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September 4th, 2005 Downtown Dodge
Association launches membership drive By
Monica Springer
The organization will conduct a meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday in the Homestead Theater, 101 E. Wyatt Earp Blvd. to discuss a membership drive. There have been 14 to 16 members present at each meeting this year, and the association has compiled a list of about 90 potential members. Downtown property or business owners, anyone who works downtown, or anyone interested in preserving and promoting downtown could be a member or the organization. Formerly the Downtown Merchant Association, the Downtown Dodge Association renamed their group to attract other people besides merchants. The group started up again in April after a two-year hiatus. "There's a lot we need. We need to coordinate our efforts and communicate with each other," said Alle Craig, owner of Alle's Art Gallery and president of the Downtown Dodge Association. Fliers with membership information are being translated into Spanish, and there will be an interpreter at the meeting. "We want to coordinate the cultures and create an open communication between people," said Craig. "We really would like people to come and get involved and share ideas and thoughts." Membership dues are $10 a month and must be paid by July. The dues will be used for operating expenses such as postage, printing, and posters. The money will also be used to make Dodge City more attractive and build enthusiasm and commitment. Two main projects the group wants the city to tackle are reopening the Dodge Theatre and converting the old TM Deal Lumber site at Spruce and Third into a park. The association has discussed several ideas for a park at the TM Deal site, but nothing is finalized. The group has until the end of October to decide. "The door is wide open as to what can go there," said Ryan Carpenter, director of special projects and assistant to the city manager. The Downtown Dodge Association also wants to reopen the Dodge Theatre. "That's going to be kind of major," said Craig. As part of Dodge City Days, the group is planning to paint doors and windows of downtown businesses with a Western theme. For more information, contact Craig at (620) 227-3886. Reach Monica Springer at (620) 408-9932 or e-mail her at monica.springer@dodgeglobe.com. |
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