Arts Link

ArtsLink Sponsors

Amy Dobkin, left, coordinator of public affairs for Chesapeake Energy, presents a check to Fran Caldwell, president of ArtsLink.

            Chesapeake Energy Corporation has awarded a $6,000 grant to ArtsLink, the arts council for Wetzel and Tyler Counties. Amy v. Dobkin, Coordinator, Public Affairs, presented a check to Fran Caldwell, president of ArtsLink, Monday.
         “Chesapeake Energy is especially supportive of the arts and culture,” Dobkin said. “This funding will provide much-needed support for the administration of our many programs,” Caldwell said. “As we continue to grow and offer more opportunities through classes, exhibits and concerts, the management challenge increases. We are continually working to increase our membership and outreach.”
            In 2008, Chesapeake Energy contributed more than $40 million to support programs in the areas of education, health, social services, the environment and community development .
        ArtsLink, whose membership approaches 300, will mark its ninth year of providing arts programs, classes and exhibits in 2010. The annual meeting, which is open to the public, will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, at the Francis Creative Arts Center. More information about ArtsLink is available online at www.artslinkwv.org or by calling 304-455-2278.

Joan (left) and Harold McClain of New Martinsville present a check for $500to Fran Caldwell, president of ArtsLink, Inc., to support the programs of concerts, exhibits and classes offered by the arts council. The McClains will receive a state tax credit of $250 for their donation under theNeighborhood Investment Program (NIP). In addition to receiving state tax credits, the McClains will also be able to receive a federal income tax deduction for the total $500 donation.
More information on NIP donations is available below or by calling 304-455-2278.

Contributions to ArtsLink are tax deductible. It is the generous sponsorship of local businesses and patrons that allows us to present quality programs at affordable prices. We welcome and
encourage such sponsorships.

For the third year in a row, ArtsLink, Inc. has been awarded state tax credits under the Neighborhood Investment Program (NIP) sponsored by the West Virginia Development Office.

The award was in the amount of $1,816 in tax credits. Funds raised through the program will be used to support program activities such as the annual concert series, exhibits, classes and theater productions.

Under the program, individuals and businesses that donate at least $500 are eligible to receive up to 50 percent of the contributed amount in the form of state tax credits. Donors may use the credits to reduce liability for the Corporate Net Income Tax, the Business Franchise tax or the Personal Income Tax. While the tax credit can reduce the donor's tax liability by no more than 50 percent in one year, it can be spread out over five years for maximum advantage.

"This is an especially appealing incentive for donors," President Eric Vincent said. "A tax credit is an actual dollar amount taken right off the top of the taxes owed. The donor can also claim the entire amount as a tax-deductible donation on their federal income tax, which gives them an additional break."

Tax credits will be issued on a first come, first served basis. "Two-thirds of the credits have already been claimed," Vincent said. NIP tax credits played an important role in completion of the Francis Creative Arts Center renovations. This year's award broadens the ability of ArtsLink to finance its programming activities and to offer more programs free to the public.

More information about Artslink and how to participate as a sponsor is available on the Artslink web site,www.artslinkwv.org, or by calling Donna Earley, administrative coordinator, at455-2278.

ArtsLink Angels
Keep Us Going

In these difficult times, everyone must prioritize and make sacrifices. Those of us who love the arts and want them to continue to be available are reaching deep to protect these valuable assets. If you are able to be a giver, we appreciate your generosity and need your continuing support.

In times like these, every gift counts, no matter the size. If you can spare $5, $10, $25...we need your continuing support. If you can spare $500, you can receive state tax credits of up to $250. If there is something special to which you would like to dedicate your donation, we would be happy to do that.

Thank You Donors!

2008 Contributors

	$1,000 +		$500 +

	Wetzel County Commission		PPG Industires
	Bayer Foundation		PPG Foundation
			WesBanco
			M/M Tom Daly

	$200 +		$100+
	WTVBR - The Big Read		M/ M Logan Hassig
	M/M Joe Turner		Quota of New Martinsville
	American Electric Power
	Hughes Electric

	Others		Others

	M/M Tom Myslinsky		Cathy Susan Pyles
	Gail Haught		Elizabeth Hurley
	Dr. Bruce Forbes		M/M DavidHarman
	Mona Pyles		A. Kent Yeater
	P E Os		Chris Hoke/Ed Tuttle
	LeMoyne Coffield		Eleanor Ratcliffe
	M/M Frederick Wilcox		M/M Frank Joanou

	Ed Milam		WilmaFiber
	Lisa Fox for Costume Use		Don Riggenbach
	M/M Dave Harman		M/M Ben Nice
	M/M David Bush		M/M Ken Block
	M/M Gary Cochran		M/M Robert Mitchell
	J Wells Eakin		M/M SamuelStewart
	M/M Duane Bohrer		Lisa Fox
	M/M Sidney Grissell		Patricia Jeffers

Previous Contributors

Gold($1,000+)

Bayer Foundation	PPG Industries
Ken and Pat Block	River Heritage Days
Carol Burnside	Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Turner
Mr. Jay Eisenhart	Sprouse Building Products, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. John Mensore	Wetzel County Hospital
Dean and Mary Rohrig	Wetzel County Commission
New Martinsville Rotary Club	Wetzel Valley Agencies
Peoples Bancorp Foundation	Paul Wissmach Glass Co, Inc.

Silver($500 +)

Dr. David Bridgeman	Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jarvis
Mr. & Mrs. George Claypoole	Mr. and Mrs. David McCartney
George C. Couch	J. C. Mensore Distributing
Mr. and Mrs. Warren Dean	Mr. Carl Palmer
Robert M. Feldmeier	PPG Industries Foundation
Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Forbes	Union Bank
Bruce and Jane Forbes	Wal-Mart Foundation
Bailey, Riley, Buch & Harman	WesBanco
Mr. and Mrs. Logan Hassig

Bronze($250 +)

Jessie Coleman	Dr. and Mrs. Jay Cunningham
Marilyn Collett	Doolin Security Savings Bank
Children's Theater	Dr. and Mrs. Don Macnaughtan

Sponsors

Barista's	Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Grisell
Basket Cellar	Deborah Hassig
Bayer Corporation	Mr. James Jeffers
Sandra Block	Mr./Mrs. Don Riggenbach
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Bohrer	Herbert Rothlisberger
Phil Clark	Mr. and Mrs. Sam Stewart
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Conlon	Rob Thomas
Mary Ann Creamer	Mr./Mrs. Richard Thomaselli
William Dennehy	Jennifer and Tom Tobin

Mary Feldmeier	Mr. and Mrs. Phil Tuttle
Wilma Fiber	Mary Kay Virden
Bill Forbes Chevrolet	Wable Ford
Jack Francis	Bill Witschey
Gannett Foundation

If you would like to become an ArtsLink Sponsor:

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