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Sparkey
08-12-2012, 03:34 PM
TIMES, THEY ARE A CHANGIN'...

After a good 12 year run, Eugene Glass School humbly announces relocation in the process. The nonprofit business will no longer operate from 575 Wilson Street in Eugene, and will spend the time necessary on the search for a new location.

Eugene Glass School’s last class at 575 Wilson Street will be the Patty Gray / Ryan Staub class next week. Due to legal obligations, we ask that you not visit the building unless invited to do so. You can reach us at the same phone number (541) 342-2959 and we will have staff and volunteers working to answer your questions and help get the business back up and running as efficiently as possible. We appreciate your patience as we work diligently to move forward with the Eugene Glass School mission.

As posted last fall*, we are still indebted to the current owners of 575 Wilson Street for an unfortunate property tax bill incurred after a misfiling years ago. Sadly, we must eliminate the Hot Shop Studio and liquidate its assets in order to help alleviate this burden. As soon as we have confirmed a list of items for sale, we will post the information for you. We have every intention of continuing our mission, and plan to relocate as soon as possible. We will definitely need help with the move and will post an announcement when we are ready.

On a good note, Eugene Glass School was successfully nominated for the next Chase Community Giving Grant session. Voting begins in September and we will look to YOU to help us gain the votes needed to help with the school’s relocation and continued property tax debt to the current owners of 575 Wilson Street. Continued News for Eugene Glass School will be posted on our Facebook Page.

And we still need your help! We are looking for responsible volunteers in the office on a regular basis and WE ARE STILL IN NEED OF A WEBMASTER SUPER HERO!! We need someone to help us start over with our website design and purpose. We have great ideas…and this would be a superb way to help out Eugene Glass School, your nonprofit glass art school & mini community. Compensation based on experience; donations of time and service are greatly appreciated.

Again, we thank you for your patience, support, and dedication to Eugene Glass School while we get through this big transition.

~Eugene Glass School Board of Directors

CONTACT INFORMATION:
(541) 342-2959
info@eugeneglassschool.org

Until further notice, DONATIONS may be made online by utilizing the FundRazr tab, located on our Facebook Page just under our cover photo.


*For 3 years, the nonprofit property tax exemption that Eugene Glass School qualifies for was voided due to changes in the title of the building and building ownership. The Eugene Glass School Board of Directors was unaware of the changes and void of exemption status until the landlords notified them of this fact. Because paying property taxes is part of the lease agreement Eugene Glass School has with the landlords, Eugene Glass School was unable to dispute the bill. The landlords paid the bill to the county and now that bill is due them. Our landlords have been ever supportive of Eugene Glass School and gave breaks on rent in the early years, which helped Eugene Glass School survive. Eugene Glass School would like to uphold this obligation.

TlkQ
08-12-2012, 04:22 PM
My brother is a web design boss. I'll have him email you

glassaxis
08-12-2012, 04:23 PM
Wow, good luck on the search for a new space.
Does selling the hot shop equipment mean that a new space wouldn't have a hot shop?

dnug42
08-13-2012, 09:14 AM
wow thats unfortunate...so sorry to hear, much luck and positive energy for you guys! it's a rocky road...

naughty pirate wench
08-13-2012, 10:00 AM
Such sad news...but I'm hopeful that this chaos will lead to wonderfully positive results for everyone. Hang in there!

Wilbur
08-13-2012, 12:13 PM
no go on the egs flameoff then? host it at cornerstone?

glassfreek
08-13-2012, 01:57 PM
I am sad to see them have to relocate on such short notice. I really hope they can get their feet back under them. I put in a call to offer labor for moving, and will hit the donation tab as well.

I can't find any info on the Flameoff either. It would be a shame to have to cancel.

Keeping fingers crossed it all works out and becomes an even stronger voice in the glass community.

PyroChixRock
08-20-2012, 03:47 AM
GO EGS!!!

Many dreams have come true at EGS over the years. May you come back and be even stronger than before!

Sparkey
09-13-2012, 06:36 PM
I just received an email from EGS....looks like they're still hangin' in there :-)

WE HAVE A NEW LOCATION!!!



We are very excited to announce that Eugene Glass School has a new location and the BIG MOVE is in the process.



OUR NEW ADDRESS IS:

EUGENE GLASS SCHOOL

784 South Bertelsen Road, Unit A

Eugene, OR 97402

(541) 342-2959



THANK YOU to everyone who has gathered around to support Eugene Glass School during this time of change. We are sincerely grateful for all volunteerism, donations, and hot shop equipment purchases that have allowed us to eleviate a large amount of our debt to the landlords at 575 Wilson Sreet. We are positive that this will be a Big Change for the better and we are looking forward to many great events and classes ahead.



OUR VOLUNTEER NEEDS ARE NOW STACKING UP!! Please contact us if you are interested in helping with the move and setup at (541) 342-2959. We appreciate any and all forms of support!



Look for DAILY UPDATES on our Facebook Page, including volunteer opportunities, new facility hours, sidewalk sale, events, and upcoming classes.



MOST IMPORTANTLY

PLEASE VOTE FOR EUGENE GLASS SCHOOL

BEFORE SEPT 19TH!!

GO TO THE CHASE COMMUNITY GIVING PAGE,

ALLOW THE APP,

AND CAST YOUR VOTE TODAY!



VOTE FOR EGS BY CLICKING THIS LINK!



SHARE WITH EVERYONE YOU KNOW! These funds are greatly needed now to help with the new facility setup and operating expenses.



Again, we thank you for your patience with, support of, and dedication to Eugene Glass School while we get through this big transition.



~Eugene Glass School Board of Directors



EGS CONTACT INFORMATION:

784 South Bertelsen Road, Unit A

Eugene, OR 97402

(541) 342-2959

info@eugeneglassschool.org

https://www.facebook.com/eugeneglassschool



Until further notice, DONATIONS may be made online by utilizing the FundRazr tab, located on our Facebook Page just under our cover photo.

Dan Kooper
09-14-2012, 06:34 AM
I can make websites. And graphics.

sunray
09-14-2012, 08:50 AM
https://www.chase.com/online/Special-Offers/chasegiving_cookie.htm?nptag=CCG
Vote now We did..

Mecha
09-14-2012, 09:38 AM
Hey thanks for the link! Got my vote in.