the heritage center leavenworth county senior services, inc. presenter: scotty brezgiel
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The The Heritage Heritage CenterCenter
Leavenworth County Senior Services, Leavenworth County Senior Services, Inc.Inc.
Presenter:Presenter:
Scotty BrezgielScotty Brezgiel
Leavenworth County Leavenworth County Senior Services, Inc.Senior Services, Inc.
Established: Established: September 2000September 2000
Mission:Mission: The Leavenworth County Senior Services, The Leavenworth County Senior Services, Inc. provides a community Heritage Center, an ideal Inc. provides a community Heritage Center, an ideal facility, not only serving our Seniors, but the citizens facility, not only serving our Seniors, but the citizens of Leavenworth County to improve quality of life for of Leavenworth County to improve quality of life for all through delivering educational, recreational, all through delivering educational, recreational, cultural events and numerous outstanding activities.cultural events and numerous outstanding activities.
Serves:Serves: AllAll of Leavenworth County of Leavenworth County
The Board of DirectorsThe Board of Directors is made up of individuals is made up of individuals from throughout the County with a variety of from throughout the County with a variety of interests and experiences.interests and experiences.
HistoryHistory
Original plans called for construction of Original plans called for construction of a new buildinga new building
The building at 109 Delaware was The building at 109 Delaware was obtained from Mac Greenamyre onobtained from Mac Greenamyre on
July 1, 2001July 1, 2001
Council on Aging moved into the Council on Aging moved into the building in December 2001building in December 2001
Renovation of the upper floor began in Renovation of the upper floor began in 20052005
Not a County EntityNot a County Entity
Board Of Directors
ExecutiveDirector
Building Supervisor
Capital Funding
Coordinator
Marketing CommunityInvolvement
VolunteerCoordination
Programs Booked Events
Afternoon Office HelpNewsletter AdvertisingCenter DecorationKitchen HelpClosets and Cabinets Maintenance
FundRaising Events
Daily Activities
OrganizationEvents
Mardi Gras!st City Fest.Flea Market
CraftsKaffee-klatschGamesHeritage SingersHeritage PlayersComputer Class
WeekendEvening Events
Upper Level Inside of Upper Level Inside of the Heritage Centerthe Heritage Center
Before the work beganBefore the work began
Activities held at the Activities held at the Grand Opening in Grand Opening in Oct. 2002 Oct. 2002
Music has always played an important roll at the Center
WHAT GOES ON IN THAT BUILDING?WHAT GOES ON IN THAT BUILDING?
We have a close working relationship with We have a close working relationship with the Community Centerthe Community Center
We have a partnership with the We have a partnership with the Leavenworth County Artists AssociationLeavenworth County Artists Association
Leavenworth Retired School PersonnelLeavenworth Retired School Personnel
NARFE – National Assoc. or Retired NARFE – National Assoc. or Retired Federal EmployeesFederal Employees
The facility is available for use by the The facility is available for use by the public public
THE MOST IMPORTANT USE!!THE MOST IMPORTANT USE!!
The daily activities that include the many The daily activities that include the many volunteers and individuals who enjoy volunteers and individuals who enjoy gathering for the variety of programs, gathering for the variety of programs, socialization and a sense of being useful socialization and a sense of being useful and having ownership in the Centerand having ownership in the Center
ATTENDANCE AT THE CENTER
The average attendance during the past 12 months for programs sponsored by the Heritage Center has been 634/month.
An average of 132 volunteers have worked 471 hr./month.
The average attendance at booked events has been 686/ month
Activities in The CenterActivities in The Center
Games are very Games are very popular at the popular at the CenterCenter
FarkelJokerBridge GroupsCard Games
Weekly Kaffee-KlatschWeekly Kaffee-Klatsch
GossipGossip
GamesGames
Volunteers preparing the Volunteers preparing the newsletter for mailingnewsletter for mailing
Heritage Players
Two of the members perform for groups at the Center
Heritage Singers
These folks enjoy singing and will be performing for groups
A Sea of Red!160 red hat ladies attended a luncheon sponsored by the Center
The Heritage Center sponsors musical events that are open to the public
Three local Church groupsRecently performedAt the Center for an Evening of Joyful Praise
Annies’ Jubilee from Annies’ Jubilee from Tonganoxie Tonganoxie entertained over 200 at entertained over 200 at a recent performancea recent performance
The Metro Band The Metro Band performs that great performs that great music of the Big Band music of the Big Band eraera
Honoring theHonoring the
VeteransVeterans
How are we Funded ?How are we Funded ?
RentRent
Volunteers providing labor & assisting with Volunteers providing labor & assisting with programsprograms
Evening and Weekend Room RentalsEvening and Weekend Room Rentals
Fundraising EventsFundraising Events
Dinner and ShowsDinner and Shows
John Philip Sousa ConcertJohn Philip Sousa Concert
GrantsGrants
109A Delaware109A DelawareSpacious facility for Spacious facility for rent Jan. 1strent Jan. 1st
Rental income has been the stabilizing factor in the existence of The Heritage Center
Fundraising Activity
1st City Festival
Volunteers make all of the crafts that are for sale at the Center
True Country Band provides music for a Saturday night dance
Mardi Gras 2011 A fun evening folks enjoying
the music of the Dixieland Ducks – a
great jazz band
The The Ducks of Dixieland Ducks of Dixieland A Wonderful Jazz A Wonderful Jazz Band Band
Folk Music We have a greatvariety of music and programs
Leavenworth Area Retired School Personnelenjoy a meal following their monthly meeting
Prison City Modelers Club hold annual events at the Center
Weddings, Receptions,Birthday Parties, ClassReunions, Luncheons,Musical Events – The Heritage Center is available to everyone
GOALS FOR 2011
Secure Renters at 109A Delaware
Continue seeking grants and funding to complete the renovation of the floors in the banquet room.
Expand marketing and community outreach.
Expand the programs within the Center.
Contact InformationContact InformationHeritage CenterHeritage Center109 Delaware109 Delaware
Leavenworth, KS 66048Leavenworth, KS 66048913-682-2122913-682-2122
www/heritagecenter-leavenworth.comwww/heritagecenter-leavenworth.com