Community Cultural Center 2009 Annual Report

Events

The following help the local economy:

Tonasket Farmer’s Market
Indoor Flea Market
Okanogan River Garlic Festival
Annual Holiday Bazaar

Charitable Events:

Free Community Dinners
Informative & entertainment events free to the public

Arts & Educational events:

After School Program for teens
Children’s Summer Art Camp
LFW School of Dance
Local Author’s Book Signing
Assorted workshops and classes

Entertainment:

Friday Night Coffee House series
Hippies on Vacation
Community Talent Show
Louie Foxx, magician – dinner and children’s workshop
Michael Tracey Blues Band
Driftwood Fire
Horsecrazy Cowgirl Band
Teen Halloween Dance
A Night At The Casbah Dance Extravaganza

Fundraising Events:

Annual Fall Auction
Rummage Sale

Building Renovations

Architectural design finalized
Back room renovations began
Front door and entry system improved
Roof replaced and insulated
Upstairs room renovated

Grants Received

City of Tonasket Stadium Grant
Okanogan County TAB Grant
Okanogan Family Faire
US Bancorp Foundation
WA State Arts Commission "Arts Jobs Support (ARRA)"
WA State Arts Commission "Grants to Organizations"
Winkie Foundation

In 2009 Community Cultural Center and Okanogan County Community Action Council created a partnership to provide a monthly free dinner to community members in need. Meals are served at CCC the last Sunday of each month.

The Community Cultural Center served approximately 1300 people in the year 2009

Volunteer hours for the year 2009 totaled approximately 3150

CCC membership:
180 households (approximately 285 individuals)
22 local businesses and organizations

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February 2010

Dear Community Cultural Center Members,

Thank you for taking the time to read this letter and to look over last year’s Annual Report. We feel it’s important for our members to know what has been accomplished over the past year here at the center. It’s always amazing to look at the summation of what has taken place, knowing that we’ve all had a hand in making it happen. Just by being a member you help -- with your dues, with your encouragement, with your input and your numbers. There is no doubt that the Community Cultural Center would not be here without you and your support.

Last year was a good year, but definitely had its challenges. Having the back room out of commission for so long was certainly not planned, but that’s how it turned out. We made do and lived with it, but it did cut into a lot of building usage. That however, is going to change soon. We are very close to being able to hire a contractor for the back room renovation, and then will be back to our old selves, only better. Thanks so much for being patient, folks – it’s been a long haul, I know. Thank you for sticking it out with us and for your continued support through it all.

Even though there were fewer events last year we served considerably more people. That says a lot. More and more people are learning about the CCC, more are joining, and more participate in the events we offer. Along with the increase in numbers is a remarkable increase in our volunteers. Not only do we have a full Board of Directors, there are many additional volunteers, committee members and active members – more than we’ve had in years. That goes to show that the CCC has truly become a significant part of the community.

Here at the CCC we’re always looking out for new and exciting ways to help enrich the North Okanogan. There’s lots in store for you in the months to come – music, dances, meals, kids’ activities, classes, workshops, films, festivals and bazaars. As members you can proudly claim ownership to one of the most vital organizations in the entire region.

Thank you for your membership and thank you for your support. It’s encouraging to know that together, we truly are making a difference.

Yours,

River Jones, Executive Director