Tuesday, March 24, 2009
a bargain when you think about it
If you're balking at the price of admission ($50 or $80 per couple) to the Great Spokane Art Party, consider not only that you'll be supporting a great cause (childcare workers provide a critically important service and they are, typically, horribly underpaid); but also consider that for this small chunk of change you'll get an evening of hobnobbing with some of the great artists in the region, getting messy and having fun playing with all sorts of media, while fueling your creative fires with fine wine and an array of gourmet hors d'oeuvres.
Eating, Drinking & Getting Artsy-Fartsy for a Good Cause
I'm sending this message to a bunch of people I suspect might either (a) like to spend an evening drinking wine, eating hors d'oeuvres, and making art; or (b) be willing to support the work of a great childcare organization in Spokane; or (c) both. (check one)
The Great Spokane Art Party is a fundraiser that supports the childcare center where our two girls go -- as well as Blue Prints for Learning, the non-profit organization of which the center is a part. Blue Prints provides training to improve the quality of childcare throughout the Spokane area.
The Art Party is a fantastic event, aside from the great cause it supports, especially if you enjoy any of the three featured activities: eating, drinking, being artsy-fartsy. It's a lot of fun! Ashley and I are selling tickets ($50 apiece; $80 for couples) so let us know if you'd like to attend.
And, whether you'll be able to attend or not, please consider becoming a sponsor of the event and a supporter of excellent childcare in Spokane.
Thanks,
Jonathan Potter
509-413-7603
The Great Spokane Art Party is a fundraiser that supports the childcare center where our two girls go -- as well as Blue Prints for Learning, the non-profit organization of which the center is a part. Blue Prints provides training to improve the quality of childcare throughout the Spokane area.
The Art Party is a fantastic event, aside from the great cause it supports, especially if you enjoy any of the three featured activities: eating, drinking, being artsy-fartsy. It's a lot of fun! Ashley and I are selling tickets ($50 apiece; $80 for couples) so let us know if you'd like to attend.
And, whether you'll be able to attend or not, please consider becoming a sponsor of the event and a supporter of excellent childcare in Spokane.
Thanks,
Jonathan Potter
509-413-7603
Become a Sponsor!
Blue Prints for Learning is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization working to build the quality of childcare in our community. We offer two programs: a superb childcare program -- the Community Building Children's Center -- and the Child Care Training Institute. The Training Institute's programs are focused on improving the quality of care provided throughout Spokane by increasing the skills and knowledge of providers. The Children’s Center serves as a lab school for the Training Institute.
Recent research shows that the blueprint for life-long success is drawn before a child even enters kindergarten.
It only makes sense that investments in early childhood education, should be a priority for our community.
Unfortunately, the financial reality is that quality childcare is not a viable business. The true cost of care is much higher than what parents can afford. The Community Building Children's Center reflects the economic reality of child care -- without additional funding beyond our core budget, we would not be able fulfill our mission in the community.
To continue our investment in the future of our children, we are hosting
We have teamed up with local artists to provide an evening of wine, hors d'oeuvres and hands-on art exploration.
We welcome your financial support. Listed below are the sponsorship levels for The Great Spokane Art Party. A member of our event committee will contact you in the next few days, but if you can’t wait to become a sponsor, please call our sponsorship chairperson Heather Beebe-Stevens at (509) 464-7602.
Patron - $2,000-Recognition as Patron Sponsor in event program and on agency website-Full page ad in event program-PA recognition at event-Banner display at event
Master Sponsor - $1,000-Recognition as Master Sponsor in event program and on agency website-Half page ad in event program-PA recognition at event-Banner display at event
Apprentice Sponsor - $500-Recognition as Apprentice Sponsor in event program and on agency website-1/4 page ad in event program-PA recognition at event
Small Business Sponsor - $250-Recognition as Small Business Sponsor in event program and on agency website-PA recognition at event
Starving Artist Sponsor - $100-Recognition as Starving Artist Sponsor in event program and on agency website
Recent research shows that the blueprint for life-long success is drawn before a child even enters kindergarten.
It only makes sense that investments in early childhood education, should be a priority for our community.
Unfortunately, the financial reality is that quality childcare is not a viable business. The true cost of care is much higher than what parents can afford. The Community Building Children's Center reflects the economic reality of child care -- without additional funding beyond our core budget, we would not be able fulfill our mission in the community.
To continue our investment in the future of our children, we are hosting
The 3rd annual
GREAT SPOKANE ART PARTY
Saturday, April 25 from 7-10 pm at the Community Building.
GREAT SPOKANE ART PARTY
Saturday, April 25 from 7-10 pm at the Community Building.
We have teamed up with local artists to provide an evening of wine, hors d'oeuvres and hands-on art exploration.
