Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Inc.

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1 Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Inc. CRl-1+1 STOPPERS or GNy Bruce Inc P.O. Box 1119, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 6K6 Tel: TIPS (8477) Fax: Website: January 30, 2018 RECEIVED Mayor and Council The Municipality of Brockton FEB Scott Street, P.0. Box 68 Walkerton ON N0G 2V0 Attn: Brandy Patterson, Deputy Clerk MUNICIPALITY OF BROCKTON Dear Mayor and Council: Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Inc. is urgently requesting A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000 from The Municipality of Brockton, OR A COMMITMENT OF A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000 EACH YEAR FOR THE NEXT FIVE (5) YEARS. Crime Stoppers representatives would be pleased to make a presentation to your council about the program and answer any questions your Councillors may have. Crime Stoppers is at a crisis point. There are enough funds left to support this program for the next two years. Without the assistance of your municipality, and every other municipality in Grey Bruce, the program will then have to close due to lack offunding. What is Crime Stoppers? Each Crime Stoppers organization is a separate entity, which focuses on assisting with the prevention of crime in their local communities. Crime Stoppers is not part of the local police services, and the only assistance the organization receives from the Ontario Provincial Police is one liaison officer/coordinator, at their cost, to assess tip viability and report back to the Crime Stoppers Board of Directors for tip reward payout. Crime Stoppers does not receive direct funding from the provincial or any other government. Crime Stoppers is a completely volunteer based organization. Each Board of Directors is comprised wholly of volunteers from the respective local communities. Statistics for Grey and Bruce Counties Over the past 30 years, tips provided to Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Inc. have led to the solving of 2,613 cases, with more than 1,590 arrests and the seizure of nearly $52 Million in stolen property and illegal drugs. Approved awards for these tips amounted to more than $256,500. How Does Crime Stoppers Work? Crime Stoppers offers t elephone and encrypted internet based services that allow anyone to provide tips with anonymity guaranteed. In exchange for the tips, rewards of up to $2,000, approved by the respective Board of Directors, are offered. These rewards are completely funded by donations from municipalities like yours, who believe Crime Stoppers offers an invaluable tool in the fight against crime. 1

2 How are Donations Used? Donations are used to pay out rewards, purchase office supplies and equipment, assist with attendance fees at local events to promote Crime Stoppers, and for core funding to keep the program running. Please contact us to arrange a presentation to your council or to answer any questions you may have. Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Inc. thanks you for your commitment to fighting crime and ensuring safer communities for the future generations of Grey and Bruce Counties. Yours truly, ~~ Elizatieth {Betty) Egerdeen President, Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Inc. crimestopgb@bmts.com

3 PRESENTATION TO MUNICIPALITY OF BROCKTON COUNCIL 12 MAR 2018, 7:00 P.M. Introductions: Elizabeth Egerdeen, Chair; Michael Lundy, Director; of Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Inc. Overview: Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce is a registered charity. We are not a police service. Our Crime Stoppers (CS) is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors from various communities throughout Grey Bruce. We also have a group of committed volunteers who work to raise funds. Our main sources of fundraising are: an annual golf tournament (partnering with local insurance companies), sales of lottery tickets, raffles, and other activities. CS works collaboratively with the local police depts., the media, and the community members. Our partners, including police services, consider CS to be a valuable service that helps ensure the safety and well-being of our communities. CS receives anonymous tips from the public regarding crimes that have taken place, or that are in process of being committed, or are about to take place. Tips are submitted by either telephone or online using a secure website designed for tips submissions. Our office administrator receives these tips, collects the necessary information from the tipster, and forwards the tip to the appropriate police department for follow up. CS pays a cash reward up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest of criminals or the seizure of drugs or stolen property. These rewards are a significant motivator for the public to submit tips. We have one paid administrative staff member who handles the tips submissions during the day and the day-to-day administrative duties of our office. The Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers receives funding from the Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, to cover costs related to the National Anonymous Call Centre monitoring our tips line, during off-hours (overnight and weekends). These funds do not get paid directly to the respective local Crime Stoppers programs. Statistics: Since 1987, our tips have resulted in nearly $52 Million worth of seized drugs and recovered property. We receive about 550 tips in Grey Bruce each year. For all of Grey and Bruce in 2017, Crime Stoppers of Grey-Bruce has been successful in that: 544 tips were submitted $2,460 in property was recovered $76,147 in drugs seized Total of approximately $78,607 recovered Rewards approved: $5, arrests, 23 cases cleared, 80 charges laid 1

4 Municipality of Brockton statistics will be presented in session. Summary and Request: Crime Stoppers operating expenses and the rewards paid out are entirely funded by donations and fundraising. We also have expenses related to raising awareness of this program in our communities to ensure tip submissions continue. CS of Grey Bruce is looking for a commitment from our municipalities of $2,000 this year or $2,000 per year for the next 5 years. Crime Stoppers is asking for your support to ensure this program remains sustainable. Currently our expenses are greatly exceeding our sources of revenue. We thank members of the Brockton Council for their time and opportunity to present. 2

