Very Interesting...

Robert Herronen Wrote:
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> 3900 people in one weekend all to ride a bunch of
> old funny looking birds = BIG BUCKS. I think they
> might have made more money on tickets and sales
> per day than Thomas. And they met the SCFD tier 2
> by Saturday afternoon so I hear. Now they have
> more money to continue to restore and expand.
>
> And as for why it would be less than ideal to have
> Goosefest in Dolores is their lack of track. The
> CRRM was ideal because 3 of the 6 geese were
> already there. But perhaps, just perhaps, someday
> the Goosefest can be held on the CATS or D&S. But
> like the #3, the powers that be have to approve
> the action and after #2 was rear-ended on the D&S,
> I think the CRRM trustees are leery of it
> happening again. However, the museum volunteers
> PROVED you can run 6 geese in close proximity
> without incident (well, other than normal goose
> parts falling off.)

Wow! That is big bucks. At least $1,442,930.42 to be exact.
We can learn more about the SCIENTIFIC and CULTRIAL FUNDING DISTRICT or to some up what that tier thing is see below:
Funding Tiers
Currently, the SCFD recipients are organized into three tiers:

By statute, Tier I is composed of the five major regional institutions: the Denver Art Museum, the Denver Botanic Gardens, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, the Denver Zoo, and The Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Tier I institutions have solid reputations for regional and national excellence. In addition to drawing attendees from the seven-county metro-area and greater Colorado, Tier I organizations generate considerable out-of-state tourism. Tier I organizations receive 65.5% of the SCFD funds.

Tier II represents one of the fastest growing SCFD segments. Tier II organizations include 26 regional organizations offering the best in science and culture. By statute, Tier II organizations qualify for funding based equally on two factors: 1) qualifying annual income, and 2) the organization's paid attendance. Tier II organizations receive 21% of SCFD funds.

Tier III recipients include an astonishing array of small organizations with cultural and scientific missions. From small theater groups, choirs and orchestras to nature and science offerings to art centers and community groups, Tier III organizations benefit our neighborhoods and provide outlets for the most personal cultural interests. Many provide opportunities for members of the community to be involved as performers and educators. Tier III organizations receive 13.5% of the SCFD funds

SCFD is accountable to the taxpaying citizens of the district and maintaining public trust is fundamental. The SCFD Board of Directors and County Cultural Councils play important roles in ensuring the public's money is spent carefully and wisely.

Jeff Ramsey
CRRM track gang