District of the Municipality of St. Mary's, Nova Scotia

CANADIAN TIRE JUMP START PROGRAM This program helps kids be involved in sport and recreation. It enables financial assistance to families. Please read more on this program. Vision: One in three Canadian families cannot afford to enroll their children in sport and recreation activities because of financial barriers (Ipsos Reid, 2009). That means that many kids are missing out. Canadian Tire Jumpstart is dedicated to removing barriers, so children can participate in organized sport and recreation. We see it as equipping kids for life, because participation in organized sport and recreation increases a child’s chance for success in life. They discover and participate. They gain self-confidence. They develop self-esteem. They learn leadership skills. Their lives become richer. This is the power of Canadian Tire Jumpstart. Canadian Tire Jumpstart helps financially disadvantaged kids ranging in age from 4 to 18. HOW TO APPLY: Applications for assistance can be submitted from Jan. 15 – June 1 for spring/summer programs, and from July 1 – Nov. 15 for fall/winter programs. Call 1-877-616-6600. Based on your postal code, a Call Centre representative will provide a contact on the closest Canadian Tire Jumpstart Chapter. When calling your local Canadian Tire Jumpstart Chapter representative, be prepared to provide your contact information and the details of the sport or recreational activity your child would like to participate in. You may also be asked to provide financial information in order to prove eligibility for funding. Applicants will be notified by the local Canadian Tire Jumpstart Chapter representative if they are approved or if further information is required. All information received is kept confidential. The Canadian Tire Jumpstart program provides grants up to a maximum of $300 per qualifying child per session (i.e., spring/summer, fall/winter). Grants are provided directly to the non-profit or charitable organization coordinating the sport or recreational activity on behalf of the qualifying child. Since each child's financial needs are unique, Canadian Tire Jumpstart's contribution can be made for equipment, registration or transportation costs. All approvals are the sole discretion of the local Canadian Tire Jumpstart chapter and designated Canadian Tire Jumpstart personnel. If you want additional information on this program, please do not hesitate to contact the recreation department at 522-2598, or visit the jumpstart website (http://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/).

LUCKY DUCK LOTTO IS BACK!!!!!!!

For the 33rd year, Recreation Nova Scotia is pleased to present "Lucky Duck Lotto " - an easy, risk-free ticket sales fundraising program designed to help schools, sports clubs, community groups and other non-profit groups/organizations raise monies for their own programs and activities. Last year approx. 150 schools, clubs and community groups participated. Tickets are $1.00 each and come in books of ten. 70 cents of every $1.00 ticket sold remains with the ticket sellers. The Campaign runs from December 1, 2011 to March 23, 2012 - groups can sell any time between those dates. Groups that wish to order tickets are asked to complete a Contract A form and return by fax - 422-8201, mail or email to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it More information and campaign materials are available for download at www.recreationns.ns.ca/luckyduck. A seller's kit, tickets, ticket control sheets, selling tips and posters will be sent out to participating groups once the completed Contract A is received at the RNS office. Proceeds from the Lucky Duck Lotto help support RNS provincial programs including HIGH FIVE and Everybody Gets to Play (removing barriers to recreation). If you wan t more information on this, please contact the Recreation Department at 522-2598.