses Front line Managers and Support 55,049 Salaries for regional program managers, senior clinical director, program development director Program Management Staff 39,514 salary costs for operational support – senior program director, people and culture, IT Expenses (training, travel, conferences, etc.) 47,110 staff travel costs, program support training costs, conferences, etc. Total Program Support $141,673 Sooke Program Total $280,148 Thank you for considering our application to support Sooke-Westshore youth develop to their fullest potential as contributors to their community. Your support makes great things happen! Page 140 of 169 ### Page 141 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 141 Take a Hike Foundation – Quotes and Impact “For the longest time, graduating felt like an unattainable goal but now it’s like within arm’s reach, I can go for it and grab it when I want it. I will be the first person in my family to graduate high school. A big thank you to Take a Hike. I definitely wouldn't be here if not for Take a Hike. I wouldn't be able to graduate, I wouldn't be able to move on with my life.” -Take a Hike youth alumni “The wilderness trips were the biggest learning experiences for me. I feel that this is because people tend to be far more honest and vulnerable with themselves and others while out of their comfort zone. This allowed some very important conversations with myself and others.” -Take a Hike Alumni Page 141 of 169 ### Page 142 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 142 “I lost hope in the school system. I thought I was a lost cause. Coming to Take a Hike gave me so much trust in school and gave me hope that people like me are able to get help. Take a Hike gave me purpose.” - Take a Hike youth participant “I want to thank you all so much for accepting [my son] into the program this last year. Each of you have impacted him and it is so nice to see him grow through the year. This has been the best school environment he has ever been in and it fills my heart to hear him say he finally feels he is in a place he belongs and has developed such good and positive relationships with the group. I hear him say how good it feels to be with people who like when he's there, are excited he's in their group and to feel wanted by peers and he truly enjoys them. I appreciate your team.” -Youth participant parent Page 142 of 169 ### Page 143 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 143 Community Grant Funding Urban Food Resilience Initiatives Society Page 1 of 3 Funding Request Application 2024 January 12, 2024 To: City of Langford Contact: Michael Dillabaugh, Director of Finance, mdillabaugh@langford.ca From: Urban Food Resilience Initiatives Society (UFRIS) Contact: Mary P Brooke, Director, UFRIS • UFRIS Incorporation Number - S0079607 (Certificate attached) • UFRIS Business Number - 70311 0015 BC0001 Community gardens Backyard food gardens Amount being requested: $5,000 New organization, based in Langford. No previous requests. UFRIS Mandate: • Education about local food growing, development of urban food gardens, improvement of regional soils. • Community education, public workshops, regional projects. • Include food resilience as part of emergency preparedness in communities. Project Description for 2024: o Startup of a community garden in Langford. o Setup of UFRIS website. o Community awareness launch (social media, posters/ads, public info session) o Find corporate sponsors, build network/partnerships in community. o Help inform zoning, bylaws and development permits as to food-growing capacity for households, multi-family, and industrial. Page 143 of 169 ### Page 144 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 144 Community Grant Funding Urban Food Resilience Initiatives Society Page 2 of 3 Benefits to Langford: o First community garden in Langford: location, volunteers, organization of in-ground structures, soil preparation. Important community infrastructure o Introduce and foster the idea of neighbourhood resilience around food (including backyard and patio gardens) as part of affordability and emergency preparedness. Boost sense of well-being in Langford o Initiate directory of service providers who contribute to urban food growing, harvesting & nutrition-related education. Foster business-community support & availability Budget: This is year-one for UFRIS (including startup costs). Total 2024 operating budget $15,000 (requesting one-third, i.e. $5,000 from Langford): a) Corporate admin, website setup, public document prep, marketing, networking: $3,150 b) Public information meeting & any other workshops (location, supplies, marketing): $1,100 c) Langford community garden pre-operational organization (no capital expenditures): $750 Langford is ready for this! Thank you for your consideration. Mary P Brooke, Founder & Coordinator, Urban Food Resilience Initiatives Society (UFRIS) UFRIS Board of Directors: Mary P Brooke (Langford), Rob Martin (Colwood), Dean Ross (Victoria) Related links: • Urban food resilience requires municipal leadership (Mary P Brooke / Oct 29, 2023) https://islandsocialtrends.ca/urban-food-resilience-requires-municipal-leadership/ • Urban food resilience discussed by Langford committees (Island Social Trends / July 29, 2023) https://islandsocialtrends.ca/urban-food-resilience-discussed-by-langford-committees • Urban food resilience directions in Langford (Island Social Trends / June 9, 2023) https://islandsocialtrends.ca/urban-food-resilience-directions-in-langford/ Certificate of Incorporation: (see next page) Page 144 of 169 ### Page 145 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 145 Community Grant Funding Urban Food Resilience Initiatives Society Page 3 of 3 Digital copy: Page 145 of 169 ### Page 146 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 146 City of Langford Request for Funding: Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) & Access Line Amount Requested: $5,000 Page 146 of 169 ### Page 147 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 147 APPLICANT ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION Organization Name: The Victoria Sexual Assault Centre (VSAC) Address of Organization: #201-3060 Cedar Hill Rd. Victoria BC, V8T 3J5 Phone: 250-383-5545 ext. 162 Fax: 250-383-6112 Email: siennas@vsac.ca Contact Person: Sienna Scott, Resource Development & Communications Coordinator Program Funding Request: SART and Access Line services Amount Requested: $5,000 Total Project Budget: $362,094 Fiscal Year of Organization: April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025 Society Incorporation Number: S-18942 Date of Incorporation: April 6, 1983 About the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre (VSAC) The Victoria Sexual Assault Centre (VSAC) is a non-profit charitable organization that formed in 1982 in response to the demand for support services for women who had been sexually assaulted or were adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Today VSAC has expanded our mandate to provide services to women and Trans survivors of sexual violence. Our Mission/Mandate The Victoria Sexual Assault Centre is a feminist organization committed to ending sexualized violence through healing, education, and prevention. We are dedicated to supporting women and all Trans survivors of sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse, through advocacy, counselling, and empowerment. Our primary work is to provide direct services to women and Trans survivors, aged 13 and older, who have been sexually assaulted and their supporters, and to work with community members to end violence. The Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) provides services to all genders aged 13 and older, who have been recently sexually assaulted. VSAC has been serving survivors in Victoria and Southern Island for over 40 years. Our programs and services VSAC provides the following services to support survivors of sexual assault: ● Service Access Line: provides survivors with access to healing care and information including emotional care; information about our services; suicide assessments; safety planning; triaging; and referrals to other agencies as needed. ● Sexual Assault Response Team (SART): provides recent survivors with access to medical and/or forensic exams, police interviews and crisis support at the sexual assault clinic, hospital or police. ● Sexual Assault Clinic: provides recent survivors with access to medical and/or forensic exams, police interviews and crisis support at one safe location. Page 147 of 169 ### Page 148 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 148 ● Counselling Program: Crisis Counselling, Group support, and Youth specific counselling. ● Victim Services (criminal justice system support). ● Community education and outreach. ● Prevention education for youth through our award-winning program called Project Respect. PROGRAM INFORMATION Access Line The Service Access Line is a program intended to provide survivors with emotional support and information about VSAC’s services for survivors needing access to healing care. VSAC’s Access Line functions as a bridge between services in our agency, and in the community at large. During the day from Monday to Friday our Access Line ensures that information support is available, while our partnership with the Vancouver Island Crisis Line ensures evening and weekend support. VSAC’s Access Line is a response service available by phone for people in our community who have been impacted by sexualized violence. Unique to each survivor’s needs, support is tailored to provide emotional support, information about our services, suicide assessments, safety planning, triaging, and referrals to other agencies as needed. During business hours, a highly experienced crisis support worker responds to phone calls, voicemails, and people who walk-in to VSAC for crisis support. After hours, phone support is provided in partnership with the Vancouver Island Crisis Line, with access to mobilize VSAC’s collaborative Sexual Assault Response Team to the Victoria Sexual Assault Clinic, or to provide accompaniment for recent survivors to the hospital in the case of injuries requiring emergency care, or the police station if required. The Access Line is currently the main portal of access to services at the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre’s Clinic Program. First of its kind in B.C., this innovative clinic has shifted key services and supports for recent survivors of sexual assault from the hospital and police stations to one centralized location. Developed by VSAC with enthusiastic collaboration from Forensic Nurse Examiners, Island Health, and local police/RCMP, the Clinic allows a survivor to have the option of accessing a multitude of services in one confidential and compassionate location, including: medical exams, forensic exams, crisis support, police interviews, and referrals to counselling services and other community supports. In addition, the Access Line is the first point of contact for survivors of sexualized violence to access the full range of services at VSAC, including virtual and phone one-to-one counselling, victim services support, and virtual support group and informational meetings that provide more in-depth information about the effects of sexualized violence; basic coping skills; programs available at VSAC; and supporting people to access other community services to assist with their healing. Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Our Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) was created in 1992 as a response to the overwhelming absence of support for survivors accessing justice and medical support immediately following a sexual assault. Before the SART protocol was established alongside our collaborative partners (Forensic nurses, police/RCMP, and Crown Council), survivors had to wait in crowded emergency rooms for sometimes up to 6 hours to be seen by physicians with little or no experience in sexual assault examinations. The hospital emergency room environment is chaotic, and while waiting, survivors said they felt like they are Page 148 of 169 ### Page 149 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 149 “on display” especially when accompanied by uniformed police officers. Ensuring confidentiality in a hospital emergency department's triage and waiting area can be difficult. Then, if a survivor wished to report the assault to the police, they needed to attend the police station. After having recently experienced a traumatic assault, many survivors attending the police station with uniformed police carrying weapons can be triggering and result in retraumatization. We knew we had to provide a better, more accessible crisis response to recent survivors. After the SART protocol was established, survivors had access to support from SART workers, who would accompany them to hospital and police stations, and refer the survivor to specialized counselling and victim services. Yet, survivors still had to go to numerous locations to get their medical, justice, and support needs met. And many survivors experienced barriers or would not access services at the hospital and police stations. The Sexual Assault Clinic houses the critical services of VSAC’s Sexual Assault Response Team (SART), a 24-hour immediate response service available by phone or in-person for survivors in our community who have experienced a recent sexual assault. During business hours, a highly experienced crisis worker responds to recent survivors of sexual assault providing: crisis support and intervention, information, and options for reporting to police. After hours, our highly trained Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) volunteers provide these services at the Clinic. The experience of sexual assault can be devastating and life-altering. Consequently, the role of the SART support worker in providing