Celebrating 150 Years ofNebraska s Agriculture History Nebraska Wheat Board 2016 Call for Proposals submitted as a NEW PROJECT in the Program Focus Area: Publicity and Education Nebraska Wheat Board ATTN: Royce Schaneman, Executive Director 402-471-2358 [email protected] Total Amount Requested: $10,000 Project Duration: July 2016-July 2017 Presented by: American Doorstop Project Melody Dobson and Jody L. Lamp, National Co-Coordinators Organization & Contact Information: JodyL. Lamp American Doorstop Project P.O. Box 1681 Scottsbluff, NE 69361 Ph: 406-698-9675 [email protected] www.AmericanDoorstopProject.com January 25, 2016 American Doorstop Project * P.O. Box 1681, Scottsbluff, NE 69361 www .American DoorstopProejct.com Mr. Royce Schaneman Executive Director Nebraska Wheat Board 301 Centennial Mall, 4th Fl. P.O. Box 94912 Lincoln, NE 68509 Dear Mr. Schaneman and Nebraska Wheat Board Directors, Thank you for the opportunity to submit a proposal to the Nebraska Wheat Board program in the focus area of Publicity and Education for the purpose of building public awareness and increasing opportunities to educate Nebraska consumers about Nebraska's wheat producers through the medium of the American Doorstop Project. We know today's current industry challenges and appreciate the history of our Nebraska wheat producers and how, in many communities, they were directly responsible for its advancement and existence today. We would be honored to help share Nebraska's wheat producers story and validate their efforts in 2017. Through the American Doorstop Project, it is our desire to educate others about the significant role agriculture has played and continues to play in our day to day lives by sharing the history of our local and state agriculture stories. As of December 16, 2015, the American Doorstop Project national coordinators were offered a signed agreement by The History Press to write a series of agriculture history books, beginning with our first book and the working title: NEBRASKA- 150 Years of Agriculture. What better time for the Nebraska Wheat Board to consider featuring the state's wheat stories with the American Doorstop Project than now at the inaugural kick off of a series of agricultural history books when Nebraska is poised to celebrate its 150th Anniversary of statehood in 2017! It's time to put a spotlight on our state's wheat producers and agricultural history before our stories are lost, forgotten and no longer presented through education for our youth. Thank you for time and consideration in entrusting us to help write, share, promote and archive Nebraska's wheat production story and agricultural history. We look forward to visiting with you soon as we move towards and through the journey of the American Doorstop Project. With Highest Regards, Jody L. Lamp & Melody Dobson National Co-Coordinators American Doorstop Project American Doorstop Project * P.O. Box 1681, Scottsbluff, NE 69361 www.AmericanDoorstopProejct.com Project Abstract Working Title: American Doorstop Project presents- NEBRASKA: 150 Years ofAgriculture Method: A Collection of local and state stories, which will be featured as a "Legacy Series" in a book published by The History Press, starting with (working title) Nebraska: 150 Years of Agriculture. The book will include accompanying Website, Video Vignettes, Social Media Pages; National and Community Engagement Events, Signage; Promotion and Preservation of Historical Narratives; Creating Commemorative Communication. • Book Project Length: 128-190 Pages of Context (or 30,000- 40,000 words)/ 30-40 Photos; Additional complementary pages (Prologue, Epilogue, Index, Acknowledgements). The next books in the series will be Montana and North Dakota, launching in 2018 and 2019, respectively. • Founders/Owners/Producers: Under the direction of National Co-Coordinators: Melody Dobson & Jody L. Lamp; Creators ofYourOnePowerfulVoice.com and National Executive Co-Coordinators of the Great American Wheat Harvest Documentary Film ( www.GreatAmericanWheatHarvest.com) • Project Completion Date: NEBRASKA book completed by Spring 2017; o Photos/images due by Aug. 2. 2016; o Content due by Sept. 2. 