Fund for the Arts
Kicks-off First Phase of 2003 Campaign
$7,640,000! flashed across the screen as
the Fund for the Arts kicked off the first phase of its
2003 Fundraising Campaign. With over 120 people in attendance
on Wednesday, October 16, the 25th floor of the Humana building
was full of excitement and anticipation as the early morning
session began to unfold. Music from the Orleans’s
melody of “You’re Still the One” set the
stage for the Fund’s theme ‘You’re the
One’ to make this all happen.
“As our city and county governments
merge, Louisville is poised to assume its position as a
major American city. We continue to receive national recognition
for our commitment to using the arts as a central element
in economic planning and urban redevelopment. It remains
critical for all of us to continue to move forward with
pride,” states Mike McCallister, President & CEO,
Humana, and the Fund’s 2003 Campaign Chairman.
The First Phase of the Campaign involves
Corporate and Individual solicitations. Volunteers from
various sectors of the community including financial institutions,
healthcare, insurance, legal, service organizations, professionals
and individuals help raise the bar each year by personally
asking for pledges.
“It’s time to get excited. Now
more than ever, people want to help…and we need their
help. Being a volunteer with the Fund for the Arts gives
us a chance to help our entire community” affirms
David Brooks, President & CEO of Stock Yards Bank and
the 2003 Corporate Campaign Chairman.
The event also included a special musical
performance by the talented children of Music Theatre of
Louisville.
Volunteers now have the ultimate task of
completing the donation process. 35 teams will be hitting
the fundraising trail asking for help in reaching the goal
of $7.64 million. The first phase of the campaign will conclude
on Nov. 27, 2002.
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