[Rotary] Craft Fairs in Rotary Park

[J Gary Hopper]

Topic of discussion Priority at next board meeting.
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On Sat, Jan 19, 2019 at 12:16 PM Donna Schuler via Rotary <
rotary at lists.mcn.org> wrote:

> Hi all,
> Since our listserve works again, here is an email I received this week.
> Steve phoned and we spoke, and I asked him to send his request via email. I
> think most of you have heard of this request, it came to us shortly before
> last fourth of July. There was interest from our members, but of course
> there will be questions about insurance, fees, etc. As I recall, Ray said
> he would manage or take on Park events. Can everyone take a look at his
> email I copied below, and be ready to discuss here and at our next meeting?
> Thanks,
> Donna Schuler
>
> Stephen Nepove <snepove at mcn.org>
> Tue, Jan 15, 10:25 AM (4 days ago)
> to me
> Hi Donna,
>
> From 2000 to 2017  I was involved in creating an managing the Mendocino
> Street Fair on Heider Field.
>
> Since the Mendo County Planning Dept with the blessings of the board of
> sups raised our fees to an unaffordable amount we cancelled the fairs in
> 2018
>
> Our goal in the fair always was two fold.
> 1. to provide an affordable venue for local craftspeople
> 2. to give all excess earnings to a non profit.
>
> We were able to meet these goals each and every year.
>
> We are now at an impass where we do not have a venue for our fairs.
>
> We are interested in pairing with Rotary to have street fairs at Rotary
> park.
>
> We are very open to the number of fairs and dates of the fairs.
>
> Perhaps one fair this year would be a good beginning on July 4.   If the
> show goes well then we could think about expanding to more in future years.
>
> Our booth fees had always been at most $40 for a one day show plus
> craftspeople donated an additional 10% of sales for sales over $400.
> This could be adjusted.
>
> My main concern is exactly where the booths would be located and access to
> the booths for unloading and  loading for the shows.
>
> A porta poty is necessary.
>
> I can supply you with any other info as needed 937-4866.
>
> Hopefully we can get this all organized before 2/15 as I will then be out
> of town for about 4 weeks.   Time is needed to get craftspeople on board.
>
> Hope to hear from you soon.
>
> Steve Nepove
>
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Gary "Hoop" Hopper
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