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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGrant Request - CO Senior Pro Rodeo AssnEconomic Development Fund Discretionary Grant Program Organization: Central Oregon Senior Pro Rodeo Association (COSPRA) Organization Description: COSPRA organizes and operates this annual rodeo with profits from the event going to support community organizations. CPSPRA is a National Senior Pro Rodeo Association (NSPRA) approved rodeo, with NSPRA members competing. NSPRA membership is open to people over 40 years of age. Project Name: 10th Annual Rodeo Project Description: This grant will be used to cover expenses incurred in promoting and producing the COSPRA three-day event. This rodeo attracts 200 contestants competing for points to help them qualify for National Finals in October. Project Period: May 31st — June 1st Amount of Request: $5,000 Previous Grants: • September 2001 - $1,000 (Daly $1,000) • February 2003 - $3,000 (Daly $3,000) • May 2004 - $1,000 (Daly $1,000) • February 2005 - $1,000 (Daly $1,000) • May 2006 - $3,000 ($2,000 Daly; $1,000 Clarno) • May 2007 - $2,500 ($1,000 Daly; $1,000 Baney; $500 Luke) I 05/13/2008 22:12 5043883 EAGLE CREST RESORT PAGE 02 Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97701-1960 (541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www_dcsch.utes.ori; DESCHUTES COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION Direct Application to: Commissioner Tammy Barley Commissioner Dennis R. Luke Date: L.� Project Name: Project Beginning Date: Amount of Request: Applicant/Organization: Address: Commissioner Michael M. Daly All Three Commissioners RCA\I r 4 .KtAibr Project End Date: Date Funds Needed: Cer$rg1Oreory orof PN Rockte ,f-�ss�• gnA 23 Tax ID #: City & Zip: — 3 0 --qc 93�la3$l.2.0 (4ms 681 f 71r-6 Contact Name(s): (� e Telephone: (,S'y i-- F a— lbs` Fax: Pry] _ Alternate Phone: Email: l�oilyvclr4riAv . r►c. On a separate sheet, please briefly answer the following questions: 1. Describe the applicant organization, including its purpose, leadership Structure, and activities. 2. Describe the proposed project or activity. 3. Provide a timeline for completing the proposed project or activity. 4. Explain how the proposed project or activity will impact the community's economic health. 5. Identify the specific communities or groups that will benefit. 6. Itemize anticipated expenditures*. Describe how grant funds will be used and include the source and amounts of matching funds or in-kind contributions, if any. If the grant will support an ongoing activity, explain how it will be funded in the future. Attach: Proof of the applicant organization's non-profit status. • Applicant may be contacted ditties the tuvrew proem and asked to provide a complete line item budget. Amount Approved; By: Declined: Date: By; Date: Central Oregon Senior Pro Rodeo Assn. P.O. Box 1736 Redmond, OR 97756 February 28, 2008 Mr. Mike M. Daly, Commissioner Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1130 N.W. Harriman St. Bend, Or 97701-1947 Re: Lottery grant for Central Oregon Senior Pro Rodeo Association. This exciting and inspiring event promotes a way of life that has its roots and heritage deeply engrained here in Central Oregon. Last years event was our 10th annual rodeo and was a tremendous success for all that were involved. This coming year, we have plans to make our event even larger and more successful. The COSPRA board members and I would like to thank you for the opportunity to apply for lottery funds from the Deschutes County Commission. Enclosed, please find our grant application along with a copy of our budget for next year's rodeo event. We hope you and the other Commissioners would like to speak with us about our Association and the benefits it brings to our local community. If you would like a personal interview, please let me know and some of the board members and I will be pleased to make a presentation to the commission. Call me anytime at 541-350- 0565 We look forward to hearing from you soon. Very truly yours, Doug White President ij BOARD NFICOSMR SSIONERS Deschutes County Lottery Funds Economic Development Grant Application Date: January 31st, 2008 Amount of request: $5,000.00 Applicant: Central Oregon Senior Pro Rodeo Association Contact Person: Mr. Doug White Phone, 541-350-0565 Address, PO Box 1736 Redmond, OR 97756 DESCRIBE IN DETAIL HOW THIS GRANT WILL BE USED. EXPLAIN THE PROPOSAL AND HOW THIS GRANT WILL BE USED. EXPLAIN THE PROPOSAL, AND HOW THE SERVICE WILL BE PROVIDED. PROVIDE A TIMELINE FOR COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT. This grant will be used to help cover expenses incurred by the Central Oregon Senior Pro Rodeo association in promoting and producing the COSPRA three- day event to be held in Redmond, May 31st & June 1st. This rodeo attracts over 200 contestants from all over the United States and Canada. These contestants are competing for points to help them qualify for the National finals held in Winnamucca, Nevada in October. Profits are used as donations to help support organizations in our community This non-profit organization will produce this rodeo with the help of our board of directors, volunteers from the organization, community service organizations and some paid professionals, such as the stock contractor, announcer and bullfighters. Some of the financial support for the event comes from local sponsors that support the organization with chute, herd, buckle and banner sponsorships. Please see attached budget for sponsorship contributions. The planning for this event began in June, 2007. Selected directors began having weekly discussions with the first inclusive board meeting being held on June 10th, 2008. The main goal for the board is to start the fund raising process along with securing the Deschutes County Fairgrounds arena as the venue. WHO WILL BE SERVED? DESCRIBE SPECIFIC GROUPS OR COMMUNITIES AND WHO THEY WOULD BENEFIT FROM THIS PROPOSAL. The most direct recipients of this event are the Senior Pro Rodeo Cowboys with the winnings that are earned through their participation in the competitive events. The Deschutes County Fairgrounds will benefit with the revenue that is generated with the rental and use of the facility. Local sponsors will benefit through the advertising that is placed in various media throughout Central Oregon. Many local schools, clubs and service organization Will benefit with the money they can receive from ticket sales DESCRIBE HOW YOUR PROPOSAL WILL IMPROVE OR EXPAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS IN DESCHUTES COUNTY. This event will expand economic development efforts in Deschutes County by bringing into the community approximately 200 contestants and their families, approximately 400 people. Generally these folks stay in our community for six to seven days. They travel here by private ground transportation and air. The contestants and their families generally stay in local motels and patronize many of our local eating establishments, spending an average of $400. per person, totaling an estimated $160,000. The advertising campaign for COSPRA event features all of the sponsors and assists these local businesses in promoting their products and services. Many previous sponsors have commented on how advertising dollars spent with COSPRA have given them an excellent return PROVIDE A COMPLETE PROPOSED LINE -ITEM BUDGET FOR YOUR PROPOSAL. INCLUDE ALL SOURCES OF REVENUES. DESCRIBE SOURCES AND AMOUNTS OF THE MATCH FUNDS. Please see attached sheet labeled Budget. BUDGET EXPENSES INCOME Insurance $1300. Sponsors $25,300 Arena 1250. Tickets 3,800 EMT 440. Contestants 5,520 Police 780. Grant 3,000 VIP Tent 1269. $35,620 Tent rental 125. Judges 920. Secretary 500. Stock 7490. Added money 6950. Buckles 3169. Bull fighter 300. Sound person 150. Advertising 4000. Chamber fees 90. Corporation fee 50. Printing 562. Program 150. Cavalry 500. Golf tourney 1900. Misc 500. $32,395.