<http://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?t=1103139210385.0.1102018840722.173&ts=S0463&o=http://ui.constantcontact.com/images/p1x1.gif> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103139210385&s=173&e=001EwOaL_A6zIPaJEqpxWNK83PFfKXaAZCwzfAAN3thyyI1_CNuKgHb9cUozlphInf17LL1tl8HGRM_kwKTBR4WR8UnIzs4krL7tbB74yH3qK_cw0QxYWPKoQ==> Fairfield Arts and Convention Center Dear Rick,
Last year, under the leadership of Executive Director Rustin Lippincott, the FACC underwent a dynamic and positive shift by presenting a broad variety of affordable events that appealed to a high percentage of our local residents and which attracted approximately 17,000 out of town visitors. One significant result of this management transformation was that Center revenues grew over 400% last year. Mayor Ed Malloy along with many other Fairfield residents, civic and business leaders see the Center as a significant, irreplaceable Community asset for two primary reasons: Quality of <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103139210385&s=173&e=001EwOaL_A6zIN3v9jU414az33-4Q3K5lY2FLIO-lcfGu286ZKPB-CI1KR6sPywRgzhTmNb-L9Iv0qo2SZ1TNtrzvNLTEKwSfYdUQpeaONyOkqsaWTh6bijjz5-5_JJSWC878bN7cX5q9XGEdacGin2Kg==> Life and Economic Impact. Facilities like the FACC generally are constructed and operated to serve the community and rarely break even without community support. If you live in the Fairfield area, you are likely aware that even with our success in 2009, our recent business planning has clarified the need to become debt free and to establish an annual fundraising campaign to operate at breakeven each year - details of which can be found here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103139210385&s=173&e=001EwOaL_A6zINYUkpbdcQidy-lxolGrRbXygeHnn6vIyoYSeZzs3Wpx2qcCTrMHE2NxxtATRmhXIedM339pq-bqONuNamH4WYL6Mm0l2EFBuX4ST49Td2A6o_n3K0fb2DJDO90g2RMMjmG4KDZtupBzwgiNZrOX4AtFHw3aEIP6aLJZ6I6cjlgMwEptd-hh3rujOzddzk206t5NtLVp1x36CSGqBwwWVk8> . You may be interested to know that by May 1st we plan to insure that the FACC property remains under local control by: 1. Appealing to local businesses and individuals who have the committed vision and resources to invest in Fairfield's long-term growth. We are raising $950,000 from this group, $350,000 of which has already been raised. 2. Helping more Fairfield citizens see and feel how the Center directly and meaningfully benefits their lives so that on May 4th, they will support passage of the referendum to permit the City to own the Center free and clear through a reallocation of approximately ½ of the 25% portion of its community betterment local option sales tax collections over a 9 or 10 year period ($650,000 in total). _____ As a patron of The Fairfield Arts & Convention Center there are a number of ways you can help secure its future: * Continue coming to Center events that appeal to you, and encourage your friends to do so. * Become more informed about our 2010 business plan and the May 4th referendum by visiting www.FairfieldCenterInfo.com <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103139210385&s=173&e=001EwOaL_A6zIMl9uX3De6VpxBKeR9XX1-NFwEa6NfEh-88x33oYtQvgEe4ZKmao4iwxB866_3G7yLk_rDqpBmsyqZYgXFoKthOVRy6Zg1AyJahY0KZLyDrJqaNqInKgi7D> or contacting Rustin or any of our board members. * Support the FACC financially. Go to www.FairfieldACC.com <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103139210385&s=173&e=001EwOaL_A6zINIGP0VLGr3KGBScuj9-aMOOsjfee9XSR6VIFA-oHv9K135pTm0T9FkRffBQD8DHfs2SA3ugco1_LwlN1UlQeM1mqztnP9e1b5gRYZWm9H1TyrdHAD4FqTptfzp1dnUSYa57dPhmLiEZA==> to make an instant donation, or download a donation card which provides several payment options, including monthly automatic payments. * Vote on May 4th in favor of local option sales tax referendum. * Help us educate your friends and neighbors about how the Center enriches our community and family life and about the importance of voting Yes on May 4th. _____ Thank you for your past and future support. Sincerely, Bob Moore President FACC Board of Directors
