diff --git a/assets/images/community-center-inside.jpg b/assets/images/community-center-inside.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..885a4f5 Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/images/community-center-inside.jpg differ diff --git a/content/sections/about.md b/content/sections/about.md index 58ef2cd..4a48d7d 100644 --- a/content/sections/about.md +++ b/content/sections/about.md @@ -7,8 +7,8 @@ link_text = "About" # navbar = false ## uncomment to have a section that doesn't have a corresponding link the the navbar +++ -The Greater Prairie City Community Association (GPCCA) was born as a non-profit 501(c)(3) out of the need to have a non-profit organization to receive the generous donation of the iconic Methodist Church at the south end of the City Park. The church is now referred to as the **Community Center**. The GPPCA also committed to serving the needs of the community beyond just managing the Community Center building. +The Greater Prairie City Community Association (GPCCA) was born as a non-profit 501(c)(3) out of the need to have a non-profit organization receive the generous donation of the iconic Methodist Church at the south end of the City Park. The church is now referred to as the **Community Center**. The GPPCA also committed to serving the needs of the community beyond just managing the Community Center building. -Recently, after a few years hiatus, the GPCCA is again active with a new crop of volunteers and purpose. We're calling it GPCCA 2.0. The new websites and new streaming a/v equipment at the community center are just a couple improvements already available for the community. +Recently, after a few years hiatus, the GPCCA is again active with a new crop of volunteers and purpose. We're calling it GPCCA 2.0. The new websites and new streaming a/v equipment at the Community Center are just a couple improvements already available for the community. diff --git a/content/sections/cc.md b/content/sections/cc.md index ccf8fbc..1c1a10c 100644 --- a/content/sections/cc.md +++ b/content/sections/cc.md @@ -9,11 +9,29 @@ link_text = "Community-Center" {{< image filename="community-center.jpg" maxwidth="" wpad="" title="" caption="Community Center" link="https://gpccaor.org" style="" >}} -The GPCCA own and maintains the former Methodist Church as a community center. Residents and others are encouraged to make use of the building for meetings and events. +The GPCCA owns and maintains the former Methodist Church as a Community Center. Residents and others are encouraged to make use of the building for meetings and events. -In a break from the past greater Prairie City residents who would like to use the Community Center for their event or meeting can do so without a fee. Instead we have developed a "suggested donation for use" guidelines. +We recently added internet access to the Community Center which is available to the public when using the building. We also put in about $1,000 of upgrades to the audio/visual (A/V) system which already had a large projector and giant screen. With training or assistance you can stream any content off the internet including movies from your phone, laptop, or our computer, use bluetooth/wifi for audio playback (e.g. spotify), play a DVD movie or CD audio, and use the wireless microphones. All audio is patched through the speakers at the front. + +In a break from the past, greater Prairie City residents who would like to use the Community Center for their event or meeting can do so without a fee. Instead we have developed "suggested donation for use" guidelines. + +If you are not a greater Prairie City resident and want to have an event or meeting, we have some very reasonable rental rates. + +In an ideal world the GPCCA would be able to cover the cost of insurance, upkeep, utilities, equipment and improvements without donations, but the truth is we need at least some income to cover these beyond what grants can. Event insurance which covers your event or meeting costs the association $1,400 per year alone. So if you use YOUR Community Center we hope you will take good care of it, leave it like you found it, and make a donation for use. + +## Use Donation or Fee +### Greater Prairie City Residents only + +* Your event/meeting is open to the public and no fee is charged (e.g. open to anyone free movie night). Suggested Donation: $10 part day (morning, afternoon or evening), $20 all day. +* Your event/meeting is open to the public and a fee or donation is collected (e.g. open to anyone knitting class for $10 each). Suggested Donation: $10 part day (morning, afternoon, or evening) plus 20% of revenue; $20 all day plus 20% of revenue. +* Private Event (e.g. birthday party) Suggested Donation: $30 part day (morning, afternoon or evening); $60 all day; or if a wedding $180 for three days (extra two days for setup and cleanup). + +### Non-Residents + +Rental fee is required. (Double those amounts for residents). Weddings require 3 day rental ($360). + + +{{< image filename="community-center-inside.jpg" maxwidth="" wpad="" title="" caption="Inside the Community Center" link="https://gpccaor.org" style="" >}} -If you are not a greater Prairie City resident and want to have an event or meeting we have some very reasonable rental rates. -In an ideal world the GPCCA would be able to cover the cost of upkeep, utilities, equipment and improvements without donations but the truth is we need at least some income to cover these beyond what grants can. So if you use YOUR Community Center we hope you will take good care of it, leave it like you found it, and consider making even a small, modest donation for use. diff --git a/content/sections/contact.md b/content/sections/contact.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3058a40 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/sections/contact.md @@ -0,0 +1,32 @@ ++++ +weight = 60 +title = "Contact" +link_text = "" +# align = "left" # will force all elements to be aligned to left, default is centered +# hidden = true ## uncomment to disable/hide this section/file +# navbar = false ## uncomment to have a section that doesn't have a corresponding link the the navbar ++++ + +The GPCCA board meets the **1st Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm** at the Community Center. Volunteers and the Public are strongly encouraged to attend to keep abreast of GPCCA activities and to give input. To confirm the meeting date and time just reach out. + +Greater Prairie City Community Association +PO Box 758 +211 6th +Prairie City, OR 97869 +(541) 306-2334 +gpccaor@gmail.com + +## Board Members + +## Officers + +Sharon Frisch: President +David Kebler: Secretary/Treasurer + +## Volunteers +Trish Lindaman\ +Jerry Galland\ +Karen Jacobs + + + diff --git a/content/sections/donate.md b/content/sections/donate.md index c90473a..187739e 100644 --- a/content/sections/donate.md +++ b/content/sections/donate.md @@ -7,6 +7,19 @@ link_text = "Donate" # navbar = false ## uncomment to have a section that doesn't have a corresponding link the the navbar +++ +The GPCCA has successfully secured grants and will secure more for equipment, repairs and improvements to the Community Center and other projects. The expenses that grants don't cover are the reoccurring expenses (electric, heating oil, insurance). It is for these expenses we ask the community for donations. + +* Heating Fuel Oil ~$1000 for the season +* Building Insurance $100/month +* Event Liability Insurance $120/month +Covers all events at the Community Center or sponsored by the GPCCA +* Electricity ~$100/month +* Water and Sewer are donated by the City! + +You can donate by mailing a check (see address below), making a deposit at the Bank of Eastern Orgeon, or clicking our online donate button below (debit or credit cards, visa/mc or paypal accepted). + +Any donation no matter how small is appreciated. +