Needs
Digital Costs: The SPC has new expenditures to keep up with the pandemic that were previously offset by a generous discount because of covid. As we look to reopen, we are returning to our regular rent with the additional Zoom expenses.
Facility Cost: SPC needs to continue improving our space at 25th and R streets. We hope to make the space even more useful as we welcome more people from the region, and this will involve some cost for hauling, refitting, and renovating.
Publishing: SPC publishes Tule Review, a nationally recognized literary journal, and while volunteers do all the editing work, production and distribution runs $2,500 a year. We would greatly appreciate a sponsor for Tule Review. We are looking to broaden our publishing efforts as well.
Honoraria for Poets: SPC offers honoraria to selected poets who read in Sacramento and plans to bring a nationally recognized poet to Sacramento each year. In 2016, we spent over 7,000 on honoraria, and presented dozens of acclaimed writers, including Juan Felipe Herrera and Dana Gioia. We have been fortunate to bring many guests at lower costs via Zoom, but our board is interested in distributing more honoraria to more poets, as well as bringing someone big to Sacramento soon, as the pandemic allows.
Cleaning: We have several times hired a hospital-ready cleaning service during the pandemic. If we return to regular events, we will be considering cleanings more often.