BEAUTIFULLY SAID
“Other children introduce their own challenges, including attention- deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism, blindness and Down syndrome. Differences provide not just beauty in life, but they’re important to the quality of the world we live in. It’s richer because of our differences. We’re not lesser because of it. We’re stronger because of it…”. Sonia Sotomayor - Supreme Court Justice
“When you see something that is not right, not just, not fair, you have a moral obligation to say something.” John Lewis - Congressman
“With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.” Eleanor Roosevelt
“Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together” Vincent van Gogh (185-1890)
“We must work to affirm the dignity and protection of everyone, especially the vulnerable and those who suffer.” Jackie Morfesis – Charleston, SC - Author, advocate, poet and former Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholar to Greece.
CULTURAL ARTS CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS August 8, 2020
OFFICERS
Shirley Berardo – Executive Direct - President - Retired IBM Senior Program Manager – Summerville Noon rotary Club VP and CAC Project Manager – [email protected] Cell 843-324-4926 Jim McDaniel’s – Vice President – REV Federal Credit Union – President/CEO – CAC Financial Repository – [email protected] - Cell - 843-708-4014 Katie McCravy – Secretary - CresCom Bank – Branch Manager [email protected] – Cell 843-817-5186 Bill Toombs – Treasurer - Software Engineer – Summerville Noon Rotary Club Treasurer – ZOOM Coordinator - recording to a Thumb Drive for Records Retention purposes. [email protected] – Cell 843-509-0173
DIRECTORS
Dr. Antonia S. Cappelletti EdD – Executive Director Special Services – Dorchester School District 2 - - [email protected] – Home 843-296-7900 Ross Crawford – Now You Gotta Guy – Co-Owner – Marketing - Summerville Noon Rotary Club - [email protected] - 843-834-7910 Corey Greene – Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial – Financial Representative – Summerville Noon Rotary Club - [email protected] - (843) 814-2817 Gail Hughes – (Cynthia Gail Hughes) Dorchester County School Board Fourth Term – [email protected] - Business 843-835-3374 - 274 Cell - 843-708-7988 Bill Lomax – Physician/ENT – Summerville Noon Rotary Club – Physician advice/council regarding Differing Abilities programs – [email protected] –843-873-8752 Colin Martin – Summerville Town Council Administrator Retired – Advice and Council regarding Town and County process related to potential land acquisition [email protected] - 843-509-3743 Kimberly Taylor – Program Instructor, Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina – [email protected] - 843-410-1059. Kimberly is Blind Brooks Harken – Chief Program Officer, is Kimberly’s Backup. Ryan Templeton - Dorchester County Magistrate Judge - Oakbrook Rotary Club – [email protected] (843) 832-0370 Pam Craig-White – Goose Creek Rotary Club President– Print Company – Marketing Materials [email protected] - Cell: 203-213-9545
CULTURAL ARTS CENTER – DIFFERING ABILITIES
STRATEGIC DRAFT OUTLINE
For further information regarding the contents of this document, ideas, recommendations, participation, partnership, etc., please contact the following:
Shirley B. Berardo [email protected] (843) 324-4926 101 Schooner Bend Avenue Cane Bay Plantation Summerville, SC 29486 As of August 9, 2020
NOTE TO REVIEWER
This is a RESEARCH PAPER from which various documents will be developed.
Currently in process…
Research and Acquiring Land in Process. Programs developed based on Customer Requirements Programs designed to meet Positive Program Outcomes and Measure of Success
***** VISION
The Cultural Arts Center (CAC) – The vision of the CAC is to become the area epicenter, community hub, to stimulate all performing, creative arts and culturally related programming in an equally diverse environment. Be a benefactor and mentor for the well-being, diversity and inclusion of residents from all income levels, including those of us with intellectual and developmental differing abilities. Art classes benefiting participants which will provide social skills, relief from isolation, a sense of community, pride in completed projects, and dignity from accomplishing skills that may have seemed impossible.
To also include on the CAC campus: “Transition - Developmental Center” and a “Treatment Training Center.” (Requirement of Beautiful Gate Organization) Partnership - Land Requirement for Beautiful Gate – Estimate of “35 acres to build campus – Auditorium, Dinner-Theater, Outdoor Food Generating Gardens / Indoor Classrooms / Recreational Area – Future Development based off customer demand.
MISSION
The Cultural Arts Center (CAC) – The Cultural Arts Center - an entity which provides the to the highest level, a unique learning environment where children and adults of differing abilities, all walks of life and income levels, experience innovative, creative arts/history programming. Programs will be evaluated based on measurable educational improvement experiences. The programs enhance differing abilities and participant’s long-term quality of life while helping prepare the way for them to play, learn, love and work as indispensable members of our community.
BASIC BELIEFS
The Cultural Arts Center (CAC) will provide quality experiences with/for: Technological and educational advances and methodologies based in compassion, dedication and achievement. Educational and entertaining programs for all income levels. Measurable outcomes for persons with differing intellectual and developmental abilities Educators, physicians and aspiring educators and physicians through internships and apprentice programs, encouraging and enabling students to be their very best. Livability enhancement through self-sustaining programming. Respect for self and pride in educating others be paramount in establishing a CAC quality program.
Based on data compiled from the S.C. Department of Education, there are more than 12,000 children in the tri-county region that receive special education services via individualized Education programs, also known as IEPs. Of those, it is estimated more than 4,000 families have a child with some form of moderate to severe disability.
Those with differing abilities are unique, each with his/her own needs, wants, desires, goals and dreams. Generally, they want the same things from life we all do - an interesting and meaningful daily life; close relationships with others; opportunities to socialize, enjoy recreation and develop their talents and abilities; a chance to realize their dreams; to be a part of and contribute to their communities; and to feel that they are valuable and important.
OBSERVATIONS
The extended Summerville area, which includes but not limited to, Summerville, Nexton, Goose Creek, Carnes Crossroads, Cane Bay Plantation, Moncks Corner, must invest in arts infrastructure, reaping social, cultural and economic benefits. “Doing” art yields benefits that cannot be achieved by “watching” art. A quality cultural experience extends
to the global world. Sharing cultures makes us more kind and understanding of others while providing historical and present-day experiences in other cultures.
According to Real Estate Advisor’s July 2019 report, Cane Bay Plantation ranks 13 on their list of the top-selling master-planned communities in the nation. The mid-2019 report includes 50 of these communities across the U.S. Cane Bay Plantation has consistently ranked as Charleston’s top-selling community since 2008 and South Carolina’s top-selling community since 2012. Cane Bay Plantation is in Berkeley County at the new interchange at I-26 exit 197B and is ten minutes to from downtown historic Summerville. Carnes Crossroads, Goose Creek is South-West of Cane Bay Plantation, Gramling Bros recently purchased over 4,000 acres North-East and adjacent to Cane Bay Plantation, Nexton development is located West across from Cane Bay entrance and Roper St. Francis Hospital is South of Cane Bay Plantation on State Rd. 176 in Moncks Corner. The noted area has a plethora of homes, industries and small business; however, limited public services and parks and recreation facilities, considered standard when developing and sustaining a livable community.
The need for a central Cultural Arts Center – Cultural Arts Commission is paramount. Cultural Arts in the Summerville and at-large area, is fractured, lacking a cohesive umbrella organization for acquiring Accommodation Tax, Grants, Shared Marketing and avoidance of overlay programming which an area Calendar of Events would ease. Current area art’s facilities, educational and non-profit environment include but not limited to:
Antique Galleries Art Galleries Flowertown Festival Flowertown Theater Goose Creek Art Commission Historic Preservation Society Historic Trolley Tours Kelly’s Dance Studio People, Places and Quilts Public Works Cultural Center – Rental Artist’s Studios, Pottery Shop, printmaking shop, a classroom, and a children’s art center, Boutique Shop. Rollins Middle School and Performing Arts Center Sculpture in the Park Singers of Summerville Summerville Auditorium Summerville Parks and Recreation Armory Summerville Art Guild Summerville Corner Cultural Arts Center Summerville Dance Academy Summerville Dream Summerville Orchestra & Ensemble Summerville-Dorchester History Museum
Summerville Flute Choir Third Thursday – Summerville Downtown Arts and Vendors Tip, Tap, Toe Dance Studio
Programs to add: Opera House Area Youth Orchestra Student Art Gallery within a professional Gallery and or business and within the Future Cultural Arts Center Gardens – Vegetables to Flowers Horses – Riding and Caring Interactive programs for all ages
ACCESS - CAC will accommodate all ranges of the global and local professional and community theatrical productions while providing local arts organizations reasonable access to the facility.
BENEFIT - CAC benefits the above local arts community regarding additional space for rehearsal, tutoring, performing, exhibits, etc., while supplementing existing programs and partnerships.
EDUCATION - CAC recognizes community benefits by providing residents a place to dance, sing, perform, paint, sculpt and create pottery, participate in stimulating arts programs and gain confidence through self-learning. Connection to the Internet and You Tube, and Training in all art venues.
FACILITIES - Summerville Parks and Recreation Armory and the Public Works Cultural Center provide a portion of rehearsal and educational space desperately needed in Summerville area. However, these facilities will not accommodate the extensive World-Wide arts programming within the Auditorium and Dinner-Theater and outcome measurements for those of intellectual and developmental differing abilities encompassed in the CAC plan.
INTERNSHIP-APPRENTICE. - State approved CAC students benefit through internships and apprentice programs for those training in various careers such as educating persons with intellectual and developmental differences, art education and performing arts. As well, CAC would encourage and benefit through partnerships with businesses, non-profits and civic organizations who support CAC through improved technologies and creative programming.
HUMANITY – Having a Cultural Arts Center that includes persons with differing abilities demonstrates that our community cares about producing well-rounded, successful citizens and a world of equal opportunity for all.
SOCIAL-ECONOMIC - CAC brings a vibrant local arts infrastructure with additional social and economic benefit to the above noted area education, business, civic organizations, residents and local performance organizations.
STATE OF THE ART - CAC will incorporate training for state-of-the-art lighting, sound technology and technologies to accommodate the sensitivities of those with intellectual and developmental differing abilities with the goal of enhancing individual career opportunities.
PROCESS MANAGEMENT
Research Projected Population Growth in the area Area under consideration for project: Summerville, Nexton, Carnes Crossroads, Cane Bay Plantation, Moncks Corner, Goose Creek. Potential 25,000 population in Cane Bay and Cainhoy Plantations when completed. Ten SC counties have fewer residents than that, and most of those counties saw their populations decline last year (2019). $375 Million to improve roads to accommodate projected growth. Current Arts programs and Facilities available to accommodate Housing/Industry Arts and Heritage Programs that are required Meet with Hospital, Government, Organization Leaders to gather concept support for services e.g., Intern and Apprentices programs. Potential Grant/Funding/Donor opportunities for such a project Differing Abilities Service Organizations documented Gather Differing Abilities programming needs and recommendations Acquire Architect to incorporate related Differing Abilities requirements Architect to provide approximate land required based on above organizations requirements. Opportunities for acquiring DONATED/FREE LAND from private individuals or government entities. Permit process Select Builder – Based on Architect recommendations Execute Contracts Select Staff Occupational Therapist Artist Lake Media – Christine Heeran Small group & 1:1 Classes For people of all abilities! Subjects: Digital Photograp - Video Production - Editing (photos & video) - Social Media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, etc. The Ins & Outs of iPhones, Memes, Graphics, Computers, Software, Clouds, etc. All Levels! Music Therapy - Kirsten Abrahamson - Lina Karges-Bone Whitfield Fam
CSU Music Therapy - Kate Hyland - Brandon Lutes – President
STRATEGIC PLAN
Develop Strategic Plan to include elements of this document as pertains to: Funding Options – Resources – Shrinking with regard to Virus impacts Build Fundraising Self-Sustaining Plan Essential Trade – All Sub-Contractor Working Volunteers need Federal Relief to work in groups. Process for obtaining support Available Grants - Food and Drug Administration – A Federal Agency of the US - Department of Health and Human Serv ices, one of the US Federal Executive Departments – Dr. Stephen M. Hahn-Commissioner - Customer Service - 1 (888) 463-6332 – 10K to Non-Profit Organizations. Federal CARES ACT Grant the Department of Education received $216 million through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act – mostly for summer training, additional funds. may be available from the CARES Act which also sent $1.9 Billion sent to SC to reimburse state and local government for COVID-19-related expenses US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Potential Donors Encourage Corporate Memberships – Grants – Donations Those who can assist immediately and those long term who can assist in future what with virus impacts. VA Committee for the Arts – BGC has contact on Committee Rotary Grants both Local and District Chamber of Commerce Support Winkler Group – Assist in Gaining Funds from Others 1036 Ewall St. Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 (843) 849-6256 Closed due to Virus Impacts Non-Profit Partners maintained – communications in place Arts and Cultural Success Religion and Education still funded during Virus Small Business Loans Grants to accommodate those of low-income National Endowment for the Arts Have Grants for Differing Abilities Classes-Instructors- Pay Students Fees and Required Equipment. Sponsors/Donors to accommodate those of low-income Students Pre-School – Morning Classes School Age – Vacations, Summer Break, After School
Adults – 18-21, 21 years of age through elderly Manage Student participation for high and low participation – Have Plan in place for encouraging participation when participation drops in any category. Continue to improve, be innovative regarding program offerings Remove barriers to creativity in thinking and creating programs. Posting of Visual Aids on Classroom Walls, whether U-tube, Posters, Instructional materials. Library – Include adaptive books for those with special needs. IPads available. Musical Instruments Pianos, all Orchestra instruments – Donated – Gifted – Grants Human Resources Disaster Strategic Plan Included Professionals Board of Directors – Professional Video Strategic Plan on Website Capital Fund Drive Donor Recognition Donations - In Memory of Donation Options on Website – Credit Card – Cash – Snail Mail Calendar of Events – Sessions – Classes – “The Website Provides All Info”. Linked to Twitter, Instagram, Text, Facebook Request Volunteers Venmo Credit Card Collection System closed to PayPal overhead cost. Tele-a-Therapy Music and Art Video Sessions SC Association of Home-School – Legal Defense Communications – Telecommunications Changing Safety Protocols Research Information – For use when applying for Grants, Donations Total Tri-County population of those known with differing abilities Total at Home – Parent Caregivers Total at Home – Aide Caregivers Total receiving Federal Grants Total receiving State Grants Total Parents Reporting their Home Training Programs Total participating in Development Programs Total Institutionalized
STRATEGIC PLAN “B” Ensuring Special Needs (Students with Moderate to severe intellectual Disabilities and Autism and development disabilities) Caregivers maintain their positions. Ensure art classes maintained and specialized tools available.
