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SALEM AREA COMMUNITY BETTERMENT ASSOCIATION

2012-2013 PROJECT BOOK

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1

Community Betterment.................................................................3

Youth Involvement.........................................................................4

Community Assessment.................................................................5

Community Goals..........................................................................6

Planning.........................................................................................8

Projects..........................................................................................9

Section 2

Community Projects

Proposition K.I.D.S.: Salem R-80 School Bond..........................11

Visitor Center Complex Improvements........................................16

Tiger Trail.....................................................................................19

Community Enhancements...........................................................24

Salem Community Center @ the Armory.....................................27


COMMUNITY BETTERMENT

Salem Area Community Betterment Association (SACBA) was established as a 501(c)3 organization in 1994, with the purpose of "guiding focused direction" for community development so resources of time and effort could go further and benefit everyone. With generosity of the local citizens, both with time and money, SACBA continues to accomplish much more than by "going it alone." The organization is highly respected in the community as a leader, partner and supporter of community efforts.

A 14-member Board of Directors (including two youth members) governs the organization. Ex-officio members of the board include: Mayor, City of Salem Economic Development Director Presiding County Commissioner MU Extension Ministerial Alliance Superintendent, R80 Schools Salem Area Chamber of Commerce

Standing Committees

Committees are organized to address priority targeted projects. Some committees are ongoing because certain projects are continued from year to year. Committees allow volunteers and non-board members to participate in the organization.

Beautification Teachers’ Closet Farmers’ Market Volunteer Center

Historic Preservation Arts Council Volunteer Recognition Banquet Trivia Night

Our partners—businesses; federal, state and local government; foundations; individuals; and community organizations—help

make our community projects possible.

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YOUTH INVOLVEMENT

Youth in our community are very active participants in a wide range of Salem’s events and organizations. While the Salem Area Community Better-ment Assoc. does not have a formal youth group, there are an overwhelming number of youth organizations and opportunities for our young people to serve our community. Recognizing that our youth are important contributors to commu-nity growth and development, SACBA includes two high school students on its Board to represent all of the community’s youth and youth activities.

SACBA BOARD: Two youth serve on the Board of SACBA. They are involved directly in decision-making, planning, and assisting with projects. These youth board members are often graduates of the Dent County Youth Leadership Academy.

COMMUNITY SERVICE: Youth organizations, schools, and church groups

are very active in service to the community. YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS: FFA, 4-H, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts enroll

500 youth and 231 volunteer leaders. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: University of Missouri Extension, FFA,

and SACBA have partnered to develop “Dent County Youth Leadership Academy” - a leadership training program for youth in grades 9-12.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: City of Salem Parks & Rec, Salem Public

Library and Bonebrake Center youth programs offer students a way to participate in community volunteer and recreation programs.


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COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT

SACBA ANNUAL REVIEW: In September 2012, SACBA board members held a retreat to review the ongoing projects and discuss membership, purpose, and future planning. New board members are being recruited to assist with the annual volunteer recognition dinner, Ozark Natural & Cultural Resource Center, and Salem Farmers’ Market. Promoting our community to visitors through tourism and community beautification continue to be high priority projects for SACBA and other agencies in the county, and two projects this year focus on those efforts: Visitor Center Complex Improvements and Community Signage. HEALTHY DENT COUNTY: The strategic plan for HDC, a 501c3 working to improve the quality of life and health for Dent County residents, includes increasing opportunities for physical fitness for county residents. Two action items on their strategic plan are featured in this year’s project book: Tiger Trail and Salem Community Center @ the Armory. The Community Center project is also a priority identified in the current City of Salem/Dent County strategic plan update. SALEM R-80 SCHOOL DISTRICT: The school district board and staff have worked tirelessly for the past 3 years to develop a plan to improve facilities and quality of education for students in the district. The highest priority in this plan and bond issue campaign is to create a safer and more secure school environment for students. The Salem R-80 School Bond project is featured in this book. CITY OF SALEM/DENT COUNTY STRATEGIC PLAN : With the assistance of Meramec Regional Planning Commission, six public meetings were held from September 2012– June 2013 to evaluate progress on the current Community Strategic Plan and identify priority issues for the future. Community participants identified goals within the following categories: Economic Development and Tourism; Education; Community Facilities and Infrastructure; Government Organization and Services; Community Enhancement; and Health and Human Services.

