Solicitation for Donation

Solicitation For Donation – First Annual Philippine Concert on 6/20/2015, and For The Continuation of PACE-MI Learning Programs

This open letter is both an invitation to join us on our first Annual PACE-MI Concert, and an appeal for your generous sponsorship to support the learning programs of the Philippine Arts and Culture Ensemble of Michigan (PACE-MI).   Your contributions will fund our first annual Philippine concert on 6/20/2015 and the continuation of future educational programs.

What is the Philippine Arts and Culture Ensemble of Michigan (PACE-MI)? 

PACE-MI is a tax-exempt/nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization based in Ann Arbor. Our mission is to provide community-based educational programs and resources on Philippine arts and culture by promoting Filipino heritage through teaching and learning of the Philippine Rondalla, Kulintang, and the traditional Folk Dances. Our vision is to have a sustainable organization where the younger generation teaches forward what they have learned. Our main learning outcomes include (1) special concerts,   (2) student recitals, and (3) community workshops. This year, so far, we have done over 200 hours of group lessons and practice involving an ensemble of over 30 instruments, 15 performers, and the participation of 20 families. The success and sustainability of our programs depend very much on your generosity and endorsement of our vision.

The 6/20/2015  PACE-MI Concert is our first annual concert.  It is titled ‘Ugnayan Ng Ating Kultura’ (Linkages of Our Culture), A Celebration of Philippine Traditional Music, Songs and Dances’.  It will be held at  St. Francis Catholic Church Parish Activity Center, 2250 East Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48104,  on 20 June 2015, 6:30-8pm. Please save this date!

For the 6/20/2015 PACE-MI Concert, you may choose to (1) give a tax-deductible donation, and/or  (2) purchase advertising space in the event souvenir. Since PACE-MI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your individual contribution is tax-deductible. 
     For tax-deductible donations, you can choose a level of contribution as follows: 
·   Conductor’s Circle  ($1000+)
·   Principal Players  ($500+)
·   Arts Associate ($100+)
·   Music Lovers ($200+)
·   Friends of PACE ($20+)
·   In Kind
·   Venue Sponsor  ($600)
·   Program Sponsor ($300)

To purchase space for advertising or a message in the souvenir program, following are the rates. Examples of special messages can be variations of 'Congratulations To PACE-MI';   'In Memory' of [loved ones]';  'Best Wishes to PACE-MI from the UPAM Family/group'.  Here are the rates.
·   Fullpage (7.5”x4.5”) $100
·   BusinessCard (1.5x3“) $20
·   Outside Backcover $200
·   Halfpage (3.5”x4.5”)  $50
·   Inside Back Cover-  $150

Please decide soon and make your payments to Philippine Arts and Culture of Michigan or PACE-MI and mail the check to PACE-MI, PO Box 131322, Ann Arbor, MI 48113, or to our office, PACE-MI, 2232 Placid Way, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.  Call the PACE-MI Treasurer (734-395-2195) or the PACE-MI Secretary (734-972-8875) to make a reservation or to arrange donation pickup within Washtenaw County. Your name will be listed in our event program if they arrive by June 5, 2015.  After this date, your name will be listed in the next  programs.

In behalf of PACE-MI Executive Board, thank you for your generosity.
Fundraising Committee:
  Elizabeth Weil, PACE-MI Treasurer, tel 734-395-2195, [email protected]
  Joet Reoma,  PACE-MI Secretary,  tel 734-972-8875,  [email protected]

Link to past PACE-MI performances:   in YouTube,  in FaceBook,  in Google+