Notice of 2008/2009 AGM
The 2008/2009 Annual Meeting of the Acadia Cinema Cooperative Limited will be held at 7:30pm on Tuesday, November 3rd at the Al Whittle Theatre, Main Street, Wolfville.
Chair Stephen Peters hopes to see many share holders there. “It’s been a year of tremendous achievements for the Co-op and we have a lot to celebrate together”, he said.
As well as the business meeting, there will be a digital screening of NFB shorts on BluRay to showcase the new digital projector which was purchased in April.
A progress report on the “Sink The Mortgage” share purchase plan is also on the agenda. This three year effort encourages share holders to purchase just one share each year for three years. So far, in its first year the plan has garnered enough support to allow the doubling of five mortgage payments. Share purchases are eligible for the Provincial Equity Tax Credit until October 31, “so there is still time to help the Co-op and enjoy a tax break at the same time”, said Peters.
There will be cookies and coffee.
Sink the Mortgage Update!
Summer Share Sale with NEW Equity Tax Credit
Begins June 5
If you haven’t yet purchased your “Sink the Mortgage” share(s) for 2009, there is still time! Since June 5, the Acadia Cinema Cooperative Ltd., has offered another opportunity to purchase one or more shares ($100 each) and receive a $30 equity tax credit for each share on your 2009 Nova Scotia Income Tax.
The “Sink” plan asks each current or new shareholder to purchase a $100 share each year for the next three years. With this kind of support the ACC will be mortgage-free by 2011, in time to celebrate the 100th anniversary of our historic building’s original performance space — Wolville’s Opera House (1911).
To date (July 5), 112 shareholders have purchased $24,500 worth of shares. Five double mortgage payments have been made and the 2009 Sink Tank is almost 30% full. So, let’s keep this momentum going and be able to celebrate together— BIG TIME — in 2011. If you haven’t bought your share for this year, please do. And if you know anyone who is not an ACC shareholder, encourage them to make an investment in our community— today! Thank you everyone.
current share purchase form
see a full list of contributors here
SheilaFest tribute:
A success in every way
Full article coming soon! Until then, enjoy this picture gallery.
SheilaFest: About to begin (2009/07/25)
SheilaFest: Opener, Adam Bazinet (2009/07/25)
SheilaFest: "Marshall Lake" (Paul and Carter) (2009/07/25)
Silent auction co-organizer, Linda Wheeldon and concert emcee, Bill Zimmerman, share auction results with SheilaFest audience (2009/07/25)
SheilaFest: An evening to remember (2009/07/25)
Honouring Sheila Morrison
July 25 Memorial Concert at the Al Whittle Theatre
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The Acadia Cinema Cooperative Ltd lost a passionate advocate, volunteer, and patron when Sheila Morrison passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 09. Her many friends and acquaintances throughout the community and beyond have been reeling from the news. The grieving have been provided with an opportunity to support a beloved landmark Sheila affectionately called “the heartbeat of Wolfville”—Acadia Cinema’s Al Whittle Theatre. “In lieu of flowers” her obituary read, donations in Sheila’s memory can be made to the Coop and theatre, an organization “very dear to her heart.” Within days, memorial gifts were coming in from across the country: PEI, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Port Williams,Wolfville . . . and they continue to arrive. |
Sheila truly loved Wolfville and thrived in this community. Our rich local art scene motivated and inspired her and, in turn, her creativity, energy, ideas, and good humour inspired others. Her many contributions and initiatives were helping to make our remarkable town that much richer. She was an active member of the new Cooperative PR Committee and was always willing and able to step up whenever things for the Coop or theatre needed doing.
Her love of cinema and active support for the Fundy Film Society was matched only by her passion for live music. Sheila felt the wealth of talent in our lovely Valley knew no bounds. If it were possible, wherever folks were performing, Sheila would be there, front and centre. She grew to know and love our resident musicians and their music. How appropriate then that her dearest friend and life partner, John Robichaud, has also decided to put on a memorial concert at the Al Whittle, July 25, to honour her memory. The concept has been eagerly welcomed; not only have some of her favourite musicians immediately come on board, they are actually helping to organize the event. It is John’s wish that Sheila’s memory be honoured by having all proceeds from the concert put toward the purchase of audio equipment to support and enhance live music in the theatre. "Sheila understood the magic of live music and the priceless gift it provided to the soul of the listener." . . . "What greater honour could be bestowed upon her than to help perpetuate that experience in her name?" says John.
So mark the date on your calendars - July 25 at the Al Whittle Theatre - and let’s remember and celebrate Sheila Morrison with music and laughter—together.
