The Strand Theater Initiative Help Restore The Strand

The Strand Theater Initiative Help Restore The Strand! Power Point Presentation Updated January 18, 2002

Our Mission The Strand Theater Initiative is a nonprofit corporation, dedicated to making The Strand Theater in Zelienople, PA, a cultural, education and community outreach center in the North Pittsburgh Region

Our Mission The Initiative will provide an outstanding theater setting for professional touring groups, who, until now have had limited access to the Pittsburgh market.

Our Mission By providing a wide range of cultural programming, educational opportunities and community outreach services, we will become an integral part of the region’s growth

Board of Directors l Ron Carter, President l Chris Leisie, Vice President l Dale Hartzel, Treasurer l Keith Mc. Kissock, Secretary l Ron Slanina, Theatrical Consultant

Why Save The Strand? ? ? l No Professional Live Theater in N. PGH l Wealth of Programming Opportunities l Professional Touring Acts l Community Theater Groups l Educational Institutions l Film Festivals l Cultural Alternative to Pittsburgh l Good for Local Business l Strong Community Sentiment

Why Save The Strand? ? ? l Restoration will Insert Big $ into Economy l Beautify Main St. & Raise Property Values

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Why Save The Strand? ? ? l Restoration will Bring Big $ into Economy l Beautify Main St. & Raise Property Values l Provide an Outlet for Education & Community Outreach l Access for Mainstream Audiences l Reasonable Ticket Prices l Free or Deep Discounts for Disadvantaged Groups

Project Status l IRS 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Organization – Donations to The Initiative are Tax Deductible l Info Booths at Community Events l Entertainment Fundraisers l Friends of the Strand Mailing List – 200+ E-mail & Standard Mail Members l Property Sales Agreement – April 5 th, 2002 Deadline for Closing l Volunteer Services

Project Status l Volunteer Services – Architectural Renderings/Feasibility Study, Jordan Robb/Foreman Architects Engineers – Web Site Set-Up/Maintenance, John Vrobel – Meeting Facilities, Pat Goets/Passavant Center – Canvassing Volunteers

What is the Cost to Restore It? l Purchase Price $ 150, 000 l Basic Restoration $ 800, 000 l Electrical/Plumbing l Roofing l Infrastructure l Theater Renovation $1, 050, 000 l Expansion/Staging/Dressing Rooms l Seating l Sound/Lighting $ 2, 000 l Total

How do We Get There? l State Grants/Public Funds l Submitted a Grant Application through PA’s Department of Community/Economic Dev. l Support Letters from: l Darryl Metcalfe, State Representative l Mary Jo White, State Senator l Richard Thornburg, Former PA Governor & US Attorney General l Melissa Hart, U. S. Congress l Zelienople Borough Council l Public Letter-Writing Campaign

How do We Get There? l State l Grants/Public Funds Endowment Groups/Private Foundations - Many private organizations exist to fund projects like this. - They need to see this first…. .

How do We Get There? l State Grants/Public Funds l Endowment Groups/Private Foundations l Community Support

Community Support 5, 000 Residences in Zelienople & Harmony X $30 Donation per Residence = $150, 000 in Community Support l If the community buys the building, foundations pay for the restoration

Community Support Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock, PA Raised $60, 000 in Three Weeks Just Knocking on Doors!

Community Support Oriental Theater, Rochester, PA Demolished after 70 Years

How You Can Help l Become a Strand Corporate Sponsor l Make a Donation TODAY l Be the Leaders of the Community l Join with Those Who have Led the Way l Mistick Construction - $1, 500 l Preston Auto Group - $1, 000 l Fidelity Savings - $500 l IDL Incorporated - $250 l Custom Forms and Graphics Free printing + 10% of all local print jobs go to The Initiative

Corporate Sponsorships l Silver Sponsor - $500 Donation l Silver Certificate l Inclusion in Premiere Performance Program l Gold Sponsor - $1, 000 Donation l Gold Certificate l ¼ Page Ad in Premiere Performance Program l Platinum Sponsor - $1, 500 Donation l Platinum Certificate l ½ Page Ad in Full Season Programs l Preferred Seating Status

How You Can Help l Wall Of Fame Sponsor - $5, 000 l Wall Of Fame Certificate l Full Page Ad in Programs for ONE YEAR l Priority One Seating Status l Permanent and Prominent Placement on The Strand’s Wall Of Fame in the Restored Lobby

How You Can Help l Pledge Your Financial Support l Check or Money Order made out to The Strand Theater Initiative l P. O. Box 31, Zelienople, PA 16063 l www. The. Strand. Theater. ORG l Donate using VISA or MASTERCARD

How You Can Help l Pledge Your Financial Support l Become a Fundraising Volunteer l Network with Fellow Businesses l Involve Others l Individuals/Groups/Clubs

How You Can Help l Pledge Your Financial Support l Become a Volunteer l Join “Friends of The Strand” e-mail list

How You Can Help l Pledge Your Financial Support l Become a Volunteer l Join “Friends of The Strand” e-mail l Join Our Letter-Writing Campaign Write to: Samuel A. Mc. Cullough, Secretary Community & Economic Development 4 th Fl. , Commonwealth Keystone Bldg. Harrisburg, PA 17120 - Ask him to honor our grant request! list

How You Can Help l Pledge Your Financial Support l Become a Volunteer l Join “Friends of The Strand” e-mail list l Join Our Letter-Writing Campaign l Contact Local Politicians Stating Your Support

How You Can Help l Pledge Your Financial Support l Become a Volunteer l Join “Friends of The Strand” e-mail list l Join Our Letter-Writing Campaign l Contact Local Politicians Stating Your Support

The Strand Theater Initiative Help Restore The Strand! Questions? Call 724 -742 -0400