2017-04-18 GC Agenda Att 3 to Item 5 Business Plan Cooroy Memorial Hall

   selling point. Renter perspective did suggest the noticeable need for a facelift in order to
   improve on marketing. Another sales pitch is the offer of free advertising of classes and
   events on the CMHA Inc. website.

2. Below is an example of renter feedback:
   Cathy Tapper: “Yes, I am interested in Hiring the Hall. I would provide Zumba fitness
   classes. I would be keen in being part of a Fundraiser. A reasonable hire fee with community
   based activities offered would make the use of the hall affordable. (Hourly rates $10-20) (1/2
   day rates $50) (full day rates $100).”


   Gary & Tracey Rifftone: “In regards to a recent post on Facebook, we'd like to let you know
   we are interested in using the hall for live music events 3 or 4 times a year. We'd happily pay
   up to $400 per event (not sure on current venue charges within the area).

5.3 Competition
1. Cooroy Memorial Hall VERSUS other local halls: Cooroy hall has attributes that other halls
   are lacking. A large timber floor, untouched and perfect for dancing of many types; Natural
   ventilation; Flexible hours and availability; Great location; Appealing presentation on
   completion; Heritage character; a welcoming committee.
2. Eumundi is the closest competitor hall on all of these levels, but lacks many of these features
   whilst it does have other features such as air-conditioning mezzanine level, and an extensive
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   stage area and facility. Eumundi’s rates system is quite complicated but has good elements
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   we could draw from. Base rate is $23 per hour

3. Cooroy Primary School boast large size; modern attributes but lacks availability, reliability
   of booking; proximity to town; suitable floor surface for many community activities.

4. Tinbeerwah lacks proximity to town and size is smaller $30 per half day
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5. Tewantin has a great timber floor, good position, air-conditioned, slightly smaller $20 per
   hour

6. Cooran and Pomona very similar but lack the heritage features of Cooroy

7. Woombye beautifully renovated, close proximity, closer to larger population, air-
   conditioned, only slightly smaller, outdoor toilets. $15 per hour

8. Yandina RSL hall beautifully renovated, smaller, lacks some proximity, air-conditioned was
   $13 per hour before air-con installed.




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