Gain consensus – Organizations, Government both county and local
CONSTRUCTIVE INPUT
NOTE: The following is constructive input received to date from supporters of programming for those with intellectual and developmental differing abilities:
***** Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators (The) – Describes dyslexia in this way: “Individuals with dyslexia are those who, despite traditional classroom teaching, have failed to master the basic elements of the language system of their culture.” The International Dyslexia Association describes dyslexia in this way: “Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin.” Conversely, an article in Phycology Today describes dyslexic learners as divergent thinkers, creative and being “superior at connecting different mental fields through unusual combination of ideas.” When we at Trident Academy celebrate Dyslexia, we are really celebrating our students and their abilities to think outside the box, their creativity their empathy. We know they are creative thinkers, enthusiastic doers and caring kids. These characteristics will stick with them throughout their lives and serve them well…Dyslexia is an attribute worthy of celebration. Our children will grow up to be the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs and problem solvers. Of this I am sure. Beth Switzer – Director of Enrollment, Development and Marketing Trident Academy, Wakendaw Road, Mount Pleasant. 843-884-7046 – [email protected] American Academy of Pediatrics (The) – Disproportionate behavior therapy according to new guidelines published is not considered prior to administering drugs. October 2019. AAP believes “children under 5 years of age should begin with behavioral therapy first. A 2016 study published in the Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology explored the sequencing of treatment methods and showed that kids with ADHD between ages 5 and 12 who were given behavioral treatment before starting pills had fewer behavioral problems than kids who started with pills right away.” Arts and Performing non-profit local organizations, and esteemed professionals such as: Dr. Edward Gilbreth – Recommended including Dancing for those with Autism - [email protected] Arts Vibrancy Index by SMC Data Arts, the National Center for Arts Research gathers all manner of information ranking communities across the country and listing top performers. The 2019 Index is now available, affording an opportunity to see where one stands on the national cultural area. Berkeley County Community Development Block Grant Program – Department Head, Sandi Riddle – 843-719-0014 Berkeley County Government – 1003 Hwy 52, Moncks Corner SC 29461 Phone: (843)
719-4234. Berkeley County Council appointed Suzanne Burckhalter - Berkeley County Clerk to Council effective June 15, 2020. Berkeley County Council – CAC Vision presented at August 26, 2019 Council Meeting– 843-719-4092 – County has partnered with business by providing land solutions to continue providing differing abilities with innovative arts’ programming Berkeley County Parks and Recreation – 200 S. Main St., Summerville, SC 29485 – Steve Catlett – Director – 304-264-4842 – Ext 17. Berkeley County Planning & Zoning Director – Alison Simmons – 843-719-4095 –BC Moncks Corner – 843-719-4234, 9:00am – 5:00pm. Alison Simmons, the planning director with Berkeley County. [email protected] and her number is 843-719-4164. Boone Hall – (Historic Home) Preservation – 710-acre – $5 million Greenbelt Funds along with $2 million from the state Conservation Bank. Mount Pleasant county Finance Committee approved the plan unanimously last year. Chamber of Commerce – Summerville – Rita Beery – Reviewing CAC Draft 7-26-19 and/or no taxes for 10 years. The project makes it essential to find out-side-of-the- box. Charleston County Housing and Redevelopment – 2106 Mt. Pleasant St. #100 – Charleston, SC 29403 – 843-722-1942 Closing the Gap in Health Care – Dr. Thaddeus Bell – www.thaddeusjohnbell.com – 843-552-1574 - Family Medicine Charleston SC. ... 3951 West Montague Avenue N. Charleston. SC 29418 (O) 843-552-1574 (F) 843-552-1575 - Announces through Radio, Website, Newsletter - easy to understand health improvement techniques. College of Charleston – Andrew T. HSU – President - 66 George St, Charleston, SC 29424 - (843) 805-5507 – [email protected] – Joanne (Administrator) 843-953- 5500 – Driving Instructions: Between Calhoun and Wentworth - King and Cummings – Route 26 - Meeting Street until cross Calhoun and the next street George, Stop Light, Right on George, Cross over King St, Cross over St. Phillips…In center of the compound where President located. When meeting set, parking place reserved next to President’s space for person with whom he meets. Commercial Real Estate – Ashley Jackrel – 843-327-0124 - [email protected] – Might have land suggestions. Sent CAC Outline 12/3/19 – Asked for land available recommendations. Diocese of Charleston (Roman Catholic) – 901- Orange Grove Road, Charleston, SC 29407 – 843-261- 0420 - Potential Volunteers and/or Mentors Dorchester County Economic Development - Certified Economic Developer – Dorchester County - Jobs and Investments John Truluck, [email protected] (Summers Corners Rollins School of the Arts. Dorchester County Parks and Recreation Department – Jay Byars – [email protected] Sent Plan 10-17-19. Spoke at the Summerville Noon Rotary about Parks – Wonderful presentation on all the amenities the parks will provide for boating, walking, running, boats, etc. No mention of Arts – Amphitheater in the Parks. Sent CAC DRAFT OUTLINE – 10-17-19
March 20, 2020 – Post & Courier Article – New Park to Open on West Ashley side of Stono River – “The article addresses an 85-acre site off Main Road at the river’s edge in West Ashley.” “The property was donated to the commission.” “The Park Commission has become quite a leader in preserving open space along the coast, some 60 pieces of property Totaling more than 11,000 acres so far, while picking locations for specific uses.” Perhaps one of those uses would include the Cultural Arts Center – Differing Abilities program. The commission has partnered with other organizations to enable inclusion of everything from boat landings, water parks, equestrian center to lighthouses. “More than 11,500 acres are scheduled to open within five years. The rest are planned to open one by one to increasing people-pressed and urban environs. The aggressive land acquisitions have drawn a little criticism. But council officials defend it as acquiring land when and while it’s relatively affordable to serve a booming urban population.” Check the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission website, ccprc.com. Post & Courier Reporter – Bo Petersen 843- 937-5744 Goose Creek Government T.J. Ralstin, Director Parks & Recreation – [email protected] 843- 567-4242 X 5285 – Sent TJ CAC DRAFT - 6-15-20 – He will send to Goose Creek Cultural Arts Commission Cheryl Hiselman – Administrator - 843-569-4242 X 5286 Office of Economic Development – Horizon 1 – 541 Main St., Columbia, SC 29201 In partnership with University of SC – Columbia, SC 29208 – 803-777-0169 – The following is the same as this program but under a different title: Will call as to potential of what innovations possible to assist differing abilities. Office for Innovation, Partnership and Economic Engagement has become a focal point for industries melding the University of South Carolina’s resources with doing business in the Palmetto State. The result has been nearly $800 million worth of economic development, 620 jobs and $86 million in job-related impact, according to Bill Kirkland, the office’s executive director (in photo) and guest speaker for Capital Rotary’s June 3 meeting via Zoom. Kirkland said the engagement office’s work includes (1) corporate outreach; (2 help in licensing intellectual property; (3) innovation assistance for entrepreneurs; (4) support at the Innovista research campus in downtown Columbia; and (5) recruiting companies to the state. In the past six months, over $7 million in small business research grants have come as a result of the university’s “strategic creative partnership with corporate America,” Kirkland reported. For the past eight years, South Carolina has been among the top 100 universities granted U.S. patents. “We’re also the fifth fastest-growing manufacturing state in the nation,” Kirkland said. A former head of the university’s Columbia Technology Incubator, Kirkland also held executive management positions with IBM and Pfizer and was a managing partner for South Carolina-based LK Global Consulting. Capital Rotary has been holding biweekly video meetings as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Sent email through their website 8-4-20. Want to send Presentation and discuss partnership.
Education U.S. Secretary of Education – Betsy DeVos – Applauds the innovative approaches that teachers are providing all level of students. State Supreme Court ruled in 2014 that the school system had failed to service all students (rural) equally. Also includes children with differing abilities. - CONTACT Joe Pye – Superintendent Dorchester District 2 Schools Mr. Pye and the following: Recommended by Robin Clevenger DD2 Special Services Dr. Antonia (Toni) Cappelletti. [email protected] - Have job coaches that need internships, school to work opportunities. Meeting with Dr. Antonia Cappelletti – 11/14/19 Gaps in Current Program: No Preschool available – Also need Caretaker Respite No After School Programs – Also need Caretaker Respite Summer/Holiday Programs Needed – Also Need Caretaker Respite No programming for 21 years of age and older. Recommended speaking with: Department of Special Needs (Coastal Center) - 9995 Miles Jamison Rd, Summerville, SC 2948 - (843) 832-5562. CONTACT Konimba Diarra (Summerville HS) – Highly recommended Amy Sanchez (Ashley Ridge HS). Recommended by Quince Cody - [email protected] Kelly Sieling, Area Supervisor - Berkeley-Dorchester Area Office - South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department, 2954 South Live Oak Drive, Moncks Corner, South Carolina 29461, 843-761-6036 Yvonne B. Brown, Area Supervisor Charleston Office SC Vocational Rehabilitation Department 4360 Dorchester Road North Charleston, SC 29405 (843) 740-1600 [email protected] Impact Summerville Planning, Preservation, Sustainability, Traffic and Transportation. John F. Kennedy – Additional space for Kennedy Center – THE REACH - $250 Million – 4-6 Acre complex. Architect Steven Holl. Opening September 6, 2019 – Multi-purpose performance and rehearsal spaces. Interactive programs offer the chance to create their own art in “Flex Spaces” designed to accommodate rehearsals, performances, classes or social function. There is nothing that is just a room. “All will be immersive, participatory and responsive.” “Instead of just showing up dressed nicely in tie for the 8 p.m. show” visitors can show up any time of the day and spontaneously enjoy the
facilities – which include large patches of green space strewn with sculptures, a gourmet café and free Wi-Fi. Michelle Pendoley, KC spokesperson, “The Reach is part of an ongoing KC effort to draw a younger and more diverse audience that will ensure the longtime future of the institution. Programming staples symphony, opera and ballet, and also hip-hop culture icons De La Soul. Children’s E vents, Artist-in-Residence are meant to expand beyond that core. Johnson & Wilson – Real Estate Company - Tiffany Johnson-Wilson – Broker In Charge – 207B East 5th North Street – Summerville, SC 29483 – Office: 843-486- 1600 – Mobile 843-478-7603 [email protected] (also 1830 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407) PBS Arts Programming Recommendations: Establish Relationships with Community, Business and the Arts’ Leaders Differing Abilities persons combined, depending on level of ability, with Mentors. Research what is currently offered by Schools, Doctors, Hospitals, Rehabs. We concentrate of what programs are missing. Where are the Gaps! Establish a solid Volunteer Base – Seek a well-organized Non-Profit Organization or CAC Auxiliary to ensure mission.
Legal Gregory Hyland – 843-312-4211 – [email protected] - Hart Hyland Shepherd, LLC – Lawyer in Summerville, South Carolina - 207 E 1st N St, Summerville, SC 29483 - Closes 5PM - (843) 410-0711 – (Non-Profit Certification Potential Assistance) Kate Hyland - Attorney - Extensive background on Federal Laws and Impacts to the Disabled. – 843-312-5700 - [email protected] Federal Judges Cincinnati, Ohio Sharply question attorneys on both sides of an Ohio law that faces doctors with a felony charge if they perform abortions aimed at preventing the birth of a baby with Down Syndrome. Jessie Hill, an attorney for the ACLU of Ohio, argued that the law seeks unconstitutionally to take “the ultimate decision” on abortion away from the woman. Benjamin Flowers, Ohio’s solicitor general, said it seeks to prevent abortions that target and discriminate against those with Down Syndrome.
Government Supreme Court of the United States, Washington, D.C. 20543-0001 Chambers of Justice Sonia Sotomayor November 20, 2019 received a personal letter from Justice Sonia Sotomayor regarding the Cultural Arts Center – Differing Abilities project. Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina - Pamela Evette – Spoke to at Summerville Noon Rotary Club – 2020 – I approach her after her presentation and noted the plight of those afflicted by intellectual or developmental disabilities, the plight also of the caretaker. Raised the issue of lack of benefits after 21, and limited from 18-21, no preschool training to ready for public school. She recommended I speak with legislators about my concerns and gave me Sonja
Milisic., her Special Assistant, business card who will assist me in determining what governmental agency and contact would be helpful. Sonja Milisic, Special Assistant to the Lieutenant Governor State House 1100 Gervais Street Columbia, SC 29201 Direct 803-734-1497 – Mobile 803-920-8094 [email protected] Stacey Abrams – Former Georgia State Lawmaker and Gubernatorial Candidate – Lobbing to become the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s running mate. James E. Clyburn – Congressman – Served as U.S. Representative for South Carolina’s 6th congressional district since 1993. 202-225-3315, 803-799-1100, 843-355-1211 or 803-854-4700. Backed affordable highspeed Internet for those in rural and/or low-income areas. Joe Cunningham – United State House of Representatives – SC – 530 Johnnie Dodd – Suite 201 – Mt. Pleasant, SC 843-352-7572 Registered for a meeting May 3, 2020 Lindsay Graham – Senator – SC – 530 Johnnie Dodd Blvd, Suite 202 - Mt. Pleasant, SC., 29464 – 843-849-3887 Hugh Leatherman – Senator – SC – 803-212-6640 - 1817 Pineland Avenue, Florence 29501 Nancy Pelosi – Speaker of the House – DCCC – 430 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC, 20003…www.dccc.org – 202-863-1500 Tim Scott – Senator – SC – 2500 City Hall Lane – 3rd Floor Suite – North Charleston, SC 29406 - OR 2000 Sam Rittenberg Blvd #3007, Charleston, SC 29407 Katrina Shealy – Senator - SC – Equal Rights Amendment to the US Constitution - 803-785-8184 - 605 W. Main St. Suite 1 – Lexington, SC 29072 – [email protected] Administrator: Tori Mosteller - Administrative Assistant [email protected] – Office Hours 8:30am – 4:30pm Federal Grant - $2.47 Million to “New Training Center to Help SC Aerospace industry soar” in North Charleston LowCountry Council of Government - 634 Campground Rd, Yemassee, SC 29945 - Closes 5PM – (843) 473-3990 – Michele Knight – Executive Director 843-473-3970 [email protected] - called March 26, 2020 – Can connect me to local government on Aging, Disability, Community & Economic Development. LCOG is a public agency guided by a thirty-member board of directors appointed by the participating local governments. Our activities are organized into four program areas: Aging and Disability, Community and Economic Development, Planning and Transportation, and Workforce Development. Our staff members provide assistance to senior citizens and persons with disabilities; community and economic development with a focus on infrastructure improvements and affordable housing programs, grant writing and administration, and creating jobs; planning for future land use in communities and
regional transportation; and workforce development assistance for employers and job seekers. Senator – Peter McCoy – 803-734-3120- House Judiciary Committee – Republican – Charleston Address: 145 King St. #407, Charleston, SC, 29401 – 843-628-2855 – Left Message 11-5-19 or Columbia Address: 512 Blatt Building – Columbia 29201 – Left Message 11-8-19 American attorney and politician. He serves as the interim United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina, and served as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from 2011 to 2020. He has been nominated by President Donald Trump to become, on a permanent basis, the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina. SC House and Senate Committees related to this project. CONTACT Summerville Past Mayor – Wiley Johnson - (843) 851-4239, (843) 607-0872 – Positive Comments. Summerville Past Mayor – William C. “Bill” Collins – Cell 843-873-9427 – [email protected] - Former Mayor of the Town of Summerville. Was on the original committee for a PAC. Met with Mr. Collins 1-24-2019 – He will be speaking with Landowner contacts in an effort to locate land which may be donated in the above designated area. Summerville Mayor – Ricky Waring – Experience in Local - Government, Parks and Recreation, was Fire Chief. Met with Mayor March 19, 2020 Very supportive. Mayor’s Administrator – Jill Weatherford – 843-871-6000 Summerville Mayor Candidate – William (Bill) Hearn – Attorney currently Dorchester County Councilman – 843.851.8383 [email protected] Recommended a TIF– 300 acres by Ashley River. Summerville Town Council - Bob Jackson, agreed it would be beneficial to have a Cultural Arts Center in the area. Berkeley County Supervisor - Johnny Cribb – IN PROCESS – SETTING MEETING. – PO Box 6122, Moncks Corner, SC 29461 843-719-4094 – [email protected] Berkeley County Councilman - Land Use Chairman - T District 4 – Tommy Newel Email: [email protected] - Cell Phone: 843-442- 2109 – Sent an email 9/6/2019 asking for a meeting. Berkeley County Councilman – District 7 - Jack Schurlknight – I spoke at the August 26, 2019 Council Meeting – Mr. Schurlknight noted he would contact me for a meeting to discuss CAC further. Sent him note requesting meeting – 9-5-19 Berkeley County Planning and Zoning – Alison Simmons – Director – 843- 719-4095 – Moncks Corner 9AM-5PM – 843-719-4234 [email protected] Medical Roper St. Francis Hospital (State Road 176)– Patrick Boose – Administration – 3rd floor – Rear Building - Route 176 - 854-529-3003 - [email protected] June 10, 2019 = Met with Mark Dickson – VP of Mission and Ashley Wieters Redmond – Executive Director and Chief Development Officer responsible for programming and Marketing and several others. They are positive about offering the Art Rehab to 18 and over in the Roper St. Francis Rehab facility when it is built on State Rd 176. My goal to also incorporate Middle school and above.
