Decades
Drive-In
Executive
Summary
Elysia
Perkins, Ally Ener, Hunter Cross, Caleb Calderon, Darren Jones, Orion Hosey
As one of the most family-oriented and hospitable areas
Texas has to offer, the City of Seguin has an obligation to provide a wholesome
and beneficial environment in which its citizens can live and thrive. While
Seguin remains a tight-knit and friendly community, the entertainment sphere
for the people of Seguin could use ample improvement. Those of all ages would
agree that Seguin’s variety of town entertainment is sparse at best. This is
why we at the Decades Drive-In Nonprofit feel it wholly necessary to begin the
movement to bring a drive-in theater to the Seguin area. We seek to improve the
quality of entertainment in Seguin and surrounding areas for all ages at a low
cost.
Our team, a group of Texas Lutheran University students,
is dedicated to improving Seguin not only for younger citizens, but those of
all ages. The nostalgic drive-in theater, best known before the turn of the
century, appeals to those of all ages and can provide a fun, family-inclined
setting for community engagement. We at Decades Drive-In Nonprofit feel that
younger members of the Seguin community should be able to experience the
drive-in movie theater ambiance while older members of the Seguin community can
relive the touching nostalgia of a drive-in.
In order to provide this nostalgic form of entertainment
to those in Seguin, Decades Drive-In Nonprofit will begin a campaign to
increase funding, awareness, and community involvement in the creation of this
theater. As far as funding, Decades Drive-In plans to involve larger food
companies to invest in Decades Drive-In by first aiding in initial building and
maintenance costs and providing concessions and receive, in return, a
percentage of profits the drive-in garners. Fast food restaurants in the Seguin
area will have the opportunity to take part in this process. Decades Drive-In
also plans to take out bank loans to aid in initial costs. Said funds, both
from food companies and bank loans will be applied against the cost of land,
screens, projection equipment, and construction costs.
Decades Drive-In Nonprofit is a joint-owned nonprofit,
and its team-oriented approach remains vital to its core beliefs that coming
together is one of the most crucial aspects of any group or community.
I love this idea, it sounds like a lot of fun! My only question is, what's going to set it apart from the one in New Braunfels?
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great idea! I believe that this is a great way to get the community together, especially if the Drive-In has one night every week where there is some event to entice more people to come. Since Seguin is much smaller than New Braunfels I think that this will create a more diverse and connected community.
ReplyDeleteI like how y'all included how y'all hope to fund this theatre, taking out personal loans and creating events and community involvement for funding, without just asking people like most nonprofits do.
I like this idea a lot and would love to have this in Seguin! However, you should consider how to convince people to come to this when they could just go to King Ranger which would probably be closer, more convenient, and possibly cheaper.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of a drive in theater! However some people will probably not take to it as easily. Think about it: many people who live close to the drive in theater would probably complain of noise pollution. You'd have to be very careful where you put it
ReplyDeleteI used to love going to the drive-in! But that's the thing, I stopped going. Drive-ins all around the United States are shutting or are barely hanging on as it is. How are you going to convince people to actually leave their homes what with the rise of Netflix and relatively more convenient movie-watching experiences as a whole?
ReplyDeleteI love the idea personally. But my only issue would be the matter of funding. If you are proposing this to a potential sponsor, you need proof that this will be successful. They won't care if they get "a portion of the profits" if only 10 people show up. So just give us more proof of a need.
ReplyDeleteI do think this is a interesting idea as well, sadly I've never actually been to a drive-in before but I'd love to try it so you'd definitely have at least one customer! I really like the idea of partnering with local fast-food joints, you could even have them come and sell food and snacks at the drive-in, then you wouldn't have to provide a snack counter. They could also have special location food or bring back old recipes people can only get at your drive-in the food would definitely be a draw in.
ReplyDeleteI do think this is a interesting idea as well, sadly I've never actually been to a drive-in before but I'd love to try it so you'd definitely have at least one customer! I really like the idea of partnering with local fast-food joints, you could even have them come and sell food and snacks at the drive-in, then you wouldn't have to provide a snack counter. They could also have special location food or bring back old recipes people can only get at your drive-in the food would definitely be a draw in.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea and well written. Although there is a drive in just about 30 minutes away in New Braunfels which may create some competition; something to think about. Maybe make a food truck park to add something new and trendy to this particular drive-in.
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