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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEnv 2009-09-17 - 2009 Community Environmental Improvement Grant Update ApplicationsCommunity Environmental Improvement Grant 2009 Application Form ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW 1) Organization Contact Information a. Name of group/organization: OUR PLACE FAMILY RESOURCE AND EARLY YEARS CENTRE 2) Primary Contact Information 3) Organization's Mission and Mandate Please provide a brief overview of your mission and mandate. Our Place Family Resource and Early Years Centre is acommunity-based, not for profit organization which supports the optimal development of infants, young children and their families through universal programs and services. What we do: Our Place Family Resource Centre and Early Years Centre offers a broad range of programs and activities targeting children pre-nata)-6 years old and families in the community and region. We strive to ease the sense of isolation felt by many parents of preschoolers by offering recreational programs that encourage social interaction, peer support as well as parenting and community resource information. We believe that by offering recreational opportunities we are in fact offering opportunities for so much more; for learning opportunities for both children and adults, for the sharing of parenting issues, for breaking the isolation of stay at home parents or caregivers of young children, for accessing information on the Kitchener community, for building friendships and for growing and for community development.. Our Place is the only community resource of which many of our participants avail themselves. A morning of adult social interaction, through informal conversation, structured programs or guest speaker lectures can make a significant difference in personal outlook and parenting and connection to the community. Our children's programs allow children to participate in a safe, nurturing, fun environment, growing and learning new skills through play and special events opportunities. Many of the children attending Our Place do not have any other opportunity for such experiences and that is why we try to remain as accessible as possible for all families. We operate 5 full days a week, 2 evenings a week and Saturday mornings. 2009 Page 1 of 42 4-1 4) Organizational History and Successes Please describe when you were formed, any affiliations you have and major accomplishments to date. Our Place was formed in 1979, incorporated in 1980. Our major accomplishment was receiving funding to become an Ontario Early Years centre in 2003. We opened our main site September 2003. Demand for service has far exceeded our expectations. Another success story is our continued development of partnership programs that build on the expertise of other service providers in the community and allow us to serve a more diverse population. Resources are maximized. These targeted programs are offered in a universal setting, thereby reducing any stigma that may be associated with participation. We partner with over 42 different community programs to deliver programs and services. Last year we served nearly 3,700 different children. This resulted in nearly 26,500 visits from children to our centre. PROPOSAL INFORMATION 5) Program or Project Overview a. name of proposed program or project: Our Outdoor Learning Environment b. total estimated cost of program/project: $175,855 c. amount of funding requested from CEIG: $3,000 6) Importance and Benefits of Program or Project Briefly explain (200 word maximum) the benefits and/or importance to the community of the program or project: This proposal is to construct an accessible, community outdoor learning environment to support physical wellbeing and outdoor activity of families. This is not a playground. It is a natural area with trees and bushes, varied plants, small hills, rocks and boulders for climbing, a garden for planting, safe areas for wheeled toys and tricycles, play houses etc. The landscape will promote a variety of physical activities ranging from family nature walks and discovery to bike riding, running, ball activities, etc. We want to: Construct a natural area that is an accessible, community outdoor learning and recreation environment, with a community focus. Increase activity and environmental learning in an outdoor environment (4 seasons) and increase parent/child interaction in a safe and clean surrounding. Promote and support families in the importance of daily physical activity for children Enhance the quality of life of the families attending our centre and living in the neighbourhood Location: 2009 Page 2 of 42 4- 2 We particularly want to do this here because our location is in a very diverse, high- density community and our empty grounds and parking lot is the "back yard" for the children, most of whom are New Canadians, from the surrounding apartment buildings; the place they gather and play. 7) Environmental Problem /Opportunity Briefly describe (200 word maximum) how your program or project addresses a specific issue or problem in Kitchener: The federal report entitled "Healthy Weights For Healthy Kids," noted young children who participate in both organized and unorganized physical activity are at lower risk of being overweight and obese. It states that healthy, cohesive communities with sustained social support networks provide a backdrop for greater overall child health. Community resources that engage children and their families in physical activities will help build cohesiveness and add to their quality of life. The report "Early Years Study 2-Putting Science into Action" highlighted that positive early environments improve later developmental outcomes; this and other research stresses the importance of learning opportunities for a child in the years before the age of five and that combating physical inactivity & obesity begins in preschool. This project addresses the need to promote daily physical activity in families. Programming planned for the area includes science and environment exploration, gross motor activities, activities that enhance physical and social interactions and development. We will provide a safe environment allowing children free exploration and creative play. Programming will incorporate gross motor opportunities that will be accessible to children with special needs. Sand Play in our wheelchair accessible sandbox will be part of the learning opportunities offered in this space. 8) Proiect or Program Outline Please provide a detailed outline the program or project, implementation and schedule: The phase one launch was in June 2009, with the trees having been planted, a sandbox, play elements, paths, berms and a concrete pad constructed. This is what we are hoping to complete in phase two as it pertains for our overall outdoor learning area: Item Description Recycling Bins and Trash Receptacles Fence Around area Shed Signage Butterfly Garden Deck On concrete base On fence 50 square meter area Split rail fence 200 grasses and wildflowers Additional topsoil and mulch 8x10 Project Date September/October 2009 September/October 2009 September/October 2009 1-Oct-2009 1-May-2010 1-May-2010 2009 Page 3 of 42 4-3 PVC Stage 12 x 12 1-May-2010 PVC 6 to 8 benches Benches Inground 1-May-2010 Pergola Bike Trellis 1-May-2010 Shrubs Inside fenced area 1-May-2010 Inground Soccer Posts Mounted 1-Aug-2010 Storefronts Play Elements 1-Aug-2010 9) Budget Please provide a budget showing anticipated expenses and incomes and identify the capital and operating costs, as well as the funding sources for the program or project: See below 10) Partnerships Please list other committee partners, collaborators or funding contributors and their level of involvement: Phase 1 Grant (Trillium Foundation) _one time funding City of Kitchener-one time funding Province of Ontario (Ontario Early Years Funding) Kitchener Waterloo Community Foundation -one time funding Evergreen Toyota Foundation -one time funding and in kind consultant service Wilfred Laurier MBA Program (Volunteer Time) Wright Landscaping (Donation of Mulch) Home Depot Community Build McMaster Medical Students (Volunteer Time) SIGNATURE I have the authority to make application on behalf of our organization to the Community Environmental Improvement Grant (CEIG). Expenses Amount Source Confirmed Revenue Amount Programming $ 29,257 Our Place Family YES $ 29,257 Salaries Resource and Early Years Program costs $ 10,523 Our Place Family YES $ 10,523 2009 Page 4 of 42 4-4 Resource and Early Years Administration $ 3,375 Our Place Family YES $ 3,375 Resource and Early Years Capital $ 128,500 Trillium YES $ 70,000 Evergreen Foundation YES $ 1,000 Wright Landscaping YES $ 500 (in kind) KW Community Foundation YES $ 12,000 City of Kitchener TIER 2 grant YES application $ 5,000 City of Kitchener - Community YES $ 1,900 Environmental Improvement Grant Program City of Kitchener - Community NO $3,000 Environmental Improvement Grant Program Ministry of Children and Youth Services YES $15,000 Fundraising NO $20,100 Miscellaneous $ 4,200 Evergreen YES $ 4,200 Foundation (in-kind) Total $175,855 $175,855 *** Please note: Our Place receives approximately $5,400 from TIER 1 community grant funding from the City of Kitchener. This funding is for operating costs of our Family Resource Centre only and is NOT part of this project.** From: Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 2:06 PM To: Carrie Musselman Subject: RE: '2009 CEIG Application' 2009 Page 5 of 42 4-5 Hello Carrie, This project is Phase 2 of the Outdoor Learning Area. It differs in that Phase 1 was about landscaping and tree planting and that is what the money from the grant was used for. However, in both proposals the goals and purpose remain the same. The area is now open and we need to proceed with filling the vision of the full plan. There are several aspects of the project still to be completed. The money requested would be used for shrub plantings and/or a butterfly garden. Trash and recycling receptacles are also needed but that will depend on the amount of funding used and the committees priorities. Our partners remain the same as in Phase 1 and are as follows Phase 1 Grant (Trillium Foundation) _one time funding City of Kitchener-one time funding Province of Ontario (Ontario Early Years Funding) Kitchener Waterloo Community Foundation -one time funding Evergreen Toyota Foundation -one time funding and in kind consultant service Wilfred Laurier MBA Program (Volunteer Time) Wright Landscaping (Donation of Mulch) Home Depot Community Build McMaster Medical Students (Volunteer Time) Does this information help clarify the submission enough? Please let me know if you have any further questions. Thank you Carrie. Community Environmental Improvement Grant 2009 Application Form ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW 1) Organization Contact Information a. Name of group/organization: KITCHENER-WATERLOO COLLEGIATE AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOL 2) Primary Contact Information 3) Organization's Mission and Mandate 2009 Page 6 of 42 4-6 Please provide a brief overview of your mission and mandate. "Students at KCI will develop as active, caring, engaged, healthy members of a community in which they feel respected, responsible and safe". Since 2005, KCI has been actively partnering with our community to address a variety of youth-related issues that impact youth living in the downtown core. Known as ONE KCI Community Alliance, this group has actively problem-solved and created opportunities for youth and community neighbours to develop positive relationships and engage in community development. 