Become
a Friend of the Folk School for 2008
December 2007
Dear Friend:
It’s hard to believe we are at the end of yet another year. Looking
back, I am once again amazed at the generosity, talent, and dedication
of all of you who make up the Folk School of St. Louis community. You are
our students, workshop participants, volunteers, donors, audience members,
and community ambassadors. Without you, there is no Folk School.
With your support—from financial support to participation at events—consider
what the Folk School has done this past year. We have:
• Built class enrollment to 100 students per session
• Searched for, found, and committed to a new location so that we can serve
even more students, and serve them (you!) better next year and beyond
•
Expanded our class offerings, which now include the LabClass series, Upright
Bass, Dobro, and Children’s Fiddle Classes
• Hosted workshops with legendary musicians like Roland White, Dan Gellert,
and Chirps Smith
• Continued to build the Schlafly student showcases, hold regular jam sessions,
and increase community awareness of our school and the folk tradition.
We want to build on this year’s success to make
the Folk School even better. The Folk School is a small, arts non-profit—so
continuing our good work means asking for help. Opening the school on
weekends for jam sessions, keeping quality teachers on staff, hosting
concerts and workshops are all essential elements to our future, and
all require substantial financial resources above and beyond what we
bring in from class tuition.
Please help. Invest in the future of the Folk School
by making a tax-deductible contribution: become a Friend of the Folk
School or renew your gift for 2008. All
donations are tax-deductible. Use the button below to make a donation
online now.
(Note: It is not necessary to have a PayPal account in order to use this online payment method.)
All contributions provide the greater gift of keeping the Folk School a vibrant
institution in the musical community, so please give at the level that is
best for you, whether it is a small or large amount. We count on your generosity
to offer workshops, open the school for jam sessions and open houses, keep
tuition rates stable, expand programs, and host student performance events.
As a Friend of the Folk School, your name will be listed in our e-newsletters
and in our annual report. And Friends of the Folk School are always invited
to our jam sessions and special events, regardless of whether or not you are
enrolled in classes.
If you have questions about the Friends of the Folk School membership program,
please give us a call at 314-727-3355. Thank you for your support, and we look
forward to seeing you soon!
Sincerely,
Colleen M. Heine
Executive Director
and
Sean Ruprecht Belt
President of the Board of Directors
Note: If you prefer, you may also contribute to the Folk School Friends Campaign by sending a check to:
Folk School of St. Louis
3155 Sutton Blvd., Suite 101
Maplewood, MO 63143
We are truly grateful for your support!