Salem Area Community Betterment Association regularly reviews the ongoing projects managed by the organization and also works to support other organizations and agencies within the community to accomplish their strategic goals. SACBA board members serve on many boards and committees within the community and provide assistance and support as strategic plans are developed and implemented. In 2012, several assessment processes have influenced the projects included in this year’s book.

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COMMUNITY GOALS: SACBA

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Salem Area Community Betterment Association 2012 Goals

1. Manage recurring projects including the following:

Volunteer Recognition Hold 113h annual awards banquet to hand out volunteer “Gift of Time” Awards.

Beautification Continue working with Spring Creek Garden Club and City to fill planter boxes and

landscape welcome signs. Ozark Natural and Cultural Resource Center

Host Art across the Ages, Trees and Trains and other special exhibits. Farmers’ Market

Finalize construction to expand market shelter; host annual vendors meeting; provide management and administration for market.

Teachers Closet Continue working with Teacher Closet Advisory Group to continue successful operation of the resource center.

Arts Council Partner with local Arts Council to plan and conduct special events.

Conduct Fundraiser Activities Conduct Trivia Night and other fundraisers to raise funds for SACBA.

Volunteer Visitors Center Continue to operate a volunteer Visitors Center/Tourist Information Center to house the Salem Area Community Betterment office as well as the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce office.

2. Annually provide support and assistance as needed for community identified priority projects.


COMMUNITY GOALS: STRATEGIC PLAN

Infrastructure 1. Improve/upgrade/replace infrastructure using

innovative funding options not tied to traditional funding sources

2. Additional Broadband accessibility 3. Improve electric system 4. Improve/upgrade gravel roads 5. Improve GPS files of local area 6. Better direct access to I-44 7. Increase public transportation Education 1. Additional funding for all schools 2. Create vocational/technical school 3. Improve educational facilities 4. Improve educational/higher education

opportunities 5. Create entrepreneur programs and local business

support Economic Development 1. More industry and quality jobs 2. Downtown revitalization 3. Capitalize on poor national economy 4. Continue development of strategic plan 5. Emphasize buying local Cultural/Recreational 1. Re-establish county fairgrounds 2. Develop community recreational center 3. Create recreational activities and entertainment

for adults and children 4. Capitalize on the poor national economy

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An action plan for achieving the Strategic Plan goals was developed by the Strategic Plan Task Force. Dent County and the city of Salem are responsible for implementation of this plan. However, it is ap-propriate for other organizations to be involved. Therefore, the citizens involved in this planning pro-cess have recommended individuals or groups they believe to be likely entities to assume responsibil-ity of certain action items. The work proposed in the plan will require assistance from other interested groups and individuals in order to be accomplished within the time frame goal. To accomplish Goal 2 of Salem Area Community Betterment Association’s 2012 goals, representatives from the Board of Directors participated in the City of Salem/Dent County Strategic Plan Task Force, and will provide assistance as needed in partnership with the City and County, and other local organizations to address the identified priorities. Government 1. New jail/juvenile hall & improve judicial system 2. Increase Town Hall Meetings 3. Improve fight against illegal drug activities 4. Boost local economy 5. Improve property rights protection 6. Update general city and zoning maps 7. Improve communication between officials and residents 8. Reduce Federal and State regulatory burdens Tourism 1. Plan community-sponsored events for residents and

visitors 2. Strengthen marketing plan to spur interest of tourism from

metropolitan areas 3. Develop social network marketing targeted toward tourism 4. Need trade area identification Health Care/Social Services/Housing 1. Increase number of physicians and medical services 2. Develop housing alternatives for the elderly 3. Need cheaper healthcare options 4. Promote healthy life style. 5. Develop garages/carports at senior housing facilities Community Involvement/Communication 1. Identify opportunities to enhance community involve-

ment/communication 2. Develop strategies to promote community pride 3. Explore opportunities to expand recycling programs 4. Promote a community-wide positive attitude 5. Investigate ways to involve youth in community


PLANNING

Meramec Regional Planning Commission assisted the City of Salem and Dent County to develop an updated Strategic Plan in 2012-2013. The process included six public meetings, and focused on a review of progress and accomplishments from the 2007 strategic plan, a SWOT analysis, and small community teams identifying goals and action plan steps for identified needs. The projects selected for this year’s project book all directly relate to goals outlined during the 2012-2013 strategic plan process, and are especially highlighted in the “Desired Qualities” as envisioned for the City of Salem/Dent County by participants in the planning process.

