L'ASSOCIATION DES FRANCOPHONES DE NANAIMO NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) Page 11 MARCH 31, 2014 8. EVENT COSTS 2014 2013 Marketing, promotion and publicity $ 55,645 $ 55,635 Performers 21,112 23,875 Materials and sundry 12,569 3,584 Lodging, food and technical services 4,263 2,987 Other costs 615 1,166 $94,204 $87,247 9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS On May 2, 2014, the Association signed a lease agreement to rent their office space. The lease will be effective from June 1, 2014 to May 30, 2018. The annual lease commitment during the four next years is as follows: 2015 $ 7,180 2016 9,596 2017 10,444 2018 1,762 $ 28,982 10. ECONOMIC DEPENDENCE The Association depends on the Ministry of Canadian Heritage for its operating funds. During the year, the Association received 23% (2013 - 26%) of its revenue from the Ministry of Canadian Heritage. The revenues from the Direct Access Grant must be spent according to the rules of the British Columbia Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch. Funds related to this grant are maintained in a separate bank account.