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"},{"text":"not enough space Over the years Coastguard Queenstown volunteers have operated from: •\t Back rooms •\t Store rooms •\t Rooms at St John •\t Rooms at the Fire Station •\t People’s private homes Today our volunteers operate from a storage space at the back of the Scout Den. "},{"text":""},{"text":"today... Not enough space Our Coastguard Queenstown volunteers operate out of a storage area at the back of the Scout Den at Frankton, near where the Coastguard rescue vessel is launched from. This is latest in a long line of make-do solutions. Search and Rescue (SAR) Operations Base Currently protracted search and rescue operations are run from the Queenstown Police station where a makeshift Incident Room is set up in a the recreational area of the station that is then closed off from other areas. The Police operations room is used for every day operations however it is a restricted area containing confidential Police information and so not an ideal space to bring volunteers. Training At present our volunteers use the Scout Den for indoor training. The only time the large room is available for training is on a Monday night. Other evenings it is rightfully used by Scouts and Guides. Coastguard Queenstown has two crews and hopes to have a third in place by summer. That means they need a training space 3 nights a week. The large room has no IT facility. This means that Coastguard volunteers are unable to use their software that shows on-water rescue boat search patterns and facilitates planning for search operations. Instead they have an awkwardly placed fixed whiteboard and usually all cram around a laptop screen. There aren’t sufficient tables and chairs, the tables are too small for chart work and the lighting is poor. Secure Gear Storage At the back of the Scout Den there is not enough space to store bulky crew clothing and boots, crew grab bags and other equipment for the rescue boat or to dry wet weather gear. Also crammed into this space is a filing cabinet holding administration and training material. Fundraising and events items are poked in the corner. AND BOB! There is not enough room to hang him! (Please note Bob is a dummy used for search and rescue exercises) "},{"text":"tomorrow "},{"text":"•\t A base to conduct search and rescue operations from •\t A training facility for volunteers •\t A place to run public boating education programmes •\t Secure gear storage •\t A practical and modest building a fit-for-purpose space for Coastguard’s search and rescue volunteers to operate from. "},{"text":"soon... "},{"text":"...with your help A suitable space Coastguard Queenstown’s 19 active volunteer crew have been making-do since the Unit formed in 2007. Over those six years local Coastguard volunteers have given 16,829 hours of service to our community. They have rescued 139 people and brought them safely home to their loved ones. It is now time for our community to support these dedicated volunteers by helping them build a modest but practical space to work from. The proposed building will house storage and workshop space downstairs and an operations room and administration area upstairs. The operations room will also be used for both volunteer and public training. Search and Rescue (SAR) Operations Base The new facility will include fit-for-purpose operations room that will be set up with radio and computer equipment to support search and rescue operations including aircraft down on water. During an incident the Police could manage the operation from this purpose designed space utilising technology to monitor the search and rescue vessel, plot and plan search areas, and communicate with all volunteers involved in the operation. Coastguard volunteers would also use this equipment when responding to calls for help from members of the public. Training The operations room would also be used for Coastguard volunteer training, here volunteers would have the opportunity to create search and rescue exercises using the equipment that would be used in a real emergency as well as regular Coastguard training modules. The space would also be used to deliver public safe boating education classes. Secure Gear Storage Downstairs is a gear storage area. Here all Coastguard search and rescue equipment would be housed including the wet weather gear used by volunteers. There will be space for wet mullion suits to be dried and stored ready for the next time they are needed. Downstairs is a gear storage area. Here all Coastguard search and rescue equipment would be housed including the wet weather gear used by volunteers. There will be space for wet mullion suits and boots to be dried and stored ready for the next time they are needed, plus towels, blankets and so on used on the boat in training or SAR. There will also be space for volunteer crew to store their clothing while out on the boat. "},{"text":"“The professional response that Coastguard Queenstown provides is a vital and integral part of any local search and rescue operation involving our waterways.” Senior Sergeant John Fookes, NZ Police "},{"text":"You can help save lives on the water Coastguard Queenstown is run entirely by volunteers. Every hour of the day, every day of the year, they are ready to respond to a call for help. Queenstown is an active and vibrant community of around 18,000 residents, who welcome more than 100 times the resident population in visitors every year. Our community is geographically surrounded by dramatic mountains, rivers and Lake Wakatipu. The Lake is long, deep and cold. When a storm brews, it is a very dangerous place to be. More and more people are using the lake. They boat, sail, windsurf, kite surf, fish, kayak, paddle boat, swim, dive and snorkel in and on it. Over the years locals and visitors alike have come to grief on the lake. Local families and those in far off countries have had to deal with the grief of losing a loved one. In 2007 Queenstown local man Jay Berriman recognised the need for a volunteer on water search and rescue service and decided to do something about it. Jay had grown up admiring the Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI) in the UK. He knew the difference a group of dedicated and trained volunteers could make. Jay brought together a group of like-minded boating people together and Coastguard Queenstown was