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Desired Qualities: According to Visioning Process participants, the qualities

most desired include: having a community center (recreational center), employment opportunities,

community amenities (parks, etc.), quality and qualified leadership, programs to bring about citizen pride, downtown revitalization to bring in consumers and visitors, biking trails, a drug-free environment and

quality education/schools.


COMMUNITY PROJECTS

Proposition K.I.D.S.: Salem R-80 School Bond

Visitor Center Complex Improvements

Tiger Trail

Community Enhancements

Salem Community Center @ the Armory

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PAST PROJECTS

2011 PROJECTS

COMMUNITY

Community Beautification

Historic Walking Tour

Ozark Natural & Cultural Resource Center

YOUTH

Youth Leadership Academy

Art Across the Ages

Salem Area Community Betterment Association did not participate in the 2012 MCB competition.

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Community/Neighborhood: Salem, MO

Name of Project: Proposition K.I.D.S.: Salem R-80 School Bond Campaign

Project Coordinator: Superintendent Steve Carvajal and R-80 School Board

Type of Project: Short-term (1-5 years)

Time Frame: Date begun September 2012 Date completed Ongoing

Number of volunteers 75+ Age range of volunteers 14-84 Cost of Project: Materials Donated $1,313 Community donations for campaign promotion Labor Volunteer $8,550 450 hours Total Cost $9,863 Sources of funding Donations $1,313

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Salem R-80 is a consolidated public school district with grades pre-school through 12. R-80 also accepts students from the four rural county school districts and is paid tuition by the separate districts for each student after they graduate from 8th grade and come to the district for high school.

Salem R-80 School Board employed a new superintendent in July 2012 with a goal of upgrading the school facilities for improved education and security. The school board and community had previously attempted to move forward with a school bond project to improve the district, but voters had failed to approve the levy. The superintendent, in cooperation with a local steering committee of 75 community volunteers, students, and staff members, began meeting in September 2012 to create a plan of action for raising revenue to remodel existing facilities. Proposition K.I.D.S. (Keep Improving District Schools) is estimated to cost $6.5 million. The cost would be covered by school district funds of $2 million, and required voter approval of a $4,500,000 general obligation bond.



Steering committee volunteers attended five one hour meetings in preparation for working their plan, plus an additional 12 meetings later for recruiting yes voters. A bonding company was selected to assist with professional management of the campaign and a treasurer was selected to handle donations for promoting the proposal. The committee developed lawn signs, wrote newspaper articles and a daily news bulletin, conducted radio interviews, and placed information. Student volunteers also solicited support for the Proposition K.I.D.S. campaign. Supt. Steve Carvajal presented information about the campaign to at least 26 organizations in the community, including senior citizens groups and other county school districts. Additionally, the steering committee attained a list of frequent voters from the county clerk and called at least 1,000 voters to ask for support.

The end result of the April 2013 Ballot Proposal was a 65% approval vote!

In the development of the City of Salem/Dent County 2012/2013 Strategic Plan, high quality schools were a priority for community members, as noted in the Education Committee Situation Statement: The availability of quality educational opportunities plays a key role in the social and economic well-being of the community. To continue to provide quality learning experiences for both youth and adults will require updating the physical and technological infrastructure. To accomplish the task, both the school officials, city and county governments and citizens must be involved in studying the situation and forming a strong partnership to secure needed funding and support.


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Local individuals and banks assisted in purchasing bonds and the bonding company was active in placing the remainder. As soon as school was dismissed in May of 2013 the first phase of demolition began for Proposition K.I.D.S. The construction phase will be covered in our next annual MCB report.


PROPOSITION K.I.D.S.

