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Home My WebLink AboutM-82-0724M91WA children � V c� v y rJanaaer P.O. BOX 331002 V. Gary COCONUT GROVE, FLORIDA 33133 3 pan American Drive(305) 442-0489 Miami, Florida 33133 Dear Mr. Gary: I am submitting this letter to serve as a request to make an appearance before the next City of Miami Commission Meeting as Founder/Director of The Coconut Grove Children's Theatre Inc. and in behalf of'.;�he 250 children directly served by our program and the over 40, 000 cultivated youth who have been enriched, educated, and entertained through our various vehicles for the past ten years. Because of Relocations, Renovations, Burglary, Less Scholarship Funding. etc. We are now facing a deficit of G25,000.00. Our financial situation is of such that unless we receive monetary assistance immediately the 1982/83"Season can not be considered. We have successfully approached some private funding sources and now appeal to the City of Miami which over the years has invested its most treasured possessions, (Miami's Youth) in our creative keeping.. The returns for all of us have been the ever.;Increasing numberriof children who have learned to recognize that the arts offer a source for continued enrichment of lives... A better quality of life! So that we may continue- 1-To be one of the forerunners in motivating young people towards increased ..awareness of life; broadened perspectives; newly realized and respected personal aesthetics; personal, social, and emotional development - .,.confidence; and greater communicative skills. 2.To.successfully maintain a complexion which creatively blends the multi-ethnic/economic youth who represent a cross section of Miami's community at large. (Our racial composition is 4004 Caucasian, 3096 Black, 20% Latin, and 10'� Other.and over 301•; of our students .are scholarshiped ). - 3.To be one of the pace -setters for quality theatre in Miami for children, in class for ages 5 thru 17 years or.in performance in plays touring throughout the state, seminars, or specials for radio and television. WE ;1:,ED YOUR HELP! We trust our one time request will be taken into consideration and a mean3 will be found to keep our non- urofit organization viable. Yours for youth '� Al .� / o o r n rul Z a1 I I !P: I I T (;. ^ i Cy r M1/ ti j' l � ..I W � . A Now in its Tenth Year! The Coconut Grove Children's Theatre is a non-profit educational and performing institution. in the creative arts for chidren ranging in ages 5-17 years. We are one of the forerunners in motivating young people towards Increased awareness, broadened perspectives, per- sonal, emotional and social development, confidence and greater communicative skills. Our Theatre has successfully maintained a complexion which creatively blends the mufti -ethnic youth who represent a cross section of our community at large towards a common goal ... The Human Arts Form ... Theatre. With locations south at 3043 Grand Avenue and north as an affiliated operation of Model Cities Center for the Cultural Arts at 6200 N.W. 22nd Avenue, The Children's Theatre continues its philosophy of extended cultural exposure. With a staff of eight highly skilled profession- als we operate classes Monday through Saturday with performances on Sunday. A comprhhensive curriculum has been developed to include Speech and Didion, Theatre History, Theatre Technique, Mime, Technical Theatre, Music, and Voice and Dance with special semi- nars in Television Acting and Playwriting. We have at present over 200 students; our racial composition is 40% Caucasian, 30% Black, 20% Latin and 10% other. By children for children Although the Coconut Grove Children's Theatre has accomplished much, it is difficult to keep an operation such as ours viable without community support. We need matching funds for the public and private grants we are seeking, along with any In -Kind donations that might help expand and maintain what the children have built. Many of the children we have at present are from families with financial difficulties. We need sponsorship for these children and more. Be it with in -kind donations or monetary support in any way -we need to help the children help themselves to keep the Children's Theatre Our Outreach Program has made it possible for our theatre to have entertained more than 20,000 people a year, sharing our creative and artistic expressions of plays touring through the state concerts, theatre semi- nars, and specials for television and radio performances by our mime troop M.Y.M.E. (Mime for Youth Mime for Education) and of course Performathon! Being cog- nizant that the availability of the arts and cultural activites is a very important factor in making a commu- nity an attractive place to live, and recognizing the arts offers a source for continued enrichment of lives ... a better quality of life we continue to strive to keep our operation viable for our future. Positive awareness must begin with our children. People experienring our theatre enjoy many hours of education, teeiing and sharing, many for the first time in thew trues. (Corm"Unoy GrowM) 1 one of the Pacesetters for quality theatre in M,am, for children in class as we® as in Performance (cultural Growth) 2 a vehcle for e"Dosure to the many an forms theatre includes (Personal Growth) 3 a Place for our chrkiren to develop see awareness and relate Posllrvey to the world aruuno their, lc m-e. hear smell, taste, touch. feel, yearn ' crdr `,N'rif All donations are tax deductible! Yes! I/We would like to support The Coconut Grove Children's Theatre by contributing L 'We indeed seek corporate support. Grand Benefactors (1,000 or more) Benefactors (500) Angels (250) Directors (100) Sponsors (50) Family Patrons (40) Crew (25) Friend (10) 'Get a year's subscription to our newsletter, The Children's Chorus Line Name Organization Contact Address City/State/Zip Telephone My check is enclosed Visa or MasterCharge # SSI Expiration Date Make checks payable to Coconut Grove Children's Theatre Mail to - P.O. Box 331002 Miami, Florida 33133 Remember we need sponsorship funds. Tuition is $500 for 4 hrs. once a week for 9 months. 