Three Phase Main Hall Renovation

1. Main Hall Ventilation, Lighting, Ceiling Insulation — COMPLETE!

We hope you are enjoying the completed ventilation system. The paddle fans and fresh air exchange make a huge difference in the air quality and temperature during dances. The ceiling has been insulated and we’ve already noticed a difference in the amount of heating oil consumed. Lighting and wiring in the main hall has also been completely replaced.

2. Stage Wiring $8,000 + Lighting $2000 + Insulate & Sheetrock $5000 = $15,000

This project will gut and rewire the stage. All circuits will be tied into the new breaker box on the stage and provide ample wattage and outlets for current and future use. Also included in this phase, new lighting, a more permanent sound system storage closet, insulating ceiling and walls, sheetrock and prep walls and ceiling for painting.

3. Insulate and Paint Main Hall — $11,500
    (incl. Replace & Fire-treat Wood Paneling Main Hall — $4,500 *)

Gut the main hall walls, insulate, sheetrock and prep for painting. Replace window trim and jams. Evaluate sound quality. Paint all walls and ceilings using acoustic material where needed. *Fire code sheetrock required floor to ceiling; wood paneling must be removed. Install new wood paneling, fire proof and stain.

Other Projects Pending

More hot water to bathrooms — $2000

Solve HC Bathroom pipe freezing problem — $1200

Repair/replace broken window tracks main hall — $2000

Exterior painting maintenance — $1000

Change from key to combination lock system — $2000

Replace dance floor — $35,000

We are fast approaching the time when repairing our dance floor will no longer be adequate. A new floor is an expensive and logistically complicated project that will require a dedicated fundraising effort. Please contact the Friends of Guiding Star Grange if you would like to help.

(this list updated 4/27/11)