Presentation to the Carroll County Council on July 19, 2012 Updated information based upon change in legal logistics for project

1. GROWING THE
COMMUNITY
A Proposal of the
Flora Community Club
A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
For more information:
floracommunityclub.org
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2. 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

3. Club History • Growing the Community since 1923
The Flora Community
• 1925 -- The Flora Community Club built the
Club was established in Community Building, which was the site of
1923 by Flora business- one the finest gymnasiums of its time, and
men the site of many county and sectional
tourneys.
• The Community Building was located on the same
The Flora Community grounds where the “old school” sits, today.
Club has served the
Community for more
• 1934 -- the Club used WPA labor to fill low
places in the park and install a stone parking
than 90 years by lot.
providing community
activities and venues • 1934 -- the Scout Cabin was built by the
for the enrichment of Club using WPA labor
the community. • 1941 -- the Club built a furniture factory for
VD Rider
• 1946 -- the Club built the SAYCO factory

4. Club • LOOK WHAT WE BUILT!
History • 1950 -- the Club acquired farm ground on
the west side of Flora for future industrial
From the expansion, some of which was later sold to
Allegiance Wire, John Deere and Robo Car
Flora Indiana Wash
Centennial Book • 1961 -- the Club built a factory building
which later was the home to Allegiance Wire
Published, 1972 • 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
Sayco Building circa 1970

5. Flora Community
• Carroll County 4H Fair – The Club
Club – TODAY! organizes “everything NOT 4H” at the
Still a strong Fair, including Merchant’s Building,
Presence in the Carnival attractions, Music Events
Community • Carroll County 4H Fair – FISH FRY – the
Club’s most profitable fund-raising event.
• Moonlight Madness – Town-Wide Garage
Many projects to
sale and downtown Street Festival
Encourage and
• Christmas Parade – Brings youth and adult
Develop the organizations together for a parade of
Community 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

6. New
Opportunities •Education Center
• 40-seat, high-tech, classroom space
The Club has the for meetings, educational classes,
opportunity to provide and presentations
office and meeting
space centrally located • Carroll County Extension Office
in Carroll County. • Retain Exhibit Space for Carroll
County 4H Fair
The current 4H Exhibit
• Retain ALL CURRENT Extension Uses
Hall can be remodeled
and updated to offer • New and Expanded uses --
educational, meeting, • 4H meetings, Ag Association meetings
and exhibit space.
• Large Group meetings
• Youth organizations
• Receptions, auctions, public uses

7. Proposed Plans
• Remodel 4H
Building
• Expand Exhibit
hall (East)
• Add Extension
Office Space
• Add Hi-Tech
Learning Center

8. Process and
• Proposal to County Commissioners -
Timeline June
-- County releases care, • Proposal to County stakeholders and
custody and control of
the 4H Building
interested parties – June- July
• Initial approval from County
-- Before agreement Commissioners and County Council -
with County, will need July
to finalize – • Public information distributed
(1) Funding during the Carroll County Fair
(2) Legal logistics for
• Capital Campaign (Summer – Fall)
transfer out of
County ownership- • Grant requests (Summer)
control. • Finalize plans and contractors
(Winter)
• Break Ground (Winter- Early Spring)
• Occupancy (Fair – 2013)

9. What if the 4H
Building Option
doesn’t work?
If the Flora Community Club
and the County cannot come
to an arrangement for the 4H
Building, the Flora
Community Club has a
second option for an office
and education center.

10. • Share story with the County
What’s Next? government, stakeholders and
citizens to gain support for
the project!
Information
and • Stay tuned for more
Questions 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!

11. Thank you for your attention!
Any Questions?
For more information:
floracommunityclub.org
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