Round Barn restoration project in Potton
donations from Nexkemia and Power Corp. All these contributions are in addition to the amount of $50,000 collected since the beginning of the 2013 fundraising campaign.
The GBMP tells us that, the initiative is part of the Coeurs villageois movement, which Potton has joined recently, and constituting an original and complementary element to the tourist attractions of the whole region, the project will contribute to the revitalization and economic stimulation of the village by increasing the number of visitors and tourism revenues. New grant applications have been submitted to Tourisme Cantons-de-l’est ($80,000) and the Department of Canadian Heritage ($170,000). A new fundraising campaign, launched ten days ago with a $40,000 objective, has already raised $20,000 from the general population.
A short video on the Round Barn can be seen at: https://youtu.be/mon5s6qydes.
The GBMP and Municipality of Potton is now reaching out to all citizens and local businesses to contribute generously to the new fundraising campaign. To make a donation, please go to the donation form on the Municipal website (this is easier for donations of $20 or more to assure a tax receipt) at www.potton.ca or on the APPHA website at www.pottonheritege@org or send your cheque(s) made out to the Municipality of the Township of Potton with the mention of “the Round Barn project” to: Municipality of the Township of Potton, 2, rue de Vale Perkins, Mansonville (Québec) J0E 1X0. Prizes, for a total value of nearly $3,000, will be drawn on October 14th for those who donate $100 or more. Also names of these supporters will appear on the Wall of Donors at the entrance of the Barn. The Potton Municipal Volunteer Group (GBMP) and Municipality of Potton thanks you for your generosity and support. For more information about the project, please contact: hansruiter77@gmail.com or jacqueline.robitaille@globetrotter.net