We are in a real pickle and need your help to keep the Sterling Renaissance Festival alive! Due to changes in bank regulation, the lending sources that have kept our Faire running for decades have been revoked. Private sources that provided essential opening capital last year are unavailable. A Winter-long struggle, and a perfect storm of financing difficulties has resulted in a last-minute cash flow shortage of $300,000 that now threatens the Festival’s opening. Artisans and entertainers are in place and ready; heroic volunteers have prepared the Festival grounds; but key elements in advertising, inventory, and licensing need a fast infusion of capital in order for the gates to open on July 5th. We are very close, but it appears that we will fall short. We are asking all our faithful followers, past and present, to make a one-time contribution of $100 to the Sterling, NY Performing Arts Center, and as a thank you for your support, each $100 contribution will receive two free tickets to the festival. We would also like you to know that the long-term outlook for the Festival is very strong, due to capital-building asset sales and other measures in progress, but these funds will not arrive in time to save the festival. We here at the Faire all feel like Queen Elizabeth on the eve of the Armada, facing what appears to be certain destruction; but with the support of just a small band of loyal patrons who know and love the Faire, we, like the Queen, will prevail. Will you be one of our loyal band and accept our gift of free passes for your $100 contribution? Can you help today?
Posted on: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 06:12:56 +0000
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