The Rotary Club of Clinton’s fundraising campaign for renovations of the Lodge at Eagle Point Park got a boost from a local foundation. The local service club plans to raise one-million dollars for the project by the end of June. (interview on the project & project pictures included)The Armstrong-Curtis Foundation has announced a $250,000 contribution to the effort. Rotary Club fundraising leaders says that helps put the effort at about $400,000
The Armstrong-Curtis Foundation typically supports projects in Clinton and Whiteside counties that would have significant impact on the community. This contribution is the 3rd largest donation the foundation has made over the last 20 years.
The Eagle Point Park Lodge was built in the 1930’s by WPA workmen. The $1 million renovation includes leveling out the entrances and updating the bathrooms for ADA compliance, creating a grand entrance with lodge feel that can accommodate buses, expanding the veranda on the river side to allow for outdoor event space, aesthetic interior and exterior improvements plus the addition of a small meeting/bridal room.
If you’d like to contribute to the “Celebrate our Heritage, Invest in our Future” campaign. Please mail check to: Gateway Area Foundation, PO Box 1024, Clinton, IA 52732 or email epplodgeproject@gmail.com.
The Rotary Club project was the topic of one of our recent FYI shows (4/23/15) and you can listen here:
