WECRD’S "Let’s Play" Grant Program Awards Funds to Eight  Mtn.  Home Sports Organizations

The Let’s Play grant program was formed by the WECRD as a way to help deserving sports programs for youth in the greater Mountain Home area.   For 2012, the Board allocated $15,000 for grant funding for the Let’s Play program.   A committee of local residents was formed to oversee the selection process for awarding grant applicants.  The Let’s Play Board  members for 2012 are Lynn Knudson, David Abrahamson, and Doug Belt. 

Eight youth sports organizations applied for the grants in 2012.  After review of the applicants, the grant committee determined that all eight organizations met the criteria set forth in the application process. These organizations, with their combined efforts, have reached approximately 700 kids in the last year.  The committee felt that all of the organizations that applied for the grants were in need of and deserving of  financial assistance  and that the distribution of the Let’s Play funds will assist these organizations in accomplishing their goals. 

At the March 21^st Special Board Meeting, the WECRD approved adopting the recommendations of the Let’s Play committee and awarded grants as follows:

1. Mountain Man Wrestling Club:  $2,500
2. Elmore County Youth Baseball:  $3,000
3. Mtn. Home Youth Soccer Association:  $1,500
4. Mtn.  Home Youth Sports:  $2,500
5. Elmore County Girls Fastpitch:  $2,000
6. Elmore County Optimist:  $3,000
7. Special Olympics:  $250
8. Mountain Home Mongrels Rugby:  $250

These organizations will be required to prepare a final report to the WECRD on how the funds were used. 

Board Meeting Time Change:

Begginning April 26, 2012, The Western Elmore County Recreation District has changed the time of their regular Board meetings to 7:00 p.m., the second Thursday of every month.  

Office Hours:

The WECRD office, located at 245 East 6th South (next to the potato processing plant) is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 to 2:00 p.m.  Depending on staffing availability, there will be other days and times the office will be open, but not on a regular basis.  It is suggested that people should call the office at 580-2377 or stop by to check if the office is open on non-scheduled days.

WECRD OFFERS MEETING ROOMS FOR THE PUBLIC TO USE

The WECRD has announced that their new office at 245 East South Street (the former Calvary Chapel building) has meeting rooms available for the public to use.  The rooms available are one large and one small meeting room with kitchenette and restroom facilities.  Groups interested in using the rooms should come into the WECRD office and fill out a Facility Use Application Form .  This form can also be downloaded from our website.  Certain restrictions will apply that are standard for most public meeting places.  Those desiring to use our facilities will also need to read our Facility Use Policy, which is in our office.  Groups interested in reserving rooms can apply no earlier than two months before their reservation date and no later than two weeks before the requested date.  That time period may be waived if the facility is available for the appointed time.

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Want to Volunteer?

Anyone wanting to volunteer with the WECRD can come into our office and fill out a volunteer form or the form can also be downloaded from our website.  (Other forms are available under the About Us, WECRD Forms menu)

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WECRD Car Emblems

Supporters! the WECRD has 'cling-on' style emblems for your car or other vehicle. 
They measure 6x 6 and have our WECRD emblem on them. 
They are free; however, a small donation is always welcome.  Come in and pick them up at our office.

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