Crest Hills CC Clubhouse Redevelopment February 4 th , 2020 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Crest Hills CC Clubhouse Redevelopment

February 4th, 2020

Introduction & Agenda

Introduction of Valley of Cincinnati attendees A brief overview of Masons

What is the Scottish Rite Our History in Cincinnati

Our Plans Initial Proposal for Redevelopment Benefits to Amberley Village

Who Are The Masons?

• Freemasonry is the leading

fraternal organization in the world.

• Formally organized in London,

England, in 1717.

• Worldwide membership 3 million

members,

• 1.1 million in North America.
• With 75,000 Masons and 450

local Lodges, Ohio has one of the largest Masonic memberships of any state in the country.

• As a fraternal organization,

Freemasonry unites men of good character who, though of different religious, ethnic or social backgrounds, share a belief in the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of mankind.

What is the Scottish Rite

• Part of the Masonic family of
• rganizations
• Members of

local/neighborhood Lodges can choose to join the Scottish Rite and engage more broadly

• A member of Scottish Rite

Freemasonry seeks to:

• Aid mankind’s search for

identity and destiny in God’s universe

• Produce wiser men in a wiser

world, happier men in a happier world, and therefore better men in a better world

• Promote the dignity of every

person and the humanity in all activities

• In Cincinnati since 1853

(Masonry since 1791)

• Current home at 317 E 5th
• Fourth since founding
• About 4,500 current

members from tri-state area

• Operating Children’s

Dyslexia Centers since 1996

• Over $11MM in services to

families at no charge

• Some Notable members
• Carl Lindner
• Manny Mayerson
• Rich Graeter

The Scottish Rite in Cincinnati

Our Plans

• Exiting current

Cincinnati Masonic Center

• Too large for our needs at

353,000 sq. ft.

• Searching for our next

home; approximately 30,000 sq. ft.

• Event/Meeting Space
• Home of Children’s

Dyslexia Centers

• Move-In Spring 2022

Proposed Details

Long term lease agreement for acquisition of property Full renovation

• f the existing

clubhouse structure ~$6-$8MM investment

Keep major areas (dining/meeting rooms, kitchen) Main dining room for ~260 Three smaller rooms for 50-75 people Upgrade/Update landscaping Repurpose Pool House as Dyslexia Center

Proposed Details

Parking Lot will be shared/common space Tennis Courts remain; not part of plan Pool filled, used as parking for Children's Dyslexia Center

Use Of Facilities

• Used for meetings in

evenings ~10-15 /month

• Generally <50 people
• Used for large events ~8

weekend dates per year

• 200+ people
• Children’s Dyslexia Center

in Pool building

• 2:30-7:30 during school year
• Available for an agreed

upon number of Village/community uses on an on-going basis

Use Of Facilities

• Open for rental most

weekends, during business hours, and weeknights as available

• Concurrent events okay
• Open dates will be

available for rental through event management provider

• Kitchen could be utilized for

all events with either dedicated partner, or user selected caterer

Positive Impacts for Amberley Community

Provide an update to a visible, central location; make it a destination for residents and visitors Complement the planned JCC

• utdoor facilities with an indoor

space Bring Village events into a space large enough to accommodate them. Positive revenue from event and kitchen partner taxes

Q&A