Janice, Patrick Boose’ Administrator, 854-527-3002. She is researching Art Subject appropriate for the Hospital. I will write FAC artists requesting they paint the subject requested and we donate or sell for cost. Donated Susan Wimbley Paintings (4 Ladies – 4 Children) for the Women’s Center. South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department, 2954 South Live Oak Drive, Moncks Corner, South Carolina 29461, 843-761-6036 Yvonne B. Brown, Area Supervisor Charleston Office - SC Vocational Rehabilitation Department 4360 Dorchester Road - North Charleston, SC 29405 - (843) 740-1600 [email protected] Jennifer Haman – Transition Counselor - Also a Mayor’s Scholarship Luncheon Committee Member. 2954 S. Live Oak Drive – Moncks Corner, SC 29461 – 843-761-6036 Office – [email protected] Seek job opportunities for Differing Abilities Llew Negreiros – Sent update email 4-17-20 Business Development Specialist South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department 4360 Dorchester Road North Charleston, SC 29405 Office Tel: (843) 740-1600 Direct Tel: (843)-953-7571 Mobile Tel: (843)-709-7646 Summerville SCORE – Reeve Conover – Reviewing CAC Draft – 7/26/19 SCORE is the nation's largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors. We have helped more than 11 million small business owners since 1964. [email protected] – Bill - 843-727-4778 Social Security Benefits – Retired 76% - Disabled 14% - Disability benefits are funneled to Americans in two ways: The Disability Insurance program which pays an average benefit of $1,234, and Supplemental Security Income, which covers low- income workers and pays $551 per month on average. To get benefits, the federal government requires you to show that you haven’t been able to work for the past year, or that you will die from whatever illness you have. The program isn’t meant for people born with a disability, like autism or Down syndrome. Summerville Noon Rotary Club – District Representative Herman Dixon, President Gillis McAlister, asking Richard Waring (Next President) to place this project on the Strategic Plan and support. Kimberly Nolte – Assistant District Governor has gained support for the program through personal contacts and Rotary. Kimberly wrote the following to the District Governor:
“This sounds like a great project and one that I would certainly endorse. Rotary International doesn't "endorse" specific projects other than to approve grants or set up RI sponsored programs/funding for major initiatives like Polio. The best way to get RI support for this would be to try for a global grant. However, it may be difficult to establish a community "need" for a project of this type. And, a community assessment which results in a defined need is crucial for a global grant, plus it must be a good fit into an area of focus.
They don't need RI approval for simply putting the Rotary name on the project and thereby lending Rotary's credibility to it. We do that all the time with projects from parks to community centers. For instance, Greenville, SC has Rotary Park and Bluffton has the Rotary Community Center and Park. I don't see a community cultural arts center being any different than those, as far as naming is concerned. All this said, I will ask RI Director David Stovall for his opinion. In the meantime, I would suggest they push forward.” Response as follows: “I agree!” Johnny Moore Rotary District 7770 District Governor Summerville Parks and Recreation Director- Amy Evans Quince Cody – Summerville Activist and Volunteer recommended the following: Meet Jed Suddeth, alumni of Pinewood Preparatory School…he was instrumental in the formulation of Liberty Garden which is a sanctuary of international figures with a history of promoting freedom. CONTACT Tour Pinewood Prep to see all the busts of international leaders, including the Gandhi statue, donated by the Indian Association of Greater Charleston Rollins Edward School of the Arts and Performing Arts Center - Tour Meet John Morgan, Area VP for Acquisitions for the Kolter Homes Group (own The Ponds. The Opportunity Center – North Charleston – Headquarters for Non-Profits, a business incubator and a career training facility all under one roof. Economic development isn’t just for the for-profit institutions.” Jennie L. Stephens, CEO of the Center for Heirs Property Preservation, a Charleston based nonprofit that helps families and individuals protect their inherited land. YMCA – Cane Bay Plantation – Summerville – Paul Stoney, President/CEO – YMCA of Greater Charleston, Cannon Street YMCA – PO Box 14079, Charleston, SC 29422 – or Cane Bay Family YMCA, 1655 Cane Bay Blvd, Summerville, SC 29486 – 843-719-9622 or 407-739-9622 – [email protected] – Meeting September 26, 2019 – 12:30pm. Will council on a number of items regarding finances and programming. Sees potential for program partnering. These are awesome!
USERS/COLLABORATORS
NOTE: State of South Carolina – State is relatively barren in sparse and undeveloped areas for this segment of services.
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Organizations interested in Collaborating/Participating to date:
ADA Compliance - Liollio Architecture Firm - 147 Wappoo Creek Dr, Ste 400, Charleston, South Carolina 29412 - Rated 5 http://www.liollio.com/ Anita Zucker – Children with Intellectual and Development issues – Gain Insights – University of Florida Educational Center – Program Advice and Counsel Funded MUSC Children’s Hospital Indoor and Outdoor Atrium. The Zucker Family – Donated $6 million sustainability gift to the “New Training Center to help SC aerospace industry soar in North Charleston [email protected] ARC of South Carolina (THE) – Bernard Johnson – Executive Director – 316-208-554 - [email protected] – Offered Non-Profit Application assistance. ARK – Alzheimer’s Family Support Services – 843-906-5241-Peggy Lahmeyer, ED Patients have difficulty recognizing relatives but remember/sing songs. 502 West 5th North Street, Summerville, SC. (Just up from Oscars) 843-471-1360 Megan Severn - [email protected]– Development Director Mickey Styslinger - [email protected] – Questions Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired SC – Anne S. Reid – Office 843-723- 6915 - Direct 843-212-3040. [email protected] – Extremely helpful in providing Contacts. Kimberly Taylor – Program Instructor [email protected] wrote: Contacts: 2 certified Art Therapists run Art Therapy groups at ABVI. One works with autistic children currently, experienced with blind/visually impaired adults teaching Art Therapy. One contact has private practice in addition to her Art Therapy group. Clients enjoy the Art Therapy process in adjusting to or coping with their vision loss more than traditional talk therapy or group therapy. In addition to Art Therapy, Art classes are beneficial because they provide social skills, relief from isolation, a sense of community, pride in completed projects, and dignity from accomplishing skills that may have seemed impossible. Beautiful Gate Center – Children with disabilities who would benefit through the arts Programs. 636 Long Point Road #G33 - Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Contact -Angela Muirhead – Executive Director - 843-654-7464 [email protected] or Becky Smith [email protected] CONTACT – OPEN THE GATE event, Friday, November 8, 2019 from 6pm - 9pm at Society Hall (72 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401 Bell Socialization: 160 So George St. York, PA. 17401-1408 – (717) 848-5767 CONTACT Berkeley Citizens Inc. Non-Profit Organization - Administrative Office - 1301 Old Highway 52 – South - Moncks Corner, SC 29461 - Phone: 843-761-0300 - Fax: 843- 761-0303 – CONTACT - Provides services skills training for individuals with intellectual disabilities. They provide services for over 850 to be a part of, and participate in, the same valued experiences and life events as do other citizens of Berkeley County. Holly Frye, executive director. Mission is providing residential services for more than 100 people with disabilities in 23 homes across Berkeley County. Serves children ages up to 6, case management services, and a
work program called Berkeley Industries which trains more than 220 with disabilities in life skills, social skills, work skills, contract work, plus for local businesses. Berkeley County Economic Development – Kristen Lanier – Workforce Development Manager – Office - 843-719-4301 – Cell 843-826-1858. [email protected] Berkeley-Dorchester Area Office - South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department, 2954 South Live Oak Drive Moncks Corner, South Carolina 29461- Kelly Sieling, Area Supervisor - 843-761-6036 - [email protected] Beyond Basic - Autism – Tony Pope – 843-851-2222 – May know potential property Mayor’s Luncheon – Beyond Basic – Ashton Johnson ED 843-200-9857 – LM 8-4-20 – Need Email. Charleston Southern University – Eric W. Kistler – [email protected] – 845- 863-7933 - Acquaintance with a Professor involved in Students with Disabilities. Dr. Edward Gilbreth – Post & Courier Columnist - [email protected] - Recommended Dance for those with Autism Bill Murray – Comedian, actor and co-owner of the Charleston River Dogs minor league baseball team. Potentially assist with connecting to influential donors and myriad of fans. Station 20 St, Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482 Charleston Commission on Disability Issues – 2 George Street - Public Meeting Room, First Floor - Charleston, SC 29401 - May know Art Therapy Groups in Summerville area. Charleston VA Hospital – Visually Impaired Support Team (VIST) All or most all of these programs are in other parts of the country, but the Charleston VA does sponsor trips for handicapped veterans. Monica at the Visually Impaired Support Team (VIST) at the Charleston VA Hospital is the one to talk to if you want to know more about the programs for the blind. Her number is 843-789-7575. CONTACT Chick Fil-A - Recognized for outstanding customer service and community relations. Would be excellent to instruct CAC staff on addressing the public. Children’s Fine and Performing Arts Foundation (The) – Beth Bogush [email protected] 201-978-6084 – Recommend contact by Angela Muirhead of Beautiful Gate. Children in Crisis, Inc, Dorchester Children's Center, 303 E. Richardson Avenue, Summerville, S.co. 29483, (843) 875-1551, Kay W. Phillips, PhD, LISW-CP, Executive Director, [email protected] www.dorchesterchildren.org Kay will distribute CAC information to clients. Closings the Gap in Health Care – Dr. Thaddeus Bell – 843-532-1574 – closingthegapinhealthcare.org – Wrote the following to Dr. Bell on 12-30-19: Dear Dr. Thaddeus Bell - Read the Post & Courier article \"Closing the Gap in Health Care turns 15. I have been developing a proposal, collecting research for land opportunities, program offerings, programs already existing, potential partnerships, grant opportunities, donor opportunities, etc. Research and leaders are telling me there are no government benefits/grants available for the Disabled after 21 years of age. When reading the article, I wondered if we could discuss
this issue as surely something must be implemented to alleviate the stress on life- long caregivers without having to place someone in an institution or have them waste away at home, depressed. I believe in inclusiveness and as one who has spent my adult life as a community volunteer...more so after retiring from IBM as a Senior Program Manager, my goal is to provide EVERYONE equal opportunity to be the best they can be while receiving the health care needed and respite for caregivers. I was my husband\'s Home Hospice Caretaker for 8 months - he died three years ago, and the stress has finally abated. It is more than difficult to imagine what it is like to be a life-long caregiver, restricted to the home, potentially abusive situations due to the depressed state of those in need. Please contact me at my email or cell 843-324-4926. Thank you for all you do for so many and I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Shirley B. Berardo College of Charleston - President Hsu forwarded your email and your outline for a Cultural Arts Center - Differing Abilities program to me. On his behalf and speaking as the Dean of the School of the Arts at the College of Charleston I want to thank you for sharing the draft of your plan with us. It is clear from your plans that your commitment to bettering our community is strong. The College of Charleston and its School of the Arts are committed to both the principal of Access, Equity, and Inclusion and to the value of the Arts and of Arts Education. You may not know, but the College has a campus program called REACH (at this link). The REACH Program at the College of Charleston is a four-year, fully inclusive certificate program for students with mild intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. The REACH Program promotes the advancement of knowledge and skill in the areas of academics, socialization, independent living, and career development, and has been nationally recognized for its commitment to full-inclusion and self-determination. Additionally, a member of our Theatre and Dance Department faculty helped the City of Charleston develop its Unified Theater program which is part of its Therapeutic Recreation Division (offering opportunities for individuals of all abilities) - that division offers a variety of programs including dance classes. I would be happy to meet with you to discuss your proposal, but at this time and at the current state of development of your plans - it would be quite difficult to make firm commitments in respect to how we may be able to partner. I look forward to meeting with you and hearing more about your plans for the Summerville area. Respectfully, Dean Valerie Morris - Office Address - 66 George Street - Charleston, SC 29424 - 843.953.8222 - [email protected] Connect Hearing – Audio - Hearing Aids & Speech Therapy- Dr. Kristen Bish, Au.D. Doctor of Audiology - 1801 Old Trolley Road, Suite 101 – Summerville, SC 29485 – 843-871-3235 [email protected] or [email protected]. CSU – Professor Eric Jordon – Seeking Opera House and Collaboration with CAC. Jennifer (Jen) Blanton - [email protected] - the co-founder of FAME and Professor Jordon are co-founding a regional opera company. FAME Performing Arts, 535 Long Point Rd. Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 - Phone: (843) 971-0774 Produced Amdahl and the Night Visitors – 12-2019
Cultural Arts Center – Citadel Mall – 2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd Suite 112, Charleston, SC 29407 - Scott and Kirk Pfeiffer - 843-991-5582. [email protected] - 2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd Suite 112, Charleston, SC 29407 – 8-10-19 Sent the CAC DRAFT OUTLINE to Scott for review and comment. His organization will be integral to developing sensory programs for with intellectual and/or developmental differing abilities. Dorchester Alcohol and Drug Commission – 500 N. Main Street, Suite 4 – Summerville, SC 20483 – Mary Lynn Tollison – Director of Prevention – Strengthening Families Coordinator. 843-871-4790 – [email protected] Spoke at Summerville Noon Rotary Club. Dorchester County Department of Disabilities and Special Needs. Stella Harper. [email protected] - Recommended by [email protected] Dorchester County Department of Disabilities and Special Needs Board Position – Have Four Openings – I applied for a Board Position, or Member at Large or Volunteer Consultant Tracey L. Langley - Clerk to County Council Dorchester County - 500 N. Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483 Office: (843) 832-0196 Fax: (843) 832-0170 - Email: [email protected] Dorchester/Berkeley County Education – Joe Pye – Superintendent of Dorchester District 2 School System – 843-695-5322 – [email protected] (Ms. Smith passed on the CAC DRAFT to Mr. Pye – Potential partnership between county and the CAC, would be dedicated to support and enhance development in the arts. This partnership is a bridge between an excellent school arts program and a thriving arts community which is committed to the philosophy that the arts are an integral part of the total educational experience for all residents and income levels. – SPECIAL SERVICES - (843) 875-4161 Dorchester School District Two Office of Special Services 1325-C Boone Hill Road – Summerville, SC 29483 – FAX (843)821-3976 Dr. Antonia Cappelletti; Director of Special Services. [email protected]. Charles (Chuck) Kirtley Assistant Director of Special Services [email protected] 843-810-1882 Met with both Dr. Cappelletti and Mr. Kirtley 11-14-19. Dr. Cappelletti will be speaking with Dorchester2 Superintendent Joe Pye about the CAC. Berkeley County Schools Partner with County for an Indoor Aquatic Pool in North Charleston who gave $20 Million – District-wise referendum for $7.5 Million 2019. April 2019 – Berkeley County schools awarded a $100,000 grant to the town of Moncks Corner to help construct Miracle League Field for children with disabilities Dorchester Emergency Management – Mario Formisano - County Director [email protected] - Potential to host Homeless 7:00pm- 7:00am with Police Oversight during inclement weather. Goose Creek Government
