[OMS_MANAGERS] FW: Main Street Weekly: Year-End Fundraising Tips

[Joan Wessell.]

Kelly, you are so sweet!  
Thank you for your kind words.
Merry Christmas to you!
Joan

Joan Wessell, EdM, CMSM
Executive Director
Downtown Corvallis Association
PO Box 1536 - Corvallis OR 97339


> On Dec 8, 2014, at 5:30 PM, Kelly Haverkate <kellyjhaverkate at gmail.com> wrote:
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> We can say "we knew you when...."!
> You're such a great example of "Main Street"!  Well done!
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> Kelly
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> Kelly Haverkate
> Dayton Community Development Association
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>> On Mon, Dec 8, 2014 at 8:17 AM, STUART Sheri * OPRD <Sheri.Stuart at oregon.gov> wrote:
>> Congrats to Joan for 25+ years on Main Street – see mention in last week’s edition of the National Main Street Center’s Main Street Weekly!
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>> From: Rachel Bowdon [mailto:RBowdon at savingplaces.org] 
>> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2014 3:40 PM
>> To: Rachel Bowdon
>> Subject: Main Street Weekly: Year-End Fundraising Tips
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>> DECEMBER 5, 2014
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>> It’s not too late to make a request for businesses or individuals to support downtown efforts, especially if it will help fill a year-end shortfall or support upcoming projects. Planning in advance is best, but with social media, a campaign could be initiated before 2015 is rung in. In this week’s feature article, Senior Program Officer and Director of Coordinating Program Services Kathy LaPlante outlines the fundraising campaigns of two Main Street communities in Maine and highlights best practices and tips that every Main Street can take away from their efforts. Read Kathy's article here and start planning your year-end fundraising campaign today!
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>> Registration is Now Open!
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>> We are gearing up and getting ready to make sure the 2015 National Main Streets Conference in Atlanta is an unforgettable one! The conference website is now live and available for viewing at www.nationalmainstreetsconference.com. On our new conference website you will find links to registration, information regarding mobile tours and venues, tentative itineraries, and information regarding sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities. As more information on the educational sessions is released, the website will be revised to reflect the updates in schedule and course curriculum. Register now!
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>> Support the Conference: Be a Sponsor
>> Reach Your Customers: Be an Exhibitor
>> Holiday Insurance Tip
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>> It’s that time of year for many Main Street organizations to host holiday parties and it’s important to have the proper liability coverage if alcohol is being served. The best way your organization can reduce the liability exposure is to have Liquor Liability coverage. Another option would be to have a local restaurant or bar provide the alcohol and servers, since they are required by law to carry the insurance.  If you are using volunteers, only have those with experience in serving alcohol, or who’ve attended an alcohol service training class, be the servers for the event. Having the right coverage will keep your mind at ease and in the festive spirit!  For more tips like this or more information about insurance, contact National Trust Insurance Services, 866-269-0944 or visit their website at: www.nationaltrust-insurance.org.
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>> Celebrating Main Street Leaders
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>> Meet Joan Wessell – the Executive Director of Downtown Corvallis Association in Oregon. Joan became involved in downtown revitalization in 1984 shortly after moving from Corvallis to Coos Bay, Oregon. She served as Coos Bay Downtown Director from 1984-1987 when she went back to school. Four years after completing her masters’ degree, Joan applied for the Downtown Corvallis Association leadership role and was hired on the spot. Joan will celebrate her 22nd anniversary as executive director of the Downtown Corvallis Association this year. Her community recently celebrated “Joan Wessell Day” in recognition of her many accomplishments to make Corvallis a more livable community. Learn more about Joan's 25 years on Main Street.
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>> In the summer edition of Main Street Now, we interviewed Joan and 12 other Main Street directors who have led local Main Street programs for 25 years or more. Read the article here.
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>> Small Business Saturday a Huge Success!
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>> A report from the the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and American Express revealed that 88 million consumers “shopped small” on November 29, up 14.9 percent from just a year ago. Additionally, a reported $14.3 billion was spent with independent retailers and restaurants on the day – an increase of 2.1 percent from $14 billion in 2013. Thanks to everyone for supporting indie retailers on Main Street!
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>> Photos (left to right): Shoppers had a great day in Mt. Vernon, Iowa; Diana Orris Kenney, Executive Director of Downtown Crystal Lake/Main Street, and Carolyn Dellutri, NMSC Senior Director of Programs and Services, shopped small in Crystal Lake, Ill.; NMSC President and CEO shopped at Fig & Feather in Kent, Wash.
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>> Around the National Main Street Network
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>> Fairmont, W.V. Main Street Fairmont received $85,000 in grant money from the Benedum Foundation for a project that's meant to get the community involved in revitalizing downtown. It's called the IF Project - Invest, Impact, Invent Fairmont - and if it's successful it could be used as a model for revitalization across Appalachia. Learn more.
>> Waynesville, N.C. A historic movie marquee crowns Waynesville’s Main Street once more. Check it out.
>> Cartersville, Ga. The downtown business district of Cartersville has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places! Learn more.
>> Beautiful Small Towns. Several Main Street communities are on the list of the “Most Beautiful Small Towns in America.” Beaufort, SC is #1! Check out the complete list here.
>> New Mexico. PNM contributed $105,000 to MainStreet renovation, beautification and economic development projects around the state. Learn more.
>> Word on the Web
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>> Art Cures Construction Headaches. Is a construction project coming to your Main Street? Here's how art can help make the experience enjoyable.
>> Choose Your Own Adventure. The Active Fiction project allows people to “Choose Your Own Adventure” in Vancouver’s Main Street area. The stories are hidden in public spaces for readers to discover as they walk through the story. Learn more about this innovative project here.
>> Shop Local Infographic. Get the facts on the advantages of shopping local for the holidays with this infographic.
>> Adaptive Reuse. Abandoned malls and big box stores litter the landscape – check out how several cities are reinventing these eyesores.
>> Looking for a Job?
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>> Marketing and Communications Intern, National Main Street Center, Chicago, Illinois
>> Executive Director, Schuylkill River Greenway Association (SRGA), Pottstown, Pennsylvania
>> Visit www.mainstreet.org >
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