Avon Community Center Board Members
Mike Appel - Chair
JoAnn Dirkes - Co Chair
Cheri Appel - Secretary
Jane Schreifels - Treasurer
Margie Evens, Stephanie Hazen, Jeff Lange, Rosie Maile, Jeff Manthe, Abbi Mrosla, Judy Smith, Rick Smith, Vern Schreifels, Carrie Shofner, Dan Zimmermann.
JoAnn Dirkes - Co Chair
Cheri Appel - Secretary
Jane Schreifels - Treasurer
Margie Evens, Stephanie Hazen, Jeff Lange, Rosie Maile, Jeff Manthe, Abbi Mrosla, Judy Smith, Rick Smith, Vern Schreifels, Carrie Shofner, Dan Zimmermann.
Brief History:
In 2009 the city of Avon conducted a visioning survey overseen by the Initiative Foundation of Little Falls. That survey identified and ranked a list of needs for the community of Avon. The survey identified the need for a community center as second on the list with the need of a grocery store ranked first.
In 2019 the Over the Hills of Avon senior group conducted a mass mailing with the purpose of identifying needs in the Avon area. Mailing included all rural routes of Avon. A ranking list was developed and again the need for a community center was identified. As a result of this survey, the Over the Hills senior group decided that an effort to raise funds to build a Community Center be undertaken. An application for a non-profit status was sought and received from the IRS. A board was formed to solicit funds, grants and In-kind services from potential donors.
With the help of the City of Avon and the Avon Lions, a location was secured at the site of the Lion’s park next to the new fire station addition. A tentative floor plan was developed. The building will be a one level 60’ x 100’ with a seating capacity of 160 to 200 people.
The cost estimate of building and furnishing the facility is 1.7 million dollars. Currently over $500,000 dollars have been raised. It is hoped that enough funds will be secured to start ground- breaking in 2026. The center will be home to several community and area events. We need your help to see this project through fruition.
In 2019 the Over the Hills of Avon senior group conducted a mass mailing with the purpose of identifying needs in the Avon area. Mailing included all rural routes of Avon. A ranking list was developed and again the need for a community center was identified. As a result of this survey, the Over the Hills senior group decided that an effort to raise funds to build a Community Center be undertaken. An application for a non-profit status was sought and received from the IRS. A board was formed to solicit funds, grants and In-kind services from potential donors.
With the help of the City of Avon and the Avon Lions, a location was secured at the site of the Lion’s park next to the new fire station addition. A tentative floor plan was developed. The building will be a one level 60’ x 100’ with a seating capacity of 160 to 200 people.
The cost estimate of building and furnishing the facility is 1.7 million dollars. Currently over $500,000 dollars have been raised. It is hoped that enough funds will be secured to start ground- breaking in 2026. The center will be home to several community and area events. We need your help to see this project through fruition.