4) Organizational History and Successes Please describe when you were formed, any affiliations you have and major accomplishments to date. KCI is 155 years old and is situated on King Street in downtown Kitchener. Over the past 5 years, students in the Horticulture Program have transformed the school grounds of this inner city school. Extensive native plantings have been installed around the school. Picnic and seating areas have been created for students to keep them from congregating on King Street. A vegetable garden and orchard has been created at the rear of the school and its produce are used in hospitality classes. Students have designed, installed and continue to maintain a Peace Garden at neighbouring St Mark's Church. We have been awarded second place finishes in Ontario Schools in Bloom as well as Canadian Project Wild Schools. PROPOSAL INFORMATION 5) Program or Proiect Overview j. name of proposed program or project: KCI Park Restoration k. total estimated cost of program/project: $10,000 amount of funding requested from CEIG: $3,000 6) Importance and Benefits of Program or Proiect Briefly explain (200 word maximum) the benefits and/or importance to the community of the program or project: The park area situated at the corner of Glasgow and Walter Streets, although situated on school property, is used by students and neighbours alike. It had fallen into serious disrepair and has been used mainly as a short cut to and from King Street. Students were anxious to give this park area a face lift and work began last year to repurpose the area. Dead trees have been removed and new native plantings have been installed. Some armor stone seating has been added for students and neighbours to sit in a shaded and sheltered area away from the busy main street. An amphitheatre has been started. This will act as an outdoor stage area for classes as well as for the church, drop-in centre, and other community groups. Further stone seating will provide much needed seating for students at lunch hour. Additional native plantings of trees, shrubs, and perennials will recreate a woodland area in downtown Kitchener for all to enjoy. 7) Environmental Problem /Opportunity Briefly describe (200 word maximum) how your program or project addresses a specific issue or problem in Kitchener: The amphitheatre will provide a meeting space for downtown groups and school groups to enjoy. Extra seating is needed to provide space for students at lunch hours in a safe and sheltered environment. A clean and well maintained park area will provide an area for local residents to play, 2009 Page 7 of 42 4-7 sit and meet. A maintained pathway will provide safe access to the many area residents who regularly use this shortcut. The woodland plantings will provide habitat for birds, insects and mammals as well as being aesthetically pleasing to the community. 8) Proiect or Program Outline Please provide a detailed outline the program or project, implementation and schedule: 9) Budget Please provide a budget showing anticipated expenses and incomes and identify the capital and operating costs, as well as the funding sources for the program or project: Previous Expenses: armor stone $2,000 plant material $4,500 stone dust $ 400 Total $6,900 Anticipated Expenses: armor stone (seating) $1,000 stone dust (pathway) $ 200 flagstone paving $ 800 plant material $1,000 Total $3,000 10) Partnerships Please list other committee partners, collaborators or funding contributors and their level of involvement: We were able to start this project in fall 2008 with the help of funding provided by TD Friends of the Environment ($4.000), Toyota Evergreen ($2.000), Canadian Wildlife Federation Project Wild ($500)and KCI Student Council ($400). SIGNATURE I have the authority to make application on behalf of our organization to the Community Environmental Improvement Grant (CEIG). Community Environmental Improvement Grant 2009 Application Form ORGANIZATION OVERIVEW 1) Organization Contact Information a. Name of group/organization: THE GREEN ROCKET 2009 Page 8 of 42 4-8 3) Organization's Mission and Mandate Please provide a brief overview of your mission and mandate. Mission: The Green Rocket is dedicated to fostering community participation and bridging the gap between those interested in the environmental movement, and those already established in it. We commit to being a credible online environmental resource that creates an avenue for important dialogue and promotes awareness, civic engagement and resource sharing on issues of environmental concern. Mandate: The Green Rocket is a structured, non-incorporated environmental association united in its executive team's commitment to increasing awareness and fostering community participation, discussion, resource and information sharing on environmental issues. The organization is mandated to provide online credible information and environmental resources in the form of academic-based articles, interviews with green professionals and institutions, blog posts, and a host of news, videos and case studies. All content is offered free of charge and is universally accessible to any party interested in learning more about the green movement and its issues. The website commits to the value and reliability of the information published, with all articles researched, referenced, and editorially reviewed. With facilitating dialogue and community engagement as a priority, The Green Rocket provides and encourages opportunities for individuals, organizations, businesses and beyond to write and submit their opinion or research on an issue to the editorial team. The specific objectives mandated by our organization are: 1) to provide non-discriminatory, educational information and resources in the form of online media, including but not limited to: academic articles, case studies, reviews (of books and case studies), on topics of and related to environmental issues on a local, national and international level. 2) to create research and publication opportunities for undergraduate and secondary school students and other individuals through submission opportunities. 3) to foster civic engagement, community building and innovation through the facilitation of and participation in collaborative environment-related projects between individuals, academia, business, government and other organizations in the local community. 2009 Page 9 of 42 4-9 4) to promote the development of the local environmental movement in Waterloo Region, including providing local-specific content in the city of Kitchener online, and establishing community relationships to support and partner with groups upholding similar values 4) Organizational History and Successes Please describe when you were formed, any affiliations you have and major accomplishments to date. The Green Rocket main site was launched in April 2008 by two residents of Kitchener- Waterloo Region: entrepreneur, certified web designer, online media consultant and professional artist Nuno Teixeira, and senior year Honours Economics and Global Studies Wilfrid Laurier student and leadership mentor Nicole McCallum. With a focus on facilitating collaboration between all parties interested in the green movement, The Green Rocket has no member affiliations but has place a strong emphasis in networking with organizations upholding similar values and objectives. Over the past year, The Green Rocket has formed working relationships with local KW Organizations including Nudge da Culture, The Global Warming Opposition Front (GWOF), Sustainable Waterloo, and the Laurier Students' Public Interest Research Group (LSPIRG). Beyond the local community, the organization is strongly connected to top blogs and environmental professionals in Canada and internationally, such as Managing Director Kevin Grandia of Desmogblog.com, and Beth Bastion of GoGreenEtc.com. The Green Rocket has been recognized online for its credibility and the value it provides to the environmental community, listed as follows: • 07.06.09 -Featured on the homepage of Living A Greener Life <http://www.livingagreenerlife.com/green-web-site-profile-07.06.09.html> • 19.10.08 -Featured in the Green Travel Carnival on Travelling the Green Way <http://www.travelingthegreenway.com/category/green-travel-carnival/> • 02.10.08 -Article The Polar Bear Controversy Compiled nominated for publication in apeer-reviewed, Indian University Press academic journal for release 12.08. Due to funding delays, journal release is pending. <http://www.thegreenrocket.com/2008/06/23/the-polar-bear-controversy-compiled/> • The Green Rocket Representative on Twitter, Co-Founder Nicole McCallum, awarded one of Mashable's Top 75+ Enviromentalists to Follow On Twitter (also including individuals such as AI Gore). <http://mashable.com/2009/06/15/twitter-environmentalists/> • Featured on the sidebar (blogroll) of brand Timberland's environmental affiliate, organization Earthkeepers. <http://earthkeeper. com/blog/> • Listed in the Green Blog Directory on Living A Greener Life <http://www.livingagreenerlife.com/green-blogs.html> 2009 Page 10 of 42 4-10 PROPOSAL INFORMATION 5) Program or Project Overview a. name of proposed program or project: The Green Rocket Local: Kitchener b. total estimated cost of program/project: 11,275.75 (income: up to $2036.00) c. amount of funding requested from CEIG: $3000.00 6) Importance and Benefits of Program or Proiect Briefly explain (200 word maximum) the benefits and/or importance to the community of the program or project: This project will directly benefit the local Kitchener community, including individuals, organizations, businesses, government, and other associations. Fostering strong, local community support on environmental concerns is extremely pertinent to the direction of public consciousness. Research (see Appendix 2: References) demonstrates that broad public access to information about the environment not only promotes civic engagement in the issues, but encourages more socially responsible individual choices and actions. Individually, there is hesitation for many individuals to participate in the green movement, as there is often intimidation of the notion that one person cannot make a difference. By providing an avenue for discussion, resource sharing and for established professionals to offer their voice and connect with the community, we have seen in the past our readers inspired to take more direct action by what they learn, as well as use provided opportunities to publish themselves. In addition, the existence of an environmental resource directory and community calendar will allow better public participation in, use of, and resource sharing in environmentally supportive activities and associations. This will be a catalyst for growing the local environmental movement and promoting the leadership of the City of Kitchener in this area amidst a rapidly expanding area. 7) Environmental Problem /Opportunity Briefly describe (200 word maximum) how your program or project addresses a specific issue or problem in Kitchener: In particular, while there are many events and a wonderful Earth Day community program in Kitchener, there is no specific resource easily accessible from the main City of Kitchener site, http://www.kitchener.ca/city hall/departments/community_services/community program/ comm_progservice.html>, that encourages public participation in the environmental movement with the template of supporting related local associations and businesses, as well as providing an avenue for dialogue. In addition, there is a lack of information sharing between established professionals and individuals interested in the green movement, preventing further community engagement. 