Frequently Asked Questions and Answers GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE . . . What is the goal and purpose of the “Give Where you Live” Community Campaign for the 21st Century Center? To meet the human service needs of Island residents, neighbors and visitors, the Anna Maria Island Community Center has launched a Capital Campaign. The goal - to create a facility that provides services for island residents and visitors of all ages – from kindergarteners to teens, from parents to grandparents, serving the cultural, educational, family support, health & fitness, recreational needs. This undertaking will give Anna Maria Island a Center for the 21st century. . . . A COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE 21st CENTURY HOW WILL THE PROJECT BE FINANCED? “GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE: A COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN” unites the generous assistance of private donors as well as corporate, government, and private foundation grants with short term bridging finance generously provided by NORTHERN TRUST. WHAT ARE THE PHASES OF THE CAMPAIGN? Phase I of the campaign will raise money for the capital expansion project. The goal of phase I is $4.8 million. Phase II will run concurrently with phase I and will raise funds to help build the Endowment Fund for the Anna Maria Island Community Center. Building the Center’s Endowment Fund will secure the future of this valuable resource for generations to come. WHAT IS THE PROJECT’S TIMETABLE? Groundbreaking is scheduled for October, 2006 with final completion of construction in late summer of 2007. WHO DESIGNED THE PROJECT? Over the past few years, members of the AMICC Board have hosted community forums, held strategic planning workshops and solicited input from members of the community. The Building Committee has chosen the Design Build Team of Jerry Zoller and Walbridge Aldinger to facilitate the architectural and building plans for the new Center. WILL THE CENTER BE CLOSED DURING THE COURSE OF THE PROJECT? The Center's Administrative offices will be temporarily located in a mobile office located behind St. Bernard’s Parish Center on the back parking lot of St. Bernard's Catholic Church, 248 South Harbor Drive in Holmes Beach. The Adult Programs will be temporarily located in the Parish Center of the Church. The TEEN and SPORTS program office will be located in the Holmes Beach Public Works Building. Sports programs will utilize the Holmes Beach fields. Therapy sessions in the Conference Room of the Holmes Beach Police Department. Center Tennis Courts will remain open during construction. Our TLC After-School and all out of school programs continue to meet from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the cafeteria at the Anna Maria Elementary School. WHEN DOES THE COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN OFFICIALLY START? The Silent phase of the Campaign began in January 2004. The Public phase will start January 2007 and will continue until the project is completed. HOW LONG WILL THE CAMPAIGN TAKE? The community campaign will run concurrently with the construction project and will conclude when the last pledge is fulfilled. WILL THERE BE NAMING OPPORTUNITIES? Yes, it would be our privilege to recognize our supporters, or the memory of their loved ones by naming a space in our facility in their honor: Learning centers, multi-purpose classrooms, computer labs, kitchen classroom, Teen Center, wheelchair accessible playground, and bleachers, etc. WAYS TO GIVE The next step is up to you! The methods of giving are numerous. Some of the most widely used ways are listed below: Make a pledge payable over a three or five year period. Use appreciated securities or other assets for maximum tax benefit. Give a gift of real estate, tangible personal property, life insurance or a charitable gift annuity. Include an estate gift through major contribution arrangements. Give a one time gift of any amount. ARE THERE OTHER OPPORTUNITIES TO BECOME INVOLVED IN THE CAMPAIGN? There are a variety of ways for people to get involved, including: Volunteer on a Campaign subcommittee, encourage others to make a gift, recruit new volunteers, and be an ambassador in your neighborhood. IS THERE AN OPERATIONAL PLAN FOR ONGOING FINANCES OF THE CENTER? Yes, we have developed a reasonable expectation for growth in membership enrollment and class participation, largely in response to our ability to offer quality programs and services. Combined with additional revenue coming from donations, sponsorships, sales, rent, investments and grants, our revenue base is solid and supports all anticipated growth.