Woman's Club of Ocoee - Letter of Support Request Jllre Wima#a r� ∎eyee
Executive Board: Post Office Bo x 953 Board Members:
Teresa Lemons, President Four N. Lakewood Avenue Vicki Raduenz, Immediate Past President
Mary Black, 1 Vice President Ocoee, Florida 34761 Cathy Sills
Mary Jane Antonov, 2 Vice President www.womansclubofocoee.org Jackie Titus
Sherrall Applegate, Corresponding Secretary Clubhouse Telephone Pauline Mathius
Joann Vann, Recording Secretary (407) 656 - 7115
Barbara Milazzo, Treasurer
November 18, 2010
Mayor Scott Vandergrift
City of Ocoee
150 North Lakeshore Drive
Ocoee, FL 34761
Dear Mayor Vandergrift:
The GFWC Woman's Club of Ocoee is applying to the Florida Division of Historical
Resources 2012 Small Matching Historic Preservation Grants -In -Aid for the preservation
and restoration of our clubhouse. The GFWC Woman's Club of Ocoee building was
completed in 1938. The Woman's Club members and families have served the
community for many years. This represents innumerable volunteer hours on the part of
Club members and their families. Last year the members of the Woman's Club of Ocoee
contributed over 6,600 Community service hours. Hospitals, schools, churches,
committees and Community organizations benefited from the contribution of time from its
members.
The GFWC Woman's Club of Ocoee "Restore Our Clubhouse" committee has been
working with Stephanie Ferrell, FAIA, Architect and Consultant in Historic Preservation
and Robert Howell of Restocon Corporation to discuss and prioritize the items needed to
restore our clubhouse so we can continue serving our community for many years to
come.
Top priority is our roof! Robert Howell, Restocon, states a TPO with Tapered Insulation
is recommended for longevity and will address our moisture concerns as well. His
estimate is as follows:
1) Remove and replace existing roof. Complete removal and replacement of the
existing Modified Bitumen roof membrane. It is currently holding water in very
large areas and the perimeter flashing is inadequate and a metal coping cap is
needed. The tapered insulation would create positive drainage. $17,000
2) Metal Coping Cap: Kynar Finish $ 4,800
3) The South elevation the exterior grade is higher than the building slab. There is
also a below grade area at the exit door on this side of the building. I would
recommend removing the slab in the door well, excavating the soil to the footing,
clean the area, install a fluid applied waterproof membrane and then install a
perforated drain pipe embedded in gravel to facilitate drainage. The pipe would
exist the soil in a location clear of the building structure. $ 2,850
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Other projects on our wish list include:
1) Making one restroom ADA compliant
2) Refinish or replace existing cabinets
3) Paint the exterior of the building
4) Install new front awnings
As you can see, our venture for approval as a Historical site in the City of Ocoee, as well
as the need to restore our clubhouse through a matching Florida Grant is a huge
undertaking. We have the manpower and drive to accomplish all of the items listed
above, however we need your HELP! As part of our Grant Application process we need
letters of Support and Endorsement from our legislators, community leaders, civic
organizations and local citizens. I would appreciate your support with this requirement.
Your letter of support should be addressed as follows:
Mr. Scott Stroh, Director
Division of Historical Resources
Bureau of Historic Preservation
Grants & Education Section
500 South Bronough St.
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Additional monetary donations are also needed as this is a "Matching Grant ". If you are
able to help the GFWC Woman's Club of Ocoee become a historical and preserved site
in the City of Ocoee, your donation may be sent to:
GFWC Woman's Club of Ocoee
c/o Teresa Lemons, President
PO Box 953
Ocoee, FL 34761
Written Pledges committed to be paid by a donor over a defined period of time frame,
with a donor's signature, will be accepted as contributions to the required cash match.
Anonymous pledges will not be accepted as match contributions.
Our Grant Application deadline is December 15, 2010. Please copy me on your letters
of Support. I appreciate your time and attention to a project that is seeking preservation
of a Historical site in the City of Ocoee!
Sincerely,
Teresa Lemons
President
Cc: Myra Kinnie, Historical Committee Chair