Baconwrapped
07-09-2009, 07:33 PM
this was on Facebook, linked from a note saying that the funding is being threatened for the Festival International:
STAND UP FOR FESTIVAL!
Today at 1:26pm
We want to educate our Councilmen and the community-at-large on what we provide in dollars and cents to our community; moreover, why Festival International de Louisiane began in the first place. We would love for you to share your voice with your Councilman as well as media outlets like The Daily Advertiser, The Advocate, The Independent, KATC TV3, KPEL, etc. – tell them what Festival International means to you and your community; consequently, why they should continue to support YOUR Festival. In the meantime, below are some numbers you can be proud of…YOUR donation of personal time and/or dollars directly influences Festival International de Louisiane’s ability to give so much back to our City, our Parish and our State:
Based on the economic impact study done in 2008, it’s estimated that Festival International generates a $22 million economic impact, providing an astounding return on Lafayette City/Parish Government’s modest investment:
LCG Investment: $72,000
Estimated Tax Revenue: $927,094
Total Gain: $855,094
RETURN ON INVESTMENT: 842%
This funding issue is obviously vital to the overall success of our organization. LCG’s investment in Festival International reflects 19% of our organization’s overall support and has incredible reach. It signals to other funding sources like state, federal and even foreign support, as well as other granting entities, that we are indeed worthy of their investment. LCG’s investment in Festival also impacts the retention of, as well as the attraction of, young professionals and businesses alike to our community thus adding to our future tax base. And, LCG’s investment in Festival International provides an exceptional return on investment that supplements our tax base which therein provides hard dollars that allow LCG to continue to do the work of the people. Currently, Festival International’s estimated economic impact is at the $22 million mark, which equates to quite a substantial figure in tax revenue.
LAFAYETTE CITY/PARISH COUNCIL:
Please contact your Councilman today; let your voice be heard - even if you're NOT from Lafayette, let them hear from you! For your convenience, contact information for each is listed below. Also, please encourage your friends, neighbors and/or co-workers do the same! Below, you’ll see a full listing of the LCG Council and their contact information; if you are unclear as to whom your councilperson is, please follow this link, http://gis.lafayettela.gov/website2/CouncilDistricts_081602/viewer.htm :
District 1
Purvis Morrison
(337) 291.8801
PurvisMorrison@lafayettela.gov
District 2
Jay Castille
(337) 291.8802
JayCastille@lafayettela.gov
District 3
Brandon Shelvin
(337) 291.8803
BrandonShelvin@lafayettela.gov
District 4
Kenneth Boudreaux
(337) 291.8804
KennethBoudreaux@lafayettela.gov
District 5
Jared Bellard
(337) 291.8805
JaredBellard@lafayettela.gov
District 6
Sam Doré
(337) 291.8806
SamDore@lafayettela.gov
District 7
Donald Bertrand
(337) 291.8807
DonBertrand@lafayettela.gov
District 8
Keith Patin
(337) 291.8808
KeithPatin@lafayettela.gov
District 9
William G. Theriot
(337) 291.8809
WilliamTheriot@lafayettela.gov
MEDIA OUTLETS:
When emailing any of these media outlets, please be sure to use title ‘STAND UP FOR FESTIVAL’.
PRINT
The Daily Advertiser:
Amanda McElfresh: amcelfresh@theadvertiser.com
Letter to the Editor: Go to www.theadvertiser.com ; Click on Customer Service, then on Letter to the Editor: http://www.theadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=CUSTOMERSERVICE03
The Advocate:
Richard Burgess: rburgess@theadvocate.com
Letter to the Editor: Go to www.2theadvocate.com and proceed to the tab ‘Advocate’. Click on Letter to the Editor:
http://www.2theadvocate.com/help/letters
The Independent:
Walter Pierce: walterp@theind.com
Leslie Turk: lesliet@theind.com
RADIO
KRVS 88.7FM:
Dave Spizale: dspizale@krvs.org
KSMB 94.5:
Bobby Novasad: bobby@ksmb.com
Troy Leger: troy@ksmb.com
KFTE 96.5 Planet Radio:
Tard: tard@planet965.com
KMDL 97.3 The Dawg:
Bruce: bruce@973thedawg.com
Stephanie Krist: Stephanie@973thedawg.com
KXKC 99.1:
Scott Daniels: scott@kxkc.com
Casey Carter: casey.carter@kxkc.com
KTDY 99.9:
CJ: cj@999ktdy.com
Debbie Rae: debbie@999ktdy.com
Steve Wiley: steve@999ktdy.com
KBON 101.1:
Todd Ortego: todd@kbon.com
KQIS 102.1:
Shawn Murphy: shawn@kqis.com
KPEL 105.1:
Bernadette Lee: bernie@1051kpel.com
Tonya LaCoste: tonya@1051kpel.com
Web: www.1051kpel.com ; you can email them from the site.
KRKA 107.9:
Chris Logan: chris@1079ishot.com
Dave Steele: dave@1079ishot.com
TELEVISION
KATC TV3:
The Rant: Go to www.katc.com ; click on The Rant
Hoyt Harris: hoyt.harris@katctv.com
KLFY TV10:
News Director: news@klfy.com
STAND UP FOR FESTIVAL!