T.J. Rolstin, Director Parks & Recreation – [email protected] 843- 567-4242 X 5285 – Sent TJ CAC DRAFT - 6-15-20 – He will send to Goose Creek Cultural Arts Commission Cheryl Hiselman – Administrator - 843-569-4242 X 5286 Summerville Corner Performing Arts Center partnerships with City of North Charleston and Dorchester District 2 Superintendent Joe Pye. This PAC is part of the Rollins Edward School of the Arts. They will have limited ability, due to school program auditorium requirements, to produce programming at the level that the Cultural Arts Center – Differing Abilities will. Flowertown Theater – Ernie Eliason – Producer - [email protected] Potential for differing abilities to participate in various shows. Gift of Literacy - (541) 747-3331 - [email protected] – CONTACT Our Excentia – 1810 Rohrerstown Road, Lancaster, PA, 17601, 717-519-6740 – CONTACT HEART An Inclusive Arts Community - Non-profit organization in Charleston, South Carolina - 754 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29403 - (843) 408-1908 Left Message – Need Email - CONTACT Holy City Opera, 72 Legare St., Charleston, SC. 29401 - Jen Blanton, Executive Director, Holy City Opera - holycityopera.org Home of Hope (Homeless Men’s Shelter – 700 Central Avenue, Summerville, 29483 – 843-771-2094 – Belle Grodjeski, Director - 843-593-1788 – [email protected] Residents do Paint and would enjoy a myriad of CAC art venues. As of 7-26-19 – Belle would love Artists to teach at the home and arrange transportation once we have a CAC. Homelessness in Women – Dorchester County Community Outreach – “A Hand Up for the Homeless” - Carla Hartline – 843- 900-4315 - [email protected] – Rotary Noon Club Speaker - 8-28-19 Jennifer Gossett – Music Therapist in tune with children – Works in Area Schools – Uses percussion instruments etc., to connect with children with special needs. [email protected] Joy Gregory – Theater, singing and Production Experience and more, wants to collaborate with this project. [email protected] Keystone Human Services, 4391 Sturbridge Dr., Harrisburg, PA, 17110 – 717-232-7509 CONTACT Library Foundation - My First Books – 1 Day to 5 years of age – Janet Segal – [email protected] – 843-442-4583 – P.O> Box 476, Charleston, SC 29402 – www.libraryfdn.org - Palmetto Partners – Non-Profit – 803-719-1707 Lowcountry Autism Foundation – Worked with Cultural Arts Center Charleston (located in Citadel Mall) for details necessary for producing “The Curious Incident of the Dog” for Autistic children and adults. See above Pheiffer MUSC – Developmental Pediatrics & Genetics -843-792-2300 – LM Children’s Hospital - $400 million – Dr. Pat J. Cawley MD & CEO of MUSC Health. 171 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC., 29425 (843) 792.1414 – CONTACT Nexton Development – Derek Harris - [email protected] – Meeting - Potentially
Join Middle School with Children’s who have intellectual or developmental differing abilities and the Cultural Arts Center. Brent Gibadlo, Vice President, Regional Manager and General Manager of Nexton. 4790 Eastgate Mall Ste. 150, San Diego, California, United States Company: Newland Communities LLC HQ Phone: (858) 455-7503. [email protected] Chris Ackerman – Sent CAC OUTLINE DRAFT – 7-26-19 Pinelands Group Home – Summerville - Music Therapy – Ginger Beaty – Clinical & Program Director – 843-708-5668 – Jennette Deegan – Education & Music Therapist Violin donated. Offered to seek additional instruments – Develop a Summerville Youth Orchestra which would include their students. Tiffany Ambrose – [email protected] – Sent Presentation Project Hope – Charleston County School District program implemented 2018 that is providing career readiness skills for students with exceptional needs. (Differing Abilities) – Groups working to transition students to the workforce by giving them experience in fields where they can be successful. Students include Wando, Burke, West Ashley and the School of the Arts enrolled in the program. Students learn trades in various field, from housekeeping, maintenance and food services. Partners with Project Hope include: AccessAbility Vocational Rehabilitation S.C. Department of Disabilities and Special Needs Two Embassy Suites 843 – 872-1517 – West Ashley Project Search – Provides Internship with students from the Charleston County School District in preparation for career readiness skills for students with exceptional needs. Partners include, AccessAbility, Vocational Rehabilitation, and the SC Department of Disabilities and Special Needs along with Embassy Suites. 4360 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, 29405 – 843-740-1600 - https://scvrd.net/north-charleston - Sent email off their website 12-30-19. Public Works Art Center – Summerville – Jana Riley – Satellite – 843-860-0742 – [email protected] Entry ramp to one room for those with differing abilities to have Art Activities Reading Partners South Carolina – Christine Messick – Sr. Community Engagement Manager – 843-830-3230 – [email protected] Associated with “Born to Read”.- Eager to participate Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital – Potential for partnership in developing a Medically approved program for both the Intellectual and Developmental differing abilities children and adults. Patrick Bosse – Administrator - Roper St. Francis – 176 State Road Facility. 3rd floor - Back Building - 854-529-3003 - [email protected] Planning a Rehab Center – It may be feasible to incorporate programs for those With intellectual and developmental differing abilities. Potential for Doctor, Nurses, Pas Internships and Apprentices – Develop and Monitor individual measurable programs. Music Therapy Roper St. Francis Hospitals (3) – Anthony Jackson VP & CEO – Jena Jones
Administrator - 843-606-8990 personal office number – [email protected]. If do not hear from Dr. Jackson by mid-April Call Jena – She is forwarding DRAFT Outline and Resume to Dr. Jackson. Shriners – Samuel Neal - [email protected] – Pastor – 843-761-4544 Potential Partner in assisting Children in the Arts and Music. Sent CAC Info, Resume’ 7-27-20 Singers of Summerville – Valerie Bullock – [email protected] - Potential Rehearsal and Performance South Carolina Research Association, Summerville, SC (Nexton SCRA Building) – Bob Quinn – (843) 760-3262. [email protected] - Technical, Non-Profit organizations, Arts, Business, Civic Collaborations South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department – Kelly Sieling - Berkeley- Dorchester Area Office – South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department, 2954 South Live Oak Drive, Moncks Corner, South Carolina 29461 – 843-781- 6036 - [email protected] Summerville Dance Academy - Dance Studio - 119 E 4th North St, Summerville, SC · (843) 879-9456 – Children with Autism. Summerville Orchestra – Betty Settle (Founder) – [email protected] – Wojciech Milewski (Conductor - requests Opera Capability) Rehearsal and Performance Venue - [email protected] Technology Partnerships - Robert Pratt – Owner - ReMax Pro Realty. 9209 University Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406 – 843 576-2705 Direct FAX 843- 576-3025 [email protected] Innovation Center –Summerville - Partner Grants on Disability Technologies– Collaborative – Global – Long-and-Short Term projects, Roper St. Francis or MUSC affiliation – Life Sciences, Bio Sciences – Suffer from Adult Hormone Deficiency. Reviewing CAC OUTLINE DRAFT 7-26-19 The Communications Institute – 225.767.7224 – [email protected] The Library Foundation of the LowCountry – Janet Segal – [email protected] – 843-442-4583. Has grant contacts for instructional children/adult books/programs on those with differing abilities. Trident Technical College – Melissa Stowasser – [email protected] 7000 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406 – 843-574-6111 Tutor Doctor – Dorothy Rittenberry - 636-692-1753 – tutordoctor.com/Summerville – United Way – Trident United Way – Caroline Byrd – Vice President of Advancement [email protected] – Sent her CAC DRAFT – 11-113-19 “VAN KIDS” – “Former Citadel coach resumes self-appointed mission of taking children to church.” Jeff Bleamer – Coach – Providence Wesleyan Church - Program currently used to bring school aged children of differing abilities to church. This concept could be used to bring children to the CAC – give Caregivers a needed break. [email protected] Warming Center – Anne Reid sent the following: Summerville/Dorchester County does Not have a warming center. I know this is random information to share with you, but I thought that it could be something you consider helping get the County to sign off on giving you a free space for your arts center. Typically warming centers are borrowed
spaces from nonprofits, churches or other buildings and are open from 7pm to 7am. It would need to be staffed and police presence would be there to ensure nothing goes wrong, but it is an important need when the temps are in the 30’s. Apparently there are templates organizations can follow to prepare to open up as a warming center. You may not be interested in this at all, but Summerville/Dorchester County is in desperate need of one, so it might help you get your building faster if you offered up your space. The Dorchester County Emergency Preparedness team would be able to answer more detailed questions about this. Dorchester County - Mario Formisano, Director - 212 Deming Way, Suite 3 - Summerville, SC 29483 - Office Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM - Monday – Friday - Phone: (843) 832-0341
BUILDING – POTENTIAL ARCHITECTS – PARTNERS AND DEVELOPERS
LIOLLIO ARCHITECHTURAL FIRM - Janel Segal recommended needing partners/developers someone well versed in ADA compliant buildings. Janet’s compliment – “A great local architectural firm that gets it: Liollio Architects” http://www.liollio.com/ ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED FIRM - Liollio Architecture - 147 Wappoo Creek Dr #400, Charleston, SC 29412 - (843) 762-2222 – Camilla Initial company contact - Jennifer Charzewski – [email protected] – Cell – 844-513-6855-Sent her the CAC DRAFT OUTLINE – Received response 12-29-2019 – To meet after January 6. ISO Certified Jane Thompson - [email protected] – Met with Angela-Allison and I initially.
As of February 5, 2020 - Update: Liollio is currently developing a Cultural Arts Center concept drawing to contain 800-1000 seat auditorium, dinner theater to accommodate 200, music and art classrooms – Outside Horse Barn for the Autistic. Acreage will also be required for parking, and Beautiful Gate Training Center and Transitional Housing. Once acreage requirements are known, we may begin seeking land opportunities.
As of March 13, 2020 – Liollio presented 3 impressive options plans and will label the various united to improve presentation to interested parties. The plan is for no less than 10 Acres and approximately 25 for Beautiful Gate Training Center and Transition House, Garden, etc. e.g., future buildings and innovative playground suitable for differing abilities in collaboration with County Trust Foundation – who holds the title and oversees the park regarding design, signage, walking paths, playground and the Parks and Recreation partnership with Bond money. The site calm is important to those of differing abilities. We requested the building have outside nature views, trees, lagoon, etc., that will enhance calm to the students.
BUILDERS Bryan Stange Names to Beautiful Gate Center’s Board of Directors The Beautiful Gate Center (BGC), Charleston’s first ABA Developmental Learning Center for children and youth with developmental disabilities and autism, has names Bryan Stange to its Board of Directors. Stange is Director of Business Development for
Mashburn Construction, a commercial construction company which operates across the state of South Carolina.
Anderson Studio – Director, Scott Anderson - 2609 Grissom Dr, Nashville, TN 37204 - Closes 4PM - (615) 255-4807. CONTACT
TRANSPORTATION
The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority – May have insights to assist in transporting children from schools/home to CAC. CONTACT
POTENTIAL LAND – COUNTY/TOWN – LAND DONATION – NO TAXES
WILL NEED TO BE ON A BUS ROUTE OR ARRANGE FOR SAME WITH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
LAND REQUIREMENTS CULTURAL ARTS CENTER TO ACCOMMODATE A 800 SEAT AUDITORIUM, DINNER-THEATER ABOVE OR BELOW, ART PROGRAM ROOMS SURROUND (MUSIC AND CREATIVE ARTS) AND SEPARATE BUILDING FOR DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER AND TREATMENT TRAINING CENTER.
Beautiful Gate Requirements: To also include on the CAC campus: Building one a “Developmental Center”. Second building “Treatment Training Center - 20 acres for our purposes to build campus and outdoor gardens / outdoor classrooms / recreational area / dining hall, etc. over a 20-year period.”
LAND POTENTIAL IN CENTER AREA – SUMMERVILLE, NEXTON, CARNES CROSSROADS, CANE BAY PLANTATION, GOOSE CREEK AND MONCKS CORNER.
USERS WOULD INCLUDE: ST. GEORGE, HANAHAN, NORTH CHARLESTON, WEST ASHLEY AND MORE.
LAND for this facility may be obtained through partnerships with the Parks and Recreation Department, Land Conservation, SC Conservation Bank. County property is often allocated to such projects for $1.00 Annually.
Example: Manassas, Virginia donated 10 acres to the Prince William County Cultural Arts Federation on which were a two-story frame house, two-story Limestone Main house (used as a hospital during the Civil War), and Brick Slave Quarters – one mile from the Manassas Battlefield Park. The Federation was placed under the Parks and
Recreation Department umbrella and $1.00 annual fee paid to them directly. Art programs/events were held on the site, the main house was the meeting place for various art clubs, and art organization tickets were distributed. The county also paid an Executive Director’s three-year salary with the promise the group would become self- sufficient through grants, membership dues, donations during that time and not require such financial support. They acquired over 5,500 members in the first year.
Acquiring land either as a donation or through County and/or Town TIF, $1.00 annually programs, whatever reasonable people can envision and implement to enhance livability while increasing coffer income should be considered. This concept is not impossible and can be accommodated through rationale and logical conceptualities and planning. Great! I have no clue about these.
CURRENT SITUATION
County and Town Councils must sensibly weigh the realistic costs and benefits involved in a proposal for such a facility. This facility would result in increased tourism restaurant, and accommodation tax income. Increase in all related service and support businesses’ job opportunities.
CAC will be self-sustaining through memberships, foundation grants, business sponsors and business partnerships, program attendees – facility usage (Rentals – Office) fees, all to offset expenses.
Dorchester and Berkeley Counties’ Economic Developers focus on residential and business/industry development, while directing residents toward Charleston to satisfy entertainment interest. This thinking provides Charleston higher accommodations, restaurant and entertainment tax income while bogging down Route 26. Berkeley and Dorchester counties do not have cohesive or comprehensive development plans for incorporating the arts and addressing the needs of those with intellectual and developmental differing abilities in such an environment.
In summary, the counties noted and surrounding residential areas are limited in addressing the needs of a “Livable Community”.
Recent chemical plant accepted by Berkeley County – Offers 34 jobs over the next four years. Filling in ½ LowCountry Marsh land for building purposes. State and Local government approved $5.5 million in tax and other incentives which include but limited to: Tax breaks $2.6 million and sales tax exemption of $1.2 million. The State also proposed $150,000 to help pay for land preparation and construction. All this given to a business that Research Cosmos estimates Diatom US Inc., product will reach income of $12 Billion by 2024.
LAND INTERFACES – POTENTIAL PARTNERS
U.S. Senate deliver on environmental front June 16, 2020. It is expected the Land and Water Conservation Fund would be fully funded at $900 million per year and be made permanent. The bill also would deliver about $1.3 billion annually for backlogged maintenance work in our national parks. The GREAT AMERICAN OUTDOORS ACT Bill is expected to be passed SOON.
What does this mean to the Cultural Arts Center? In an effort to preserve wetlands and easements, while also permitting Livable Community projects, partnerships between non-profit organizations, who generate Millions-Billions in Accommodation Taxes are essential to the area’s economic sustainable health.
