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Some have asked, "Can this project succeed?" In response I'll ask each of you "Do you want to see this project succeed?" What would otherwise become of the future of the campus? The Sitka Fine Arts Camp accepted the opportunity to make the SJ campus an educational, cultural and arts center for the Sitka community and its many visitors. Your donation can make this a reality.
You can see change on the SJ campus- we've accomplished a lot. Excitement is building as June gets closer, and so is a sense of urgency.
In my mind, this urgency is two-fold. The buildings need to be physically stable for the heavy use of camp. As you know, a large part of the volunteer effort has been focused on doing just that. We continue to need volunteers to help make sure that the repairs made are ready for June and the long-term use of future programs.
Secondly, we have to have the financial means to address the needs of the campus as they arise.
Alaska Arts Southeast, as an organization, operated on a budget of $500,000 last year. This year, we will add to our budget the operating and repair costs for 20 buildings and 20 acres on the SJ campus. The purpose of the Capital Campaign 2011 is to give the project of revitalizing the campus the upfront financial stability that it needs to succeed. Consider making a financial contribution, in addition to the support you have already shown.
The Sitka Fine Arts Camp continues to have the dedication and motivation that it will take to successfully bring the SJ campus to life. Staff and board members have put in hundreds of volunteer hours, and made significant financial contributions in addition to the jobs they do everyday.
If you want to see this project succeed, consider showing your support in more than one way, too. A donation to the Capital Campaign will help create a solid foundation for the future of the campus. |
Restoration the Fisherman's Quay Way
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Employees from the Fisherman's Quay here in Sitka have been working on historic restoration of the exterior of North Pacific Hall. Thank you to Chris Calvin and his carpenters for the amazing donation of two full weeks of work and time. (Justin and Chaz are pictured working above.)
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Thank you to everyone that has donated to the Sitka Fine Arts Camp since January 1, 2011!
Your donations to the scholarship fund, annual fund, Hames Center and the Capital Campaign have made it possible to give $44,955 in financial aid to 87 campers in need, re-open the Hames Center for the community, and take on the project of stabilizing and re-vitalizing the buildings of one of Sitka's National Historic Landmarks, the Sheldon Jackson campus | |
Julie Adkins, Sheila Agne, Wendy Alderson and Jason Gjertsen, David and Lauren Allen, Robert E. and Betty M. Allen, Theodore and Donna Allio, Ralph Ash, Charles Ask, Gail Bagley and Garry McCrary, Sandy Baird, Ms. Barbara Barbee-Pelzel, Candi Barger, Linda Behnken, Sarah Bell, Suzanne Benson, Charles and Edyth Bovee, Russ Bowman, John and Benee Braden, Harvey and Kathleen Brandt, Dr. and Mrs. Bob Brawley, Grace Brooks and Charles P. Morgan, Sean and Elizabeth Brooks, Mrs. Iris Busch, Jamey and Melinda Cagle, Larry and Maryann Calvin, Norm and Toby Campbell, Ms. Brenda Campen, Robert and Susan Carlson, Ms. Rosemary Carlton, Sally Cary, Anne and Bob Chadwick, Christine Chen, Mr. John B. Chenoweth, Barry and Judy Christensen, Raymond Copes, Ethan Crawford, Jr., Vern Culp, William and Nancy Yaw Davis, William Scott Davis, Joanna DiGennaro, Mary and Mary Ann Dispenza, Valerie and Brent Edwards, Robert J. Ellis and Joan Vanderwerp, Rebecca Engen, Christian Fabian, Sheila Finkenbinder, Kristine and John Fulton, Steve and Amelia Gage, Katrina Gilberts, Robert Ginn, Ben and Karen Grussendorf, Phyllis and Mark Hackett, Gordon Hall, Barth and Mary Alice Hamberg, Linda Hamilton, Ms. Paula Hardy, Eric and Amy Heath, Alene Henning, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Henning, Kay Houghton, Bob and Kim Hunter, Bob and Glenda Hutton, Kathleen Iler, Mark Inouye, Karen Johnson, Chuck and Alice Johnstone, Colleen and Lindy Jones, Susan and Marc June, Mollie