The town of Renfrew has made their partnership with the Renfrew Minor Hockey Association official.
A memorandum of understanding was formalized on Tuesday, June 23, creating an official framework for a relationship that brought the town an estimated $188,000 in revenue through ice and room rental fees last season.
The agreement recognizes RMHA as a primary facility user and sets expectations on communication and collaboration. It also secures considerations like a centre ice logo sponsorship, dedicated storage space, and fee waivers for hall and conference room rentals within the myFM Centre.
In exchange, the RMHA has presented the Town with $125,517 in funds held in trust on behalf of the former Second Ice Pad Committee.
“We are proud to transfer these funds to the town of Renfrew,” said Jordan McMillan, president of the Renfrew Minor Hockey Association. “The new myFM Centre facility provides tremendous opportunities for hockey, figure skating, recreational programming, tournaments, and countless community events. Renfrew Minor Hockey looks forward to utilizing this outstanding facility and creating even more opportunities on the ice for Renfrew residents.”
“I would like to sincerely thank Renfrew Minor Hockey for their partnership and stewardship of these funds,” said Mayor Tom Sidney. “This contribution is a testament to what can be achieved when a community comes together with a shared vision. The volunteers of the Second Ice Pad Committee devoted countless hours to fundraising and advocacy. We are deeply grateful to everyone who played a role in bringing this important community asset to life.”
(written by Kasey Egan)