Berkeley County Heirs Property – Brett M. Wadford – Director of Development – 1535 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. Suite D, Charleston, SC 29407 – 843-745-7055 [email protected] www.heirsproperty.org. Land often without Heirs held by County Park’s Recreation – Steve Catlett – Director – 304-264-4842 – Ext 17 Planning and Zoning – Alison Simmons – Director – 843-719-4095 Moncks Corner 9AM-5PM – 1004 US-52, Moncks Corner, SC 29461 - 843-719-4234 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is a financing method that is used as a subsidy for redevelopment, infrastructure, and other community- improvement projects in many countries, including the United States. Similar or related value capture strategies are used around the world. William (Bill) Hearn – Dorchester County Councilman running for office of Summerville Mayor – suggested this may be the best way to gain land without fee. Potential 300 Acres – Ashley River – Berkeley County – Summerville School District Berkley County School District – Team Up for Sports Park – 53 Acres - Gave $1 Million to a new sports park in Hanahan Elementary/Middle/High Schools along with Bowens Corner Elementary. Estimated $11 million to $13 Million, the bulk of the project, funded by city of Hanahan’s budget. Taxes will not be raised for the endeavor. Charleston County Housing and Development – 2106 Mt. Pleasant, St. #100, Charleston, 29403 – 843-722-1942. Community Foundation - Angel Johnson-Brebner - Executive Vice President [email protected] (843) 793-6027 Angel leads the day-to-day operations of the Foundation’s supporting organizations while serving as the internal champion for the collaboration with staff, Board, and the Foundation’s partners. Coastal Conservation League – Lisa B. Randle, PhD - Berkeley County Project Manager - (843) 723-5127 - coastalconservationleague.org Suggested the following Website: https://www.dorchestercountysc.gov/government/planning- development/planning-zoning - Dorchester County Planning, Development and
Zoning - 500 N. Main St - Summerville, SC 29483 - 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM - Monday - Friday - Scheduled appointments appreciated -(843) 832-0020 Tests streams, etc., for Toxins – Funds projects for improving such. Jason Crowley – 843-723-8035. Contact Lisa at Ext-115 - Advocate - Low County Land Trust. (Mailbox full) Charleston County property in North Charleston – Community Resource Center in North Charleston gathers produce, clothing, training for those in need. Building leased for $1.00 annually. Charleston Regional Development Alliance – Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester Counties – Brent Jonas – Director, Stakeholder Relations – Direct 843-760-4523 - Cell 843-683-9634 – [email protected] – Rotary Speaker - CONTACT Conservation Futures - Wetland and easement land purchases. Department of Agriculture - Beaufort County – Contact - David Green 843-836-2002. Director of Business Development - Osprey Village, Inc. - Email: [email protected] - Phone/FAX: (843) 836-2002 - Mobile: (843) 368-9379 - MAILING ADDRESS: - PO Box 3155 - Bluffton, SC 29910 - Recommended by Kimberly Nolte – Rotary District Governor through …. Charleston County School District expanded it farm education program at five elementary schools thanks to a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Ag Diocese of Charleston – Relocated to Daniel Island – 363 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island, SC 29492 – 843-849-9599 Bishop England High School – Principal Patrick Finneran The Daniel Island Development Company, which partially was owned by the Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation, donated 40 acres (160,000 m2) of land for the school. Construction began in 1996 Easements – Focus on watersheds interconnectivity. If funding in hand, they would more than likely hold it for such a project as a CAC. Goose Creek Government T.J. Ralston, Director Parks & Recreation – [email protected] 843- 567-4242 X 5285 – Sent TJ CAC DRAFT - 6-15-20 – He will send to Goose Creek Cultural Arts Commission Cheryl Hiselman – Administrator - 843-569-4242 X 5286 Gramling Brothers – Past Mayor William (Bill) Collins is researching this potential. Historic Building/Unused Warehouse Land Arts Conservation – Emailed 5-12-20 Land Trusts - County – Acquisition of Property – $1.00 per year. Have been formed to keep properties affordable in places that could gentrify. Partnerships possible with Parks and Recreation Land Trusts – Contact - Jennifer Howard – Rotarian – She no longer is an employee but provides insights. Land Trusts – Potentially purchase a conservation easement to ensure it remains undeveloped beyond the CAC. Land Trusts - Individually owned land provide easement funds to protect and limit the land from other than a CAC use. Large Corporations who invest in the community at large: Google – Boeing – Volvo – Mercedes Benz Nexton – Derek Harris – VP Land Development – 201 Sigma Drive Suite 130 –
Summerville, SC 29486. 843-970-9473 Office – Home 843-214-3893 – Met 10/5/18. He sees Nexton Middle School and CAC combined potential. Brent Gibadlo, vice president and general manager of Nexton. Extending Nexton north on 176. May have a potential for CAC land donation. Meeting being arranged with Mr. Gibadlo. Seeking business that will attract – CAC would be a great attraction to the area. As of 10-14-19 As of March 2020 – Derek Harris reports they will be constructing a Community Park within Nexton and he sees the CAC as “complimentary” to the Park. He does not say whether the CAC would be on the same land as the park. National Park Service – Helped plan 8 Local areas in 5 states, one of which SC. Cultural Arts Center have been under County Parks and Recreation umbrella, as well as Cultural Arts Commissions. Opportunity Zones – Tim Scott – Senator – Capital gains are the profits from selling property or investments, and avoidance of capital gains tax is the incentive behind Opportunity Zones. Qualified Opportunity Funds are created to invest in Opportunity Zone project and tap the tax breaks. Delayed Taxation: Capital gains reinvested in Opportunity Zone projects aren’t taxed until the earlier of 2026 or the date. when the OZ investment is sold. Reduced Taxation: Capital gains reinvested in OZ get lower tax bills when those gains are eventually taxed. That’s because 10 percent of the reinvested amounts are exempt from capital gains tax after 5 years and an additional 5 percent is exempt if the OZ investment is held for 7 years. No Taxation: Gains on investments in OZ are not subject to capital gains tax if those investments are held for a least 10 years. For example, invest in an OZ apartment complex and don’t sell that investment for at least a decade, and there’s no capital gains tax on the profit from the sale. Park and Recreation – Green Belt Account – Funds derived from half cent sales tax. Partnership with Cultural Arts Center and Parks and Recreation – Tommy Newell, [email protected] Cell Phone: 843-442-2109 Berkeley County Councilman assisted by helping Ladson Youth Organization to save Tom Conley Park. Funding was a partnership between the owner, organization, county and parks. Partnerships with Non-Profit Organizations and Businesses Retrofit or Repurpose Exiting Buildings Robert Pratt- Commercial Real Estate – 9209 University Blvd, Charleston, SC. 29406 – [email protected] Cell 843-343-6085 – Business 843-576-2703- Sent DRAFT OUTLINE 11/7/19 Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital – State Road 176 – Potential incorporation programs for those with intellectual and developmental differing abilities – 6-11- 19 – Additional building planned for Patient rehabilitation. LM 7-21-20 South Carolina Conservation Bank – and LowCountry Land Trust gave 7.1 Million To protect Boone Hall Plantation. Summerville – Main Town Hall – 843-871-6000 – Extension 4208 - Madeline
Robinson – Planning Estimator - Allison, Planning Director - [email protected] – left message for Madeline. Former Mayor Bill Colin Martin recommended I speak with Madeline. Great Job here! Compliment of Colin Martin Twin Rivers Capital LLC – Phil Rose - 125- G Wappoo Creek Drive Charleston, SC 29412 – 843-22-9925 [Office) - 843-270-3280 [Mobile] [email protected] Will seek Donated land for Partnership with CAC – 7-9-20 Sent the CAC DRAFT OUTLINE and Resume’ Whitfield Company – 6518 Dorchester Road #C, N. Charleston, SC 29418 – 843-552-6615 – Asked to send CAC Draft Outline – Resume 7-8-20 They will be building almost 1,000 homes near Route 26. I offered they could donate the land to our non-profit and gain return from government. Or they could help negotiate adjacent land for the CAC with Dorchester County Council. 20-25 Acres of land required for the CAC.
ENVIONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR BUILDING AND LAND
Link that leads to the U.S. Botanic Garden on the USGM website.
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The Botanic Garden has a strong educational component and promotes environmental awareness. The entry is a USGM resource that you may find of interest.
Sincerely,
USGM Editorial Team Daily Issue Unit Office of the Federal Register
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2020 9:26 AM To: OFR, Govman
Please contact me with regard to my building a Cultural Arts Center - Differing Abilities and ensuring it meets the latest in environmental standards. The center will not only accommodate the typical population, but have measurable art programs for those of differing abilities. I want to ensure students are safe in this environment, while we also do no harm to the environment. While in Washington State, I produced a Livable Community Fair for a King County Council woman. It was heartwarming to experience the passion the public felt by protecting our environment. Please have someone contact me so I may ask a few questions related to this program. Thank you for your time and attention to my request.
Shirley B. Berardo
POTENTIAL FINANCIAL DONORS – IN-KIND - FUND MANAGERS
ABC4.com – Grant - Community Advocacy – Marion Readett? 4045 Bridge View Drive B151 - - North Charleston, SC 29405 Alternative Staffing - (843) 744-6040 Andrew W. Mellon Foundation – Pledged $1.5 million, a third of which will be used to support the African American Museum’s top curatorial position. 10-20-19 Andrew Yang – Democrat President 2020 Candidate – Entrepreneur and Philanthropist. Amazon – Donated $1.5 Million into the remaking the Seattle City Council with more business-friendly candidates. APEX Learning - Contributed to the Dorchester 2 School District Career & Training Center (CTC). Baker Motor Company Bank of America - Invests in their communities - 600 N Main St, Summerville, SC · (843) 851-4042 Bartles & Jaymes – Premium Wines Ben and Jerry’s – Ice Cream Ben Navarro – Volo Car Open owner donates to schools and projects. Blackbaud Inc. - Mike Gianoni is President and CEO of Blackbaud, Inc. Donated $34,500 in December 2019 (Post & Courier). Total giving to the Good Cheer Fund (Post & Courier Fundraising Program) since 1991 - $790.396.77 During Pandemic – Laying off – Reducing Expenses – Retirement Plans Blackstone Group (The) – Chairman and CEO Steve Schwarzman – Northeasterner both by birth and by occupation. For those seeking advice about economic and financial issues. Wrote: “What It Takes: Lessons in the Pursuit of Excellence.” Blackstone manages a financial portfolio of businesses and assets valued at more than $554 Billion. Billionaires Jeff Bezos – Amazon CEO - Personal $113 Billion, Washington State - wealthiest in the nation Warren Buffett – Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate owns more than a dozen companies is Nebraska’s richest person. The Oracle of Omaha’s fortune totaled $67.5 Billion when Forbes calculated its figures on March 18, 2020. Michael Bloomberg - New York’s most affluent resident with $48 Billion. Anita Zucker - CEO of Charleston-based conglomerate The InterTech Group, Chemical and Aeronautics manufacturing among its holdings, Zucker, wealth by Forbes’ count totals $1.8 billion. She has donated millions of dollars to Trident Technical College, University of South Carolina and other educational causes. Boeing – David L. Calhoun – President and CEO - Employees live in the area developments- Compensation 2018 $23.4 Million, including a $13.1 million bonus and $7.3 million in Stock awards.
Neil G. Whitman, President – Dunhill Staffing Systems, Stuart Systems, Stuart Engal’s Boulevard, Mount Pleasant. Brad Zaback, Vice President and General Manager of Dreamliner Program. [email protected] Boeing SC gives $350K to museum’s STEM exhibit. Program called FAB LAB - To help inspire youngsters to consider careers that require math, science and technology skills, the attraction will “guide visitors through creative and technical problem-solving processes while providing authentic encounters with technology. Dominion Energy – also donated $100,000 to this project for students to learn About electricity circuits powering products. Bosch – Gitta Unger, Vice President Commercial at the Charleston Bosch plant. Contributed to the Dorchester 2 School District Career & Training Center (CTC). “Always been a company especially here in the U.S., that focused on supporting the community…It is extremely important to invest in education. BP - Operates a plant in Berkeley County donation $1 Million to the African American Museum. 10-20-19 Builders – Advice and Counsel, Supplies, Marketing, Stimulus Funds Capital Bank Carolina Waste Charleston County Public Library Powered – 68 Calhoun St., Charleston, 29401 – 843-805-6930 – Proposed by Janet Segal regarding grant potential – Art Books. Their Small Business Reference Center will assist with understand how to start and run a nonprofit. Will need a valid CCPL Library Card to access this source. Citadel (The) – Community Volunteers – Projects – Helping with the Garden City of North Charleston - $1 Million. Mayor Keith Summey said he hopes the museum will highlight the city’s historic neighborhood of Liberty Hill. Clean Harbors – Disaster and Harbor Clean Up - $317 Million company portfolio. Coca-Cola -Soft Drink Community Trades and College Partnerships – Internships Established in the fields of Intellectual and Developmental Therapy. Cornerstone Wealth Advisory – Contributed to the Dorchester 2 School District Career & Training Center (CTC). CresCom – Parent company Carolina Financial Corp – purchased Carolina Trust BancShares Incorporated for $100 million. Posts profit increase in 3rd Quarter 2019 - $16.6Million Contact - Katie McClary – Summerville Bank Manager – Rotarian Darla Moore – Contributes to Universities and Community Organizations Charleston State University – In-Kind – Potentially a Website Developer Donated $25 Million to Continuum in Lake City – 46,000 Square Foot Facility– 8/18/2019. The goal is to transform the local economy by providing students and adults in the poor, rural Pee Dee access to college courses and work force training in classrooms that use the latest technology. She also is the namesake of the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina.
