Lloydminster, AB/SK – The City of Lloydminster seeks residents interested in serving on one-of-two committees responsible for sponsorship and fundraising for the proposed new event arena.
Sponsorship
The sponsorship committee is responsible for developing sponsorship packages and selling sponsorship opportunities to businesses to assist with funding the new event arena project. The committee will work closely with the fundraising committee to ensure both committees support major initiatives.
Those interested in applying to serve on the sponsorship committee are asked to complete the sponsorship committee application form. The deadline to apply is Monday, February 14, 2022. Before applying, interested parties are encouraged to review the terms of reference.
Fundraising
The fundraising committee is responsible for developing initiatives to fundraise for the arena project. The fundraising committee will focus on fundraising opportunities such as events, auctions, and other fundraising initiatives that engage the community. The committee will work closely with the sponsorship committee to ensure both committees support major initiatives.
Those interested in applying to serve on the sponsorship committee are asked to complete the fundraising committee application form. The deadline to apply is Monday, February 14, 2022. Before applying, interested parties are encouraged to review the terms of reference.
Background
City Council approved the committees and the respective terms of reference during the Monday, January 24, 2022, council meeting. Additionally, Councillor Jason Whiting was appointed to the sponsorship committee, and Councillor Aaron Buckingham was appointed to the fundraising committee. Both will serve a term ending December 31, 2022.
Learn More
The City of Lloydminster announced a location for the proposed event arena during a special council meeting on Thursday, January 6, 2022. The proposed facility will be constructed just east of 40 Avenue, in the city’s southeast.