Side note:
To complicate the matters, the local economies have been hit hard, not just by 09, but by the Federal limitations on logging. This gutted the community and many families.
We are also in a strange position from the County Government standpoint. There are 3 county "supervisors". Two, represent the two similar communities together about 90 miutes away from the third community. The third (our) community always has two votes against us. It's hard to get any County efforts accomplished.
From a State standpoint, All I hear from every school, is "we have no money".
>"Revolt" - I would imagine a partnership could be the the best solution for everyone. We have volunteers, expertise and money, they have the responsibility for a community-built facility. Let's work together. ( But let's
face it, would you work with me? Maybe I need a "beard".)
>I can Help you figure that out for no cost if you are interested,
That is extremely kind and generous of you, thank you. Before we do that, let me have the next meeting with the school's head honcho first. I might have a better direction then. (or will have quit my volunteer efforts)
It might make it easier to convince him to lease us the space if he hears, "It will take you $942,548.67 per year to operate this facility in a safe manner. Here is the realistic budget you
face. Leasing it to the community is a better solution for you and your students."
But probably not.
>Those numbers are hard to find and you will need help. Finding that number will take you a long time and it will not help you.
You are probably very right.
- real data in those links, much is just too general -
But, I'll keep looking, thanks.
Part of what I do see is to expect expenses to be paid for, less by earned income and will probably need more from contributions.
"Smaller theatres, with budgets under $1 million, tended to be much more reliant on contributed income, which made them vulnerable to a tighter giving climate. Proportionally, they received a higher percentage of their funding from non-trustee individuals, state and federal government sources and foundations. They raised more of their budget from holding fundraising events and garnering in-kind donations."
>I'm not comfortable posting budget numbers for my department on this public forum at this
point,
Maybe most people feel the same way? And maybe that's why I don't find actual numbers out there?
>I do admire your passion right now, but I feel like it's a little misplaced.
Seriously, (really) where might it be better placed? School board or county government? I think that would be misplaced. I do think we need a new Federal Civil Rights Title IX.V providing for equal funding for arts as to sports.
>Which leads to another question, Is the
Venue open in any way whatsoever right now?
Yes, open and a disaster waiting to happen. Hopefully just someone dropping a
crescent wrench and not a Station Nightclub.
>How are you connected to the
Venue?
I think about that alot. I'm even unclear about it.
Meanwhile at Sandy Hook Elementary School... Dang.
Nevermind.