Kabler and Charlie Wilber, Kevin and Mary Kambak, Pat Kehoe and Howard Pendell, Mike Kelly, Colin Kempton, Tammy Knitter, MaryAnne Knoll, Karl Koch, Chris Kowalczewski, Rich Kraft, Shelley Krehbiel, Sheryl Lantz, Shelly Laws and Duane Hippe, Don and Penny Lehmann, Ms. Judy Lehmann, Robert Lewis, Mike and Susan Litman, Karen Lucas, Ron and Kathy Maas, Richard and Rose MacIntyre, Tom Mattingly, Noah Mayo, Ms. Sheryl Mayo, Ron and Harriet McClain, Rich and Suzi McClear, Richard and Joan Merritt, Lolly Miller, Mary Anne and Jack Navitsky, Tom and Lynn Novotney, Mandy Odenheimer, Mary Odenheimer, Cassandra Olson, David and Janet Olson, Elaine O'Neill, Pat O'Neill, Jack Opgenorth and Mary Lindon, Dorothy and Dean Orbison, Gretchen Parrish, Megan and Walter Pasternak, Dana and Howie Pitts, Thad and Sandy Poulson, Ron Ranheim, Steve Reifenstuhl, Patricia Rodrigues, Amy Romanoff, Tim Ryan, Kari Sagel, Heather and Scott Saline, Anja Schmidt, Linda Schmidt, Roger Schmidt, Cathie Schumacher and K.C. Kaltenborn, Gary and Judith Schwab, Carolyn Servid and Dorik Mechau, Sam Skaggs, Susan and Jeff Sloss, Joshua and Jodi Smith, Richard Smith, Jerry and Kathryn Snelling, Ethel Staton, John Stein, Mary Stevens, David and Margaret Steward, Heidi Steward, Marcia Strand, Robert Thom, Mary Traxler, Ann Trimble, Carol Williamson Turner, Kay Underwood, Joseph Usibelli and Peggy Shumaker, Robert and Linda Vaughn, Amy Volz, Susan Vosburg, Edward and Cynthia Weber, Dr. and Mrs. Robert Welsh, Mardelle and Cheryl Westover, Dirk and Trish White, Rochelle and Marc Wilhelm, Stephanie Yard
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Can we reach $200,000 by June?
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It's possible with your help:
60 donations of $1,000 will get us there!
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Send Checks to Alaska Arts SE
PO Box 3086 Sitka, AK 99835
Please make a note if you would like to remain anonymous
This week individuals have donated $5,670 toward the Capital Campaign.
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Alaskan Dream Cruise
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Proceeds from the auctions for these Alaskan Dream Cruises will go to Sitka Fine Arts Camp and the revitalization of the SJ Campus!
An auction for each cruise will be held on Auction Cause starting
May 13 (tomorrow!)
Take a look and tell your friends:
Alaskan Dream Cruise
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Keeping Momentum!
We have a lot of work to do in May
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This week volunteers put in 202 hours toward revitalizing the SJ Campus.
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Thank you to all contributing businesses!
What an amazing demonstration of local support | |
Alaska Airlines, Alaska Marine Lines, Allen Marine, Anthony's Flooring, Aurora Business Supplies, Backdoor, Baranof Chiropractic, Belly Meat, Birch Equipment, CBC Construction, Chocolate Moose, Craft Homes, ConocoPhilips, Crane Construction, Crow's Nest Art Works, Dumag Roofing, EagleWolf Electric, Fairweather Prints, Fishermen's Eye, Fisherman's Quay, Foreign Automotive, F/V Coral Lee, Garden Ventures, Gordon's Mechanics, Greater Sitka Arts Council, Gurdy Docs, Heating Concepts, Home Plus, Howard Pitts Enterprises, Jay's Tree Service, Juneau Electric, KD Painting, KIFW, Larkspur Cafe, Local Machine, Ludvig's Bistro, MacIntyre Construction, Mike's Floors, Modus, Mt. Edgecumbe High School, Petro Marine, Porky's Equipment and Sales, Pizza Express, Precision Boatworks, Pundit Productions, Raven Radio, Reif Hammers and Pipes, Roy's Electric, Russell's, S & S Construction, Saline Services, SeaMart, Sealaska, Shelter Cove Publishing, Sitka Bottling Company, Sitka Counseling and Prevention, Sitka Electric, Sitka Monthly Grind, Sitka Ready-Mix and Rental Equipment, Sitka Sentinel, Sitka Physical Therapy, Sitka Total Fitness, Schmolck Mechanical Contractors, Southeast Fire Protection, Southeast Herring Conservation Alliance, Spenards Builders Supply, Tisher Construction, the United States Coast Guard, Weiland Construction, Wells Fargo, Welsh Enterprises, Westmark, White's Pharmacy, Wilderness Woodworks |
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