2009 Page 11 of 42 4-11 The Green Rocket Local: Kitchener can aggregate all of these resources in a manner that is easily accessible, engaging, and comprehensive in its content and support to all related and interested parties to help compensate for the above mentioned issues. Not only is this an important issue from the growing urgency of environmental concerns, but it is a timely advance to the project as the KW Region is expanding and changing rapidly. The project will help alleviate environmental and community-related issues, as well as support political decision making by having a more informed, involved, interested and united community-the key to long term sustainability and strategic solutions. 8) Project or Program Outline Please provide a detailed outline the program or project, implementation and schedule: I) Project Outline The Green Rocket seeks $3000 to fund its project to take public education on environmental issues to a local level in Kitchener, Ontario. Our approach is aggressive in targeting and enabling community involvement in the local environmental movement, as we believe it is through community and individual action that sustainability becomes a possibility. In accordance with our general organization's mission, we plan to create an avenue where individuals at different levels of involvement in the green movement, ranging from personal to professional and academic interest, can participate in resource sharing, dialogue, and have a directory of related local organizations and events to support and seek support from. In order to cultivate environmental community engagement, we have developed a template of online content distribution (see Appendix 1: Image of Template) and system of marketing through online media (Twitter, Facebook, collaboration with other environmental bloggers). The development of this template is in accordance to research on studies about effective public education and its impact on awareness of and participation in important issues (sources available in Appendix 2: References). In this project we will follow the above model with distribution of local content, on a reliable weekly schedule that will include at least: 1 (one) blog, video OR news piece 1 (one) interview OR academic based article community updates/announcements through the community calendar and environmental resource directory Detailed information of the individual elements is as follows: *Interviews: Interviews are a primary resource for uniting individuals, organizations and businesses throughout the community. In our interviews we focus on only on what the candidates do, but also how they got there and why they think it is important. This enables candidates to speak to the community of readers and offer them information, advice and inspiration on how to take their own form of action or be involved. *Academic-based articles: This can be a pillar, credible information resource such as our popular series entitled How to Properly Interpret Statistics. Regarding a local 2009 Page 12 of 42 4-12 perspective, anticipated articles include topics such as: cycling as a mode of sustainable transportation, including available local bike routes and resources. Alternatively the academic proponent can include review or publication of a case study. *Blog: The blog category maintains the editorial credibility of an article, but is not restricted to the unbiased and researched/referenced information presentation of an academic-based article. It can be a piece of news, event review, video, or opinion piece on any relevant local environmental topic. *Community Calendar and Environmental Resource Directory: As an area to aggregate and support local environmental events, businesses and organizations, the community calendar will act as a calendar for all appropriate events around the area, while the Environmental Resource Directory will have the contact information and description of relevant environmental organizations, businesses, and beyond. This can include anything from local eco-conscious stores to environmental groups and associations. Interested parties can apply to be listed free of charge, and will be reviewed by editorial team. Content will be generated by the project coordinator, Nicole, and editor, Nuno. As there is a focus on capacity building within the community and creating opportunities for involvement, we will actively encourage members of the community to submit any content for editorial review and publication, including addition to the environmental resource directory and community calendar. The objectives of the project-facilitating communication, collaboration and participation within the local, academic, professional and government spheres of the Kitchener community-will additionally transfer not only to Kitchener's exemplary role as a strong local community, but also it's relationship with surrounding municipalities. Relevant inter-municipal content and collaboration will be considered and established where appropriate. The project will follow a 5 week preparation schedule, followed by 6 months of maintenance and expansion of the community network and resources. After this 6 month period, The Green Rocket Local: Kitchener will be reviewed to consider potential offline projects such as the publication of a monthly newsletter, local school programs such as opportunities and contests for publication of content, and beyond. Please visit: www.TheGreenRocket.com for the sample template and content of the website. II) Project Implementation and Schedule Timeline Task Descri tion Person August 24, 2009 Submission CEIG Grant submission Kitchene r November 2n , Notification Final approval process and notification Kitchene 2009 r November 16t" - Aggregate Compile local individual, business and Nicole/ December 4t", local organization description and contact Nuno 2009 resources information for those relevant to community environmental issues through news/information source, mission, contacts, or otherwise. November 16t - Expand Create and distribute networking letters and Nicole/ 2009 Page 13 of 42 4-13 December 4t", Networking emails to introduce project and objectives to Jared 2009 Contacts relevant community and media outlets and invite collaboration through exploring potential interview and content submission candidates. Arrange for KW Record ad. November 23` - Website Design and set up site template to be ready for Nicole/ December 4t", design and launch. Nuno 2009 set-up November 23` , Confirm/cre As aggregating and networking local resources, Nicole 2009 - ate select and interview candidate to launch site January 2nd, launching (scheduling others for future release), as well 2010 content as community news, events, and one (1) academic-based informational article or case- stud .Transfer content to site. January 5t", 2010 Launch Site launch. Send out notification emails to Nicole/ earlier established contacts Nuno January 5t -July Maintain Maintain and expand community interest in Nicole/ 6t", 2010 content, project through continuous advertising, Nuno contacts, networking, participation in and collaboration promotion on local events. Maintain site content and community calendar through continuous publication of weekly news and interviews, and monthly publication of an academic-based article or case study. July 6t -July Review, Quarterly review of project success, all 10t", 2009 preparation recommendations, finances, and potential of report expansion to offline projects. 9) Budget Please provide a budget showing anticipated expenses and incomes and identify the capital and operating costs, as well as the funding sources for the program or project: Item Total Cost Breakdown Nicole Hours: 341 Anticipated (co-ordinator) Pay: $15 Timeline Tasks Hours (Total) Total: $5115 Nov 16t Aggregation of local -Jan 2nd resources 10 Networkin 10 Content/resource organization 10 Content research, preparation and approval 15 Communications/PR 15 Administrative documentation 8 Launch site Jan 2nd - Send out notification to Jan 6t" networked contacts 5 Jan 6t" - Maintain content, 10hr/week x 2009 Page 14 of 42 4-14 Jul 6t" contacts, promotion of 26 weeks: site in context of project 260 objectives Review project success, recommendations, Jul 6t" - possible expansion, and Jul 10t" preparation of report 8 Nuno Hours: 165 Anticipated (web manager, Pay: $15 Timeline Tasks Hours Total editor) Total: $2475 Assist in content Nov 16t" research, review and -Jan 2nd re aration 10 Edit content 8 Web design/setup 6 Jan 2n - Prepare content for Jan 6t" online and launch site 6 Maintain writing, editing and release of content 5 hr/week x 26 Jan 6t" - Occasional website weeks: Jul 6t" update 130 Review project success, recommendations, possible expansion, and Jul 6t" - assist in preparation of Ju110t" report 5 Jared Hours: 21 Anticipated (project manager) Pay: $15 Timeline Tasks Hours Total Total: $315 Nov 16t" Detailed task timeline -Jan 2nd and allocation 10 Administrative documentation 8 Networking 3 Capital $400 Computer maintenance and relevant technology: • External harddrive for storage: $150 • Computer maintenance: $250 ($125 x 2 computers-for web manager/editor and project coordinator) Advertising $1500 Internet Ad Budget = $500 Local Papers Budget = $1000 Contingency $1470.75 15% of total project cost Other-volunteer $0 Nicole: up to 2 hours/week on communications hours Nuno: up to 2 hours/week on web management • Jared: up to 2 hours/month on business advising, 2 hours for final project review/report July 6tn 2010 • Bruno: up to 2 hours/month on business advising, 2 hours for final project review/report July 6tn 2010 • Kim: up to 2 hours/month on business advising, 2 2009 Page 15 of 42 4-15 Source Anticipated Notes Income: Google Adsense $6.00/month x $2.0 0/month for website traffic of 6 months 1000 pageviews/month $36.00 Projected increase in website traffic: 3000 pageviews/month Projected increase in advertising revenue: $6.00/month LSPIRG $1000 LSPIRG offers funding of $500/school term for co- sponsorship of a project. The Green Rocket has applied for two terms of sponsorship, and has received pre-approval through correspondence with volunteer coordinator and executive director. Formal approval pending, and there is a possibility for receiving more funds. Sponsorship $1000 WII offer cone-year minimum "life-time" Sponsorship logo placement on the news portal. Will aim to get five top-level sponsors offering a $200 contribution. That will total $1000 in sponsorship funding. 