emotional support and information can be integral in the aftermath of a sexual assault. Our SART workers are instrumental in the healing journey for survivors as they are typically one of the first responders after a sexual assault has occurred—a survivor’s initial interactions (ie: disclosing their experience of sexualized violence to a SART worker) after being assaulted often facilitates the next steps they take or do not take in their healing journey. Those volunteers that undertake the training (generally 12-16 candidates per training & 2-3 trainings per year) and become SART workers also have a larger, lasting impact in the community that contributes to overall culture shift because they extend their newfound knowledge to friends, family, co-workers, etc. As more awareness about the impacts of sexualized violence continues to spread, more survivors seek support/healing, and further, more people in community have the skills to support survivors in their lives, and share in the preventative education that ultimately contributes to shifting our culture to one that is based on foundations of consent and care. How the Process Works VSAC’s empathetic and skilled SART Workers are ready to come to the aid of recent survivors, listen and provide effective support 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The SART Worker can transport the survivor to the Clinic (and return destination) and be met by the Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE). The Clinic space has some always-on lights to reduce the impact of walking into a dark space. Once in the space, the SART worker and FNE meet with the survivor in a ‘soft-space’ room with a variety of comfortable furniture and soft colours. They let survivors know they are not alone, that the sexual assault was not their fault, and that healing from the impacts of sexual assault is possible. These essential conversations allow survivors to find the strength to begin their healing journey. All of the initial part of the exam occurs in this space. The survivor is offered hot or cold beverages and a variety of food options are available. Clothing and footwear are also available in this space. Page 149 of 169 ### Page 150 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 150 The SART worker and FNE provide support and information for the survivor to make the choices that are right for them at that time. This could be information only, a medical exam or a collection of forensic evidence for a police investigation. If the survivor chooses a forensic examination, they have the choice to release the evidence to police or have the evidence securely stored for up to a year while they make their decision to report to police (or not). In the days after a sexual assault has occurred, it is key to provide non-judgmental support and options. Respecting a survivor’s choice, and their right to change their mind at any time, is paramount. Consent is critical, as this may be the first time the survivor is given space to provide consent about what is happening to their body since experiencing sexualized violence. “The survivor was just in a situation where their choice was taken away from them. It is critical that they can make choices during their time at the Clinic.” - VSAC Sexual Assault Support Worker After the exam, the survivor has access to an accessible shower attached to the examination room. The SART worker and FNE also provide follow-up options for medical, support or counselling, victim services, or referrals to relevant community agencies. This includes written material for the survivor to take with them that provides information on the services received at the Clinic, medical follow-up and common questions that come up for many survivors. The SART worker can also provide transportation to the survivor. If the survivor has police involvement, the survivor returns to the same space to provide a recorded interview in our fully-functional police interview room. This could be with the SART worker or with VSAC’s Victim Service Worker. VSAC’s reception area in the same office also provides a physical link from the SART to subsequent counselling and victim service program access. Without these services, every year, recent survivors in Langford and Southern Vancouver Island would not be connected to empathic, professional sexual assault support services when they need that support. Directly after a sexual assault, when trust is at its lowest point, the Clinic provides a place where survivors feel supported, cared for, and safe to come through the doorway and receive the support they need to move forward. When a survivor receives immediate, compassionate care, it significantly impacts their healing. A positive first response shortens the time it takes to recover and heal emotionally from the sexual assault. How Long the Programs have been Delivered: Our Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) was created in 1992 and the Sexual Assault Clinic opened its doors in February 2016. For the 24 years prior to the clinic opening, SART responded 24/7 to survivors at the Victoria General Hospital. For 8 years, this program has provided innovative solutions to addressing barriers to receiving critical supports for recent survivors of sexual assault and serves as a best practice model in sexual assault crisis response. In April 2019, we had to make some changes to our Access Line, which has been in operation since 1982, in order to accommodate the high demand (173% increase at the time!) for our in-person, downstream services such as crisis counselling and Victim Services. To more accurately reflect these changes, we re- named and shifted our Crisis and Information Line to our “Service Access Line” where survivors would Page 150 of 169 ### Page 151 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 151 call and either be met with an Access Line Service worker 9-5 Monday to Friday or leave a voicemail and our Service Access Line worker would return their call within 1-2 business days. Number of People Who Benefit from the Program: Last year our Access Line received over 800 calls. Survivors’ first point of contact with the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre is through our Access Line. We provided services to 103 survivors of sexual assault from the Westshore community through our programs last year, making up approximately 1% of the survivors we saw in 2023. The families and friends of the survivor benefit from the Access Line too as they can learn valuable information regarding how best to support them during the initial stages of healing. In addition, they can even access several Crisis Counselling sessions to learn skills in supporting their survivor loved one and receive support for the secondary trauma they may have experienced. Clinic Program Personnel Clinic Coordinator: 25+ years of experience, the Clinic coordinator provides immediate crisis response/emotional support to recent survivors, information