A Proposal of the Flora Community ClubA §501(c)(3) Nonprofit

GROWING THE COMMUNITY

Community/County Need•High-tech meeting room for distance learning, small group educational programs and group meeting space

•Updated large-group meeting facility, including improved acoustics, upgraded amenities, and the addition of technology (wireless internet)

•Desire to move the Extension Office to the Fairgrounds to better serve 4H meetings, Extension Homemaker Meetings, and provide Educational programs more efficiently

Club History • Growing the Community since

1923

•1925 -- The Flora Community Club built the Community Building, which was the site of one the finest gymnasiums of its time, and the site of many county and sectional tourneys. • The Community Building was located on the

same grounds where the “old school” sits, today.

•1934 -- the Club used WPA labor to fill low places in the park and install a stone parking lot.

•1934 -- the Scout Cabin was built by the Club using WPA labor

•1941 -- the Club built a furniture factory for VD Rider

•1946 -- the Club built the SAYCO factory

The Flora Community Club was established in 1923 by Flora business-men

The Flora Community Club has served the Community for more than 90 years by providing community activities and venues for the enrichment of the community.

Club History

• LOOK WHAT WE BUILT!

•1950 -- the Club acquired farm ground on the west side of Flora for future industrial expansion, some of which was later sold to Allegiance Wire, John Deere and Robo Car Wash

•1961 -- the Club built a factory building which later was the home to Allegiance Wire

•1967 – the Club purchased the “old” medical office building and expansion site (which is now the parking lot of the Library) and brought Dr. Carlos Amaya to the Community

From theFlora Indiana Centennial BookPublished, 1972

Sayco Building circa 1970

Flora CommunityClub – TODAY!

• Carroll County 4H Fair – The Club organizes “everything NOT 4H” at the Fair, including Merchant’s Building, Carnival attractions, Music Events• Carroll County 4H Fair – FISH FRY

– the Club’s most profitable fund-raising event.• Moonlight Madness – Town-Wide

Garage sale and downtown Street Festival • Christmas Parade – Brings youth

and adult organizations together for a parade of floats and Santa!• Touch-A-Fleet of Trucks –

Sponsored by the “KICK Team,” this family event brings heavy equipment to the Park for display and interaction

Still a strong

Presence in the

Community

Many projects to

Encourage and

Develop the

Community

New Opportunities •Education Center

• 40-seat, high-tech, classroom space for meetings, educational classes, and presentations• Carroll County Extension Office• Retain Exhibit Space for Carroll County 4H Fair• Retain ALL CURRENT Extension Uses•New and Expanded uses -- • 4H meetings, Ag Association meetings• Large Group meetings• Youth organizations• Receptions, auctions, public uses

The Club has the opportunity to provide office and meeting space centrally located in Carroll County.

The current 4H Exhibit Hall can be remodeled and updated to offer educational, meeting, and exhibit space.

Proposed Plans• Remodel 4H

Building

• Expand Exhibit hall (East)

• Add Extension Office Space

• Add Hi-Tech Learning Center

Process and Timeline

• Proposal to County Commissioners - June

• Proposal to County stakeholders and interested parties – June- July

• Initial approval from County Commissioners and County Council - July

• Public information distributed during the Carroll County Fair

• Capital Campaign (Summer – Fall)

• Grant requests (Summer)• Finalize plans and contractors

(Winter)• Break Ground (Winter- Early

Spring)• Occupancy (Fair – 2013)

-- County releases building to Town of Flora-- Town of Flora enters into a 99-year lease with the Flora Community Club for the improvement and management of the building

What’s Next?

•Tell the Carroll County Commissioners and Carroll County Council Members that you SUPPORT this project!

•Stay tuned for more information and displays at the Carroll County Fair

•Donate! The Flora Community Club is a §501(c)(3) nonprofit, and your donation is tax-deductible!

Information and Questions

Thank you for your attention!

Any Questions?

For more information:floracommunityclub.org

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