5 Page 1 CRIME STOPPERS OF GREY BRUCE INC. APRIL 1, 2018 TO MARCH 31, 2019 APR 2017 TO FEB Average 14/15 15/16 16/17 CURRENT YEAR NOTES EXPENSES Advertising & Promotion X-mas parade décor items, mascot, CS van washes, etc. X-mas Parades, Mascot Costume Shirts, pamphlets, magnets, clips, lanyards, backpacks Promotional Giveaway Items 2,500 5,000 3,733 3,664 7,920 1,381 4,322 Event registrations, van graphics, billboard rental Promotional Advertising 2,500 5,000 2,203 7,668 1, ,902 Volunteer Week, Crime Stoppers Month ads Media Advertising , Equipment or supplies for public presentations Public Education Total Advertising & Promotion 100 5, ,350 6,499 11,555 10,378 1,872 7,935 Fundraising Expenses Prizes items and wrap for Mystery Boxes Mystery Box Fundraisers Cost of honey sold at events Honey Fundraiser Owen Sound Giant Tiger BBQ Barbeque Fundraisers Drew's golf hours, volunteer meals, gifts for 150 golfers Golf Tournament 3,000 6, ,536 4,328 4,871 4,578 Postage for Nevada ticket reports Miscellaneous Fundraising Total Fundraising Expenses 3, , ,951 4,870 4,352 4,877 4,700 Conferences & Meetings Lunch meetings, snacks for AGM, etc. Meeting/AGM Meals/SW Zone Meeting Seminars, training sessions Other Training and Seminars Total Conferences & Meetings

6 Page 2 APR 2017 TO FEB Average 14/15 15/16 16/17 Office Expenses New NACC per month Afterhours Answering Service 250 1, ,077 1, ,287 1 yr subscription to P3 Tips Management software Tips Management Software Fees 1, , ,017 Copier contract, paper and ink, envelopes, postage, etc. Office Expenses 2,000 2,500 1,196 2,177 2,514 1,476 2,056 Internet access at $24.86 per month DSL Internet Access Total Office Expenses 2,000 1,824 2,500 1,159 2,112 6,441 4,459 2,613 4,505 Telephone Expenses Bruce Telecom administration line, fax, and LD plan Administration/Fax Bell Tips Line incoming toll free and outgoing LD calls Tips / ,500 2,050 1,837 1,884 1,961 2,070 1,972 Mobile phone service Bruce Mobility Total Telephone Expenses 2, ,625 2,050 3,152 3,264 3,572 3,634 3,490 General Operating Expenses Directors & Officers liability insurance annual premium Insurance 1,026 1,026 1,026 1,026 1, OACS/CCSA annual membership fee Memberships Fund contributions required in and Legal Fund Contributions Annual accounting services Professional Services 5,100 5,100 5,085 5,085 8,475 4,633 6,064 Office rent at $ per month plus HST Rent 1,356 1,356 1,356 1,356 1,356 1,356 1,356 Rewards paid to Tipsters Rewards 5,500 5,500 1,125 4,775 3,725 2,150 3,550 New contract until Dec 31, 2018 Administrative Services 34,000 32,000 28,392 29,789 37,967 36,383 34,713 Drew's tips management time Tips Management Services 5,000 1,700 5,236 5,717 1, ,529 Van washes, update/repair graphic design, etc. Vehicle Expenses ,331 25, ,142 Operating account cheques printed Bank Service Charges Administration fee per online donation CanadaHelps.org Fee Donations in sympathy,etc. Miscellaneous Total General Operating 53, ,873 9,140 43,783 53,172 81,253 46,099 60,175

7 Page 3 APR 2017 TO FEB Average 14/15 15/16 16/17 Committee Expenses Nominations & Membership Applications that cannot be E- mailed to applicants Postage for Membership Applications Annual members/spouses appreciation meal Xmas Volunteer Appreciation Total Committee Expenses TOTAL EXPENSES 63,156 7,424 50,193 22,699 57,912 79, ,972 59,797 81,514 COMBINED TOTAL EXPENSES 70,580 72,892

8 Page 4 CURRENT YEAR NOTES REVENUE Four Mac's locations and two Foodlands Fundraising-Nevada Tickets 7,500 26,000 17,618 19,177 10,123 21,214 16,838 Tournament Friday June 1, 2018 Golf Tournament 18,000 18,000 20,516 20,500 20,500 20,000 20,333 Mystery Boxes sold at events and flea markets Mystery Box Fundraisers 2,000 2,500 2,099 1, " x 16" aluminum Crime Stoppers $40.00 ea Crime Stoppers Signage 500 1, Owen Sound Giant Tiger BBQ Barbeque Fundraisers Tentative Road Toll events at Walmart or Home Depot Road/Parking Lot Tolls 0 2, Tentatively May 2018 Yard Sale Owen Sound Rexall Shredding Event Honey sales at events Honey Sales Bottled water sales at events Bottled Water Sales 1, , Private, community group donations Receipted Donations 2,000 2,000 6,175 2, ,199 Court diversons, Municipal, PSB, and Legion donations Non-receipted Donations 3,500 5,000 4,070 3,936 6,322 10,579 6,946 Includes $2,802 interest from GICs maturing in Interest Income , ,434 2,098 Anticipated Membership Fees Regular Membership Fees Nevadas % of win transferred to Operating Lottery Administration Fees HST Rebate for now filed semi-annually HST Rebate 7,000 7,300 3,706 4,333 10,235 7,035 7,201 TOTAL REVENUES 37,540 7,500 41,380 26,000 60,694 53,754 48,458 63,907 55,373 COMBINED TOTAL REVENUES 45,040 67,380 APR 2017 TO FEB Average 14/15 15/16 16/17 SURPLUS/DEFICIT (25,616) 76 (8,813) 3,301 2,782 (26,019) (56,514) 4,110 (26,141) COMBINED SURPLUS/DEFICIT (25,540) (5,512)