The Darla Moore School of Business is the business school of the University of South Carolina. Founded in 1919, the Moore School is located in Columbia, South Carolina and currently enrolls over 5,500 - 1014 Greene St, Columbia, SC 2920 (803) 777-3176 - Dean: Peter Brews - Founded: 1919 - Endowment: 83.44 million USD (As of 4 April 2016) Diamonds Direct Dillard’s Dominion Energy (SCE&G) – CEO Tom Farrell John Grandis – 2400 Bushy Park Rd – [email protected] 843-745-8960 10-20-19 Pledged $2.5 million which will recognize the South Carolina: Power of Place” Gallery within the African American Museum Dominion Energy donated $100.000 to fund an installation for the exhibit that will help children participating in the Children’s Museum of the LowCountry in downtown Charleston announced December 30…to help students understand how electricity circuits power everyday object. Dorchester County Legislative Delegation - $200,000.00 donated to ARK Representative Chris Murphy, Con Chellis, and Mandy Kimmons, presented the Check to Peg Lahmeyer – ARK ED. Sen. Sean Bennett was unable to attend. ETV (SCETV) Endowment’s Partnership – Will have ENDOWMENT opportunity posted on cac-differingabilities.org website. Funding provided more than $233 million in support of programming. ETV considered a 4-star Charity Navigator recipient for eight consecutive years. Recognized for their commitment to mission, transparency, accountability and donor stewardship and for its financial health and governance practices. FCC ($20B) for Rural Broadband Subsidy - Internet – Obtain Internet In-kind service Google – Donates to local Charities and Large Projects – Water Issue currently Government South Carolina Legislature - $48.4 million to “New Training Center to Help SC Aerospace industry soar” in North Charleston – also $200,000 to ARK – Alzheimer’s. Provides individual Legislators an opportunity to provide Grants for their favorite non-profit charities from the State Budget which groups multiple and varied grant opportunities within the e.g., Local Law Enforcement Grants, Medical Contracts, Community Development Grants” - Removes from these segments through a secret process designed to secure legislative support for the overall state budget by distributing unvetted allocations to legislators pet projects. Grants Supervisor oversees Grant allotments within the SC Department of Archives and History who informs clerks that the checks for the secret spending “are NOT to be mailed directly to the recipients” because “The legislators involved want to hand=deliver to the recipients. Funds are not routinely checked to see how the recipients actually spend the funds. A $2 Million grant was given to a Tennis Center in House Ways and Means Committee member Murrell Smith district. Charleston County - $18.75 Million City of North Charleston - $1 Million cash and $337,000 in road improvements to “New Training Center to Help SC Aerospace industry soar” in North Charleston Heritage Bank REV Federal Credit Union – Jim McDaniel President & CEO
[email protected] – Business 843-832-2620 – Cell 832-708-4014 Heritage Foundation – Operating Funds - $27,000 Loan @ 2% due in 30 Years. Home Depot – Building Materials – Appliances – Kitchen Equipment/Cabinets – Fire Extinguishes Insurance – State Farm – Tony Pope – Potential Discount Integrated Power Services – IPS Kelsey Willey – Probate Attorney Lenova – (IBM Subsidiary) – 1009 Think Pl., Morrisville, NC., 27560 – 855-253-6686 (This phone number only for service/purchase/sales). They gave The View’s host Sunny Hostin Laptops for children of Differing Abilities, approximately 10 Chrome Books so they may continue classes from home through the Pandemic. @sunny.@THEVIEW CO-HOST@ABC Limehouse & Sons Lowe’s – Building Materials – Appliances – Kitchen Equipment/Cabinets – Fire Extinguishes Medical – Therapy Equipment Medicaid Provider Office – Potential for Individual Private Insurance Michael Bloomberg – Former Bew York City Mayor - Democrat President 2020 Candidate – Entrepreneur and Philanthropist. $54 Billion Dollar Man Nurseries – Discounted Plantings Opportunity Zone Grants – Federal Government – Senator Tim Scott sponsored this program. Midlands 1901 Main Street Suite 1425. Columbia, SC 29201. Phone: (803) 771- 6112. Fax: (855) 802-9355. Directions - Lowcountry 2500 City Hall Lane 3rd Floor Maria Shriver – Kennedy Family Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van Center - Baker Motor Co, 425 Sigma Drive, Nexton Berkeley County, along I-26, Summerville, 29483 - Tommy Baker – opening November 2020. Rolls-Royce, BMW, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Porsche, Land Rover, Jaguar, Smart Car, Mercedes, Benz, Sprinter, Infiniti, Buick, GMC and Cadillac. Microsoft – Bill and Belinda Gates Foundation Moncks Corner Banker - Interested in supporting Financial process – Betty Settle, Summerville Orchestra Founder spoke with them about the project. Robert and Janice McNair Foundation pledged $1,000 Million to The Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation – 10-23-19. Roper St. Francis Hospital (State Road 176) – Research Grants – Medical Partnership to Administer And study children requirements and progress. Doctor, Nurses, Internships and Apprentices, Lab, Research. Incorporation of those with intellectual and developmental differing abilities into new Rehab Hospital State, Federal and other Public and Private outlets Safelite (Glasspro was sold to them but will retain the GlassPro name) Founder and CEO Paul Heinauer, a Pittsburgh native and man of great integrity, has been a familiar face on during GlassPro’s23 years in the Lowcountry – staying active in local philanthropy. Seek funds gained from innovative industry partnerships Fund – 100% refund on Taxes. SERVPRO – Mandy Cook – Sales & Marketing Representative – Dorchester County SERVPRO of Greater Northern Charleston – [email protected]
PO. Box 63475, North Charleston, SC 29410 843-364-7225 – Phone 843-552-1226 South Carolina Research Authority – 1000 Catawba Street – Suite 100, Columbia, SC 29201 – 843-760-3200. Public Non-Profit Corporation - Fosters SC innovation economy by supporting entrepreneurs, enabling academic research and its commercialization and connecting industry to innovators. Subsidiary: Software Solutions, LLC. To date (6-1-20) SCRA says it distributed $1.6 million in grants and investments to SC startups. Twenty Companies received checks from the state-chartered institution, with the largest - $250,000 – going to Greenville-based cybersecurity firm Hook Security. SCRA’s mentorship program for startups, SC Launch, has invested $950,000 so far this year. Separately, the authority says it has invested $1.5 million into companies under its COVID-19 program in grants, loans and investments. State Farm – Tony Pope – 1661 North Main Street, Summerville, SC, 29486-7870 – 843-851-2222. - Donated $25,000 through Neighborhood Assist Program for the Summerville Meals on Wheels Program 10-23-19. State Infrastructure Bank – MUSC exploring gaining funds for a gas-fired turbine to generate electricity and steam for its downtown campus which would reduce costs over the roughly 20-year life of the turbine – essentially a jet engine that spins a generator and whose superheated exhaust turns water into steam used for heating, sterilization and food preparation. Dominion Energy is partnering as well, Clemson University partnered with Duke Energy to build a similar but much larger cogeneration plant. Stokes Honda SC – Donated to the Firehouse at Cane Bay Plantation Susu and George Dean Johnson Jr. of Spartanburg, the Founders of the Johnson collection of fine art gave 1 million to the African American Museum – 10-20- 2019. Tabor Mortgage Group The Junior Service League Summerville - Donates to Public Works Art Center – $25,000 – Beth Myers – President Tom Steyer - Thomas Fahr Steyer is an American billionaire, hedge fund manager, philanthropist, environmentalist, liberal activist, and fundraiser. Candidate in 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries – Net worth - 1.6 billion USD (2019) – [email protected] Trident Technical College - $8.1 million in cash and land and $2.47 million in Federal Grants to “New Training Center to Help SC Aerospace industry soar” in North Charleston United Community Bank – Jessica Alexander - 1510 Old Trolley Rd, Summerville, SC 29485, 843) 871-7202 U.S. Department of Education Grant - made through Project Prevent, which is designed to help students exposed to “pervasive violence.” Charleston County School District will receive about $1 Million a year for the next five years to fund mental health initiatives. More than 70 districts in the country applied and 15 were selected, Competition Manager Nicole White said. Volkswagen – Berkeley – Charleston received 1.4 Million July 30, 2019 – New Electric Transit Buses. Volvo – Berkeley County location – Employees will benefit from the CAC.
Contributed to the Dorchester 2 School District Career & Training Center (CTC). Wells Fargo – The Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation received $500,000 grant for the construction of a permanent memorial to honor the nine people murdered.
COMMITTED SPONSORS Liollio Architects - http://www.liollio.com/ ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED FIRM - Liollio Architecture - 147 Wappoo Creek Dr #400, Charleston, SC 29412 - (843) 762- 2222 – Camilla Initial company contact - Jennifer Charzewski – [email protected] – Cell – 844-513-6855-Sent her the CAC DRAFT OUTLINE – Received response 12-29- 2019 – MEETING WITH JENNIFER AND BEAUTIFUL GATE - JANUARY 23, 2020. Rotary Clubs - Local and International – As I am a member of the Summerville Noon Rotary Club, approval was given to list Rotary as a Sponsor.
FOUNDATIONS – FUNDRAISERS –– GOAL SELF-SUSTAINING
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation – Donated to the American African Museum – 1M or more. Annual Foundation Grants APT – Sponsor - American Public Television - 55 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02110 P: 617-338-4455 - F: 617-338-5369 - [email protected] Central Carolina Community Foundation - Erin E. Johnson, MPH - Vice President for Community Investment - Central Carolina Community Foundation 803-542-5788 (Cell) – [email protected] Church Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - Donated to African American Museum – 1 Million plus. Domino’s Pizza Endowment Campaign Founders of Spartanburg’s Johnson Collection – Donated to African American Museum – 1M plus Founders of Andrew W. Mellon Foundation – Donated to African American Museum – Civic Clubs – Individual Donors – Rooms Named – Plague Wall for those who donate at certain levels. McNair Foundation – Janice McNair Pledged $1Million for the Emanuel AME Church Memorial on Church property. Two Thirds will landscape much of existing grounds. Previously, Robert and Janice McNair’s donated $100,000 to help with the funeral costs for the victims. 2,200 contributors have raised more than $90 million for the project from City of Charleston, Charleston County and the state of South Carolina. The museum reached it $75 million goal last August. Increase cost of steel caused fundraising to continue: 1 Million or more from BP, Nucor Corp., Dominion Energy and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Turner Brownstone, primary contractor. Ruderman Family Foundation – 2150 WASHINGTON ST STE 225 NEWTON, MA 02462-1498 Supported the following: Disabled use as themselves/actors
Octavia Spencer quoted: Hollywood needs to do better casting people with disabilities. The star of “The Help” and “Hidden Figures” is part of the new video campaign timed with 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act this month. (July 30, 2020) Boston-based organization that advocates for people with disabilities. Plea signed by George Clooney, Joaquin Phoenix, Ed Norton, Bryan Cranston, Mark Ruffalo, Glenn Close, Eva Longoria and others. Spartanburg’s Johnson Collection – Donated to the American African Museum/1M plus Starbucks The Conrad Prebys Foundation – Sponsors SCETV programming - 3866 Ingraham Street - San Diego, CA 92109 Walt Disney Co. Xerox
Brick Purchases – In memory of, etc., for walkways and memorial gardens
MEMBERSHIP PRE-BUILDING "Presenting history where it occurred” article in today’s Post & Courier, about the African Museum also spoke to membership. Lonnie Bunch…decades long career as a historian, educator and museum curator said the following:
Section titled: Give People Ownership: Early on in the D.C. museum’s development, Bunch suggested creating a membership program. But consultants advised against it: the museum was a decade from opening and when it did open, admission would be free. He decided to pursue it anyway, with one experience in mind. Once when he was working as a curator in Los Angles, he interviewed a family about the history of race in the city. During the interview, the family said he could take a framed photo they had on the wall for the museum…but he couldn’t take the card that was inside it. Tucked into the frame was the father’s NAACP card, dated 1913.
(Shirley Berardo Comment: Change RACE - SLAVERY to Differing Abilities History of treatment to Differing Abilities - Insufficient Laws, Education, Health Care, Services - often Hidden in houses)
“For me, it was about giving people ownership in what we were creating,” Bunch said, after telling the story. The IAAM has its own membership program with a model and intent similar to the one Bunch created. Membership starts at $25 - the same starting amount the national museum used - and anyone who becomes a member before the museum’s opening receives a card designating them as a charter member. “It’s the easiest way to have a stake in what we’re building,” said Elijah Heyward, the IAAM’s chief operating officer.
The “most important thing for the museum in D.C. and for institutions like the IAAM is to bring the narrative to a “human scale.” Bunch said. The No. 1 topic people wanted to learn about at the national museum was slavery, Bunch said, but slavery also topped the list of things that potential visitors didn’t want to hear about. The stories the museum told needed to feel personal, he said, so that even the history people resist confronting resonates. It was not the story of Enslavement,” Bunch said, “It was the story of your family."
POTENTIAL GRANTS
Accommodations Tax – Hotel – Motel Ace Hardware Corporation – 2200 Kensington Court, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523-2100 U.S.A. Phone (630) 990-6600 – FAX (630-573-4894 Artisphere - ($25,000) Charleston Association of Grants Professionals – Networking organization focused on needs and interests of nonprofits and grant writers in the Charleston area. The CACP meets monthly at the Main Library. Interested members of the public are invited to attend. Together SC formerly the South Carolina Association of Nonprofit Organizations, is a statewide membership organization and network with a mission to assist non- profits - 1818 Blanding St., Columbia, SC, 29201 – 803-929-0399 Madeline McGee – ED Both these organizations recommended by Janet Segal Charleston County Public Library Powered – 68 Calhoun St., Charleston, 29401 – 843-805-6930 – Proposed by Janet Segal regarding grant potential – Art Books. Civic Organization Grants Berkeley County Council – Potential opportunity for Hotel-Motel Tax (Tourism), Berkeley County Economic Development – Barry Jurs – BC ED Director 843-719- 4096 [email protected] Development Includes: Marketing – Workforce – Prospect – Product Quality of Life – Comprehensive Art/Historical Programs - Next Level Career and Apprenticeship Programs BC Councilman – Mr. Whitney - CONTACT Berkeley Heritage Ornament Fundraiser (Provides funds to Berkeley Citizens Inc.) Coastal Community Foundation – Darrin Goss, President – CEO – Spoke at Rotary Daniel Island Club – May 6, 20 Midlands - Erin B. Johnson, MPH – VP for Community Investment – Central Carolina Community Foundation – 803-542-5788 Cell Regarding grants - The primary reason CCCF would decline an organization is because it is not in our 11- county service area. We are a place-based funder and therefore a majority of our grants must stay in the Midlands of SC. The few exceptions we have are Hootie and the Blowfish Foundation, Sonoco Foundation and Alfac Charitable Fund. In
each of these cases, CCCF only serves as the administrator of funds/grants and does not review the applications or award the grants - they each use their own grant review committee. If an organization applied for Aflac Charitable Fund through CCCF. Honestly, that is a very hard grant to receive. It is open to all nonprofit organizations in SC and we receive anywhere from 50-100 applications each time. When seeing an open grant application, please review to see if it is limited to our 11 counties and if the funding priorities align with the work of the organization. You are welcomed to reach out to the staff contact that is listed on each grant's web page for more information. Comcast – 100 gb per second capable networks – Mike Thibodeau, Senior Director of Enterprise sales for Comcast’s southern region, Comcast spokesman. Conservation – Sens. Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott were both affirmative votes on Great American Outdoor Act, passed June 17, 2020. U.S. Rep. Joe Cunningham filed a twin bill in the House to ensure its passage. The act has many benefits for all who enjoy the outdoors and for the professional conservation community. It provides much needed funds for the upkeep of natural areas in the National and State Parks and wildlife refuges, and accumulate funding for land acquisition through the Land Water Conservation Fund. Dominion Energy - $2.5 million to Charleston’s International African American Museum. CEO of Dominion’s Southeast Energy Group, Rodney Blevins – “When I think about our company’s areas for community giving – which include education, community vitality, arts and culture – it makes this announcement today even more meaningful”. https://www.dominionenergy.com/company/community/dominion-energy- charitable-foundation Federal Grants - Multi-Institutional Grants: Studies on those with intellectual and developmental differing abilities, Medical Devices, Applications to improve, High technology focused equipment, Academia Research and Development – Bring to SC, Long Term Strategies, All may access Global Hi-Tech Strategies e.g., Transplants, Designs – all supported through partnerships. Affiliations with MUSC Life Sciences with Universities, Bio Sciences – Adult Hormone Deficiencies. Federal Government Grants – 2020 Budget Designates Additional Funding for: Early Childhood Education Head Start Equal Opportunity 40 Million for Minority Institution – Science Technical, Engineering and Math – Art is essential in broadening the creativity in all these fields. Arts and Humanities Multi-Ethnic – Religious – Cultural – Indigenous National Health Institutions Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA – College Studies The Future Act – Betsy DeVos – Education Secretary – 2 Million to Minority Students. First Citizens Bank, Summerville, SC - 1319 N Main St, Summerville, SC 29483 Closes 5:30pm - (843) 821-6679
Foundation Center Resources at CCPL. Main library, second floor. Access to the grants database with help from librarian! Available daily. Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation – Lowcountry Office, 4 North Atlantic Wharf, Suite 100, Charleston, SC 29401-2168 – (843) 277-2041- “Terry” – They provide Grants for Land, Art, Collections in preparation for the Future. Left message – 5-12-20 Google - $4 Million in Berkeley County Tax Breaks – Drawing Water from the underground Aquifers – Berkeley County Property Tax “0”. IBM – Community Grants. Applied for Grant 9-4-2019 to cover Non-Profit Application Fee and Website Expense. Junior Service League of Summerville (The) – November 2019 - Announced a donation of $25,000 to the Public Works Art Center through the league’s long range-planning fund – sponsored the Children’s Classroom. Town of Summerville provided Hospitality and accommodations tax dollars toward their mission. First National Bank provided a “great rate” Metropolitan Arts Council support - $2.2 million in assets, a net balance of more than $5000.000 and nearly 2 million raised in Endowment. National Endowment for the Arts – Mary Sellers, [email protected] (202) 682-5480 DO NOT FUND LAND, BUILDINGS, CAPITAL DO FUND Lessons for the Disabilities All Artistic Programs – whether in the Auditorium, Dinner Theater. GRANTS AWARDED FOR THE FOLLOWING:
MUST BE PROVIDING PROGRAMMING FOR 3 YEARS Record Keeping - Attendance - Improvement - Participation on what activities, Dates BLOCK GRANTS South Carolina Arts Commission – State Agency They received funding from NEA Plus other Grants Has Grants for Differing Abilities Classes-Instructors- Pay Students Fees and Required Equipment. They would fund some projects as well They may have funding for Building REGIONAL SOUTH CAROLINA GRANTS These grants are more specific Region consists of the following states: South Arts South Carolina - North Carolina - Georgia – Alabama - Louisiana – Mississippi - Tennessee Nucor Corp – Steel Giant – Nucor - President and CEO John Ferriola donated $2.5 million to the African American Museum. Parker’s Kitchen – CEO Greg Parker – Summerville store – 1111 Cane Bay Road in Berkeley Country - Savannah-based 9 new convenience stores in LowCountry. Believes in contributing to area non-profit organizations. Sent note via website to speak with someone who will read the CAC proposal.