Today at 1:26pm
We want to educate our Councilmen and the community-at-large on what we provide in dollars and cents to our community; moreover, why Festival International de Louisiane began in the first place. We would love for you to share your voice with your Councilman as well as media outlets like The Daily Advertiser, The Advocate, The Independent, KATC TV3, KPEL, etc. – tell them what Festival International means to you and your community; consequently, why they should continue to support YOUR Festival. In the meantime, below are some numbers you can be proud of…YOUR donation of personal time and/or dollars directly influences Festival International de Louisiane’s ability to give so much back to our City, our Parish and our State:
Based on the economic impact study done in 2008, it’s estimated that Festival International generates a $22 million economic impact, providing an astounding return on Lafayette City/Parish Government’s modest investment:
LCG Investment: $72,000
Estimated Tax Revenue: $927,094
Total Gain: $855,094
RETURN ON INVESTMENT: 842%
This funding issue is obviously vital to the overall success of our organization. LCG’s investment in Festival International reflects 19% of our organization’s overall support and has incredible reach. It signals to other funding sources like state, federal and even foreign support, as well as other granting entities, that we are indeed worthy of their investment. LCG’s investment in Festival also impacts the retention of, as well as the attraction of, young professionals and businesses alike to our community thus adding to our future tax base. And, LCG’s investment in Festival International provides an exceptional return on investment that supplements our tax base which therein provides hard dollars that allow LCG to continue to do the work of the people. Currently, Festival International’s estimated economic impact is at the $22 million mark, which equates to quite a substantial figure in tax revenue.
LAFAYETTE CITY/PARISH COUNCIL:
Please contact your Councilman today; let your voice be heard - even if you're NOT from Lafayette, let them hear from you! For your convenience, contact information for each is listed below. Also, please encourage your friends, neighbors and/or co-workers do the same! Below, you’ll see a full listing of the LCG Council and their contact information; if you are unclear as to whom your councilperson is, please follow this link, http://gis.lafayettela.gov/website2/CouncilDistricts_081602/viewer.htm :
District 1
Purvis Morrison
(337) 291.8801
PurvisMorrison@lafayettela.gov
District 2
Jay Castille
(337) 291.8802
JayCastille@lafayettela.gov
District 3
Brandon Shelvin
(337) 291.8803
BrandonShelvin@lafayettela.gov
District 4
Kenneth Boudreaux
(337) 291.8804
KennethBoudreaux@lafayettela.gov
District 5
Jared Bellard
(337) 291.8805
JaredBellard@lafayettela.gov
District 6
Sam Doré
(337) 291.8806
SamDore@lafayettela.gov
District 7
Donald Bertrand
(337) 291.8807
DonBertrand@lafayettela.gov
District 8
Keith Patin
(337) 291.8808
KeithPatin@lafayettela.gov
District 9
William G. Theriot
(337) 291.8809
WilliamTheriot@lafayettela.gov
MEDIA OUTLETS:
When emailing any of these media outlets, please be sure to use title ‘STAND UP FOR FESTIVAL’.
The Daily Advertiser:
Amanda McElfresh: amcelfresh@theadvertiser.com
Letter to the Editor: Go to www.theadvertiser.com ; Click on Customer Service, then on Letter to the Editor: http://www.theadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=CUSTOMERSERVICE03
The Advocate:
Richard Burgess: rburgess@theadvocate.com
Letter to the Editor: Go to www.2theadvocate.com and proceed to the tab ‘Advocate’. Click on Letter to the Editor:
http://www.2theadvocate.com/help/letters
The Independent:
Walter Pierce: walterp@theind.com
Leslie Turk: lesliet@theind.com
RADIO
KRVS 88.7FM:
Dave Spizale: dspizale@krvs.org
KSMB 94.5:
Bobby Novasad: bobby@ksmb.com
Troy Leger: troy@ksmb.com
KFTE 96.5 Planet Radio:
Tard: tard@planet965.com
KMDL 97.3 The Dawg:
Bruce: bruce@973thedawg.com
Stephanie Krist: Stephanie@973thedawg.com
KXKC 99.1:
Scott Daniels: scott@kxkc.com
Casey Carter: casey.carter@kxkc.com
KTDY 99.9:
CJ: cj@999ktdy.com
Debbie Rae: debbie@999ktdy.com
Steve Wiley: steve@999ktdy.com
KBON 101.1:
Todd Ortego: todd@kbon.com
KQIS 102.1:
Shawn Murphy: shawn@kqis.com
KPEL 105.1:
Bernadette Lee: bernie@1051kpel.com
Tonya LaCoste: tonya@1051kpel.com
Web: www.1051kpel.com ; you can email them from the site.
KRKA 107.9:
Chris Logan: chris@1079ishot.com
Dave Steele: dave@1079ishot.com
TELEVISION
KATC TV3:
The Rant: Go to www.katc.com ; click on The Rant
Hoyt Harris: hoyt.harris@katctv.com
KLFY TV10:
News Director: news@klfy.com