2016. • Project Management: Photo & Story Collection archived and maintained under the direction of Melody Dobson and Jody L. Lamp, to preserve and protect documents and present inventory of photos and stories; Relevance/Purpose: The American Doorstop Project is the preservation of local, regional and national stories that shaped the development of America Agriculture through the Agrarian Discipline that will continue to impact us today and tomorrow. The American Doorstop Project NEBRASKA series book can put a spotlight on Nebraska's wheat producers, the state's old and remaining flour mills and help celebrate and commemorate the agriculture industry during Nebraska's 150th Statehood celebration in 2017. The Impact: The development of the American Doorstop Project Legacy Book, NEBRASKA Agriculture History Book, Website and accompanying Social Media sites will connect presenters, public speakers, educators, docents and students with historical facts, narratives, events, stories and multi-media that give us insight to Nebraska and America's beautiful heritage. There will be an underlying thread and relationship to our Agrarian Foundation that has built America into what it is today-- A great nation that continues to supply the needs for our communities as well as the world. "The Doorstop" is a visual icon for pausing to learn of an interesting historic event that may have gone unnoticed or been forgotten yet very valuable to our "American Story" worthy of commemoration American Doorstop Project * P.O. Box 1681 , Scottsbluff, NE 69361 www.AmericanDoorstopProejct.com Method Suitability: The History Press and its "sister" publishing company, Arcadia Publishing, are the largest and most comprehensive publishers of local and regional books in the United States with a library of more than 12,000 titles. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, the two imprints publish a combined 900 books each year. The History Press books are sold throughout the United States and Nebraska in a variety of independent retail stores, box and chain stores (Barnes & Noble, Costco, Sams, Wal-Mart, etc.), independent bookstores, state and local museums, bait shops, pharmacies, ballparks and Amazon.com. Sales of the American Doorstop Project: NEBRASKA book will be handled by the team of The History Press sales representatives and the commissioning editor servicing the Nebraska territory. The representatives will work with buyers and store managers thorough Nebraska. The vast majority of The History Press books are shelved in the local/regional section of chain bookstores. In addition, The History Press also will handle publicity and event efforts in the most prominent media outlets to target the geographic area that the authors and American Doorstop Project sponsors/supporters feel will draw the biggest crowds and generate the most interest. Economic Impacts: Retrieving and revitalization of historical facts and local narratives, allows for the economic opportunity through hospitality and tourism. The American Doorstop Project brings a spotlight to Nebraska Wheat producers in five Methods of Impact: 1. Website 2. Book- NEBRASKA: 150 Years of Agriculture 3. Museum Displays 4. Signage 5. Community Gatherings -There will be ample opportunities to connect groups, which provide a measureable economic impact as groups gather to commemorate their narratives, i.e., reunions, Chautauqua's, Centennial Celebrations (Nebraska turns 150 years old in 2017) and other historical events;. Budget Overall American Doorstop Project Budget: $1,700,000 NEBRASKA- 150 Years of Agriculture Completion Date: March 1, 2017 Project Fiscal Development Budget and Goals - Budget Support Narrative: 0 A budget of $150,000 has been identified to be raised for each state (10 stories per state); • Successful research, accurate interpretation, cooperative engagement, production development and distribution necessary for each "Historical Commemorative Narrative." • The "Historical Commemorative Stories" identified will be with either an individual(s), event, group, organization or community to accurately share and re-tell the legacy of the historical contribution and significance provided in relationship to the agriculture industry. American Doorstop Project * P.O. Box 1681 , Scottsbluff, NE 69361 www .American DoorstopProejct.com Project Start-Up Contributions: Project Underwriting Received to date: $25,000- Donated for Expenses for; • Historical Research, Project development and design, Coordination, logistics and travel, Hospitality, Community Engagement and Relation $15,000- In-Kind Received to date • Donated time for research, coordination and organization • Hospitality partners for housing, transportation & meals. Project Support: $9,000- YTD Sponsor Commitments (Nov. 2014- Jan. 2016) $6,000- Other Nebraska Sponsored Commitments YTD $1,200- In-Kind- Web/Media Support $5,000- In-Kind- National/Nebraska Project Office Space $5,000- In-Kind- Development of Fund Raiser Strategy/Time/Costs of Goods Total Budget for Nebraska Wheat and Related Stories: Story pevel~pl!_lent - - -- - -- - -- - 2000 InterviewingLWriting $5~000.00 3000 ' ~opyrj_ghts/photo & image fees $300.00 Marketin & Promotion 4000 Web/Content Writing/Social Media $1,750.00 5000 I Signage/Posters/Print I $1,200:QO I . - Subtotal: I !.8,250.00 Travel/Meals Expenses Travel, lodging and expenses