about services, and community referrals (Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm). Coordinates the delivery of Clinic services, including after-hours volunteer SART workers, provides support to the Volunteer Coordinator. Day-Time Access Line and SART Worker: Undergoes rigorous and comprehensive training, they provide immediate crisis response/emotional support to recent survivors, information about services, and community referrals (Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm). They provide recent survivors with access to medical and/or forensic exams, police interviews and crisis support at the sexual assault clinic, hospital or police. Auxiliary Access Line and SART Workers: Undergoes rigorous and comprehensive training, they provide the same services as the Day-Time Access Line and SART Worker on an auxiliary basis to add capacity to the team. They work approximately 7 hours per week on average. Volunteer SART Workers: Undergoes rigorous and comprehensive 3-month training. They provide recent survivors with access to medical and/or forensic exams, police interviews and crisis support at the sexual assault clinic, hospital, and/or with police after office hours (Monday-Friday 5 pm-9 am, weekends and holidays). Volunteer Program Coordinator: Coordinates, recruitment, training, and retention of SART volunteers. Runs two SART volunteer trainings annually. Direct Client Services Manager: Oversees Program and provides supervision; works with EVA BC program evaluator; maintains partnerships with Team Victoria. Victim Service Worker: Provides criminal justice support: police reporting options and court support, liaison between police and survivor, assists with Crime Victims Assistance Program application, police training. Crisis Support Worker: Provides safety and stabilization support to recent survivors who are having difficulty coping with the immediate impacts of sexualized violence. Page 151 of 169 ### Page 152 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 152 Outreach Worker: Outreaches to communities disproportionately targeted for violence including the Trans, Two-Spirit, Gender Diverse & Queer communities, racialized, Indigenous, sex worker, immigrant and refugee communities, and those with disabilities. Inclusion Coordinator: Builds bridges to the youth communities most targeted for sexualized violence. Administrative Assistant: Delivers reception duties, welcomes survivors, books police interview rooms, and maintains the reception area. Executive Director: Oversees project and contributes to the evaluation of the program. Benefits to Langford Residents: Our Access Line and SART Services increase the health and well-being of Langford and Westshore residents through responding to sexualized violence when it happens and rebuilding from impacts of violence and trauma in a safe and inclusive space designed specifically for survivors. Increased access to clinic services also reduces wait times and provides cost savings to Langford and its residents. The families and friends of the survivor benefit from the Clinic as there is space for them to remain with the survivor and learn valuable information regarding how best to support them during the initial stages of healing. The objective of this program is to meet the urgent service demand for our Sexual Assault Clinic which provides immediate crisis support, medical care and access to police reporting for recent survivors of sexual assault. Funding will ensure these services remain accessible to the Langford community and reduce wait times for crisis counselling and criminal justice system support. Additional Statistics: 2023 Statistics for Langford/Westshore Region Last year, we served 89 people from the Westshore/Langford region which totaled to 11.4% of the total folks VSAC served. However, it is notable that 126 people who accessed our services had unknown postal code information, and likely some of the 126 people are from or reside in Langford. Based on the percentage of known Westshore/Langford clients, we estimate that 14 of clients with unknown postal codes were Westshore residents. Region Total Clients SART Crisis Counselling Victim Services Intake & Information Meetings Groups West Highlands, North Langford, View Royal 69 or 8.85% 9 or 8.57% 39 or 11.7% 16 or 8.16% 3 or 6.9% 6 or 6.9% Page 152 of 169 ### Page 153 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 153 Colwood, South Langford, Metchosin 20 or 2.56% 4 or 3.18% 8 or 2.29% 3 or 1.53% 2 or 4.65% 3 or 3.45% Unknown Postal Codes 126 or 16.15% 24 or 22.86% 52 or 14.9% 45 or 22.96% 2 or 4.65% 3 or 3.45% ALL REGION TOTAL (Southern Vancouver Island) 780 105 349 196 43 87 Anticipated Outcomes of the Sexual Assault Clinic Increased Access to Trauma-informed Immediate Crisis Support The Access Line provides a first point of contact and support, providing response to approximately 800 calls per year. Since opening the Clinic, intervention responses from our Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) has increased by 94%. In 2014, we provided this service to 54 people at the hospital. Last year, we provided the service to 105 survivors. This significant increase in service provision does not mean there is an increase of sexual assault in our communities. It means more people are receiving the support they need to begin their recovery. From SART, survivors are offered immediate crisis and justice support at VSAC. For the survivor, there is also a reduction of trauma-response due to being seen in the emergency room (i.e., sights and sounds of emergency and lack of privacy at the hospital). Providing immediate access to ongoing supports in the calm environment of the Clinic reduces the potential of ongoing trauma for survivors of sexual violence. Cost Savings and Reduced Wait-Times for Services In addition to the benefits experienced by the survivor, the Clinic provides potential cost savings to hospital and policing agencies. As the use of hospital emergency rooms increases, removing most sexual assault exams to the Clinic frees up critical space at the hospital. This is increasingly valuable given pandemic pressures on our health care system. The broader public benefits from the program as the Clinic reduces wait times and congestion at the Victoria General Hospital for residents of the CRD, including Langford residents. As reported by the Forensic Nurse Examiners treatment at the Sexual Assault Clinic takes approximately 1 hour as compared to over 3 hours in a hospital setting. This reduction in time is due to the overall high volume of people waiting for hospital-based emergency services and finding appropriate examination space. Increased Public Safety Public safety at large is also improved as police officers are able to return to patrol on average two hours fast when they attend a SART at the Clinic as opposed to the hospital. For police and RCMP, shorter Page 153 of 169 ### Page 154 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 