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Friends of Chimborazo looking for help to host movies in the park

07/14/2011 3:32 PM by John M

Friends of Chimborazo is hoping to host 3 movie nights in Chimborazo park once the weather has cooled. In order to accomplish this, we need sponsors to cover licensing fees for the movies.

Licensing fees usually run between $150 and $250 for non new release movies. Cheaper than that big cookout you were planning.

Since friends of Chimborazo falls under the parks dept 501c3 umbrella, donations can be tax deductible.

So, if you are involved in a business, or are an individual or a group of individuals that want to put on a show for the community, please contact John at Friendsofchimborazo@gmail.com for further details.

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john_m
07/15/2011 at 9:04 AM

Group needs help to raise money for outdoor movie series
http://www.nbc12.com/story/15085056/group-needs-help-to-raise-money-for-outdoor-movie-series
L
07/15/2011 at 2:12 PM

Where can we find the information to fill in a W-9 for tax purposes?
Keith Andes
07/18/2011 at 8:49 PM

Mr. Clay, I would like more information on sponsoring a movie event@ Chimborazo Park. If you could supply that info. I represent Local 995 Richmond Firefighters Association and have long served the Church Hill area as a firefighter. Our group may be interested in supplying the donation necessary to fund a inght. I look forward to hearing from you on this worthwhile project. Please stay safe! Keith Andes
john_m
07/18/2011 at 10:19 PM

Friends of Chimborazo Movie Night update.

Since our initial fundraising efforts were covered by both CHPN and NBC 12, we have had several exciting developments.

First, we have had some potential donors come forward to help cover movie licensing fees. While nothing has been solidified, there does seem to be a lot of possibility in this area.

Secondly, we learned that our partner organization, who currently loans us our AV equipment at no cost will be going out of business this fall. This sad news also came with a tremendous opportunity. They have offered to sell us the audio/visual equipment needed to continue the movie series in perpetuity and possibly even expand it to other parks in the city. They are going to sell us their high resolution projector, screen, sound mixer, speakers, amplifier and pa system and other items all for $600. This equipment would cost several thousand dollars if purchased new.

So, please take a moment to consider helping us move forward and take advantage of this exciting opportunity to benefit our community. . Since we covered by the City Parks Department 501c3 Umbrella, donations may be tax deductable. Checks should be made out to enrichmond with FOCP Movie Night in the memo line and mailed to :

John Clay

Friends of Chimborazo Park

3308 East Broad Street

Richmond, Virginia 23223

For further information, contact John Clay at friendsofchimborazo@gmail.com/
Alex
07/18/2011 at 11:11 PM

If we cover the cost of a movie, do we get to choose which one it is? Obviously I’m not proposing to show pornos in the park and I’d stay within family-friendly range of movies but if I’m covering the tab, I’d like to pick something decent. I’m not paying for Pokemon or some shit like that…

Assuming I can get some say in the choice, I’m pretty sure I can scrounge up enough for a movie.
Friends of Chimbroazo
07/19/2011 at 7:50 AM

Donors are encouraged to suggest movies. We then discuss them to make sure they are appropriate and marketable. The goal being to ensure it is a family friendly choice that has the potential to draw an audience of more than 1. So, there is definately some negotiation room there.

Also understand that different movies have different licesing fees associated with them and some are just not available. Once you suggest a movie, I will check with our licensing agency and get back to you on availability and cost.

As for Pokeman, I would not show such a film if my life dependend on it.

If you have any more questions please contact me at friendsofchimborazo@gmail.com
John Sydnor
07/26/2011 at 2:14 PM

Hello all. Just wanted to send along the ‘umbrella organization’ info John mentioned up in #4:
Enrichmond Foundation
http://www.enrichmond.org

You can make a donation for Movie Night directly to Friends of Chimborazo Park on the web site if necessary.

Let me know if you have any questions.
John Sydnor, Executive Director
646-0954

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