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Posted: Thursday, June 30, 2005
July marks the beginning of the Arts Center’s fiscal year and with it our continued efforts to successfully complete our annual membership/fund drive for that year. As of mid-June we had only reached 56% of the dollars needed by the Center to achieve our break-even budget status for this fiscal year. Our goal for this year is to raise $123,000 (just $3,000 more than was actually raised last fiscal year). By now you should have received a request for your support in the mail. We ask that you seriously consider even a small donation to the Center. If all of those on our mailing list (approximately 5,000) would do so, we would insure this goal. Obviously, larger donations are most appreciated! The Arts Center has expenses just like you all do at home. Our utility, insurance, telephone, health insurance, etc., expenses have risen just like everybody’s. By only budgeting a $3,000 increase in what we hope to raise, you can readily tell the Center’s staff has done more than its part in planning to deepen and expand earned income. I know a lot of you have experienced my pleas before, but I do so out of true necessity. All of your donated dollars stay right here in our regional area. We have already been advised our annual support from the Ohio Arts Council (OAC) will be cut again this year. As recently as six years ago the Arts Center was receiving close to $28,000/year from the OAC. Last fiscal year we only received a little over $16,000, and the State of Ohio is in no better shape this year. The Arts Center was rated in the top 5% of Ohio’s community arts agencies again at this year’s grants panel. We have a lot of which to be proud! Unfortunately, receiving this high rating doesn’t translate to higher dollars. The Arts Center is asking you to PLEASE consider contributing to our membership/fund drive. We NEED your support. All of us extend our deepest THANKS to you for your help. Beth Koski Executive Director |
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!! | |||