'Remember your In -Kind donations such as: lighting, sound equip- ment, office supplies, van for trans- porting 9-15 children, etc. S&W it A: ' �1101) COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, INC. !902 N.W. 2nd AVE IJUE, MIAMI, FLOAIDA 33127 / TEL.: (305) 576.0752 BUSINESS a �m m } r. .• • � � m 1 j j Z _ t H a PROGRAM Hon. Maurice Ferre, Mayor JOW R. Mo,tdaz City of Miami Evocutiv. Director City of Miami. Commissioners Board Of Diwcto. 3500 Pan American Drive Exoctitive Commit" Miami, Florida 33133 July 7, 1982 Choirp«son Dear Mayor Ferre & CUmdssioners: Esther Couwtisr v;«.a,,;pe„a, The Wynwood Cori mziity Festival Committee submits the attached propo- Angel ol.ds sal for the Wynwood Camnxnity Festival, for your review and action. Tnsou row This proposal' 'dncludes a request for funds in the amount of $259000. Meyd» Miranda Swetuy The Ccur ittee believes that this first Cannzdty Festival will receive wide -spread acclaim and carmunity support. I am prepared to discuss Alfonso Trujillo this submittal at our earliest opportunity. Y PP y. I may be contacted at Membm At Larp. 576-0752. Horaluf Noel Nicholas J. Dallis Bpst regards, Efrain Ouinun• — - L ose endez Executive Dire or Enclosure: -- 0 PROGRAM ABSTRACT Part 1 t 1. TITLE: WYNWOOD COMMUNITY FESTIVAL 2. SPONSORS: WYNWOOD COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION', INC. WYNWOOD COMMUNITY MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION 3. DATE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1982 4. FESTIVAL LOCATION: EUGENIO MARIA de HOSTOS CENTER (STAGING AREA) NW 29th STREET, FROM NW 2nd AVENUE tT.O . N. MIAMI AVENUE 5.* PROPOSED FUNDING: CITY OF MIAMI - $25,000.00 6. PROGRAM PURPOSE: The Wynwood Community Festival is designed with three objectives in mind: (A.) To honor the memory of Eugenio Maria de Hostos, with the dedication ceremony of the Eugenio Maria de Hostos Boulevard. (B.) To recognize and display the multi -ethnic cultures of the people who comprise the Wynwood community. (C.) To bring together the larger Dade County community in celebration with the Wynwood Community. To further Cultural and Economic Development initiatives started in the community. 4 E c WYNWOOD COMMUNITY FESTIVAL PART II PROGRAM/EVENTS Eugenio Mario de Hostos Boulevard Dedication Ceremony • City of Miami Commission t:: Folk and Drama Review "Conjunto Impacto" "Comparsas" Street Players and Dancers Guest: Council of Dominican Republic Council of the Chillean Republic Dignitaries from Puerto Rico, Cuba, Africa and the Americas 4 0 I FESTIVAL AREA A Festival atmosphere and setting will be created with out -door booths, displays, music, dance and foods: ARTS & CRAFTS FOOD/BEVERAGE COMMUNITY VENDORS J AUDIO-VISUAL DISPLAYS SPEAKERS MUSIC STREET THEATRE GAMES & RIDES SITE: NW 29 Street, from NW 2nd Avenue To N. Miami Avenue TIME: 10:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. r PROPOSED BUDGET , ENTERTAINMEAT............................................0............,...$10,000° BOOTH RENTALS..... TENTRENTAL .................... ...........,...,.................,......... 10000 AVEQUIPMENT RENTAL ....................................................... 500 FOOD& BEVERAGE........................................................... 10000 ADVERTISING....... ...........:............................................ 10000 PRINTING.................................................................. 500 DISPLAYS....... ......:.................................................... 10000 — SANITATION................................................................ 1,500 POLICESECURITY........................................................... 7,175 (See Attached Letter) — MISCELLANEOUS..... ......................... ............................... 325 Total $25,000 82-'724 n .N KENNETH I.HARMS Chief of Police Mr. Jose Mendez: The following is the minimum police personnel staffing for the Wynwood Festival, and an estimate of the total personnel costs. For planning purposes, the following hourly rates are used to determine costs; however, exact costs cannot be determined until after personnel are assigned. Lieutenant $24.00 per hour Sergeant $21.00 per hour Police Officer $18.00 per hour To properly police this event requires the following assignments. The total cost is based on 12 hours: 1 Lieutenant @ $24.00 hr x 12 hrs = $ 288.00 2 Sergeants @ $21.00 hr x 12 hrs = 504.00 28 Police Officers @ $18.00 hr x 12 hrs = 6,028.00 $ 69840.00 Surcharge for Officers and Vehicles 335.00 TOTAL COST $ 79175.00 If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerly ie to ant R. J. Stearns Spe is Events Commander RJS:tr a M %t1 POLICE UfPART %1FN1 PO BC)l 01677' Moon, fluriilj iitut 1105 579-b5b5 �ZA2724 1w WYNWOOD FESTIVAL pROYECTO No.l Calla el N.W. entre las Avemidas North Miami Ave y 5 Ave. L� { NORTH MIAMI AVE. d&t F --- T t00 w [ w.� .• • b> Hao x •IRVE . r Co 1 Sgts......... 2I Po's...... 0..24 VEH. Traff Roving). 4 - Total........31 N.W. 5 LEGEND FESTIVAL 4� Barricade. Sunday Sept. 5; 1982. N. vV. s. W. HOSTOS Center, 10 A.M. - 10 P.M. St. Close. 1'--i Borinquen Clinics 12 Noon - 8 P-1. Festival Hours. Festival Area. W. • Po' s . 82-724 law