Photo: The Salem R-80 School Board breaks ground on the $6.5 million Proposition K.I.D.S. renovation project in May 2013. “I think people knew it was time," said Salem R-80 Superintendent Steve Carvajal, quoted in The Salem News, April 9. "I appreciate the honesty of people involved in the process. It's an exciting time. This can change the whole face of the district. I think it's a great sign that the community supports its kids."

Improvements will include: New construction of classroom additions, restroom additions, commons areas and

new building entrances Security systems updates including security doors, cameras, and buzzers Proper ventilation Repairing and replacing existing roofs Renovations including library expansions, new tile, lockers, and new windows Efficiency upgrades to electrical, HVAC and kitchen facilities Preschool facilities will create a title preschool and developmental preschool on-site

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VISITOR CENTER COMPLEX

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Name of Project: Visitor Center Complex Improvements

Project Coordinator: Jerry Craig and Judy Apperson


Time Frame: Date begun June 2010 Date completed June 2013

Number of volunteers 5 Age range of volunteers 25-80 Cost of Project: Materials Donated $4,000 White Rock for parking lot donated by Dent County Commission Purchased $57,069.84 SACBA Labor Volunteer $9,025 475 hours Paid $4,000 In-kind, City of Salem Total Cost $74,094.84 Sources of funding Grants $27,000 USDA Rural Development Rural Business Opportunity Grant $21,598 USDA Community Facilities Grant Donations $8,000 Resources, dollars and in-kind from City of Salem and Dent County Commission SACBA $8,471.84 Salem Area Community Betterment



Salem Area Community Betterment Association is fortunate to own and manage several buildings in downtown Salem. The Visitor Center Complex includes the Ozark Natural & Cultural Resource Center, Teachers’ Closet, the Salem Farmers’ Market shelter and the Visitor Center, which is home to the offices of SACBA and Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. This complex is located right on Highway 19 in the center of Salem, and is an important resource for local residents and visitors to our community. Regular activities keep the complex bustling—music lessons and special events at ONCRC, the weekly farmers’ market in the summer, teachers picking up supplies during the school year at the Teachers’ Closet, and chamber of commerce meetings, business inquiries and tourist information requests at the visitor center. This Complex helps support several projects that address community priorities, including tourism, education, economic development, entrepreneurship, and cultural activities. These buildings within the Complex are well known and appreciated in the community for the range of activities they provide. SACBA funds ongoing maintenance and utilities at these facilities through donations, program fees, rental income, and fundraisers. In 2010, SACBA was awarded two USDA Rural Development grants to make improvements to the Visitor Center Complex. The first grant—a Rural Business Opportunity Grant—was awarded to expand the Salem Farmers’ Market shelter to increase space available for new vendors to sell at the market. The expansion was completed for the 2012 market season, and increased the shelter size an additional 36 feet by 36 feet, adding six new vendor stalls.

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The second grant– a USDA Community Facilities grant of $21,598- was provided to pave the Complex parking lot to improve accessibility and parking at each of the buildings.

SACBA is also pursuing a new banner for the front of the visitor center building, and hopes that sign will be added by the end of 2013. The SACBA board works continuously to ensure that the Visitor Center Complex is an up to date and a welcoming asset for visitors to Salem.

Above, Photo by Brenda Jessen, The Salem News Members of the Salem Area Community Betterment Association (SACBA) Board of Directors and USDA-Rural Development gathered for a recognition ceremony Dec. 18, 2012 at the Salem Visitors Center. SACBA was recognized for the recent completion of several USDA-Rural Development-funded projects. Right, Parking spots were striped through an in-kind donation of time by City of Salem employees.

