From the Desk of the Director of the Ashtabula Arts Center

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2928 West 13th St. Ashtabula, Ohio 44004 phone: 440-964-3396 Search This Site: Director's Desk May/June 2005: Posted: Thursday, June 02, 2005 Welcome warm weather!!! We’ve all been waiting and waiting and waiting – and you’re finally here. Accompanying this annual occurrence, the Arts Center is gearing up fast and furious for our whirlwind summer activities. And this means – WE NEED YOU! Summer is our highest constant activity time – we produce 13 straight weeks of theatre, summer kids fest, at least two sessions of summer camp, numerous classes, etc. All of these activities mean our volunteer requirements are very high. In readiness for our outdoor season, Phil Mullet is gathering “the troops” to help with our Straw Hat Theatre clean-up and move-out on Saturday, April 30th at 9:00 A.M. If you can come for even an hour to help, please call Phil at the Center at 964-3396. Many hands make light work – and we need all the help we can get! During the theatre season, we typically need at least 6 ushers per performance, as well as 2-3 in the concession stand, as well as 1-2 in the box office, as well as 1-2 sellers of 50/50 raffle tickets. Just those numbers come up to more than 500 volunteers needed for the summer. Kids Fest, which will be held the first Saturday in August, typically needs 20-30 volunteers to man art activities, help with set up and clean up and assist in the concession stand. Summer camps and classes utilize fewer volunteers, most of which are recruited by each department’s coordinator due to varying schedules and needs. What do you get when you volunteer? Number one is just being a very special part of the Arts Center’s family – we know we would not succeed without your help, and you are very important to us. If you work on a show, you will receive a seat at that evening’s show if one is available. If we happen to be sold out that night, we hope you will understand – that’s why we’re here and that’s what pays the bills! More than anything, you have our gratitude. THANK YOU!! We hope you will join us soon and often, please call 964-3396 for more information. Debbie Venable is our Volunteer Coordinator. She will be glad to tell you more about any volunteer opportunities available!! Gracias, Merci, Thank You, again!!