154 exam times mean they are able to return to other calls more quickly. In addition to these considerations, some police officers feel the space provides a softer, more accessible environment to talk with survivors about the status of their investigation. Increased Wellbeing The program provides the residents of Langford with an accessible and confidential facility to receive critical support, medical and justice services at no cost. The clinic promotes early intervention for survivors to mitigate the long-term mental and physical effects of trauma to improve their quality of life. Healing from sexualized violence is paramount to increase the well-being of survivors currently and for their futures. Without healing from sexualized violence, there are typically long-term effects of trauma, such as poor mental health and economic outcomes, including: depression, suicide, substance use, and unemployment. When survivors are given the opportunity to heal following a sexual assault, they are more likely to feel (and be!) more successful in work, life, parenting, and contributors to their community. Increased Access to Justice The overarching goal of SART is to provide medical treatment, emotional support and access to justice services in order to best meet the needs of the sexual assault survivor. This wrap-around support and information increases the survivor’s ability to make an informed decision about accessing the criminal justice system. The continuing hope of SART and Team Victoria (of which Vic PD are members) is that this will increase a survivor’s access to the criminal justice system and reduce potential secondary trauma from the system itself. Working as a team improves each team member’s response to each survivor accessing medical, support and criminal justice system. The Westshore RCMP benefits from the Sexual Assault Clinic as survivors are generally in a reduced trauma activation state when making a police report due to the comfort and familiarity of the clinic space. Victim Service Workers are on-site to support survivors who may need additional information or care. Before VSAC opened the Clinic, the total number of police interviews in 2015 supported through the SART program was 11. The number of police reports has grown exponentially since we opened the Clinic. When we opened the Clinic in 2016, police reports jumped from 11 to 25, of which 23 reports took place within the Clinic, an increase of 127%. Last fiscal year, reporting remained steady at 22 police reports. These numbers indicate that the Clinic is a model that increases the likelihood for survivors to feel comfortable accessing police reporting after a sexual assault. Other positive outcomes of the Clinic so far have been: ● Improved, streamlined service delivery for survivors through the creation of a stand-alone sexual assault clinic ● Increase access to medical, legal, and counselling supports for survivors of sexual assault ● Survivors who accessed the clinic have expressed feeling welcomed and safe ● Reduced wait times for survivors Page 154 of 169 ### Page 155 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 155 ● Reduced total time of emergency response and service delivery – on average 1 hour, previously it was 3 hours. ● More survivors feel comfortable bringing family and friends with them for support ● Engagement with marginalized communities that underuse sexual assault response services (including but not limited to Indigenous community members, new immigrants, and Trans, Two-Spirit and Gender Diverse people) and for those facing multiple barriers to service delivery. Additionally, because of the success of our service model, we have experienced numerous consultation requests from other agencies across British Columbia and Canada who are interested in establishing similar clinics and/or Sexual Assault Response Teams (SART) in their communities. Accessibility and Inclusiveness The clinic breaks down institutional barriers and increases accessibility to crisis support, medical care, forensic exams, and police reporting for all survivors, especially those from marginalized communities (LGBTQ, racialized, Indigenous, new immigrant and refugee, sex worker, street-involved communities) to receive key crisis support, medical and justice services after experiencing a sexual assault. In 2012, VSAC started the process to become a Trans inclusive agency and has opened up its services to be accessible to all members of the Trans community. Today we serve all women, Trans, Two-Spirit, non-binary, and gender-diverse survivors. We offer services to survivors of all ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds. The Clinic provides the residents of Langford and Westshore with an accessible and confidential facility to receive critical support, medical and justice services at no cost. The clinic promotes early intervention for survivors to mitigate the long-term mental and physical effects of trauma to improve their quality of life. This project also encompasses specialized training for our multi-sector partners, including police, to ensure that services for survivors of sexualized violence are accessible, inclusive and trauma-informed. The clinic was made possible through our longstanding community partnerships which work to enhance the coordinated community response to sexual assault as well as ease the strain on Langford’s and Westshore’s resources by integrating services outside the hospital and police station environments. The innovative service delivery of the Clinic works to enhance the quality of life and sense of safety for survivors as well as transform current systems to increase accessibility, as well as individual and community healing, supporting a safe and healthy Langford/Westshore. Community Partnerships & Collaboration The Clinic services are provided in collaboration and partnership with Forensic Nurse Examiners and physicians (as needed) from Island Health, Municipal Police, RCMP (including Westshore), and the Canadian Forces National Investigative Service. Our innovative and collaborative program was recognized by the Health Employers Association of BC with an Award of Merit for Collaborative Solutions in 2017. The Clinic is approved for providing medical care and the police interview rooms are up to strict policing standards, but none of our services are contracted and we do not receive money for any services provided from any of the other actors or agencies involved. We receive referrals from local agencies serving targeted communities, as well as schools and community members themselves. We continue to Page 155 of 169 ### Page 156 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 156 maintain positive relationships with agencies serving marginalized folks so that their clients know they can access the clinic. Our partnerships with various community organizations, such as Peers Victoria, Victoria Women’s Transition House, Victoria Inter-Cultural Association