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Name of Project: Tiger Trail

Project Coordinator: Sherry Lea, Healthy Dent County Executive Director


Time Frame: Date begun February 2012 Date completed Ongoing (expected

completion December 2013)

Number of volunteers 4 Age range of volunteers 25-85 Cost of Project: Materials Donated $8,500 Purchased $36,700 Labor Volunteer $2,223 117 hours Paid $In progress Total Cost Anticipated $220,000 Sources of funding Grants $100,000 Missouri Department of Natural Resources Trail Grant Program Donations $3,500 The Community Partnership $5,000 Dent County Commission

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TIGER TRAIL

Statistics from Missouri Dept. of Health and Human Services demonstrate that many Dent County residents face significant health and lifestyle challenges. In Dent County, 22.7% claim to have fair or poor general health, which is significantly higher than the region or the state. Among Dent County’s population, 38.4% are overweight and 27% are obese, and 30.5% (compared to the state’s 25.3%) participate in no leisure time physical activity. Dent County and the City of Salem have a renewed interest in health and recreation, as evidenced by the growth of programs and events related to wellness such as 5K runs, fitness classes, and nutrition workshops. The 2012-2013 City Strategic Planning process also identified that “the development of indoor and outdoor recreation programs would enhance community health and economic development” and set an objective to “motivate public and private entities to create cultural, recreational and sports opportunities in the community.” The Council for a Healthy Dent County (HDC) successfully applied to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Trail Program in 2012 for funding to create “Tiger Trail,” a 1 ½ mile long walking/biking trail that will encourage community members to walk/bike for health and recreation. The Tiger Trail will loop around the 41.6 acres where Salem Upper-Elementary School (SUES) is located. Tiger Trail will create an opportunity to set an example for our youth that our community values the health of community residents of all ages. Residents are eager for increased opportunity to enjoy nature and friends while walking for health and enjoyment. The SUES staff is eager to use the trail for class activities in science, math, and physical education. A safe place to ride bikes will also benefit Salem’s youth. Students will increase their sense of responsibility by helping with trail maintenance. The Tiger Trail will benefit community members of all ages. The long-term emphasis on programming also develops a sustained commitment to encourage physical activity for our community residents.

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TIGER TRAIL

Tiger Trail will be 1 ½ miles in length, eight feet wide, and will include both wooded and open areas. Crushed rock construction will allow both walking and biking. The area is currently filled with trees and scrub brush and will require considerable clearing, but the final trail design will focus on featuring the natural beauty of the site. Adequate parking is already in place, and the site is conveniently located for students, families and community residents to access the trail.

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TIGER TRAIL

Trail committee volunteers David Massengale and Mike Godi discuss the site assessment and environmental review required by the Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources.

The Tiger Trail project has had significant community support, as evidenced by the in-kind work and donations provided for the project. Salem Police Dept. has offered to increase their visibility in the area to assist with security and safety at the trail; Dent County Commission is providing $5,000 of crushed rock for the trail; City of Salem will maintain the trail for 25 years; the Community Partnership Fit Helps program is donating trail markers, bike rack and trail use counter; MU Extension will provide programming assistance; along with many other individuals who have volunteered for aspects of the project.

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TIGER TRAIL

A significant part of Healthy Dent County’s trail plan is the inclusion of extensive programming at the trail. Community members will be invited to a community-wide kick-off event when the trail is completed in late 2013, followed by an ongoing series of activities which highlight use of the Trail. Examples include a bike safety program for children, walking challenges, family healthy walking events, transporting seniors to Tiger Trail, and wide distribution of a Trail map.

Trail committee members Mike Godi and David Massengale discuss trail design plans with Salem Upper Elementary Principal Melanie Wisdom. The school staff and students are excited to use the trail for physical fitness, science and art classes, as well as after-school activities.

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COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENTS


Name of Project: Community Signage

Project Coordinator: Jerry Craig, Liz Gruendel


Time Frame: Date begun June 2012 Date completed July 2013

Number of volunteers 6 Age range of volunteers 12-85 Cost of Project: Materials Donated $ 0 Purchased $4,159.81 Labor Volunteer $342 18 hours Paid $500 Total Cost $5,001.82 Sources of funding Grants $2,359.81 SACBA Beautification funds Organizational Funds $1,800 Dent County Fire Board $500 Healthy Dent County

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Salem Area Community Betterment Association has spearheaded a “Community Beautification” committee as part of their work in the community. The Beautification Committee helps with local projects like downtown revitalization and increasing community pride. In addition to SACBA, several community organizations have also identified a need for better informational signage to inform the community about special events, resources and raise awareness of the good work our community organizations are accomplishing. This project highlights two community enhancement priorities implemented in the past year.