born. Since those early days Coastguard Queenstown volunteers have worked hard to raise funds needed for equipment and to train. It is now a highly skilled and well equipped group who are ready to respond to emergencies on the water. They just need a base for search and rescue operations, a place to store and dry wet weather gear, and a place to train and educate the boating public. "},{"text":"Your Questions Answered What will the new building cost? We have prepared a budget that covers the cost of design, engineering, geotech, planning and construction costs. We have been very fortunate that many of the professionals involved have helped by working at no charge as their contribution to the community. With costs increasing it is also wise to have a contingency allowance, although we do hope not to need it. Isn’t there an existing building somewhere that you could share with another organisation? We have tried over many years to find a suitable space to share with another organisation. Unfortunately it hasn’t been possible to find an existing building that suits our needs. How will you allocate the money you raise? It is vital that funders and donors are confident that an ethical and transparent process is in place. All funds raised will be used for the purpose for which they were given. The money given to this campaign will be allocated to the construction and fit-out of the new building. What is the construction time frame? Construction of the building will not start until the necessary funds have been raised and received or there is a funding confirmation agreement in place. Once the funds are in place it is expected that the construction phase will take approximately 12 months. Why do we have a Coastguard service in Queenstown? The number of residents and visitors to Queenstown is increasing and so is the number of people out on the Lake. Even the best prepared and equipped can be caught out when conditions change unexpectedly or they experience equipment failure. Our waters can be unforgiving and very cold. It is vital there is a service to call on 24/7 when people need help. Why is the organisation called Coastguard? Isn’t that misleading for us? Yes, perhaps, you would expect Coastguard to be on the coast, and most Coastguard units are located around the New Zealand coastline. However they were established prior to any lake units, hence the name. In total there are 71 Coastguard units, of those eight are situated on major lakes or rivers. Is Coastguard part of the Police? No, Coastguard is an independent, not-for-profit (charitable) organisation. In emergency situations the Police will call on Coastguard as one of several organisations they can ask to help when needed. Coastguard Queenstown—Building Budget EXPENDITURE \t\t\t\t $ Design & Engineering \t\t 53,095 Geotech\t\t\t\t \t 8,000 Legal & Planning\t\t\t \t 26,491 Project Manager\t\t\t\t 15,000 Construction\t\t\t\t 450,000 Contingency @ 5%\t\t\t 22,500 Total\t\t \t 575,086 INCOME\t\t\t\t\t $ In-kind contributions\t\t\t 56,315 Charity Auction\t\t\t\t 10,119 Coastguard Queenstown building fund\t 9,371 Community Trust of Southland\t\t 40,000 Central Lakes Trust\t\t 250,000 First Sovereign Trust\t\t\t 20,000 Still to raise \t Gaming machine societies\t\t\t 50,000 Individual Supporters\t\t 136,101 Total\t\t\t \t 575,086 "},{"text":"Individuals and Families You can make a one-off gift or you can pledge a gift to be paid monthly or at intervals convenient to you. Companies A company can make a cash donation or help through a gift in-kind of services or materials. Designated gifts You might like to use your gift to pay for a particular part of the new building. You might also like to make this gift in memory of a loved one. We are happy to discuss these opportunities with you. Recognition This project only becomes a reality through the dedication of time, money and passion from people like you. Coastguard Queenstown would like to recognise your contribution. A gift board will also be installed at the building to reflect the various contributions at platinum, gold, silver and bronze levels. There may be other appropriate ways in which we can recognise your contribution— we are happy to discuss this with you. Naming rights to the building are available and can be negotiated, for example ‘(name of your choice) Marine Rescue Centre’. Taxation Opportunities—Legislation changes make it easier to give more. Individuals can now claim 33 1/3% tax rebate for donations, up to a maximum claim equal to their annual taxable income. Companies are now entitled to a deduction for donations made to donee organisations, limited only by the amount of the company’s net income. The reality is that you can now give 50% more than you might otherwise have done. For example Before the law change, Peter and Sue decided they could afford to make a donation of $10,000 to Coastguard Queenstown. The potential rebate of $630 was not a factor in their decision. Now that the law has changed, Peter and Sue can claim a rebate of 331/3 % or $3,333.33 on a donation of $10,000. So, in fact they could now make a donation of $15,000 to Coastguard, recognising that they can claim a rebate of $5,000. Or suffice to say that a donation of $15,000 now only costs $10,000. Although the new laws are quite clear, tax matters can be complex and may differ dependant on individual circumstances. We advise you to speak to your own tax advisors before making a decision on tax. Ways of Giving Contact Laura Harry Board Secretary, Treasurer, and Capital Fundraising Co-ordinator P 027 877 8139 E admin@coastguardqueenstown.co.nz "},{"text":"Gave 2,185 hours of service to our community* Responded to 4 Police calls Responded to 3 calls for help from members of the public. Rescued 8 people and made sure they returned home safely to their families. Coastguard Queenstown has19 active volunteer crew members Coastguard Queenstown "}],"pageContentHolders":{"page13":[{"className":"emc.shape::Shape","events":[{"actions":[{"actionType":"OPEN_EXTERNAL_LINK","linkURL":"mailto:admin@coastguardqueenstown.co.nz","targetType":"_blank"}],"type":"MOUSE_CLICK"}],"positioning":[328,640,203,42],"properties":{"border":["#000000",0.0,1],"fill":["#00ccff",0.3]}}]},"imageWidths":{"ipad":[68,96,658,929,1189,1681],"images":[68,96,598,845,1440,2035],"iphone":[50,70,320,452,1189,1681]},"readerStyleID":"BrightWhiteBlueFlavor"}