One clarification - approximately 22,500 visitors per year.
Rick Mills
--- On Wed, 11/19/08, Rick Mills <cnwdakota400@yahoo.com> wrote:
> From: Rick Mills <cnwdakota400@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [CBQ] Re:South Dakota State Railroad Museum
> To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2008, 11:35 AM
> Denny,
>
> in answer to your questions:
>
> > What is the nature of your capital funding, and your
> operating budget?
>
> The building is financed by a private group, and the Museum
> will be leasing a good share of the facility. A final
> operating budget has not been established.
>
> > I would presume by your choice of name that you are
> state supported, and if so, you also may be governed by a
> state entity. Is this correct?
>
> No, the 501c3 Museum will represent the entire state, but
> is not a State supported group by design - it is structured
> to function without a reliance on governmental funds.
>
> > Do you have any anticipation of visitor numbers, and
> what will be the projected admission cost?
>
> Estimated years 1-3 visitation is approximately 22,500; no
> final admissions fees established at present. We are
> confident in its placement with Mount Rushmore and Crazy
> Horse Memorials within twelve miles (their yearly
> visitations totaling in the millions), plus its location
> next to the popular 1880 TRAIN.
>
> > Will there be professional staffing?
>
> 2-3 full/part time staff members and 10-14 volunteers
> anticipated by end of year 1 of operations
>
> Thanks for your interest.
>
> Rick
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