Press Release for November 2022: The Kiwanis Club of St. Andrews is pleased to announce that the funding for their annual community grants for the coming year of 2023 is secure.
Since 1935, Kiwanis has supported on average 30 projects and local organizations annually. Diverse projects for youth and seniors alike including health, education, sports, the arts and nature providing enjoyment and caregiving through these undertakings in our community. Funding for these grants is derived from the profitability of operations at the Kiwanis Oceanfront Campground.
This October, there was an unexpected threat to their funding source, with the startling loss of the kitchen/recreation building due to fire at the Campground. “As a Club and residents of this community, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Saint Andrews Volunteer Fire Department and assisting departments for their quick action in containing the fire. Their dedication to the safety of our community often goes unnoticed yet should never be underestimated.” says Vernon Lister, Club President.
Since the incident there has been much careful consideration and reviews of plans and budgets in order to find a way to maintain the commitment to funding community programmes for 2023. As a result, Kiwanis is preparing to cut back the planned capital expense projects at the Campground for next year. Although the planned improvements to amenities at the campground are important, there is a firm belief that the community’s needs come first.
The Kiwanis Club is, of course, disappointed that this incident and loss has occurred. As a prime recreational destination, there are many necessary costs involved in upgrading and maintaining the high standards and quality that campers have come to expect from Kiwanis Oceanfront Camping. The Campground is a proved economic driver for the community for everything from the local shops and services to attractions and restaurants.
Police are still investigating the cause the fire which they have officially deemed as “suspicious”, yet the Club is confident that insurance will meet a significant amount of the losses for replacements elements where appropriate, enabling future capital improvements to continue in due course.
Contact Info:
Vern Lister
President,
Kiwanis Club of St. Andrews
1 506 260 1314
vernonlister@gmail.com
