OperationsTibbits Opera Foundation & Arts Council, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation whose mission is to preserve the historic Tibbits Opera House, to offer cultural entertainment experiences for the citizens of Branch County and our region and to provide a cultural stage for area residents.
Thousands of tourists, area residents and nearby community residents attend plays, musical acts, summer professional theatre, and community events at Tibbits every year. In fact, Tibbits is responsible for generating over $1,500,000 annually into the local economy, is the community stage for Branch County, Michigan, and is an important regional venue for experiencing live, cultural and theatrical productions within an hour radius of Coldwater, Michigan. For our community's children, Tibbits offers their primary exposure to live theatre and other performing arts.
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Position Available: Special Events/Development Coordinator – Tibbits Opera HouseFull time position as special event planning and development coordinator, responsible for coordinating all aspects of fundraising for the Tibbits Opera Foundation. Position includes managing restoration capital campaign and coordinating current and new special events such as the annual auction, golf scramble, celebration ball and others. Bachelors degree and experience in event planning and/or fundraising required. Volunteer management experience helpful. Inquiries and resumes to: Specialevents@tibbits.org
Tibbits MissionThe Tibbits Opera Foundation and Arts Council, Inc. fosters enrichment of life for all people by preserving the historic opera house and supporting the arts, culture and education. Tibbits Opera FoundationBoard of DirectorsPresidentErl Gleason Vice PresidentRandall Hazelbaker TreasurerRay Sebastian SecretaryBarb Mullally Member-at-LargeShana Grife Member-at-LargeJim Maynard
Board MembersDoug Bloom, J. Richard Colbeck, Matt Galliers, Brian Hodson, Jeff Holbrook, Brad Parrish, Ruth Scheidler, Julie Statos, Connie Winbigler - Past President
Mary Good - In memoriam Annual Meeting - January 24, 2008 at Tibbits Opera House(Open to the Community)New calculations for the economic impact of the arts on the community reveal that last year the Tibbits Opera House generated an estimated one and a half million dollars into the local economy. This information was presented at the annual meeting.
The calculations available from Americans for the Arts measure the additional spending generated by the organization and attendees of its many events. It is based on the size of the community, the annual spending by Tibbits and the annual attendance which reached a 6-year high of 31,304 people. The tone of the meeting stressed the value of the theatre and its many programs to the community.
Erl Gleason, President of the Tibbits Board of Directors, discussed how Tibbits brings visitors to the community which is good for retail business; it attracts businesses and employees which is good for the local government, and it provides arts opportunities which are good for our young people. According to Gleason, “Tibbits is gaining financial health year by year.” He stressed, “we cannot do all this without the help of the community. No matter how we work the finances, we need your help as members, volunteers and benefactors”
Awards CeremonyPresident Erl Gleason recognized Caroline Lowe for her 20 years of leadership and service on the Tibbits board. Evelyn Grimes for her 14 years of leadership, Dick Knirk and Dr. Mark Kallus were also recognized.
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