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Getting Ready for Change

A Three Year Transition Fund Drive

On July 1, 2014 Hubbard Hall will have a new Executive Director. What will attract a strong candidate for this leadership position?

A Strong Board of Trustees
A Clear Vision for Hubbard Hall Projects' Future
Organizational Financial Stability

For over three decades Hubbard Hall has been a keystone to economic development in our region, a place where generations have grown up learning and having fun, home to the magic of passionate artists working together, a champion of making 19th century facilities serve 21st century programs and a symbol of how volunteerism can make all this happen.

Message from Founding Executive Director, Benjie White:

In April 2014, I will be 70 years old. Although I have no desire to stop going to work at Hubbard Hall, I believe that the long range health of Hubbard Hall Projects requires a transition to new leadership. In order to plan for such a change I asked HHP's Board of Trustees to begin planning in December 2010. In recent years I have watched or heard of many not-for-profits institutions transitioning from founding directors to new leadership. Because those that had the most preparation for such transition have faired the best, we are using the next three years to get Hubbard Hall's house in order.

It is tempting to want to get done all those projects we have started or imagined over the years -- things like restoring the stenciling on the Hall ceiling, restoring the 100+ year-old house curtain*, improving the theater lighting system, improving the audience seating risers, restoring the administrative staff to the 2009 level, and retiring our Freight Yard mortgages. There are additional items that we actually did do 30 years ago that need to be done again -- things like painting the facade. However, I feel it would be unrealistic to try to get them all done, but HHP's Board and staff are committed to getting as much as possible ready for new leadership. Consequently we have set a goal to raise combined operating and capital funds that we believe will make being Hubbard Hall's second Executive Director a very attractive position.

Over the past three years Hubbard Hall Projects' programming has more than doubled (we have had so much fun filling our new Freight Yard spaces). However, during this expansion, staffing has been cut. For the first of our Three Year Transition Fund Drive we will tackle the facade repairs, take a modest step toward returning the staff to the 2009 level, fix the house curtain* and pay the 2011-2012 indirect costs (insurance, utilities, administration, maintenance, supplies and marketing) that will allow us to match our 2010-11 level of programming that included 62 theater performances, 10 opera performances, 29 concerts, 8 art exhibits, 29 Curiosity Forums, 835 class meetings, 142 other public events, 113 HHP rehearsals, and more, all prompting over 34,000 visits to Hubbard Hall.

I am so grateful to this community, the thousands of volunteers, board members, staff, Hubbard Hall members, artists, and friends for making Hubbard Hall Projects what it is today. Their good humor, generosity and optimism make this a wonderful place to work. I look forward to working with all of you to make it even more magical, more fun, and stronger over the next three years.

 * Repair of the house curtain completed!

Help us to ensure that this tradition continues...

Corporate Sponsors
Hubbard Hall Projects, Inc. would not exist without community support.   Local businesses partnering with HHP make our programs possible.   Please recognize and return their generosity by giving them you business -- and let them know you appreciate their support of the Arts!

Individual Supporters
Your support will help us keep making Art and Community happen here at the Hall! If you are not already a member, please Join Us! For only $25, you can give a full year of support and earn a full year of discounts on tickets, classes and more!

Donations to Hubbard Hall Projects -- a 501(c)(3) nonprofit -- are fully tax-deductible and may be mailed to:

Hubbard Hall Projects
25 East Main Street
Cambridge, NY 12816

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Projected 2011-12 Budget

Wish List Items

In addition to auction items, there are a variety of needs you might be able to help us with.  Do you have any of the following to donate?

2 sheets of 3/4 inch cabinet grade plywood (to resurface all the café tables)
Digital video camcorder and related equipment
Laptop computer
Audio sound system components
Lightweight Indoor-Outdoor Folding Tables and Picnic tables
"Forever" stamps
Large casters (wheels)
Theatrical lighting
Art supplies: acrylic paints and brushes, costuming fabrics, etc.
Train caboose or box car

Give of Yourself

There are some things money can't buy.  Hubbard Hall relies upon our wonderful Volunteers. 
Share your time...your talents...your passion for the arts...be a volunteer!

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