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17 II .ABILITY Community concerts started in the 1920' s. Instead of struggling to make up deficits after the fact, the money is raised first and then the artists are hired. The plan works ! Thirty-five per-cent of the cost of our, first series came from the sale , of series tickets. Fifty per-cent of the series tickets sold where family tickets. A family ticket includes two adults and two children. People are willing to spend a modest sum in advance for a season of four concerts. People are invited to attend the concerts by people they know. People from their neighborhood, church or their children' s school . The concerts are of the highest quality, a vital mix of major stars and performers still on their way to prominence. A.C.T. I.O.N (Adults and Children together in our neighborhood) is an organization working to make our community a better place. In the spring of 1999 they sponsored an Intergenerational Dialogue. A group of over 80 people met for a day to discover what our community needed to provide to make a positive impact on the relationship of AU people of all ages. At the end of the session a list was compiled of the suggestions made. Music was on the list. The history of the community performing arts has been limited to school related activites. The idea of Community Concerts came forth and with the encouragement of the community has become a reality. Attendance at the concerts has represented all genders, ages and nationalities and numbered in the hundreds. When the auditorium was not available for the Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats the Superindentant of schools was contacted to find us space. The great performance in the gymnasium was the high light of the year.The St.Anthony Bulletin gave the event front page coverage including pictures. Accomplishments: 1.Developed a working board of volunteers. 2 .By-laws written. 3.Not for profit and 501 (C) 3 status. 4 .Active Bank Account. 5.Promotional support from city, community, public officials,newspapers, cable TV and schools. . 6. Obtained a CPA for audits, taxes and advice. 7 . Financial assistance from:Tri-city American Legion. . .A.C.T. I .O.N. . .Sports Boosters. . .Community Members. . .Kiwanis . . .City of St.Anthony. . .Washburn McReavy. . .MRAC. . .Target. . .Community Business. 8 . 250 paid members of the St.Anthony Community Concert Association. 9.GOALS: A.At least 20% increase in membership per year B.No increase in ticket prices. C.Get more and more volunteers involved. The board and volunteers, that are a representative sample of the community, research the availability of superior presenters