and the Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society strengthen our ability to provide accessible crisis response to survivors from marginalized communities through cross-training and referrals. Outreach Our Outreach worker enhances and strengthens our relationship building with Indigenous, LGBTQ2+, sex worker, racialized, newcomer, and disabled communities, and youth. They directly connect with many of these communities who often are missed in service provision, or who face significant barriers in accessing support at hospitals post-sexual assault. Our Outreach worker assesses effective ways to communicate through technologies and in-person with various marginalized communities. Community Support: Team Victoria Team Victoria was established in 2005, is comprised of RCMP (Westshore, Sooke, Sidney), Municipal Police (Victoria, Saanich, Central Saanich, Oak Bay) and the Canadian Forces National Investigative Service, Island Health Forensic Nurse Examiners, Crown Counsel, Victim Service Workers and Clinic Coordinator. This team meets monthly to problem solve, educate and ensure a collaborative response to survivors of sexualized violence in the Greater Victoria Region. They were instrumental in the vision for the clinic, getting the sexual assault clinic operational and in alignment with medical and forensic standards, facilitate training of detachment new police recruits and forensic nurses in the use of the space. These meetings are also an opportunity to hold each other accountable when procedures or practices could be improved to better meet the needs of survivors. Budget Details: (budget is attached to application email) Page 156 of 169 ### Page 157 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 157 Victoria Sexual Assault Centre Society Victoria Sexual Assault Access and SART Program Budget for the year April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025 REVENUES Gaming City of Victoria  Province of BC 300,000 $           District of Saanich 5,000 $               Esquimalt 3,000 $               Langford 5,000 $               View Royal 5,000 $               Oak Bay 4,500 $               Harbourside Rotary 10,000 $             VSAC Contribution Fundraising and events 23,794 $             Zonta 5,800 $               Total Revenues 362,094 $           EXPENSES Salary and Benefits Hours (FTE) Clinic Coordinator  0.4 31,938 $             Volunteer Program Coordinator 0.25 14,851 $             Victim Services Worker 0.34 32,958 $             Crisis Counsellor 0.34 29,982 $             Direct Client Services Manager 0.3 33,063 $             Administrative Assistant 0.6 39,857 $             Day‐Time Access/SART Support Worker 0.4 42,487 $             Inclusion Coordinator 0.2 15,330 $             Auxiliary Access/SART Workers  0.2 9,235 $               Executive Director (for evaluation and oversight 0.1 11,790 $             Total Salary 261,491 $           Program Expenses Consultants ‐ Inclusion Training Lease 35,285 $             IT Utilities 1,500 $               Janitorial Services  2,600 $               Repairs and Maintenance 500 $                   Equipment and tech 2,000 $               Office supplies 1,000 $               Postage and Courier 1,000 $               Medical Materials and Supplies 5,000 $               Promotion and Publications 2,500 $               Travel 3,500 $               Telephone 2,400 $               Outreach, Partner Development, Community Engagement 2,000 $               Audit 1,500 $               Client Supports 1,000 $               Volunteer Training, Recognition, Supports 2,500 $               Program Supplies 1,200 $               Insurance 2,200 $               Admin 10% 32,918 $             Total Program Expenses 100,603 $           Total Expenses 362,094 $           Page 157 of 169 ### Page 158 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 158 City of Langford Request for Funding 2024 POL-0147-FIN Organization’s legal name: Wear2Start Society Name of Program for which funding is requested: Wear2Start Boutique Program for Self-identified Women Address: 216-733 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 Contact name: Zoey Wells Contact tel. no.: Contact email: zwells@wear2start.com Date of application: January 12, 2024 Total grant request $2,000 and request was submitted in 2023 Wear2Start (W2S) is a federally registered, non-profit society, incorporated under the Society Act in 2001. We are based in Victoria and serve self-identified women in the Capital Regional District. Wear2Start relies on grants and donations, and our empowering work is done through our dedicated and passionate volunteers, one part-time contracted Program Manager and (subject to available funding) one part-time contracted Volunteer Program Coordinator. In our 20 years of existence, Wear2Start has assisted more than 4,700 women-identified clients. Our Board is an operational board, which includes an accountant, a lawyer, and numerous businesswomen. There is currently no other similar organization serving women in this capacity on Vancouver Island. ● Wear2Start provides self-identified women with appropriate and professional clothing, shoes, accessories, and essential personal-care items that will assist them with their next steps. Clients are of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds, and are either self- referred or referred by social service agencies and employment programs in our community. The service is free of charge to the client and either subsidized through referral programs or through fundraised dollars. ● In addition to clothing, we pride ourselves on removing barriers to assist women by building self-respect, self-esteem and self-confidence which will empower them to achieve their goals. A great first impression and professional appearance is vital and helps to open doors to a positive future. Page 158 of 169 ### Page 159 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 159 Wear2Start’s services enhance the education and support that women have received through our referring agencies by improving their professional image, helping them gain confidence, and increasing their standard of living and economic status. In short, we empower women to be the best they can be. Project Description & Purpose Since its inception in 2001, Wear2Start has provided clothing, accessories, shoes and outerwear to women-identified clients. Historically, all clients were referred by organizations with some type of training and employability component to their programming in order to facilitate entry or re- entry into the workforce. Referral agencies paid a $40 referral fee on behalf of each client and there was (and continues to be) no cost to the client. In response to barriers to accessing our services that were identified during strategic planning in 2018, Wear2Start removed the requirement for clients to be involved in an employment program and now accepts self-referrals or referrals from community organizations