Greg Parker, Founder and CEO - Parker’s/Parker’s Kitchen – 17 W. McDonough St. – Savannah, GA. 3140 Private and Business Sector - Annual-On-Going Fundraising Raymond James Financial Corp. raymondjames.com – Sponsor ETV Art Programs Roper St. Francis Hospital - Participation and Funding for those with Intellectual and developmental differing abilities programming. Patrick Boose - Roper St. Francis Hospital – 854-529- 3003 - [email protected] Rotary International – Summerville Noon Rotary Club - Explore a partnership with India regarding potential for a Rotary Foundation Grant for the project. India is best choice as their focus is currently on children’s issues. Their many clubs are quite active/innovative in certain areas. Herman Dixon following up. S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control – Grant program designed to Projects that focus on pollution or waste reduction, water or energy efficiency or preservations o natural areas. South Carolina Arts Commission – 1026 Sumter St. Suite 200, Columbia, SC 29201 – 803-734-8696 South Carolina Arts Alliance – Director, Rick George – Jay Williams – Staff Coordinator – 315 N. Main Street, Fountain Inn, SC 29644. 864-314-0712 or 864-314-1712 (The last number may be headquarters in Columbia) State Conservation Bank – Gave 2 Million to Boone Hall Plantation – Raleigh West – Director - (803) 734-0360. [email protected] The Conservation Bank establishes a mechanism to fund conservation through a competitive grant process. It funds government agencies to purchase fee simple title, and land trusts to purchase conservation easements. A Conservation Bank easement is a legal document whereby property owners sell or gift development rights to a nonprofit land trust in perpetuity. The land trust enforces the terms of the easement. But each grant requires leverage. Every dollar granted must produce multiple dollars’ worth of conservation. It has funded over 82,000 acres at $500 an acre for parks and wildlife management areas, and 228,000 acres of private land protected in perpetuity with conservation easement. Boone Halls conservation easement will be enforced by the Lowcountry Land Trust. Boone Hall owner Willie McRae granted the conservation easement. Viking River Cruises – Sponsors ETV Art Programs Great! Research which of the above are one-time opportunities and which are recurring.
WEBSITE CONTENTS – Richard Allen – Webmaster
A CAC Website is essential in communicating: Board of Director Bios and Responsibilities - Contributions – In-Kind Site Photos prior to building Architects Facility Drawing Construction Status Site Photos during building Articles regarding direction/status/comments of the project Fundraising Achievements – Clubs – Individual Donors – Rooms Named – Plague Wall for those who donate at certain levels.
Clubs/Businesses who produced Fundraisers for the benefit of CAC In-Kind Contributors All Business and Non-Profit Organization Logos – “Click on” to their website. Performance Programming – Dates – Times Guest Performances - Flyers Local Non-Profit Programs – Flyers Purchase Tickets Training Sessions Offered and Schedules Dinner Theater Programs Instructors with bios for varied programs e.g., instrumental, artwork Instructors – Wendell Nolan – Piano – Accommodate the Blind The Sentinel News – Editor in Chief - 116 Jordon Simmons Rd, Summerville, SC 29483 - www.thesentinelnews.org – 843-695-7262 Participating in Fundraising projects – Brick Purchases, Endowments, Donations – Merchandise Number of Viewers to the site reflected on each page.
Website Donation capability and ability to communicate more effectively and responsive access to the CAC programs. Cameron Wolfsen – Charleston Assistant Director of Communications. Phone Number 843-724-3746 - Email [email protected] Cameron will speak to those working projects similar to the CAC/Communities needs and have them offer insights. Charleston Southern University – Potential Website Developer
INSTRUCTORS - ARTISTS – TEACHERS – MEDICAL INTERNSHIPS – APPRENTICES - VOLUNTEERS WHO WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAM OR FUNDRAISING EVENT/COMPAIGN
Dr. Antonia Cappelletti (See Above) noted the following Gaps in today’s program offerings:
No Preschool available – Also need Caretaker Respite No After School Programs – Also need Caretaker Respite Summer/Holiday Programs Needed – Also Need Caretaker Respite No programming for 21 years of age and older.
INSTRUCTORS Peggie Hartwell – Quilter - Loves to work with intellectually and developmental differing abilities. She would assist them in making quilts for fundraising events. Irina Pevzner – Pianist – who direct the Charleston Academy of Music, teaches lessons via her laptop computer at her Charleston home on Wednesday. This is a program that was initiated due to the Pandemic 2020. We will surely be able to use similar technologies and techniques in the Cultural Arts Center. Irina Pevzner, piano ... CONTACT US: [email protected] • (843) 763-4941.
Wendell Nolan – Piano – Accommodate the Blind – Using Brail format
EVENTS Shirley Berardo: Produce Annual Summerville CAC Artists Festival Fundraiser. Establish and maintain a rotating CAC Student Art Gallery within the building. Establish a Student Sculpture Garden Produce a “Take a Seat” program in which the “chair” is made from whatever materials/woods/pottery/etc. and must seat a person or child. Produce Exhibits in Paintings in varied mediums, Quilt, Pottery, Photography, Wood, Needlepoint, Sculpture. Produce an Artist in Action program in which artists work at their craft and guests learn the process which includes investment in education, supplies, marketing, actually all aspects required to create their particular art piece. By doing so, guests are alerted to the investment in becoming an artist while appreciating the pricing of creative works. Produce an Annual Art Exhibit – “Inspiration Segment” included Zoom Classes for Homebound Produce an area monthly CAC Calendar of Events not only for the CAC but for the area. Goal to become the Community Calendar of all art events. Produce an annual fundraising Gala Barbara Draper – Editor and Writer Ronnie Price – Open – Administrative Tasks Cathy Toburen – Spann Elementary School - 901 John McKissick Way, Summerville, SC 29483 - (843) 873-3050 - Multi-faceted-multi-talented lady – Uses Art to empower students. Children learn to express selves without words through the arts. Attended Meredith College. CONTACT INTERNS – Community Service Requirements – High School, Community Colleges and College Students – Doctors, Nurses, Aides.
ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE CAC – MEMBER RENTAL DISCOUNTS
Anniversaries – Celebrations – Member Rental Discounts Art Classes - Vocal, Paint/Drawing, Pottery, Photography, Quilting, Woodwork, Needlework, etc. Art Therapy – Improves dexterity and…. Recommended by the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Arts & Heritage – Gullah Basket Weaving – Period Paintings Atrium – Indoor and Outdoor Sensory Friendly Garden – Touching stimulates music – Plantings – Garden Care. Auditorium – Indoor and Outdoor Sensory Friendly Area - Accommodates Opera, Musical and Theater Productions Broadway Shows – Scenery, Costumes, Singing, Dancing. Chamber Music Concerts – Lessons
Children’s Shows and Special Events Comedians – Special Events Community Youth Orchestra for children of all income levels. Community Youth Chorus for children of all income levels. Cultural Arts Center Charleston – Programs to benefit Autism and all with differing abilities, etc. Cultural Programs – Native American – Gullah Basket Weaving – Trudy – 843-460-0901 – Her son will call with his email so CAC DRAFT OUTLINE may be sent to her. Teleconferencing – TV Monitor - Conferences Civic Organization Meetings Culinary School-Kitchen Interns Cultural Holidays – Events Dance Studio – Lessons – Include Autism – recommended by Dr. Edward Gilbreth. Dinner Theater – Teleconferencing – Conferences – Business, Non-Profit and Civic Organization Luncheons Film Screening Room Flower and Vegetable Gardens – Excellent for Children Learning Opportunities Food for Dinner Theater – Transition House Gardens/Gardening/Gardeners – Master Gardeners mentor those with differing abilities. Gift Shoppe – Sell Artists Paintings, Potter’s, Quilts, etc. Historic Seminars, Theater Plays & Videos – Preservation and Conservation – Revolution & Civil War Horses – Calming for Autistic – Riding and Caring Internships – Doctors, Nurses, PA’s – Assess participants – Recommend measurable activities which provide sense of self and hopefully improve their intellectual and/or developmental. Lecture Series – Documentaries – Speakers of Renown Literary Arts – Discussions on historic research to authenticate both current and past Writings. Includes an abundance of entertainment options that are escapist in the best of ways: live music, classical chamber music, concerts. Multi-Purpose Room – Group Physical Programs – Dancing – Exercise -Yoga Music, Theater, Performances - Handcrafts Workshops Musical Instrument Solos or Group – Pianists, Violinists, Flutist, Drums, Piano Music Therapy – Programs for the Blind – Youth Orchestra, Piano Instructors – Wendell Nolan – Piano – Accommodate the Blind The Sentinel News – Editor in Chief - 116 Jordon Simmons Rd, Summerville, SC 29483 - www.thesentinelnews.org – 843-695-7262 Open Studio Tours – Visiting Area Artist Home Studios Paintings – Program Artists Works – Line the Halls, in Gift Shoppe Physical Therapy – Yoga – Dancing – Pottery (muscle strengthening) Poetry and Educational Readings Pottery Writing, Contests - Coordination and Development Activities Public Events Sculpting
Singers, Songwriters and other performers Small Jazz – Classical Ensembles Smart Arts - Education initiative, paid for early on by Federal Grants and now by Local Funding. Metropolitan Arts Center has a presence in 69 out of 100 or so public schools in Greenville. Speaker Educational Programs Special Student Training – Intellectual and developmental differing abilities children, Adults student’s programs – STALLBUCKS – Bakery at Stall High School Student Art Galleries - Arts-Business-Education partnership - Students who cannot afford framing artworks obtain wholesale price framing through participating and businesses and/or grants. Student After School – CAC activities designed and scheduled for this segment. Teaching Students Emotional, Social Skills through Crafts Considering the specific need for each child Provide child ownership of project Create a Lesson along with the project Make Art Together – Mentor assisted Technology – Equipment Use Training – Movie Screening – Internet Access for U-Tube Art Videos – Zoom with participants Executive Director for Connect South Carolina. Jim develops strategies for Connect South Carolina outreach and education among statewide entities. He also works with the Community Technology Advisors to engage South Carolina community technology planning teams. Entrepreneur Jim Stritzinger began mapping internet access in SC in cooperation with the SC Hospital Association, the Office of Rural Health and Palmetto Care Connections. That detailed work, which he is continuing, promises to create a blueprint for utilities and policymakers. (See more in South Carolina residents need internet access” article in drawer.)
STEM – Science, Technology, Education, Mathematics – STEM FOR KIDS - Gaurav Sangal, President - Engineer who built STEM for Kids – They create innovative products to assist in learning the sciences. 866 991 7053 Direct Gaurav Sangal Contact Info: 803-575-2068 or [email protected]
CITADEL – Robotic Solution to Hand Signing for the Deaf – May be able to design for those with limited capabilities as concerns the arts and learning. Therapy Animal Program – Dogs, Ponies, Goats, even pigs to assist in calming Children Theater Arts – Painting/Building Scenery, Participating in Programs, and Technical Support focusing on creative, current and historic events etc. Theater Performances – HEART – Plays with only those of differing abilities. U-Tube – Large Screen - Internet Training modules for all facets of the arts. Excellent for bedridden & wheelchair participants to enjoy the company of others while in training programs, learning arts, history, cultures. Virtual Learning – To include Home Bound Students – Participation and/or Listening Visual Art Exhibitions – Focus on various cultural issues of the past and present, reconceive social and artistic narratives.
Wedding Receptions – 150-200 Guests – Member Discounts Woodcrafter Training - Shop - Children/adult students Writers’ Conferences – Encourage Writing - Reading Groups – Literary Events
ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE THE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER Community Projects: Baseball for those of all abilities. Kick Ball Festivals Sports – Whatever will enhance Participants muscular and intellectual acumen. Therapy Pastures for Horses and Goats – Calming for the Autistic and stressed. Equestrian BARN - Riding and Tending Horses – Outstanding for Autistic Participants Sculpture Garden – Pieces Created by Students Vegetable Garden for Dinner Theater and Transition House Herb Garden – Near Entry into Side Door for those who require calm.
ADDITIONAL ON-SITE BUILDINGS – Beautiful Gate Requirements Transition Housing – Living on one’s own is the goal Career Training Facility Barn and Horses – Those with Autism – Calms
GUEST PERFORMERS
Cultural Arts Center Charleston – Autistic Programming Patriotic – Veteran’s Programs sponsor by: Air Force – Navy – Marines – Coast Guard – National Guard. Military Bands-Singers Performances Summerville Orchestra - Rehearsal and Performances Dance - Ballet-Tap-Shag - New and traditional dance training Local, USA, International Artists, dancers (Swan Lake), Cultural programs, authors (Writer’s Conferences) speakers Conference Center - Business Meetings and Training, Special Interests Meeting rooms - Non-Profit Organization and Business meetings Partnerships – Combine Programming with Galleries, Museums – User Fees Opera Performances – Varied Capabilities
CULTURAL ARTS CENTER INTERIOR PLANS AND EXTERIOR LAND AND ADDITIONAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
LAND REQUIREMENT
Liollio recommended 10 to 15 acres to include Cultural Arts Center and Parking – 20 Acres for Beautiful Gate’s Training Center and Transition House – which would also include future CAC and Beautiful Gate’s expansion of both programs and buildings if necessary. Depending on the amount of land available the building may require two levels instead of one level. Pricing as to elevators versus space requirements will be evaluated.
March 13, 2020 Barbara Draper, Technical Writer, and I visited Liollio to review interior and exterior building design options.
Liollio assure they have no issue collaborating with architects working with Beautiful Gate regarding building requirements. They do so on many projects. Liollio asked we meet at Liollio on Friday, March 13, 10:30am to review the site, building design and interior options - 147 Wappoo Creek Drive - Charleston, SC 29412 - Suite 400 - 4th floor
BUILDING INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR REQUIREMENTS
Environmental Programs used throughout the building: No Plastic Sold e.g., Water Bottles – Students bring reusable drinking containers. Students bring own lunch. Rewards for not bringing single use items. Compostable Silverware, plates and bowls at fundraising events.
