General Operating

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,090
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Staples Area Men's Chorus, Inc.
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
December 2014
End Date
August 2015
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Todd
Todd
Project Overview
General Operating
Project Details
General Operating Legacy Merit
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Laura Busch: community theatre activist; Sue Johnson: retired music teacher and arts activist; Peg Churchwell: graphic designer and artistic community leader; Don Hoffman: photographer, active in men's chorus and community theatre; Fred Rogers: community theatre activist; Lauren Nickisch: retired music teacher, community arts leader; Mary Kroll: Arts activist and evaluation professional; Laura Hansen: Literary artist and community arts leader; Cathy Hartle: retired community development professional and arts advocate; Kayleen Horsma: practicing visual artist and arts supporter; Michael Sander: Former professional theater critic and theater activist; Mark Turner: Five Wings Arts Council Staff with over 20 years’ experience in arts administration.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Laura Busch: community theatre activist; Sue Johnson: retired music teacher and arts activist; Peg Churchwell: graphic designer and artistic community leader; Don Hoffman: photographer, active in men's chorus and community theatre; Fred Rogers: community theatre activist; Lauren Nickisch: retired music teacher, community arts leader; Mary Kroll: Arts activist and evaluation professional; Laura Hansen: Literary artist and community arts leader; Cathy Hartle: retired community development professional and arts advocate; Kayleen Horsma: practicing visual artist and arts supporter; Michael Sander: Former professional theater critic and theater activist; Mark Turner: Five Wings Arts Council Staff with over 20 yearsÆ experience in arts administration.
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,090
Other Funds Leveraged
$31,066
Direct expenses
$33,156
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The mission of the Staples Area Men's Chorus is to provide high quality and diverse choral experiences for singers and audiences of all ages in Central Minnesota. Audience attendance, audience feedback and enthusiasm. Committee review of each event.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Successful year of artistic programming. Majority of participants indicated overall positive experiences. Majority of initiatives remained stable or expanded in terms of participation.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Jerry Reck, Erik Dovre, Ron Denning, John Gorton, Steve Sing, Jim Sauer, Dave Anderson, Bernie, Nelson, Mike Blessing, Jurgen Brunkhorst, Mike Gold
Project Manager
First Name
James
Last Name
Sauer
Organization Name
Staples Area Men's Chorus, Inc.
Street Address
PO Box 114
City
Staples
State
MN
Zip Code
56479
Phone
(218) 894-3508
Email
jsauer@staplesnet.com
Administered By
Administered by
Location

Griggs Midway Building, Suite 304,
540 Fairview Avenue North,
St. Paul, MN 55104

Phone
(651) 539-2650 or toll-free (800) 866-2787
Email the Agency
Location

PO Box 118 - 121 4th St. NE
Staples, MN 56479

Phone
Project Manager: Mark Turner
Phone: 218-895-5660
Toll-free: 877-654-2166
Email the Agency