| Dear Fellow COTOS
Members, |
| The Fund Raising
Committee is completing the preparation phase of our fund raising efforts.
As many of you know, Clark Wilson & Associates has proposed to remove,
totally rebuild, and reinstall our Wurlitzer for $200,000. He estimated
this process would take approximately one year from the time he starts
removing the instrument. This would bring the Wurlitzer to the level of
readiness COTOS has sought to reach for the past 30 years. It would make
the instrument available to students for practice and for lessons, to
members for playing time, and to those who would visit and play on a
moment's notice. |
| The Fund Raising
Committee plans to approach local corporations in its search for funding,
We would, however, like to show these potential contributors that the
COTOS membership is financially supportive of this project. |
| Since we do not need
the entire amount to start the project, we are asking contributors to
pledge their assistance over a two-year period with 50% donated this year
and 50% donated next year. Suggested giving levels: |
|
Level |
% of goal |
per year |
total gift |
| 1. Master
Contributor |
50 % |
$50,000 |
$100,000 |
| 2. Major
Contributor |
25 % |
$25,000 |
$50,000 |
| 3.
Benefactor |
10 % |
$10,000 |
$20,000 |
| 4.
Patron |
5 % |
$5,000 |
$10,000 |
| 5.
Sustainer |
1 % |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
| 6. Booster |
½ % |
$500 |
$1000 |
| 7.
Friend |
¼ % |
$250 |
$500 |
| In Appreciation: |
| The names of all
donors giving $500 or more will be printed in our concert programs. |
| Those giving at
level 7 may elect to receive a CD of the original "Garrett Farewell
Concert" at the Ohio Theatre |
| Those giving at
level 6 may elect to receive the above plus a CD of Bill Dalton at the
Ohio Theatre. |
| Those giving at
level 5 may elect to receive the above plus another CD of another Ohio
Theatre concert. |
| Those giving at
levels 1-5 will have their name attached to an organ pipe, which will be
on display in the lobby at all, theatre organ concerts. |
| The level of giving
will determine the size of the pipe. |
| Any donor at level 1
will receive 6 lifetime passes to all COTOS concerts. |
| COTOS is registered
as a non-profit organization under IRS 501(c)3, therefore your donation
may be tax deductible. Check with your tax advisor to verify. |
| Some
businesses provide matching funds when their employees donate to
charitable organizations. Please check with your employment office. |
| Thank
you in advance for your generosity. |
| Stan Krider |
| Chair, Funding
Committee |
|
| Please fill in and
mail to: |
| COTOS |
| c/o Mark Williams |
| 236 New Haven Drive |
| Urbana, OH 43078 |
| ____I pledge to donate at Level _______ and
will donate half of this amount in 2000 and half in 2001. |
| ____I pledge to donate $
_______________, half in 2000 and half in 2001. |
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