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Hank Duitsman, Mayor <br />City of Elk River <br />13065 Orono Parkway <br />P.O. Box 490 <br />Elk River, MN 55330 <br />November 14, 1995 <br />Dear Mayor Duitsman, <br />Elk Fri` er <br />flrea firts Groa"Cil <br />400 Jackson pvenue <br />Elk Diver, MN 55330 <br />(612) A41 -4725 <br />This year, the Elk River Area Arts Council applied for funding <br />to start a Youth Chamber Orchestra. These funds were not <br />allocated. Our Board of Directors felt that the need for the <br />program was important enough at this time that it could not be <br />delayed any longer. It was decided to begin the program while <br />continuing to look for funds. <br />Students from both our own Strings for Youth Program and <br />another program form the nucleus of this group. The thought that <br />there is a program that they can eventually participate in has had <br />a positive effect on other strings students. It is expected that <br />some of them will audition for the Chamber Orchestra when the next <br />session starts in January. <br />At this point in time, the fees being paid by the students do <br />not cover the costs of the program. It is estimated that an <br />additional $932 is needed beyond monies already raised. If the <br />City of Elk River has unallocated year end funds available and <br />could help finance this program, it would be greatly appreciated. <br />We would also like to express our appreciation for the $5000 <br />which has been budgeted for us next year. We feel that because of <br />your support, we will be able to continue to provide an exciting <br />arts program that all of us can be proud of. <br />Very truly yours, <br />David V. Beauvais <br />is Coordinator <br />cc: Pat Klaers <br />