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cabarrus arts COUllCiJ, inc. FEB z <br /> p.o. BOX 809, concord, n.c. 28026 <br /> t <br /> <br /> Feb~u. ary 23, 1990 <br /> <br /> Mr. Michael RUffin <br /> Cabarrus County Manager <br /> Pqst Office Box 707 <br /> Concord, North Carolina 28026'0707 <br /> <br /> Dear Mr. Ruffin: <br /> <br />The Cabarrus Arts Council is once again seeking county assistance <br />for the administration of our programs through the LOcal <br />Government Challenge Grant Program of the N.C. Arts Council. <br />This year, iwe must show an increase in government suPPort to <br />receive matching state funds on new monies. North Carolina is <br />shifting an additional $50,000 into this funding program and we <br />would like to receive the maximum allowed each applicant again <br />this year, $5,000 in matching funds. Therefore, we would like to <br />request support from Cabarrus County for 1990-91 in the amount of <br />$10,000. <br /> <br />The growth potential for Cabarrus Arts Council in the cQming <br />years is evident with each new family that chooses to reside <br />here. Our staff development is crucial to meet the needs of <br />continued groWth in Cabarrus County. Funding from our government <br />on a regular basis would enable us to add at least a par[-time <br />office assistant and therefore increase our services. The cronic <br />need for additional staff has hindered our planning process. <br /> <br />Since our 1989 request for county funding, We have instituted the <br />Art Enrichment Program in Cabarrus County Schools. A volunteer <br />force of 34 interested persons from all walks of life have been <br />making regular Classroom visits to bring art criticism and <br />appreciation to children from kindergarten through eighth grade. <br />The administration of this program has been added to the duties <br />of our director, increasing an already busy schedule. The <br />rewards frOm sUch a program, however, far outweigh the labors. <br />Feedback from school administrators and teachers alike has <br />conVinced us this program should be continued and ~ncreased. It <br />is important to utilize volunteerism in non-Profit organizations <br />sUch as ours; additional funding would greatly increase our <br />abilities to bring more programs into the community. <br /> <br /> <br />