We welcome your financial support. Listed below are the sponsorship levels for The Great Spokane Art Party. A member of our event committee will contact you in the next few days, but if you can’t wait to become a sponsor, please call our sponsorship chairperson Heather Beebe-Stevens at (509) 464-7602.
Patron - $2,000-Recognition as Patron Sponsor in event program and on agency website-Full page ad in event program-PA recognition at event-Banner display at event
Master Sponsor - $1,000-Recognition as Master Sponsor in event program and on agency website-Half page ad in event program-PA recognition at event-Banner display at event
Apprentice Sponsor - $500-Recognition as Apprentice Sponsor in event program and on agency website-1/4 page ad in event program-PA recognition at event
Small Business Sponsor - $250-Recognition as Small Business Sponsor in event program and on agency website-PA recognition at event
Starving Artist Sponsor - $100-Recognition as Starving Artist Sponsor in event program and on agency website
About The Great Spokane Art Party
Beginning in 2007, Blue Prints for Learning has teamed up with local artists to provide an evening of art experience for adults, featuring wine, hors d'oevres, and hands on art exploration. This event is a critical fundraiser as well as a celebration of the Community Building Children's Center Art Studio.
Blue Prints for Learning invites your participation in our ongoing work to directly help our youngest children--infants, toddlers and preschoolers--develop the foundational skills, attitudes and values to become successful in school and life.
Blue Prints for Learning is a nonprofit (501-C3) organization working to increase the quality of child care in our community. Blue Prints for Learning offers two programs: a high quality child care program (Community Building Children's Center) and the Child Care Training Institute. The Training Institute's programs are focused on improving the quality of care provided at local child care centers through increasing the skills and knowledge of the providers throughout the Spokane area. The Training Institute offers coarses as an approved State Training and Registry System (S.T.A.R.S) agency and teaches the nationaly recognized Child Development Associate (CDA) credential program. Our innovative year-long CDA program has been offered for eight years and access to this course is highly prized by center directors, because it such high quality training and directors can see immediate positive gains in their staff taking the class. The Children's Center operates as a working model for our Training Institute much like a lab school functions on a college campus.
The "quality" in "quality child care" is the teachers who work with children and families. Even those with advanced degrees in Early Childhood Education are paid one third the salary of their couterparts in public education. Yet recent research indicates that the foundation of a person's success in life is formed within the blueprint of the first five years. It only makes sense that investments in early childhood education, training, staff development and best practice should be a priority for our community.
The financial reality of the true cost of quality child care is that it is not a viable business. The cost of caring for children is much higher than what parents in our region can afford. The Community Building Children's Center reflects the economic reality of child care, the implications of nonprofit status for the industry, and the kind of effort needed to secure addtional funding through grants, donations and fund raising efforts. Without additional funding beyond our core budget, we would not have the opportunities we need to fulfill our vision and mission in the community.
Blue Prints for Learning invites your participation in our ongoing work to directly help our youngest children--infants, toddlers and preschoolers--develop the foundational skills, attitudes and values to become successful in school and life.
Blue Prints for Learning is a nonprofit (501-C3) organization working to increase the quality of child care in our community. Blue Prints for Learning offers two programs: a high quality child care program (Community Building Children's Center) and the Child Care Training Institute. The Training Institute's programs are focused on improving the quality of care provided at local child care centers through increasing the skills and knowledge of the providers throughout the Spokane area. The Training Institute offers coarses as an approved State Training and Registry System (S.T.A.R.S) agency and teaches the nationaly recognized Child Development Associate (CDA) credential program. Our innovative year-long CDA program has been offered for eight years and access to this course is highly prized by center directors, because it such high quality training and directors can see immediate positive gains in their staff taking the class. The Children's Center operates as a working model for our Training Institute much like a lab school functions on a college campus.
The "quality" in "quality child care" is the teachers who work with children and families. Even those with advanced degrees in Early Childhood Education are paid one third the salary of their couterparts in public education. Yet recent research indicates that the foundation of a person's success in life is formed within the blueprint of the first five years. It only makes sense that investments in early childhood education, training, staff development and best practice should be a priority for our community.
The financial reality of the true cost of quality child care is that it is not a viable business. The cost of caring for children is much higher than what parents in our region can afford. The Community Building Children's Center reflects the economic reality of child care, the implications of nonprofit status for the industry, and the kind of effort needed to secure addtional funding through grants, donations and fund raising efforts. Without additional funding beyond our core budget, we would not have the opportunities we need to fulfill our vision and mission in the community.
Our mission is to support young children, their families, and the staff who care for them in child care settings through the development of environments that foster friendship, curiosity, self esteem, joy and respect; where everyone's talents are fully challenged and recognized.
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