1. Grand Opening April 15, 2013 Prepared by: Karen McKay
Sports Connection
Grand Opening
April 15, 2013
Prepared by: Karen McKay

2. Facilities Upgrades Building renovations General park upgrades
Playing fields upgrade
Swimming pool and tennis courts upgrades
Driving rang/putting green construction
Equipment and furniture

3. Sports Connection Complex

4. Schedule of Events
TV interview
5 a.m.
Aerobics feature
8 a.m.
Tours
9:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Dignitaries’ reception
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Opening ceremony
11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Picnic
12 noon
Soccer tournament
2:30 p.m.

6. Printing
Invitations $3,500
Newsletter $4,000
Program $2,000

7. Mailings
Paper $1,000
Postage $1,500

8. Advertisement
Newspaper ads
$150
Tee Shirts with logos $2,200

9. Decorations
Banners $375
Balloons
$75
Tablecloths $200

10. Picnic
Food $10,000
Soft drinks and cups $2,000

11. Speaker
Speaker’s fee $5,000
Travel
$800
Hotel and meals
$200

12. Entertainment
Entertainment $7,000

13. Grand Opening Ceremony
Ribbon cutting by Mayor Skipwith
Speaker
Light refreshments

14. Location: Main lobby at 5 a.m. Air time: 6 a.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Television Interview
Location: Main lobby at 5 a.m.
Air time: 6 a.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Interviewees:
Wallace Brooks
L. N. Skipwith
Karen McKay