10) Partnerships Please list other committee partners, collaborators or funding contributors and their level of involvement: Funding Contributor: XEI Founding sponsor of The Green Rocket, funding contributor of The Green Rocket: Kitchener Online. The funding this company has offered totals $4000 Committee Partners Nuno Teixeira Jared McCallum, CPM Co-Founder, web designer Project manager Bruno Teixeira, Kimberley Pahl, BBA, Accounting specialization le al advisin Finance Other Anticipated Collaborators: Nudge da Culture -contact: Kevin Global Warming Opposition Front Sutton GWOF -Contact Shawn Boudreau Laurier Students' Public Interest Research Group (LSPIRG) -Project Funder, Co-Sponsor 2009 Page 16 of 42 4-16 SIGNATURE I have the authority to make application on behalf of our organization to the Community Environmental Improvement Grant (CEIG). The Green Rocket Helping the Green Community Take t3ff.1 INTER',+I _ ~r r J w ~ tic ~ GO ~:,2tC On the Green with Go Green Etc» ~~u~lv~xury On the Green with Pavel Luxury» SPOTLIGHT W1iv Red~ice is the Best of the'Three R's The three R's :Retluce. Reuse Recycle. `,ve'Ve had it tlrilled into cur heads since gratle school lsp~eaking for Canatla betel But have You ever sat a momenF to consider eaeh of the acts? In this posy. fJtcole McCallum breaks tlorhn wvhy Retluce is the mosF effective of the three. {Mbre~>} ARTICLES ,~.~ DirtY Industries Have a Long Tail of ,,~.~. Cansequences» Industrial cm~lronmental stantlartls have g sv~: ri m ~mponance and national focus in recent years. provitling an opportunity Fo improve stantlartls to yieltl both health and environmental benefFS. 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What Your Eco-action Really Means Google Goes [o the Goals Thaar Be Pirates In Them Spanish Seas! Icelantl Ignorantly Increases Whaling Quota PrFCiriant flhama Tn is to Hic Community Environmental Improvement Grant 2009 Application Form ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW 1) Organization Contact Information 2009 Page 17 of 42 4-17 a. Name of group/organization: DEER RIDGE ESTATES NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, (DEER RIDGE ESTATES SOCIAL CLUB) b. Mailing Address: c. Telephone: d. Fax: e. Website: 2) Primary Contact Information 3) Organization's Mission and Mandate Please provide a brief overview of your mission and mandate. The Deer Ridge Estates Social Club was formed to promote community and charitable events in our neighbourhood. We're all about fun, families, and community. We are snot-for-profit group. Each year we collect food for the Cambridge Food Bank and donate event proceeds to our neighbours, Pride Stables. 4) Organizational History and Successes Please describe when you were formed, any affiliations you have and major accomplishments to date. We are snot-for-profit group founded in 2004. Each year we collect food for the Cambridge Food Bank and donate event proceeds to our neighbours, Pride Stables. The largest event is the Summer Party, usually held on the second last Saturday in June. Some 300 neighbours enjoy a live band, great food, and great company. Other events include a Spring Ball, Christmas Food Drive, Charity Casino Night, Community Garage Sale and Earth Day. PROPOSAL INFORMATION 5) Program or Project Overview 2009 Page 18 of 42 4-18 name of proposed program or project: an urban agriculture project, hopes to engage children in the daily activities of growing vegetables and maintaining a garden. The project is supported by Pride Stables and Deer Ridge Estates Neighbourhood Association with in kind contributions from LOFT Market. k. total estimated cost of program/project: $7,010 amount of funding requested from CEIG: $3,000 6) Importance and Benefits of Program or Project Briefly explain (200 word maximum) the benefits and/or importance to the community of the program or project: George Bernard Shaw stated "gardening is the only unquestionably useful job". Indeed, food production is not just useful, it is essential. is an urban agriculture project aiming to: • engage children in the daily activities of growing vegetables and maintaining a garden • grow fresh, highly nutritious, organic food right in our backyard • foster community spirit through planting, maintaining and harvesting vegetables and herbs together for our neighbours, the animals at Pride Stables (carrots), and the greater community • educate, through LOFT Market's expertise, support and guidance ,the community about the importance and ease of small community gardens • teach children the benefits of working together and perseverance, seeing a task through to its end from planting to harvesting • enjoy gardening and the great outdoors 7) Environmental Problem /Opportunity Briefly describe (200 word maximum) how your program or project addresses a specific issue or problem in Kitchener: Urban agriculture is the growing of plants and the raising of animals for food and other uses, and related processing and marketing activities, within and around cities and towns. With its multiple functions, urban agriculture plays an important role in urban poverty alleviation and social inclusion, urban food security, urban waste management and urban greening. foremost mission is to teach and guide children to grow and harvest fresh, nutritious organic food for our neighbourhood. It is envisioned that although small will be a pivotal part in encouraging children and other neighbourhoods to garden. As a result, we hope to help in the building of a responsible future food supply for the Region of Waterloo. 8) Proiect or Program Outline Please provide a detailed outline the program or project, implementation and schedule: 2009 Page 19 of 42 4-19 Our Garde Organic Food gardening includes: • site planning/design/soil preparation -Fall 2009 • choice of seeds-plants/starting seeds -December 2009, January 2010 • companion-succession planting/harvesting/composting -April to November 2010 • organic gardening techniques/natural pest control/bugs -April to November 2010 • container gardening • waterwise gardening • birds and mammals in the garden Land: Permission is requested to grow the envisioned community garden on land in Kuntz Park. We are hoping to start with less than one square acre, approximately 210 feet (70 average paces) on each side. The production from 1 acre can easily feed 40 people all their vegetables for a year, or more people, if we concentrate on only salad or fresh produce. The site needs to have at least 10 hours of direct sunlight per day. Once aweek, or more depending on the number of children participating, will learn how to garden. The children will be divided into teams according to age and responsibility. At harvest time, the children will enjoy selling vegetables at designated times throughout the summer. Community Volunteer Day Once a week members of the neighborhood are welcome to come and garden. Earth Day Kick Off It is envisioned that planting and seeding will begin on Earth Day as a celebration with parents, volunteers and neighbours. 9) Budget Please provide a budget showing anticipated expenses and incomes and identify the capital and operating costs, as well as the funding sources for the program or project: Capital costs Equipment: Walking tractor tiller- if not horse drawn, rent 2* a year, $400.00 Hoes and hand tools - $ 180.00 Row seeder - $ 100.00 • Wheelbarrows (2) - $ 180.00 Soil Block equipment - at this time it may be easier to purchase seedlings in blocks already formed $ 2009 Page 20 of 42 4 - 20 Rain Barrels - hopefully donated $ 200.00 Compost Bins - also hopefully donated $ 350.00 Fencing - hopefully donated reclaimed wood from development $ 800.00 Operating costs Garden manager and children's coordinator 0 5 Hours a week $20.00, March to November 2010 - $2,800 o This cost should be self-sustainable generated from the children's gardening program. Irrigation: • Mother Nature, rain barrels and when dry water used from neighbors nearby. Yearly Supplies and Operating Costs $2, 000 10) Partnerships Please list other committee partners, collaborators or funding contributors and their level of involvement: Deer Ridge Estates Neighborhood Association -Community volunteers, gardeners LOFT Market -food production knowledge and expertise Pride Stables -Community volunteers, use of equipment, manure Neighbourhood housing developers -reclaimed wood for fencing, soil barriers SIGNATURE I have the authority to make application on behalf of our organization to the Community Environmental Im rovement Grant (CEIG). Community Environmental Improvement Grant 2009 Application Form ORGANIZATION OVERIVEW 1) Organization Contact Information m. Name of group/organization: COMMUNITY RENEWABLE ENERGY WATERLOO (CREW) 2009 Page 21 of 42 4-21 n. Mailing Address: 2) 3) Organization's Mission and Mandate Please provide a brief overview of your mission and mandate. CREW is a local all volunteer non-profit organization incorporated in 2006 with the following mission and mandate: Community Renewable Energy Waterloo is a local non-profit organization dedicated to making renewable energy accessible to the citizens of Waterloo Region. Our vision is to be a network of knowledgeable advocates, early adopters and interested citizens who initiate, resource and support all local projects that encourage energy conservation and sustainable use of energy or materials from naturally regenerating sources, such as wind, solar and earth energy. 