2012 MSCC Membership Presentation
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Transcript of 2012 MSCC Membership Presentation
MELROSE
SENIO
R COMMUNIT
Y CEN
TER
“Staying Active, Connected,
and Living Well”
1November 2012 Membership Campaign
• Private not for profit corporation established in 1985
• Purpose: To assist people to obtain increased independence and economic development opportunities
• Serve the community through talent development and advocacy
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INSTITUTE FOR WORKFORCE INNOVATION
CURRENT PROJECTS
FloridaWorks One-Stop
Career Center
YouthBuild US Dept. of
Labor
Melrose Senior
Community Center
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WHY DID THE INSTITUTE START THE CENTER?
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The Institute for Workforce Innovationworked with older workers in the area
through a grant funded programand noticed a need.
THE FACTS
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• Melrose is the junction of 4 counties –Alachua, Bradford, Clay, and Putnam
• traditionally underserved area• Population 4,700 - 42% are senior citizens• Within 10 miles of Melrose are 10,000
seniors• 15% of seniors live below poverty level• 30% of the seniors are disabled• 1 in 3 seniors live alone
1. An amazing group of volunteers to teach, lead, and serve
2. A calendar full of exciting events and activities
3. A mailing list of more than 400 households – growing each day
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WHAT THE MSCC COMMUNITY HAS CREATED …
4. A growing lunch program that brings in new people everyday
5. Improved management of the Center with a daily staff presence
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WHAT THE MSCC COMMUNITY HAS CREATED …
6. An active gardening committee
7. A greater understanding of what it takes to run the Center financially and managerially
8. Increased amount of income from donations, facility rental, and generous donors
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WHAT THE MSCC COMMUNITY HAS CREATED …
9. Improved communication and community exposure
10.Increased participation
11.New Mature Worker Job Center through an AARP grant – Project ReStart
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WHAT THE MSCC COMMUNITY HAS CREATED …
12.Tackled sound issues in the Main Hall
13.Updates to the Building for Job Center, Accessibility, and improved meeting space
14.Increased Sales in Cafe
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WHAT THE MSCC COMMUNITY HAS CREATED …
15.Streamline Check-in to activities to increase data collection for future grants with Touch Screen
16.Participate in the start of local transportation route with Clay Transit
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WHAT THE MSCC COMMUNITY HAS CREATED …
1. Increase opportunities for leadership and community involvement in the greater Melrose community
2. Provide educational & enrichment opportunities with local experts, professors, & researchers to promote Lifelong Learning
3. Facilitate efforts for environmental awareness and conservation
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OUR GOALS FOR THE FUTURE
4. Create affordable and practical housing opportunities for seniors so they can live independently
5. Increase financial support for the Center to be self-sustainable (without relying solely on grant funding) by 2013-14
6. Apply for and receive National Council on Aging Accreditation by 2014
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OUR GOALS
The Melrose Senior Community Center
does nothave a source of funding
to cover operational costs.
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THE FACTS
It costs at a minimum
$52/day to operate
the Melrose Senior Community Center.
This cost does NOT include staff compensation.
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THE FACTS
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WHAT ARE OPERATIONAL COSTS?
• Electricity• Trash and Sewer• Insurance• Toilet Paper and Paper
Towels• Lawn Service/Landscaping• Building
Repairs/Maintenance
• Cleaning Supplies• Licensing and Fees• Paper and Office Supplies• Postage• Telephone• Internet
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WHAT ARE OPERATIONAL COSTS?
• Participant Support• Café Sales• Facility Rental• Business Donations• Generous Donors• *Programming Grants – AARP Job
Center• Institute for Workforce Innovation
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ONE MONTH SNAPSHOTHOW DO WE COVER THESE COSTS?
We must reduce our reliance
upon money that will run out
and focus on how we can sustain the Center
for years to come!
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WHAT NEEDS TO CHANGE …
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WHAT CAN YOU DO?
You are one of 300 households that
participate at the Center!
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HOW MANY TIMES A WEEK (AT LEAST)DO YOU PARTICIPATE AT THE CENTER?
1 day a week?
2 days a week?
3 days a week?
4 days a week?
5 days a week?
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WHAT IS THE CENTER WORTH TO YOU AND THIS COMMUNITY?
$5/week
Member$1/week
Supporter$3/week
Partner
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PLEDGE MEMBERSHIP GOALS
It takes EVERYONE contributing a yearly total!
Member 75
Supporter 25
Partner 25
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BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
• Tax Deductible Donation• Contribution Statements mailed each
year• 10% off on facility rentals• Recognition on the Center’s website
and various print publicity• Supporting YOUR local senior
community center for great programming!
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HOW YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE
• Weekly• Monthly• Quarterly• One Annual Payment
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THANK YOUFOR MAKING THIS
COMMUNITYGREAT!