LT2026-020 ROSLYN RONALD CLE ELUM HERITAGE CLUB FINAL

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Response 4.3: Is there a host hotel for your event or grant project? If yes, list the hotel.* 5| Future Plans Response 5: Please explain what plans exist to allow this project to become self-sustaining. Include any plans for ticket sales, event sponsors, and other cost-recovery models.* No Yes Commetto Boarding House (New), Hotel Roslyn, Huckleberry House (new owner), open to forming additional relationships Over the past four years, LTAC funding has been instrumental in expanding our outreach beyond Kittitas County and establishing new cultural events that highlight the unique heritage of Roslyn, Ronald, and Cle Elum. This support has also given us the capacity to develop models for long-term sustainability. The LTAC process itself—through applications, workshops, and in-person interviews—has provided valuable opportunities to learn from others, refine our strategies, and strengthen our operations. In prior years, sponsorship for our largest event, the Croatian Picnic, came primarily from a few cash and in-kind donations. In 2024, we piloted a new sponsorship package targeting past business supporters. Of the ten businesses approached, seven committed support, five of those chose to become “All Events” Sponsors. Building on that success, in 2025 we expanded the program to include smaller sponsor levels and grew to 18 total sponsors. With their feedback, we will continue to refine and grow this program in 2026 with the goal of establishing a sustainable model for the future. The Croatian Picnic not only sustains itself but also provides critical funding for our other free, public events, including the King Coal Ceremony and cultural programs with guest speakers. Proceeds also fund our annual scholarship for a local high school senior and support maintenance of the Coal Miners’ Memorial. Our long-term goal is for every event to be self-sustaining, generating resources to keep free programming available to the public. We carefully evaluate costs after each event to improve efficiency and maximize impact. For example, by adjusting the admission pricing structure for the Croatian Picnic this year, we realized a direct increase in net revenue, which strengthens our ability to reinvest in future programming. In short, LTAC support has not only expanded our reach and programming but has also enabled us to build a sustainable framework for cultural tourism—one that benefits visitors, supports local businesses, and deepens community pride. 2500 character limit Application Questions: Part 4 6| Additional Information