Elm Street Society

The Elm Street Society is an organization consisting of donors who have made multi-year pledges to support Arts of Southern Kentucky. All pledges are five-year commitments that allow the organization to make long-range plans and to keep live performing arts flowing in our region.

1. Donate Today!
2. Become a Member and receive membership benefits
3. Make an impact in the community. Become a Season or Event Sponsor.

Member Benefits

Benefits for Beethoven, Gershwin, Mozart, Bach giving levels only:

• Priority for all seating changes
• Two complimentary tickets to one performance, as available

Benefit for Bernstein giving level and above:

• Name plate on theater seat for duration of membership

Benefits for all Elm Street Society giving levels:

• Discounted cocktails in the donor lounge
• Invitations to private parties
• Invitations to "Meet the Artist" receptions
• Invitations to special trips
• Presentation of Italian marble handcrafted Beethoven bust
• Priority access to special concerts and events
• Special parking privileges, based on availability
• Stage door entrance for events

Member List

~BEETHOVEN CIRCLE: $50,000 OR MORE PER YEAR~
Jim & Darlene Johnson
The Haskins Foundation - Carol (d.) & Denny Wedge

~GERSHWIN CIRCLE: $25,000-$49,999 PER YEAR~
Bud & Yezi Layne

~MOZART CIRCLE: $10,000-$24,999 PER YEAR~
Robert & Pat Goodwin
Pat & Lora Patton
Jeff & Sherry Reed
Jim & Rita Scott
Jack & Kimberly Sheidler

~BACH CIRCLE: $5,000-$9,999 PER YEAR~
Tom & Sandy Boussard
David Chandler & Amy Hale Milliken
Tom Kerrick & Leslie Tutt
Julie & Gary Ransdell
Mary Jane & Carlos Rotellar

~BERNSTEIN CIRCLE: $2,500-$4,999 PER YEAR~
Robin & David Ciochetty
Franklin Bank & Trust Co. - corporate
Jimmie & Ann Gipson
Dr. Mohammed & Nisar Kazimuddin
Hank Wohltjen & Sharon Mutter
Newton Financial Group, LLC - Mike & Julie Newton
Dr. Chris & Marianne Patton
Mary & Kirk Pierce
Gary & Deane Ann Raley
Butch & Jolene Rush
Kathy Scariot
Shelton CPAs, LLP - Jerry & Kaye Shelton
Ben Smith Life Compass Financial
Glenna and Johnny Webb
Steven & Mary Loyce Wheeler

~BRAHMS CIRCLE: $1,000-$2,499 PER YEAR~
Carla & Charles Allen
Joetta Arnett
Hancock Bank & Trust - Ashley & Claude Badgett
Nancy Disher Baird
Donna Boden
Gary & Gail Broady
Navada & Joe E. Campbell
Jessica & John Carver
D.C. Clement State Farm Insurance - D.C. & Kita Clement
Mary & Jerry Cohron
Ward & Jane Coleman
Gerri Combs
Dr. Thad & Kay Connally
Thad & Pam Connally
Jim Coombs
Barbara (d.) & Michael Cowles
Gerald Printing - Sharon & Joe Davis
Dr. Melissa Dennison
Alex & Kelly Downing
Nell Edwards
Buzz & Nancy English
Charles E. & Barbara K. English
Alice & Alvin Ford
Atha Ford
Richard Greer & Retta Poe
Robert W. Hankins
Tom Harned
Sam & Sue C. Hall
Jeff & Betsy Harned
Jimmy & Paula Hendrick
Mandy Hicks
Duncan & Barbara Hines
Sherry Howell
Belle Lady Hunt
Patti Kuebler
Tim & Linda Leigh
Drs. Harold & Cassandra Little
Mark & Lidija Loik
Denise Lubey
Pete & Dixie Mahurin
Ben Matus
Joseph McFarland
Kreis & Betty McGuire
Chief Justice & Mrs. John D. Minton, Jr.
Susan & Tony Norman
Alan W. & Cathy J. Palmer
Roger & Beverly Parrish
Steve & Jeanne Patton
Donna & Gaines Penn
Robert & Willanna Ramsey
Anita & Freddy Rather
Jody & Neva Richards
Wells Richardson & Jane Bowlin
Jimmy & Kenwyn Riddle
Richard & Julia Roberts
Andrew & Kara Robinson
Tommy Ross
Dr. Matthew & Natalie Rutter
Randy & Deidre Schumaker
Tony & Sheila Scott
Beth & Chris Sigler
John & Jennifer Simms
Jay & Patsy Sloan
Dennis & Pippa Stewart
Barbie & Dave Tatman
Doris & Roger Thomas
Alisha Thompson
Chris & Deborah Thorn
Brenda & Steve Thurmond
Billy F. Van Pelt, II
Mary Vitale
Gayla & Robert Warner
Bonnie Washer
Brent & Regina Webb
Julie Wedge
Bob & Lynn Williams
John Parker & Sue Wilson
David & Miki Wiseman

Corporate Support & Sponsorships

Donors who share a commitment to vibrant, best-in-class performing arts and dynamic educational and outreach programs should consider a sponsorship opportunity. SKyPAC offers benefits designed to add value to donors and to help achieve specific objectives through sponsorship.

• High visibility to a distinctive audience
• Custom designed benefits package
• Unparalleled hospitality for unique client entertainment and appreciation

Planned Giving

As a member you receive an array of benefits while ensuring the dream remains a reality. For as little as $100 annually, donors will receive special benefits including advance notice of SKyPAC-presented performances and personalized ticketing concierge service.

• Real Estate
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Bequests
• Cash and/or Securities
• Charitable Trusts
• Personal Property

Naming Opportunities and Endowment

There are a number of naming opportunities available for those wishing to make a gift in perpetuity. Please come tour the facility and design a legacy gift that honors your commitment to creating the future.

Another way to make a legacy gift to SKyPAC is to designate your donation to be held in an endowment. Endowment funds ensure your gift will be held in perpetuity while a portion of the investment return provides SKyPAC a permanent stream of financial support for future needs. Endowment gifts may be established through SKyPAC Foundation or The Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky.

There are a number of naming opportunities available for those wishing to make a gift in perpetuity. Please come tour the facility and design a legacy gift that honors your commitment to creating the future.

We recognize the significant contributions of these individuals, corporations and organizations by associating the donors’ generosity with certain areas, equipment and concepts that make our performing arts center an extraordinary venue.

View Philanthropy Wall (PDF)

What is an Ambassador?

The SKyPAC Ambassadors is a volunteer program that supports SKyPAC's Mission, Vision, and Values. Ambassadors have a passion for the arts and an enthusiasm for providing exemplary customer service. Ambassadors greet and direct patrons, take tickets, distribute programs, assist with patron seating, and monitor the House during performances in the Rita & Jim Scott Concert Hall and The Carol Wedge Studio Theatre. Ambassadors contribute a personal service to their community, their region, and the arts. The hallmark of SKyPAC Ambassadors is their dedication to ensuring that every patron has a positive and memorable entertainment experience.

Ambassador Qualifications (include but are not limited to):

• Must be 18 years of age or older (non-high school)
• Must serve a minimum of 40 hours in a year
• Must pass a Warren County mandated background check
• Must have internet access and a valid e-mail address
• Must be able to perform all required duties, including standing and climbing/descending stairs
• Must be friendly and professional, enjoy working with all members of the public, and have the ability to provide exceptional customer service
• Must have excellent oral communication and problem solving skills