for any self- identified woman for whom our services will fill a genuine need. This may include someone fleeing an abusive relationship, needing to meet with a potential landlord, attending a job interview, starting a new job, going to court, starting a practicum, etc. This allows us to help with any one of a myriad of situations and challenges that have meant losing access to appropriate clothing due to circumstances and/or financial distress. In addition, Wear2Start now waives the $40 referral fee for all services, including all referral agencies. This decision was made in early 2023 in response to the current economic climate. Wear2Start is pleased to have progressively increased our number of referring organizations ever since and we have also seen a steady increase in the number of self-referrals as well as returning clients. This has been especially important for women who have a high level of need but are not necessarily tied to a specific community support. This year we have seen a significant increase in referrals & self-referrals from the Ukrainian community. We are extremely fortunate to have 2 volunteers who are able to translate for a number of these clients. This past year, Wear2Start provided services to clients from over 35 community organizations in the Greater Victoria area and this number continues to grow as the reputation and awareness of our organization increases. In addition to longtime referring partners, Bridges for Women and WorkBC, we receive referrals from Cridge Transition House, the Victoria Women’s Transition House, PHS Community Services, the Inter-Cultural Association, the Threshold Housing Society, the Victoria Native Friendship Centre, the Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness and many others. We are proud to be working together and extending support for the amazing work that these organizations do in providing support, empowerment and advocacy for self-identified women in our community. Wear2Start welcomed 195 clients through its doors this year. This is a 28% increase in clients accessing services. A number of these clients were newcomers to Canada, past clients revisiting Page 159 of 169 ### Page 160 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 160 our services, and clients accessing services through a wide range of referral agencies. Due to the increased cost of living, which specifically impacts self-identified women in our society, we have seen an increase in past clients returning and a significant increase in clients using our self-referral option. Wear2Start’s Programs and Stats 2022-2023 The Wardrobe Program is a personalized, 1-hour appointment at the Wear2Start boutique, over 195 women-identified clients were provided with a business casual wardrobe and accessories to assist with their next steps. Returning Clients 32 Self-Referrals 81 Referral Agencies 83 This year Wear2Start reinvisioned and revamped a few of our programs and procedures to speak to the growing and changing needs of our clients and referral partners, listening to their feedback and pivoting appropriately. These changes have seen an increased number of clients through our boutique this year as well as a huge increase in our community engagement and support translating into increased fundraising, community support and volunteer recruitment and engagement. We continue to be able to access complimentary haircuts through our Cuts4Confidence Program, and hard to fit clients were able to access our Bra Program, which equated to a total of 50 haircuts and 28 bras that were provided in our last fiscal year. In the 2023 Victoria Foundation Vital Signs Report, 17 Sustainable Development Goals were identified through a United Nations initiative as representing the world’s collective vision for a thriving and sustainable planet. Further to that, the report once again identified 12 key issues that contribute to the maintenance of a healthy, sustainable and vibrant community locally. Wear2Start was featured in the Victoria Foundation Vital Signs report this year under the Standard of Living Section. “Wear2Start is a registered charity in Victoria providing personalized wardrobe experiences to empower self-identified women to dress their best and build their confidence. The society was founded in 2001 to address a challenge facing many returning to the workforce. People needed funds to buy appropriate clothes for a new job but couldn’t afford a work wardrobe until they had the job. “We’ve broadened our mandate to provide clothing for work and daily life,” said Leelah Dawson, President of Wear2Start. “We receive donated clothing suitable for both, and we recognize that women face a wide range of workplace and living environments, so they need a wide variety of clothing.”” Wear2Start will continue to assist with providing solutions to several of those issues by: 1) Achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls. 2) Improving opportunities for Page 160 of 169 ### Page 161 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 161 personal employment and economic growth; 3) Improving mental health and sense of well- being; 4) Increasing access to diverse educational opportunities and; 5) Ending poverty in all of its forms. Wear2Start relies on a team of dedicated and passionate volunteers to deliver direct services and receive financial and in-kind support from businesses, community partners, donors, and grantors. Donations to our society include financial gifts as well as clothing, shoes, accessories and supplementary services from both private individuals and businesses. Through grants received last year we were able to continue to secure funding for a part-time Volunteer Program Coordinator (6-month contract) and a part-time Program Manager (1 year contract). Having experienced professionals in these roles allows us to: increase our volunteer base; provide a higher level of volunteer management, training, and support; increase engagement, retention, and level of satisfaction amongst our volunteer base; increase outreach to new community partners and build and expand current relationships; increase and cultivate donor and business relations; and seek new opportunities for growth and sustainability. We are requesting funding if $2,000 towards the renewal of the contract for our part-time Volunteer Program Coordinator. Organization Budget Program Budget Grant Request Amount $99,790 $99,790 $2,000 Page 161 of 169 ### Page 162 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 162 • www.wildwisesociety.org • wildwise123@gmail.com • Phone: 250-880-8371 January 13, 2024 To whom it may concern, Wild Wise is a volunteer-run, community-based educational program designed to reduce human-wildlife conflict and promote coexistence through awareness and education. We originally started in Sooke with some support from the District of Sooke and our primary focus was reducing human-bear conflicts. We have since branched out to serve several surrounding