4) Organizational History and Successes Please describe when you were formed, any affiliations you have and major accomplishments to date. Specific to the purpose of this application, since its formation in Sept. 2007, CREW's Solar Initiative for Distributed Energy (SIDE) has facilitated access to 7 photovoltaic and 8 solar hot water systems for residents of Kitchener-Waterloo. CREWsolar, as a CREW solar interest group, has also hosted a number of public information sessions with attendance approaching 200 people per session, and supported efforts of like- minded organizations, including REEP (Residential Energy Efficiency Project) Waterloo Region, Greening Sacred Spaces, the Mennonite Initiative for Solar Energy (MISE) and Sustainable Waterloo (even though it relates primarily to the business, corporate and industrial world). Collectively, in the 5 years of its history, CREW members have: (much of this is best noted by visiting the CREW website www.crewzone.ca since the comments below only scratch the surface). Also, please visit http://www.crewzone.ca/about/partners.cfm for a list of partners and affiliates. - organized the on-going Energy Sense series starting in 2004 in partnership with the 2009 Page 22 of 42 4 - 22 Kitchener Public Library, local sponsors and other partners. These seminars, numbering 5-6 per year, have drawn between 100 to 200 participants per event. - initiated or encouraged new conservation and renewable energy projects and groups, including CREWwind (now Local Initiatives for Future Energy or LIFE, a local wind cooperative), CREWsolar, CREWearth energy, CREWgreen building and renovation group, and most recently, the Power Saving Network (tP$N). - participated in dozens of local events, workshops, retreats, church presentations and SS classes, exhibitions, corporate `lunch and learns', and forums, building a network of contacts through display, brochure, email notices, etc.. CREW has assisted the City of Kitchener in the development of its environmental strategic plan by participating in numerous workshops and feedback sessions, participated in the City employee Healthy Lifestyle day, Earth Day and Earth Week and other related events hosted at City Hall. - launched a regular electronic newsletter, CREWzone News, in fall of 2005, now with over 1100 subscribers - organized an in-depth green building tour in partnership with the YMCA, the Working Centre and REEP - advocated for sustainable development practices and incorporation of Renewable Energy into growth plan (Region of Waterloo planning, 2003), implementation of standard offer contracts (Provincial Ministry of Energy and MPP John Milloy, 2005), greater reliance on conservation and renewable energy (OPA, MPP Milloy, 2006) and comprehensive strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (Minister of the Environment, MPP Milloy, 2007) - launched the www.crewzone.ca website, with the focus on providing a comprehensive resource for anyone considering a conservation or a Renewable Energy project in Waterloo Region - has been involved, via its membership in the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA), in the development of the Green Energy Act (GEA) and its refinement, giving feedback to developing regulations and commenting on the FIT (feed-in tariff) as a set of incentives for renewable, sustainable energy sources. CREW is also a member of the Ontario Clean Air Alliance. Again, please visit www.crewzone.ca for the best overview. PLEASE NOTE: As you will note on the website in the left column of the home page, CREW's efforts have numerous facets, as stated above and visible on our website in the left column, all worthy and supported by different volunteer groups within CREW. Please do not confuse this grant request with other grant requests the City of Kitchener may have received from CREW, and grants CREW may have been the recipient of. PROPOSAL INFORMATION 2009 Page 23 of 42 4 - 23 5) Program or Project Overview v. name of proposed program or project: CREW's Solar Initiative for Distributed Energy (SIDE) 2009 w. total estimated cost of program/project: $8000.00 (excluding this grant request or $11,000.00 with this request -explained in budget section) x. amount of funding requested from CEIG: $3000.00 6) Importance and Benefits of Program or Project Briefly explain (200 word maximum) the benefits and/or importance to the community of the program or project: CREW s SIDE Crew's SIDE is an ideal fit to the Goals/Objectives of the CEIG since there is (as there is with all aspects of CREW's work): A strong awareness building component regarding how we view and treat air, water and land resources, and encourage solutions to improve the quality of these resources; Promotion of healthy lifestyle practices; Fostering of a sense of environmental stewardship; Promotion and initiation of the development of short term, intermediate and long term community-based environmental programs (and a consciousness that these are all linked); and Support for environmental research via interested participation by the local universities. This is demonstrated by comments below adapted from the CEIG eligibility section and reference to the City of Kitchener Strategic Plan for the Environment (2008). (NOTE comments added by CREW: CREW SIDE and CREUJ in general fit the highlighted in red portions below ideally.) • Community projects that build a level of capacity, that is, knowledge and ability within the community to promote further stewardship initiatives. (this is what Community Renewable Energy Waterloo is all about -and CREW SIDE as part of CREW Solar - is another excellent example) • Programs or projects that relate to one or more of the seven functional areas of the Strategic Plan for the Environment (2008), such as • Natural heritage system and recreational amenity areas (indirectly by environmental awareness building) • Water resources (indirectly by environmental awareness building) • Air quality (by accessing FREE, renewable, sustainable and clean energy sources, replacing/displacing carbon dirty options) • Land resource and growth management (by encouraging more locally generated and distributed energy -reduces land use and better use of vacant rooftops, etc.) • Energy systems (making easily available to the general public FREE, renewable, sustainable and clean energy sources) • Resource consumption and waste management (reducing consumption of nonrenewable resources and hence better management of waste byproducts) 2009 Page 24 of 42 4 - 24 • Environmental education and public awareness (educating the public about the connectedness, locally and globally, regarding our carbon footprints and the catastrophic implication, individually and corporately, and what we can do about it, then making it easy for early adopters to act) Imagine electricity generation free of combustion of carbon fuel, free of noisy machinery, which blends into and enhances the aesthetics of neighbourhoods, and brings communities together for collaborative environmental protection. This is the heart of a phenomenon known as community solar energy initiatives (CSEI). Community solar energy is agrass-roots, people-focused, eco-friendly approach to energy generation, holding great promise for the future of Canada's diversified and distributed power system. This project addresses the critical three legs that impact lasting change, making it sustainable - it must be environmentally, socially, and economically viable. Community education and action at the grass-roots level makes for such a project. Many small installations, a true distributed energy solution in a community, makes for meaningful, significant change and one that is ultimately the most efficient without massive power corridors. The power of many acting promptly in response to the current imperative to ACT NOW will change the future. This is the importance of the CREW SIDE initiative. The CREW SIDE initiative, organized by local group Community Renewable Energy Waterloo (CREW), includes a bulk purchase of solar technology options which generate domestic hot water or electricity. This bulk purchase reduces costs paid by homeowners. Installations of the technology are made easy, essentially turnkey, with all permits and incentive applications managed by CREW's preferred installers (chosen through a very detailed EOI and RFP process using an impartial community based panel of experts). All homeowners need to do is review a contract and sign up. It is as easy as buying a car except that, unlike a car, solar panels will provide a return on investment, last for decades and reduce air pollution. Please note attachments related to the August 13 event, poster and brochure. 7) Environmental Problem /Opportunity Briefly describe (200 word maximum) how your program or project addresses a specific issue or problem in Kitchener: PROBLEM & OPPORTUNITY: We all know, especially those of us more directly involved including the City of Kitchener Environmental Committee, the environmental issues we are seeking to find solutions for. So we will not spend time on that. The CREW SIDE initiative is in many ways one for early adopters bravely leading and breaking the way to the future. In this project we have a PROBLEM, some handicaps that discourage the early adopter of sustainable energy solutions and this is where we find the OPPORTUNITY for this grant request. Please review the description of the issue as following. PROBLEM: Connecting solar electric systems to the grid within Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro's jurisdiction is currently costly and cumbersome. Thankfully, with the passing of the Green Energy Act (GEA), there appears to be a light at the end of the 2009 Page 25 of 42 4 - 25 tunnel for Kitchener residents trying to connect their own clean, emissions-free renewable energy systems to the grid. The Green Energy Act mandates utility companies (via their regulators the Ontario Energy Board and Ontario Power Authority) to distribute the cost of connecting renewable energy systems to the grid to rate-payers. Nevertheless, in the meantime before regulations are finalized, there exists both a financial and political need to overcome both perceived and real barriers to grid-connection. There is currently a $350-$1800 cost to homeowners with solar energy systems to connect to Kitchener Wilmot Hydro's distribution grid. (The wide range is due to the OPA's Feed-in Tariff rules having not yet been finalized.) OPPORTUNITY: An incentive from the City of Kitchener that reduces this cost and demonstrates the City's support for the Kitchener residents' right to connect their solar electricity generation systems to the grid would encourage more residents, as early adopters, to join CREW's SIDE and produce their own emissions-free energy, helping to clean Kitchener's air and reduce Kitchener's carbon footprint. This is demonstrably a leadership opportunity for the City of Kitchener to affirm and support early adopters. 