Fundraising Teams Collaborate for the Arts of Collin County
Community Volunteers In Allen, Frisco and Plano Work to Grow Awareness and Donations for the Arts of Collin County
MAY 13, 2010 -- Since the inception of the Arts of Collin County, the phrase “it takes a village” has perfectly described the level of teamwork, collaboration, volunteer hours and investment to develop the 100+ acre arts park and performance hall for all of North Texas to enjoy for generations.
In the last year, the Arts of Collin County formed fundraising teams in each of the Owner cities of Allen (which also includes member city Fairview led by Mayor Sim Isrealoff), Frisco and Plano. The groups are volunteers of interested citizens who meet bi-monthly with Mike Simpson, executive director. The primary objective of the teams is multi-fold: brainstorm fundraising ideas, identify donor prospects, participate in fundraising events and donor meetings and be ambassadors for the project.
The teams have provided valuable feedback to the Arts of Collin County and serve as an important stakeholder – the citizens of the Owner and Member cities.
“The Fundraising teams function as important ambassadors in the community building awareness and generating opportunities with new donors,” states Mike Simpson, executive director of the Arts of Collin County.
“All of our Plano team members have a rich history of volunteering in so many capacities, always serving to enrich our community. They bring this high quality focus to the Arts of Collin County that allows them share how this project would make our cities wonderful places to live. It is a honor to part of the Arts of Collin County,” states James Muns, former Mayor of Plano and member of the Plano fundraising team.
The current fundraising teams are as follows: (by alpha order by city)
Allen/Fairview Fundraising Team
| Steve and Jeanne Adelman | Katie Mendez | |
| Lisa Lanier Allen | Charles Nies | |
| Metta Alsobrook | Marti O'Rear | |
| Maureen Davis | Trish Redding | |
| Liz Farris | Dave Saffle | |
| Virginia Fisher | Barney Schwartz | |
| Susan Gilliam | Catherine Shafranek | |
| Jayne Grimes | Anna Stevens | |
| Jim and Susan Hart | Patti Tejes | |
| Sim Israeloff | Steve and Sally Terrell | |
| Henry Lessner | Chris Wallace | |
| Louise Master | Elena Westbrook | |
| Steve Matthews | Cherie Young |
Frisco Fundraising Team
| Nick Barretta | Kayla McKennon | |
| Baxter Brinkmann | Allison Miller | |
| Janice Berg | Jim and Sue Minyard | |
| Bill Bretches | Wren Ovard | |
| Debbie Carroll Boyce | Ken and Linda Pardue | |
| Lyn Chambers | Fred Pascarelli | |
| Tim Connell | Gerald Perrin | |
| Amy Davis | Melissa Purvis | |
| Amy Deatherage | David Sanchez | |
| Louis Faulstich | Miriam Satterfield | |
| Lavern Forwark | Karen Shalek | |
| Robin Glackin | Tracie Shipman | |
| Larry Hansard | Janet Shone | |
| Amy Hardin | Sandy Simpson | |
| Bill and Jan Henning | Robin Smith | |
| Michael Horn | Steve South | |
| Chris Johnson | Julie Stewar | |
| Susan Katz | Peter Streit | |
| Randi Lazar | Justine Sweeney | |
| Lisa Little | Glendy Valdez | |
| Ed Maier | Bob Warren | |
| Maher Maso | Harry Winters |
| Mellie Baggett | Joyce Logan | |
| David Bodenstedt | Sally Magnuson | |
| Ann Boswell | Betty Muns | |
| Jo Ann Botts | Joa Muns | |
| Keith Braley | Jean Newman | |
| Jean Callison | Sylvia Reid | |
| Carnie Carpenter | Laura Roach | |
| Gene Catalano | Beth Robinson | |
| Kathy Chamberlain | Lisa Sams | |
| Diane Donley | Susan Spindler | |
| Pat Evans | Deborah Stewart | |
| Lisa Gorman | Sherrie Tawwater | |
| Joan Haynes | Dona and Terry Timm | |
| Peggy Jernigan | Beth Webb | |
| Scott and Patricia Johnson | George and Linda Wong | |
| Cheryl Joyner |
About The Arts of Collin County
The Arts of Collin County (ACC) is a nationally recognized, innovative, public-private partnership to develop a 100+ acre arts park. Co-owned by the cities of Allen, Frisco and Plano, with operational support by member cities, Fairview and Melissa, the development of the arts park is supported with $57 million in bond monies, up to $3 million in Collin County Open Space Grant funds, and financial support from private individuals, corporations and foundations. Located at Sam Rayburn Tollway/ 121 just east of Custer Road at Exchange Parkway, the arts park will be completed in phases, with a 2,100-seat performing arts hall, sculpture garden, performance meadow, and hike and bike trails included in Phase One. To contribute, view the virtual tour of the project and learn more, visit www.artsofcollincounty.org or call 214-495-5810.
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