SACBA Beautification Committee installed new benches in downtown Salem as part of a community enhancements project. Funding was provided by the annual City of Salem donation to SACBA for beautification projects. Picture: SACBA board members Judy Apperson and Sherry Lea take a rest on the new downtown benches during the Salem fall open house in 2012.

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In 2012, the Dent County Fire Protection District Public Relations Committee recommended that the Fire Board purchase a sign board for the front of the Fire Station that would bring attention to the good work Dent County volunteer firefighters do for the community. The sign frame can hang new 8’x 16’ banners that can be changed throughout the year, and the Fire Dept. hopes to change the banners six times per year. Public use of the sign is encouraged for non-profit community groups to showcase their activities and community events. The Fire Department charges no rent for the space, but an organization has to purchase their banner and pay to have it installed and taken down. Each banner costs about $250 and installation/take down costs about the same making the initial cost about $500. But the banners are guaranteed to last a long time so that reuse is possible. So a second plus display costs only the $250 required for installation/take down. The Fire Department feels it is a good opportunity to highlight the department and other community organizations.

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SALEM COMMUNITY CENTER


Name of Project: Salem Community Center @ the Armory

Project Coordinator: Sherry Lea, Healthy Dent County Executive Director

Type of Project: Long-term

Time Frame: Date begun June 2012 Date completed Ongoing

Number of volunteers 22 Age range of volunteers 18-85 Cost of Project: Materials Donated $0 Purchased $In progress Labor Volunteer $2,717 143 hours Paid $39,652 Additional in progress Total Cost First phase anticipated cost is $500,000 Sources of funding Grants $6,400 MU Extension Healthy Lifestyle Initiative funding Donations $499,600 Local and state businesses donated through the Neighborhood Assistance tax credit program (NAP) $1,800 Dent County Commission—hours donated for Meramec Regional Planning Commission to write the NAP application

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For more than 20 years, residents in Salem and Dent County have dreamed about creating a local community center and have continually worked to make that dream a reality. It has also been a high priority on several city strategic plans, including the most recent 2012/2013 City of Salem/Dent County Strategic Plan. In 2012, Healthy Dent County, a 501c3 organization, undertook a capital campaign to reno-vate the former national guard Armory into “Salem Community Center @ the Ar-mory.” This facility has a unique history in our community, and the plan is to con-tinue to grow this facility as the hub for community health, wellness and learning for all our residents. Healthy Dent County successfully applied to the State of Missouri Neighborhood Assistance program, which provides 70% tax credits for businesses that donate to community projects. The goal of the first phase of the capital campaign was $499.600.

Healthy Dent County launched its Capital Campaign on October 15, and completed the campaign on December 14–

raising $499,600 in just two months for the Salem Community Center @ the Armory!

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The goal of the capital campaign is to transform the existing Armory space into an area that better serves our community. This capital campaign is part of a long-term plan that will be implemented as funding and resources are available. Under the proposed first phase of the plan Improvements will make all areas of the building handicap accessible. The gym area will be transformed into a newly renovated multi-purpose room to

allow for a wide array of indoor sporting events as well as banquet and meeting facilities.

The Salem Fitness Center will be consolidated into one area and enlarged to allow for more equipment for members and additional group exercise classes.

The restrooms will be expanded, improved and relocated to allow for future growth of the facility.

Once these improvements are complete, the current building will be transformed to accommodate a new children’s after-school program as well as children’s summer programs.

The project architect is currently completing the design and bid specs for this first phase of the plan, and a contractor will be hired to begin construction in August 2013.

The newly renovated Salem Community Center @ the Armory will be a community center for all ages,

where health, education and community meet.

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Programming revenues, membership fees, and partner contributions will continue to support ongoing operational costs beyond the building renovation campaign. In addition to the NAP tax credit donations, Healthy Dent County also initiated a Brick Paver fundraiser that allows families, organizations, classes and individuals to purchase a brick that will line the sidewalk at the entrance to the building once construction is completed.

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Documents

SALEM AREA COMMUNITY BETTERMENT ASSOCIATION · County strategic plan update. SALEM R-80 SCHOOL DISTRICT: The school district board and staff have worked tirelessly for the past 3