8) Proiect or Program Outline Please provide a detailed outline the program or project, implementation and schedule: CREW SIDE already has more than 20 Kitchener homeowners expressing interest in installing a solar photovoltaic (PV) system on their roof. After CREW's Solar Information Night event held on Thurs. Aug 13, the SIDE organizers hope to have more Kitchener residents register interest and ultimately commit for the bulk purchase. The $3000 available through this grant would be distributed in $100 allotments as encouragement to each Kitchener resident who moves to install a PV system through CREW's SIDE, distributed in order of the application received. Timeline: Please note that CREW SIDE is an ongoing Proiect. However, this grant would be directed to the first Kitchener residents/early adopters who commit to this initiative in order to gain some true momentum that will encourage others to join the movement to renewable/sustainable, locally generated power sources. 1. November -Grant approved 2. Subsequently, or as soon as permitted by the CEIG program -CREW publicizes the City's provision of $100 for the first thirty (30) Kitchener residents to commit to install a PV system on their home, small business, or church 3. Each allotment of $100 provided to PV system purchaser to reduce the cost of grid-connection from the expected $350 to $250 4. December and beyond as appropriate -CREW SIDE organizers report back to City of Kitchener on up-take 9) Budget Please provide a budget showing anticipated expenses and incomes and identify the capital and operating costs, as well as the funding sources for the program or project: 2009 Page 26 of 42 4 - 26 CREW has proven its ability to manage finances by the way it has managed previous grants received from the Cities of Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and the Region of Waterloo for implementing programs related to the other facets of CREW -more specifically, initiating the Power Saving Network (tP$N) and the highly effective, dynamic CREW website www.crewzone.ca which is now fully self-sustaining. CREW has other funding sources providing administrative capacity. Therefore all $3000 coming from this grant will be passed onto the resident early adopters of the CREW SIDE solar (PV) installations in the City of Kitchener. The $3,000, totally allocated for the purposes described, would be in addition to the budget shown below. The CREW SIDE funding request is for this project only and this operating year only. The arant aroceeds will be directed to the benefit of Citv of Kitchener residents only. The current SIDE budget is provided below. Please note that the paid individuals involved are CREW members and currently local university students. The CREW SIDE Project Project Costs Funding Sources* Wages: Logistics Co-ordinator $18.00 X (132 + 20) hours = Miscellaneous *12 hours/week for first 6 $2,736.00 funding sources weeks, 10 hours/week for July 5 hours/week for Aug + 20 hours to write final report Wages: Promotions Co- $17.00 X 95 hours = $1,615 Miscellaneous ordinator(s) covering PC position until July funding sources *12 hours/week for first 6 13 cost 4 hours + 8 hours => weeks, 10 hours/week for $204 July/Aug (Note: this line scaled back (takes some direction from LC) from estimated hrs in left column- moved to contingency) Wages: Assistant $9.00 X 20 hours = $180 Miscellaneous *8 hours/week for first 6 weeks funding sources *5 hours/week for Jul /Au Transportation: LC Miscellaneous Car 45 cents X 50 km. _ $22.00 funding sources City Bus $2.25 X 20 trips/month = $45 Intercity Bus $14.50 X 5 round trips to Toronto = $72.50 Transportation: PC Miscellaneous Car 45 cents X 100 km. _ $45 funding sources City Bus Adult Monthly Pass = $60 Intercity Bus $14.50 X 5 round trips to *intercity and car expenses can Toronto = $72.50 be interchanged if LC and PC carpool to Toronto for Our Power meetings Internet & cell costs: PC $50.00 X 4 month term = $200 Miscellaneous funding sources 2009 Page 27 of 42 4 - 27 Consumables & photocopies $100 Miscellaneous (C) funding sources Waterloo Rec Complex booking $486.64 Miscellaneous for Out of the Dark: Solar funding sources Information Night Marketing expenses: Miscellaneous Poster and print materials (for $400 funding sources display booth) Flyers (QTY 10,000) $0.10 X 5,000 = $500 Event food $200 (e.g. organic food from local producers. Or organic/fair trade products from grocery chain) Miscellaneous/Contingency (to $1000 Miscellaneous cover high dependency on funding sources volunteers to ensure quality initiative and event planning) TOTAL $7938 *Funding Sources: -CREW Members, Individual Supporters, & Volunteers ($1500 in membership fees, solar advocates $2500, $4000 in-kind donations = $8000) 10) Partnerships Please list other committee partners, collaborators or funding contributors and their level of involvement: CREW feels strongly about partnering with the municipalities within the Region of Waterloo, encourages and supports their environmental initiatives, and seeks to help put feet to these initiatives and strategic plans wherever possible, enabling and empowering the community. CREW is highly collaborative and partners faithfully with other likeminded organizations with complementary but non-duplicating services to the community. CREW seeks to manifest a wide spectrum of partnerships that enable the local community to access a range of services which makes for healthy community as it relates to the environment and quality of life for residents of the City of Kitchener and surrounding municipalities. CREW is a member of the Waterloo Region Environmental Collaboration. Partnerships For this Project: - CREW Members, Individual Supporters, & Volunteers ($1500 in membership fees, solar advocates $2500, $4000 in-kind donations) - Residential Energv Efficiency Proiect CREEP) Waterloo Region (partner - in kind including personnel support) - Merlyn Power (solar hot water system vendor, collaborator) - Solera Sustainable Energies (PV vendor, collaborator) - Mennonite Initiative for Solar Energv (MISE) part of Mennonite Central Committee Ontario CREATION CARE program (personnel support and in-kind) - Region of Waterloo Environmental Department -steering committee involvement 2009 Page 28 of 42 4 - 28 -Peter Benninger Coldwell Banker Realty -steering committee involvement - Local Initiative for Future Energy (LIFE Cooperative) -steering committee involvement - Greening Sacred Spaces -steering committee involvement - UW Social Innovation Generation (SIG) -steering committee involvement - UW Environment Department -steering committee involvement - CREW board -steering committee involvement SIGNATURE I have the authority to make application on behalf of our organization to the Community Environmental Improvement Grant (CEIG). Find Qut More About CR€W Community Renewable Energy Waterloo: www.crewione.ca Abowt 510€ w ww. crew. a u rpower. ra E-mail: so l a r~@ creavz o n e. c om Phone: 519-515-9215 About Solar Energy http://wi ki.a u rpowe r. ca/ This event is hosted by CREW in partnership with BEEP Waterloo Region. ~"~ ~' ttttildClY'IBAI hRICP~,?' Project SOLAR INFORMATION NIGHT Thursday, August 13, 2~4, 6:30.9:n!}pm Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex Hauser Haus Banquet Hall 1Di Father David Bauer Drive, Waterloo Opening Remarks - 7:40 pm HenSeiling Chair of the Regional tvlunieipality of Waterloo Rrenda Halloran Honourable Mayor of Waterloo Keynote • 7:15 pm Camrnunity Power Initiatives: "down the Street ondAraundthe WarJd'° led Goldberg President of Earth Day Canada Breakout Sessiaa One - 7:45 pm Community Solar 101 Speaker:led Goldberg This seminar will discuss: + types of solar energy technologies • steps tojoining a hulk buy; and . costs and benefitso#solarenergy. Breakout Session 7wa - 7:43 pm Details far Purchasing a Solar Engrg y System Speakers Merlyn Power & Solera This seminar will be an opportunity for residents who are already familiar with solar Technologies and khe Sulk buy process to learn and ask questions about technicai and financial details. TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF GOING SOLAR Sclar e~=, -n ~nsalla7 [nruu,n 516E iu.~ Thursday, August 13, Z~Ig, 6:38 - 9:ODpm Introducing the Solar Initiative for ~istri6uted Energy (SIDE, a project Which helps homeowners in the Nlaterloo Region to: r Learn about Government incentives and community programs far solar energy; r purchase a solar photovoltaic system or solardomestic hot water system; r coordinake and benefit from hulk purchase pricing; connect with reputable vendors of solar technologies; and collaborate with community members to meet the three pillaa of sustainability (environmental, social and economic). 2009 Page 29 of 42 4 - 29 Solar Initiative for Distributed Energy (SIDE) A project of Community Renewahle Energy Waterloo {CREWI What is CREW'S 51@E? GREW's SIDE i ongoing initiative that makes if eary for residents in Waterloo Region to simply and affordably purchase solar energy systems far their homes. CREW has selected two preferred vendors of nergy systems -based nn quallry, and value - and organized a bulk purchase for Waterloo Region. our preferred vendors offer a fixed discount to. homeowners, Dope rativ es, faith unities and smallcbuslnesses in addition to a volume discount based on the nom her of purchases made through the SIDE. Through the 319E, CREW presents hones[ and reliable information about the short-term and long-term costs and benefits of solar energy. Participating vendors offer turnkey s for your solar energy system nstallation, including: - site assessment; • assistance with all permits and ontracts; • home er training; • warraneies and maintenance contracts; and sistance with govern ment grants and rebates. About Solar Energy Systems N~.rh a,.nrrrr.memasa~,,,~xe~.,,~b„T~o-e~: Solar PhotovalEaic (PV}Systems: solar photovoltaic panels generate electrictTy,. PV panels are usually'i nstadled on a roofftop. The Onta rio Power Authority has r ently introduced a Feed-in Tariff (FIT) program. Through this program, PV systems with a wpaciry of up to l9 kW weh cam B9 cents per kWh generated and Fed to the grid aver a 29-year contract. An average reild entlal PV System IS 1-3 kW ('I.e. 5-15 panels, each rneasunng approxsmately 3.5' try 5'j. Under the Feed-in Tar'rff program, the expected payback persod for a PV system is i9-12 years, wfrh a return en investment of 8-li% solar ©emestic Hat water {soHwj systems: Solar 9omestbc Hot Water Systems can help you nergy costs by preheating your home"s hoY water su pply. The payback period is typically 5-1D years, but can vary widely based on household water consumption and the type of system purchased. There are w over $3999 of government eniives (including the Home Renovation Tax Credit) available for 39HW systems, which unts to mare than. half the cast of a typical residential system offered through the SIDE. of the Great Blackout Participating Vendors Mer~llli'ower Rene .nL'>- lerdF :*; sle' Medyn Power i a local company xvith extensive expenenre, having installed m than 199 solar hot water systems Sn the Region. Through the Si DE, Medyn Power is offering a Canadian-made solar domestic hot water heater, called the "Solar Boiler' 3859-9aM from Thermodynamics Ltd. The system ncludes a PV-powered pump, which m that the system is a fully independent solar thermal generator and does not use any grid -based electricity in its operatic n. erlynpow S O I ~ t zi ~'~IF, Solera is an industry leader, providing wstainable energy products to clients around the globe. Corporations, Institutions and homeowners alike, all benefit from sclera's "giving back" technologies. Through the SIDE, Solera is offering C51, Sanyo, and Canadian-made Day4 photovoltaic modules. Soler ergies.com ~- ~+O~ar Infvrmativr~ iVight 5:30pm Thursday August 73th Presentation starts at 7pm Waterloo fVlemorial Recreation Complex l t]1 Father CJavid Bauer Drive Solar Neighk~ourhoods Shining Across The Glol~~le - Be part of a global movement making solar easy and affordable! - Learn about VNaterloo Region`s Solar Initiative for Distributed Energy (SIQE] - Talk to solar installers (Merlyn Power and Solera) about their products - Hear from local homeowners who have installed solar Guest Speaker: Jed Goldberg, PresideniofEcarth DayCcrnada Jed will speak about community solar bulk purchases and how our region through collaborative action can become environmentally, socially and econcamically sustainable. Addresses By: BrendaHallaran,NoraourabielVtayroroflNaterioo Ken Seil ing, Cihair of ta'Te Regional N7erazicipality ofWaterlo0 Mare Information: solar~crewzone_ca 519-516-9215 www..crewzone.ca ~~+ Solar Inforr°T~afiican I~lignt Canymunity Renews'bt~e Energy Water6on 2009 1'~ ~ ~4 ~~...