Cultural Arts Center building requirements: Auditorium - 800 seat capacity Orchestra Section Stage with sufficient Wing Space Male and Female dressing rooms that could be used for Music Therapy if necessary, or small meetings when not in use. Restrooms - Nearby - potentially shared with Dinner Theater Storage Space for Stage equipment Dinner Theater - Intimate Seating Capacity 150 Lobby and entry area Personnel - 1 Chef - 1 - Dessert/Baker - Volunteers - Transition House - Training Center Personnel - Chopping, Serving, Clearing - Volunteers to assist Multi-purpose - removable Tables and Chairs - Storage space when not in use. Stage. Band on main floor to the side or directly in front of the stage Storage space for linens and table decorations/tableware. Full Kitchen to include Culinary Training
Storage Space for Buffet supplies e.g., trays, pitchers, silverware Microwaves - 2 or 3 Ovens and Warming Ovens Two door Caterer size Refrigerator Double large sinks for washing trays and large pots. Restaurant size dishwasher. Large counter area for a number of workers to be cutting/ Slicing, preparing food, plus setting food on plates to serve. Side counter for Desserts, set up. Restroom adjacent to Auditorium Multi-Purpose Room - Dance and meetings morning hours Monday through Wednesday Dinner Theater Thursday Rehearsal - Shows Friday-Saturday evenings - Sunday afternoons Caretakers Rest Area - Counter for an Electric Coffee Pot and Tea”. Library and entertainment center for viewing videos – educational, relaxing. Gift Shoppe - Sell Students Artworks – Income funds designated to Artist. Parking for Auditorium and Dinner Theater Parking for 250 cars - May need additional parking for 800 capacity auditorium and dinner theater simultaneous productions - must review supporting rationale for permanent expansion - perhaps instead use overflow on a field. Building Size - 48K Square Feet - Use rooms with emphasis Multiple Purpose. Land Size – Liollio recommended no less than 10 acres and rising to 25 acres for future expansion to include: Cultural Arts Center and Beautiful Gate’s Training Center and Transition House and Parking. Jennifer cautioned being careful when someone providing land free – Be sure to have checked by Parks and Recreation, County/town Planning as land can be non-buildable what with new rules and regulations? Student Art Gallery - Student Paintings throughout the building hallway walls – Display areas for Pottery - Sculptures - etc. Future Expansion: Glass Furnace Kiln, Both Glass Furnace and Kiln in separate buildings to reduce insurance expense. Classrooms: 4 small Music Therapy - Instruction Rooms - Originally thought 6 rooms but 4 will do. Sufficiently large to hold 1 instructor and 3 students, maybe 4. Must have window with no view into the hallway for distraction, but view into the classroom for safety and security purposes. 2 larger rooms to hold 20-24 students and instructor(s) for clay, painting, sculpture, pottery - to include mentors-instructors.
These rooms placed alongside the Auditorium. Also used as multi- purpose e.g., meetings when not in use for the arts, large room made into smaller rooms with sliding separator doors. Makerspace – Ethan Warner and Benjamin Scott – The Citadel graduates who founded Evolve 3D in Greenwood. Call 7-7-20 - Cell # is (704) 960- 3601 – His personal # 619-313-6890 - 3 D Printers – Make Apparatus’ for those of differing abilities to be able to “handle” and “participate” in the Arts Programs. Includes STEAM – Science Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics designed program, now the Arts is a major part of this approach. They will also teach students to design and create 3D pieces. Ben will design the needs of the Makerspace e.g., internet access, worktable, computers, 3D Printers. Conference Room - Use the Dinner Theater, Stage, Large Screen and Sound System for presentations. SCORE – Bill – [email protected] – 843-727-4778 Spoke with Bill – 3-30-20 – Sent email CAC/Resume – Bill will send letter to those who volunteer to assist non-profits. In our case I am seeking a Treasurer, CPA for Audits and submitting IRS annual tax documents. Staff Office Space - 1 Executive Director - 1 Operations Manager - 1 Program Manager for Dinner-Theater and Auditorium - 1 Arts Classroom Program Manager - 2 Administrators - 1 Membership and Tickets (7 TOTAL) Administrators, Membership and Tickets personnel utilize same room enabling support to each other. Identify potential clinical needs. Garden – Meditation – Herbs - Outside – Along the building side or back entry for those who require a “peaceful” entry intended to reduce their stress level upon entering a new/strange area. Garden – Vegetable - Outside - Fr Dinner Theater and Transition House – Excess Vegetable sent to Homes for the Homeless - Meals on Wheels. Staff, Trainees, Mentors and Volunteers Students learn gardening and cooking. Plan a garden. Lagoon - Fishing - Viewing Birds – Benches Along the perimeter.
Horses – Calming for Autistic Persons. – This depends on land space. Riding, brushing, feeding, caring for equipment.
BENEFITS FROM SUCH A FACILITY
Children and adults would both benefit from program for those with intellectual and developmental differing abilities, such as enhancing programs which provide stimulation and with the latest technology, enabled many to transition into a better lifestyle of confidence and capable, in some cases, become self-sustained.
A sliding scale facility rental use process would be implemented so all economics entities may participate in facility programming. Grants, Foundation, County, Business In-Kind and Individual financial sustaining support would enable such a process.
A continuous Calendar of Events would be maintained. A review of such a Calendar as to its ensuring fairness and equitable access to the facility by community groups.
School districts, and Medical arena agreed to prepare documents addressing concerns and opportunities to benefit intellectual and developmental differing abilities children and adults to ensure appropriate educational opportunities.
All input is welcome in an effort to move forward with the country, townships, business, individuals, to find a win-win agreement that supports local performance groups, creates a beneficial community, functional and educational CAC proving itself to be a positive investment by our local governments.
INCOME
Adopt a Room – Auditorium – Dinner Theater – Name Displayed on Donor - Sponsor Recognition Wall Annual Calendar - Develop to provide sufficient time for regular (NO FEE) and guests (Income) programs BRICK - Fundraising program for walkways and entry lobby, add gardens with BRICK paths as well. Business & Sponsor Logo/URL Connection - Website for Viewers to access Supporters and Sponsors. Church Rental – Sunday Morning Classroom Rentals – Room Space for Program Partners – e.g., Connect Hearing – Audio & Speech Therapy. Conference Space Rental Correll Insurance - Underwrote the liability insurance required for the Mayor’s Walk – April – 2020 Town’s Special Events Permit. May be interested in being insurer For the CAC. Endowment – Interest contributes to CAC sustainability Foundation Grant Support - Children in the Arts, Major Art Support Foundations. Major Sponsors of overall building e.g., Volvo Art Center or St. Roper St. Francis (Supporting arts are beneficial for one’s health) and donors mentioned. FEE CLASSES minimal and numerous NO FEE CLASSES – All income levels participate. Free U-tube art instructional and educational videos - Download from internet using projection screen. Fundraising Events - Partnerships with community, Non-Profit Organizations and Businesses – Care Giving Tuesday on Line Donations Gala Dinner, Annual for building expenses, facility use and scholarships, artwork framing Gift Shop – Participating Artists works – Income for Students – External Artists
works will provide a sales commission to CAC. Hotel Motel Tax Support – Tourism related buildings such as a CAC – Organizations that generate Tourism should benefit from Tourism Income. Individual Program Sponsors - Assist the organization of their choice Major Donor Wall - Annual Contributions Membership Fee Annually - Organization’s Facility Use - Ticket income offset expenses for music, supplies. Non-Profit Partnerships Outdoor Activities – Festivals – Mini Olympics Parks and Recreation Umbrella – Matching Grant opportunities – Landscape Maintenance without fee to CAC Potential CAC Campus Management Programming – Shows – Theater – Concerts - Patrons locally and around the state. Property Tax Free - Donated by the County – The project would generate Hotel/Motel Taxes through out-of-town guests attending programs. Partnership Examples available - $1.00 annually for County owned land Room Rental - Professional Private Instruction Room Sponsor - NAMED for sponsor – NAME PLATE per room - Auditorium Self-Sufficient Project – Goal, have program funding income supporting the facility. Special Guest Performances - Generate operational funds. Business Advertisements – Hotel, B&B, Restaurants, Tourism Location ADS on CAC website, newsletter, rack-cards and Event Programs and area newspapers. Website Connection Fees – Non-profits FREE – General Business minimal fee. Weddings
EXPENSE
Accountant – Potential Pro Bono – Monthly Accounting/Annual IRS Taxes, County Taxes – Use Intern – Gain advertisement Advertising – Flyers, Rack Cards, Website, Brochures, Banners, Signs, Internet Art Director Salary – Coordinate Doctors, Nurses, Pa’s Internships those who work with those of differing abilities. Attorney – Potential Pro Bono – Non-Profit Application – Advice and Counsel - Gain advertisement Building - Land Maintenance & Utilities Dance Floor and Mirrors Decorations – Designed and/or Made by Artists Equipment - Music Stands, Podiums, Stage Drapery – Sound and Lights - Potentially donated by a business or through a grant. Fire Department Requirements – Extinguishers – Spacing – Insulated Doors Glass Furnace – Glass Products to be develop, holders, stands for molding – Viewing Stands, Seating, Ovens Grants for Children - Musical Instruments and Art Supplies. Insurance - Pro Bono or Discounted - Gain advertisement Kitchen Equipment/Dinnerware/Utensils/Cooking Articles - Dining (Conversion
rooms e.g., dining/dancing or conference) for Annual Gala and Special Events Health Foods served throughout the day. Land - Parks and Recreation Umbrella – Potential Land – FREE or $1.00 annually Landscaping – Replacement - Pro Bono - gain advertisement Marketing Miscellaneous – Office Supplies – Paper, stamps essentials, printer ink, Offices – Desks, Chairs, Computers, Copiers (Obtain grant or donations), paper, etc. Potting Kiln – Shelving for Drying – Turn Tables Professional Private Instruction Equipment - piano and/or keyboard, wind instruments, etc. Program Supplies - Matt Cutter - Projection Equipment - Podium – Microphone-Sound System, Paint/brushes Supplies Security System – Entry – Exit – Grounds – Metal Detectors Sprinkler System Staff – Executive Director, Finance/Accounting, Marketing/Community Interface Director, Advertising Director, Maintenance, Setup and Take Down, Program Coordinator, Instructor Coordinator, Landscaper, Administrators, Security Personnel. Art Director – Special programs for Differing Abilities participants. Travel – Art Director Conferences, Marketing Venues. Utilities – Electric, Gas (Including Glass Ovens, Stoves), Water (Restrooms, Kitchen) Gas – Generator – (MUSC – See above) Website - Connection and Maintenance Fees – Potential Pro-Bono with Advertisement
Above are the basics, a starting point for now to initiate the conversation …certainly additional impacts to be added to items listed both in Income and Expense. Readily accept recommendations for additional programs and/or changes appropriate to this project.
MARKETING BENEFITS OVERALL
Overall positive effects achieved through Marketing Tourism Invited Rotating visitors good for at-large business – Walk about in evenings Restaurants – Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner Foot Traffic – Creates additional business Celebrations – Dinner-Theater – Graduations, Weddings, Conferences. Economic Positive Impact Revitalize the at-large area Building Design Inviting Architectural fit to surrounding area. Nature interwoven – Green Space Environmental elements considered Employees, parking space
Grounds Inviting Pavilions – Shelters – Community Events Public Events Invited Comfort – Benches – Picnic Areas – Pathways/Trails Rooftop Viewing Disaster Recovery Beneficial to Community Generators – Livability – Homeless
MARKETING - PERSONAL INFLUENTIAL
The Marquis Who’s Who in America – Member – 2020-2021 Summerville Mayor’s Walk for All – Committee Member Summerville Mayor’s Annual Awards Luncheon – Committee Member Summerville Noon Rotary Club Member and Officer – 100 Plus Members Secretary 2019-2020 Vice President 2020-2021 President – 2021-2022 Beautiful Gate (Services Differing Abilities) – Board Member – 2020 Closeup Television and Radio – Participant – 2020 Close Up Television & Radio with veteran award-winning broadcast TV and radio hosts/media personalities Jim Masters and Doug Llewelyn is an exciting, informative, entertaining, thought provoking and empowering broadcast series featuring LIVE episodes daily. Website, www.closeuptelevision.com, click on Talk Radio and listen to interviews. Representing the field of Program Management, Live 30- minute interview - call as soon as possible or send an email with a good day and time to reach you http://www.blogtalkradio.com/closeupradio
MARKETING – BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS
Ross Crawford – Marketing Specialist – Summerville Noon Rotary Club Member Jim Friar – Marketing – Summerville – [email protected]
MARKETING COMMUNICATION ENTITIES
Town Square – Scott Hoegel – Coordinator - Associa Management for Cane Bay Plantation. [email protected]
Post & Courier – Lead Reporter - Tony Bartelme – 11/8/2019 – Sent the CAC DRAFT OUTLINE – Asked him to review [email protected] - 843-937- 5554 - Wrote about AGEs – High Heat Food Dangers Article – Asked him to consider writing about the state of services, benefits to those of differing abilities.
Post & Courier – Janson Tavenner - Chairman of the SC Human Service Providers Association – Commentary “People with Intellectual, developmental disabilities struggle during pandemic.: [email protected] Responded to my letter 6-9-20 – How can he help.
Post & Courier – Berkeley County Lead Reporter – Thomas Novelly [email protected] - 843-830-3973
Post & Courier – Executive Editor – Mitch Pugh - GivingTuesday. On-line donations collected by the Coastal Community Foundation, 1691 Turnbull Ave., North Charleston, SC 29405. Giving Tuesday can be, as it is in this case, to donate to the Newspaper for Special Investigations, etc. Typically, the Tuesday following Thanksgiving is the time that people are made aware of projects that require funding.
The Journal Scene 104 E. Doty Ave. Summerville, SC 29483 Phone: 1-843-873- 9424 Email: [email protected]
Tamari Palmer – Columnist - [email protected] – Writing About Blessing Boxes – Summerville Noon Rotary Club Project.
Survey Program Survey Monkey.com
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PROJECT EXAMPLE HOMESTEAD PARK, WASHINGTON STATE
PROJECT ACCOMPLISHED WITH A TEAM/MULTIPLE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROCESS
My experience in a large fundraising program. Gig Harbor, Washington State. A 27- acre site the owner sought to sell to a developer. However, the surrounding community was adamant against increasing development which would cause additional traffic. Concerned residents asked me to lead the group in developing the land into a Community Park. My condition to assume the responsibility was all groups must provide dedicated support to the organization through decision-making, fundraising and planning phases. They agreed. The owner was contacted with our intention to raise the funds within two years, half the 2.5 Million to be raised the first year. The owner was restricted from selling the property during that time. I presented our plan to Conservation Futures, Pierce County, WA and spoke of the benefit of partnerships. Noted we were not asking
for all the funds, only sufficient funds to pay for easement and wetlands. They agreed, provided a “Letter of Intent” for $600,000.00, which would be brought to the table when our financial goal of $2.5 million to purchase 27 Acres, including the owner’s home, was achieved. The Letter of Intent was delivered to the Parks & Recreation Department who obtained a matching grant for the project.
A professional Grant writer was hired to apply to Foundations for grants, volunteers fundraised to large and small businesses, while also gathering funds from individuals, “In memory of”, etc. The Gig Harbor Rotary Club was instrumental in assisting as they strongly supported Little League and the property had more than sufficient space for three ballfields. At least 40-45 fellow Rotarians were dedicated to assisting me and the project by attending and demonstrating support at County and Town meetings. Prior to speaking I asked Rotarian to please stand. They added the necessary creditability. I spoke of partnerships between the County and Non-profit organizations and recommended Council’s goal should always be to work with community members/organizations toward partnering on such projects - not taxing all county residents who may have no interest or gain in a specific project. They were impressed and complimented on the premise of partnering with community groups in this manner.
Over thirty non-profit organizations came to the table (Master Gardeners - Grape vineyard, Equine Clubs - Horse Trails through the forest – Cultural Arts Commission - Amphitheater, Historical Society – Renovate house into history museum of the property and research center, etc. Each organization sent a decision-making member to meetings. No regular meetings were held, met only when decisions were necessary.
Parks, Preservation and Conservation were our mainstays. We raised not only the $2.5 million for the property within the two-year period, but an additional $350,000 more than required for the land. We in turn donated the excess funds to the Parks & Recreation Department for building three baseball fields for the Rotary Little League and future site maintenance. HOMESTEAD PARK is a reality! The community is most proud of everyone’s achievements in bringing this project to fruition, on schedule and raising additional funding. It was a win-win project for the owner, community organizations, government and our community learned we could make anything happen by working together.
” How do you see yourself participating?”
“BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE IN THE WORLD” Cape Romain Environmental Education Charter School Motto Principal Margaret Crouch 1011 Old Cemetery Rd, McClellanville, SC 29458 843-887-3323
Garden-Animals-Environmental Training
For further information on various aspects of this project, volunteer, sponsor, donate, list organization or business LOGO on our website cac-differingabilities.com please contact: Shirley B. Berardo – [email protected] or 843-324-4926