communities and broadened our educational base to encompass reducing conflict with all local wildlife. We run a Facebook group for each community with relevant up-to-date information. We regularly post in local papers and media outlets and have a big physical presence in the community by attending fairs, festivals, and markets, and holding educational workshops and information sessions. We are pleased to work closely with the BC Conservation Service, local RCMP, Sooke bylaw, and Sooke Municipality. We also work with local schools to provide an in-school educational program to spark an interest in and respect for the natural world. We have partnered with local universities (Royal Roads and the University of British Columbia) to further examine the human- bear relationship and provide educational studies to the District of Sooke as to how as a community we can better coexist with our wild neighbours. We are eager to add the City of Langford to our list of community partners and are requesting a grant of $2,500.00 to assist with our 2024 budget (attached to this email for review). This amount would assist with our temporary signage costs for communities including Langford, educational flyers, a review of permanent signage, and a council presentation. As of November 2, 2023, there were 43 reported bear conflicts in Langford for the year, with increasing conflicts taking place between November 3 and December 31. Most of these instances were in the Bear Mountain area, including Florence Lake and Glen Lake neighbourhoods, and were caused by unsecured attractants. Volunteers have been out in the Langford community many times in response to these calls, offering education and sharing signage and other materials. We thank you very much for your time and we look forward to working with Langford. Wild Wise Society Page 162 of 169 ### Page 163 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 163 Proudly Serving: Sooke, East Sooke, Shirley, Otter Point, Metchosin, Campbell River Coexisting and Living Wild with Nature 2024 Financial Budget Estimate Prepared By: Mollie Cameron, Wild Wise President Page 163 of 169 ### Page 164 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 164 Educational Materials Wolf and Bear Door Hangers: 200 of each = $1800 ($4.50 each) Trifold flyer: 300 = $450 ($1.5 each) Total = $2250 Page 164 of 169 ### Page 165 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 165 Signs and Flyers Yellow Bear in Area + Wildlife Crossing Signs: 400 of each ($4 each with shipping) Total = $3200 Community Projects Purple Martin Nest Boxes • Number of Boxes = 30, cost to build per house = $35, Total $1050 Bat houses • Number of Bat Houses = 25, cost to build per house = $40, Total $1000 Seal Haul Out • Safe haul out ~ 20’ X 20’ cost to build = Total ~$2000 Total = $4050 Page 165 of 169 ### Page 166 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 166 Outreach and Social Media Typically, we try to attend as many weekly, monthly and holiday events, fairs, festivals, and markets. Website fee: $160/year https://www.wildwisesooke.com/ Wild Wise phone line (250-880-8371): $50/month = $600/year Contact cards: 500 = $20.00 ZOOM: $300/year Microsoft Subscription: $120/year Total = $1200 Fundraising Calendars: 200 = $4000 (cost = $20 sell for $25 = $1000 profit) Page 166 of 169 ### Page 167 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 167 Clothing: total $1800 Hoodie x 25 (cost $28, sold for $40) T-shirt x 25 (cost $20, sold for $25) Long Sleeve x 25 (cost $25, sold for $30) Total = $5800 In-School/Community Presentations (and Market materials) Retractable Banner x2 = $300 Visual board for outdoor presentations (also used for market events) x3 =$225 (cost $75 each) Wild Wise 2021 Financials: Educational Materials $2250 Signs and Flyers $3200 Community Projects $4050 Outreach and Social Media $1200 Fundraising $5800 Miscellaneous $100 In-school materials $525 Total Estimated Budget for Wild Wise Society in 2021 = $17,125 We ask each district to contribute what they can to support Wild Wise in their community. Page 167 of 169 ### Page 168 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 168 1/2 Wounded Warrior Run BC 1565 Cedarglen Rd Victoria, BC V8N2B1 January 12, 2024 City of Langford 2nd Floor, 877 Goldstream Ave Langford, BC V9B 2X8 RE: Wounded Warrior Run BC – February 25 to March 3, 2024 Dear Mayor Goodmanson & Council, Wounded Warrior Canada (WWC) is a nationally-recognized mental health service provider dedicated to serving ill and injured Trauma Exposed Professionals (TExP) and their families. A TExP is an individual who, through the course of their regular job duties is continually exposed to traumatic events involving actual or threatened: death, serious injury, and/or sexual violence. TExPs include but are not limited to the following professions: Military, Police Officer, Fire Fighter, Paramedic, Corrections Officer, Security Officer, and Health Care. Our range of clinically facilitated programs have been developed to support the unique needs of Veterans, First Responders and their families. Our programs support individuals, couples, spouses, surviving Family members, and children of those who serve or have served our country and communities. WWC recognizes that only through ongoing partnerships, multi- organizational collaboration, and sustained community involvement can TExP’s and their families recover from their injuries and return to a state of well-being in community. In 2024, we will be embarking on the 11th annual Wounded Warrior Run BC. This event has become the largest fund raiser for Wounded Warriors Canada on Vancouver Island, and our goal is to raise $250,000 this year. We need your help in reaching this goal. Please consider a minimum $2,000 donation. In addition to our main run event, we are holding a One-Day Run, starting in Sooke and ending in Sidney on Sunday, February 4, 2024. Our team will be running through Langford, stopping at the Langford Fire Department at 12:00 p.m., departing at 1:00 p.m. We would like to invite Mayor Goodmanson & Council to meet the team during our time at the Fire Department. Page 168 of 169 ### Page 169 Source pages: 55–169 ## Page 169 2/2 The second opportunity to meeting the team is during our main run event. Our team will be completing the 8-day run on Sunday, March 3, 2024. We will arrive at the Langford Legion at 12:10 p.m., departing at 1:15 p.m. Because we are running through a portion of your city on Sunday, February 4, 2024, and Sunday, March 3, 2024, to assist us in ensuring event is safe and causes the least amount of disruption to residents, we would like to ask if the details can be added to your community calendar, digital signage, and any other communication tools you have available. Thank you for your incredible support to Wounded Warriors Canada and for continuing to grow our partnership. Please contact the undersigned for any questions. 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