~.~,x,.r r „ ~ ~ ,...._. Page 30 of 42 4 - 30 Commiun#v Environmental irnprovernent ~ranf 2409 ~4p~plication Ec~rm CIRGANtZATIC}#V.OVEFiiVEW ~ 1) QFr•~anizatior~ Car1~8Ct9nfarmatian o~racMEM~srcaNra~~ws~cFtarxf, P'JU~kh~3 fllYSlp4 a. Name of gr^uplorganization: ~^urtiand Shelley C^mmuni y en re 2; Prima ~Cantact information. 3) Qrgani~ation's M ISSIDn and Mandate Please provide ~ brief overview of your rraission anal mandate. House ^f Friendship is a social serrfice agency whose mission is "to serve i©w- irrcarne adults, youth and children in need pf supp^rt and to promote q~parturrities far personal growth, y+vh^lesarne relatipnships and community development through the application of holistic Ghristiafl }]rinCipies". The mandate of tha Cortland Shelley ~Comrnunt~+ Centre is to imprave the quality of life and well being of the residents ^f the Caurtland Shelley nei~lnbourht~ad ~a culturally very div~r5~, dens~iy populated low-income 2009 Page 31 of 42 4-31 (8 pra~ram 4f H4USe of Friendship) neighbourhood that is home to many new immigrants and persons can same farm of social assistance. It also has a high proportion of children and youth and single-parent families.) 4} ~rganizatianal History ante Success..es Pl~asa deseril7e when you were formed, any affiliations you have and major accomplrshmerrts to date. House of Friendship has been in operation since 1939. It is an independent organization net affiliated with any ether local, provincial, natirnal ar Jnternator~al bodies- The Caurtlanti Shelley ~ornrnunity Centre opened in 1993 at the request of North Vl,'aterl^o Housing know V`Jaterlaa Region Housing) t^ provide supports to the residents of this law income neighbourhood. House of Friendship is a large organization with 18 tk'ifferen# programs in the areas of addiction services, residential services (housing and housing supports far persons on [ow income)„ community services. (including emergency food assistance}, and family services ~fc~ur carnmunity centres and other programs for warren, children and farniliesj, 5inae this application is specific to a program evithin our Family Services Program area, I vJill highlight a few of our accomplishments rela#ed to Family Services programs House of Friendship has been successfully operating community centres in law-income neighbourhoods in Kitchener and lNaterloo since 1989 and is considered to have significant expr:rtise in this area, 1Ne have been approached by a numt~er of rather groups and organizations aver the years to provide support anti cansultatinn for these wanting to establish community centres ar programs in other low-income neighbourhoods. We have at~nsiderable experience in obtaining grants and administering grant-based programs and projects, hexing maintained a wide range of errant-funded programs at our community centres over the past tf]-1 g years including after-school proglrams, summer playground prograrns~ preschool pe^grams, corrrputer training, employment readiness programs, youth programs, etc. Grants for these have came from a brtaad range of snurees including a[I levels of government, granting ffeundatans such as RSC Financial Group, Sun Life, Lyle 5. l-1a11man Foundation, and the Kitchener and'Waterloo Cornrnunifiy Foundation, service elutas, and private donors. House of Friendship works with numerous community partners t^ provide the wwide array ^f programs and services. offered at our community centres. Some of thr?se partners are the City of #4itchener, City of VJaterlao, Retdional tr,lunicipafty of Waterloo, Focus for Ethnic Women, Pathways t~^ Education, Cur Place Family Resource and 2009 Page 32 of 42 4 - 32 CJntario Early Years Centre, Big Brothers ~Bkg Sisters, Wilfrid Laurier lJniversity Students for Literacy, Family and Children's Services of V'faterlon Region. Life Change 14dventures, KUV Counsekiing Services, Cath~slic Family Counselling Centre., local colleges and universities, bath local schflol boards, IoCal Churches, the YMCA, local businesses, and Qthers. We value partnerships, collaboration, and working together for the gaad of the c^mmunity. PRC}POSAL INFORMATIC)N 5] Pro ram or Project Overview a. Warne of prap~ssed prograra-r or project: Caurtland. Shelley Recycle Project b. total estimated cost of pragramlpraject: ~243t~ c_ amount caf funding requested from CEIG: $204{} 6} Im ortance and Benefits of Pra tarn ar Project briefly explain {2JQ ward maximurri} tl~e benefits ar3dfar importance to the camrnunity of the program pr project: A recycling program is not currently in place in the Courkkanc€ Shelley neighbaurhCad, as tt~e recycling bins that were here previousky were not being used correctly (items were not sorted correctly into blue carts}. The townhouse Complex consists of 69 family units. P, large amount of recyclables could be diverted from the landfill site if the project is successful in educating residents about the proper use of the blue carts Marge recycle bins}. Havir+g the y©uth take a lead role in this project ~+rill increase their own a~nrareness, knowledge and skills in recycling and help them establish good recycling habits that we hope they wilt maintain throughout their adult lives and pass onto their children. 7} Environmentak f'roblpm I C7ppertunity Briefly describe (210 wvord maximum} how your pr€~grarn or prdjeet addresses a specific issue or prablern irl i~itchener Many 4Citchener residents actively participate in local recyClinrd efforts including the Region's blue box program, but more can be lane to increase the number of people who recycle and. the amount of material that is recycled and thereby diverted tram the landfill site, Recycling can be mare chakJenging fnr residents c?f apartment buildings car to+,vnhQUSe complexes due to various factors such as incc~nvsnience of location of recycling boxeslbins and therefore mare effort required to ensure that recyclables find their way into such boxe5lbins, and sometimes a lack or unavailability of recycling boxes er 2009 Page 33 of 42 4 - 33 bans. Additional measures maybe needed to encourage apartment and townhalase dwrelPers to recycle and to support them In this endeavour. This project is designed to address this particular issue in one neighba~arha4d- 8} Pro ect or Pra ram Qufline Please provide a detailed outline the program or project, implementation and schedule: A youth grQUp will meet. once per week for a {7erigrt of 24 wrecks beginning in ,~anuary 2(J16 for the purpose of collecting recyclables from residents who have agreed to parficipate in the program. The yorath will sort the recycllables into the proper blue carts ant set the carts out far pick up. Yrsu#h will utilize educational materials bn recycling available from the Region of V'tiJaterlpa to explain to residents haw to recycle properly and provide education on fhe importance of recycling. Tyro part-time staf# (university students} wi31 be hired for two hours per week to work with the youth on this project and ensure that the program runs smoothly- These two sfaff persons will be supervised by t}1e Community €~esaurce Coordinator at the Courtland Shelley Community Centre. ~j Budget Please provide a budget shawirag an#icipated expenses and incvrroes ar~d identify the capital and operating costs, as well as the funding sources for the program or project: Expenses V11a~es far 24 weeks (aparatir3g) $1320.tt17 Staff supervision [!~;oeratin~~ 120.Ot1 Safety supplies (work gloves, rubber gloves) {caplta~) t 5t7.Og I~ro+~ram promotion (flyers) fca,ct[a~~ 14t?.Oa Snack supplies far youth participants (ca,nita,`1 25g.Da Trip to landfill site {bus rental} (a~~ratir~c~} 34t7.Q[7 Administration (ap~ratrrrg) 35{}.0 Total $2430.00 Community Enrriranmental Improuenient Grant $200D.00 After-Schaal Program grant (gatential} 3t70.00 House of kriendship 13b-dd Total $2430.00 Income 2009 Page 34 of 42 4 - 34 tU}~arknersh Please tisf other cpmmiftee partners, collabarafors ar funding contributors and their level of involvement= House pf Friendship - sponsoring argani~ation - prar~ides program suppork, hiring and supererisiort o'f staff, project management, payrr~ll functions, central officeladn7ir,istrative support, fulfills reporting requirements Region of Watar[r~o HQUSing -provides the tawrthause unit for the community centre Region of Waterloo Waste Management _ to provide blue bags 6or each individual unit to collect recyclables; praui~le b9ue carts for recycle ,program; provide recycling informs#ion for dishibuti4n SIGFfATURE I have the authority to make application Qn behalf of our organizakion tc the Commt9nitiy Environmental lmprovemenk grant (C1=1G}_ P~ersor-al information farovi~eled by the applicant on the appiicatir~r!< form, ar as support material with the eplslicatl~vn r`s being' collected in order to process grand applications and t4 adiitiif7l"star the grogram, and as sucf+ may be rriatle available t~ City staff and members of the errvironmerrtal eomr~ittee, Application forms, supp¢rtirrg oloc~rmentation and evaluatir~n forms will be retained in accordance wifh the ~lty`s Records Retention Schedule. The names of all applicants may be made public. Personal inforrp'ratian collected on this form or as sf~pport material may become part of a public clacurrfer'rt. 2009 Page 35 of 42 4 - 35 Municipal Rreeeiom of information and ~Protectrvn of Friuacy Aic# COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT GRANT 2009 APPLICATION FORM ORGANIZATION OVERIVEW 1) ORGANIZATION CONTACT INFORMATION a. Name of group/organization: QUEEN ELIZABETH P.S. d. 2) PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION e. Contact Person's Name: 3) ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND MANDATE Dear members of the Environmental Committee, It is with great enthusiasm and anticipation that I submit this application for funding through the Community Environmental Improvement Grant. Over the years, the Environmental Committee at Queen Elizabeth P.S. has worked diligently to create opportunities for students to reflect on the impacts of their actions both in and beyond the school grounds. Last year, we launched an environmental initiative to reduce our resource consumption and limit the waste we generate. This year, Queen Elizabeth P.S. would like to move it's environmental initiative into the school ground and create an opportunity for students to observe, explore, and investigate our natural environment in an outdoor learning area. We believe that it is important to engage our students and inspire them to be stewards of their environment. We feel that we can accomplish this by providing our students with the opportunity to interact with their environment and by teaching them that we can act today to shape tomorrow. Our project involves two phases that would be carried out in the 2009-2010 school year. We have calculated that an outdoor learning area would cost approximately $7000. We are currently in the process of applying for additional funds through various foundations and are requesting $3000 in funding from CEIG. The environmental committee at Queen Elizabeth P.S. would like to truly apologize for the late submission of our application. We are not required to be in school until September 2nd, 2009, and it was difficult to find a time that was convenient for our Environmental Committee to meet and finalize our application. We believe that a strongly supported project is necessary in order to have a successful project. We 2009 Page 36 of 42 4 - 36 sincerely apologize and hope that our late submission has not impeded our chance at receiving funding through your program. If you have any questions or require any additional information, please feel free to contact Sincere) Grade 1/2 teacher Queen Elizabeth P.S. The environmental committee, in collaboration with our school council, has worked to develop and implement programs that encourage and support students to become involved in taking direct action toward the betterment of the environment. This year, Queen Elizabeth P.S. would like to focus it's environmental initiative on the school ground and create an opportunity for students to observe, explore, and investigate our natural environment in an outdoor classroom. Our committee's mission is to create a greener schoolyard that will enhance its educational and ecological value. We strongly believe that school grounds are essential to children's learning and development. An outdoor learning area in our school ground would provide an opportunity for students to develop a deeper awareness and understanding of the environment around them. 4) ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY AND SUCCESSES The Environmental Committee at Queen Elizabeth P.S. has worked diligently to create opportunities for students to consider the impacts of their actions both in and beyond the school grounds. In the 2008-2009 school year, we implemented a boomerang lunch program. Our focus was to encourage students to reduce both the resources they use and the waste they generate. We analyzed our waste stream and had a recycling assembly to help students understand the personal choices individuals can make to reduce resource consumption and decrease the amount of material going to the landfill. The boomerang lunch initiative helped raise awareness and momentum to move forward with a greening project. There is a positive energy in our school and we are motivated to move forward and do more/expand. PROPOSAL INFORMATION 5) PROGRAM OR PROJECT OVERVIEW f. name of proposed program or project: Queen Elizabeth P.S. -creating an outdoor learning environment g. total estimated cost of program/project: $ 7000 h. amount of funding requested from CEIG: $ 3000 6) IMPORTANCE AND BENEFITS OF PROGRAM OR PROJECT 2009 Page 37 of 42 4 - 37 An outdoor learning area in our schoolyard would inevitably enhance the play, educational, ecological and aesthetic value of our school. Specifically, the environmental committee has identified the following benefits our project would have for both our students and our community: An outdoor learning area in our schoolyard would provide students and teachers with regular access to the natural world. It is a chance to study ecosystems and the interconnectedness of all things. Specifically, this area would give teachers the chance to make concrete curriculum connections. For example, grade 3 science teachers could conduct interactive lessons in which students observe and investigate a wide variety of local trees and wildflowers in the outdoor learning area. • An outdoor classroom would also provide students with the opportunity to view birds, butterflies and insects in various phases of their development (e.g., butterflies as adults, caterpillars and pupae). • The area would also provide an aesthetically pleasing gathering place for the school, out-of-school time programs, and the community-at-large. 7) ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEM/OPPORTUNITY The administration and staff at Queen Elizabeth P.S. recognize that a healthy environment can be created by teaching students important environmental values and how to put these values into practice. We strongly believe that our project directly speaks to one of the seven functional areas of the Strategic Plan for the Environment. Specifically, we believe that our project will provide an opportunity for environmental education both in and outside the classroom. Although our school greening project is relatively small in its physical scope, we believe that the benefits of it will be wide spread. Many of our students live in apartments and have little to no natural areas in which to explore their environment. We feel that our schoolyard is an "underutilized areas" that can be better used to encourage our students to appreciate and care for the world around them. Figure 1 is the site of the outdoor learning area. Figure 1 -Site of future outdoor learning area Once the project is complete, we will make every effort to identify and implement additional programs that will encourage students to use this outdoor learning area and develop a deeper awareness and understanding of environmental issues. 2009 Page 38 of 42 4 - 38 u ~~ ~~ o~~ ~ ~ ~~ 8) PROJECT OR PROGRAM OUTLINE Goal 1: Use the garden ecosystem to aid in the study of science units across the grades (e.g., Grade 3 students observe and investigate a wide variety of local plants in their natural environment and consider the impact of human activity on plants and their habitats). Action 1: Plant shrubs and wildflowers that encourage wildlife for viewing Goal 2: Ensure that the outdoor classroom is appropriately shaded. Action 2: Plant 5 trees. Goal 3: Create an outdoor classroom by providing a seating area for students Action 3: Place large rocks in a semi circle to provide seating in the schoolyard for the students and a location for teachers to carry out lessons outside. PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE Phase #1 We have consulted with the staff at John's Nursery and they have advised us that the best time to plant the trees would be late October or early November. Phase #2 We would like to begin phase #2 in the spring of 2010. We believe that this would be a great time for students from interested classrooms and students from the environmental club to participate in the design and implementation of the garden. We would also like to install the rocks for the outdoor classroom during this time. Spring is a wonderful opportunity for students to be observing and enjoying the seasonal changes. 9) BUDGET Please provide a budget showing anticipated expenses and incomes and identify the capital and operating costs, as well as the funding sources for the program or project: PHASE #1 Phase #1 of our project includes: Goal 2: Ensure that the outdoor classroom is appropriately shaded. Action 2: Plant 5 trees. Phase #1 funding sources: We are currently in the process of applying for additional funding for our greening project. We are happy that our parent council will be providing the environmental committee with funds for our greening project. As the school year has not yet begun, we are uncertain of the exact amount that they will be allocating for our project. We are anticipating an amount between $300-$500. Additional funding for this phase is pending approval from various funding partnerships. Any funding made available through the Community Environmental Improvement Grant and/or the Toyota Evergreen Learning Grounds funding will be used to complete phase #1 of our project. 2009 Page 39 of 42 4 - 39 Phase #1 budget: Tree Species Cost of Tree Cost of Installation Purple Ash #1 $ 228 $150 Purple Ash #2 $ 328 $150 Little Leaf Linden #1 $ 300 $ 200 Little Leaf Linden #2 $ 300 $ 200 White Ash $ 300 $ 200 Sub-total $ 1456 $ 900 Total for Phase #1 $ 2356 PHASE #2 Phase #2 of our project includes: Goal 1: Use the garden ecosystem to aid in the study of science units across the grades (e.g., Grade 3 students observe and investigate a wide variety of local plants in their natural environment and consider the impact of human activity on plants and their habitats). Action 1: Plant shrubs and wildflowers that encourage wildlife for viewing Goal 3: Create an outdoor classroom by providing a seating area for students Action 3: Place large rocks in a semi circle to provide seating in the schoolyard for the students and a location for teachers to carry out lessons outside. Phase #2 funding sources: If approved, we would apply any funding from Toyota Evergreen Learning Grounds and/or the Community Environment Fund towards this phase. Phase #2 budget: Product Cost of Tree Cost of Installation Wildflowers (e.g., $ 250 $ 0 Purple Cone Flower, Sunflower, Joe-Pye 2009 Page 40 of 42 4-40 Weed) Shrubs $ 200 $ 0 Mulch $ 100 $ 0 5 Rocks for seating $ 300 x 5 $ 65 x 5 Weed Membrane $ 100 $ 0 Sub-total $ 2150 $ 325 Total for Phase #2 $ 2475 10) PARTNERSHIPS We are currently in the process of applying for additional funding for our greening project. We are in the process of building funding partnerships with the following: • TD Friends of the Environment Foundation • Toyota Evergreen Learning Grounds • Community Environment Fund • Parent Council SIGNATURE I have the authority to make application on behalf of our organization to the Community Environmental Improvement Grant (CEIG). APPENDIX Outdoor Learning Area Ground Plan: This is a birds-eye view of our plan of the outdoor learning area in relation to the entire school. Please note the location of the project, the trees, rocks and ecological garden. 2009 Page 41 of 42 4-41 0 0 0 0 0 S~i~ooi O 2009 Page 42 of 42 4-42