The recipient entity's physical address:
           1520 THOMAS H. DELPIT DRIVE
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 70802

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           1520 THOMAS H. DELPIT DRIVE
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 70802

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Corporation

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          HAGAR ANDERSON-PRESIDENT
CALVIN BEAL-VICE PRESIDENT
DRUSILLA CARTER-REGISTERED AGENT
Christine Sparrow-Fin Secretary
Melody Evans-TREASURER
LISA PARKER -CHAPLAIN
CHRIS TOOMBS - SGT AT ARMS
TERREL KENT -PARLIAMENTARIAN
MELVIN MITCHELL -BOARD MEMBER/MUSEUM DIRECTOR

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  6642

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $486,428

What type of request is this?  Capital Outlay Appropriation

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  Yes

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           Hagar B. Anderson-President- P.O. BOX 88 ROSEDALE LA. 70727
Calvin Nicholas-Vice President-908 WESTFIELD DR DENHAM SPRINGS LA. 70726
Christine Sparrow-Fin Secretary-1237 W GARFIELD BATON ROUGE LA. 70802
Melody Evans-Treasurer-15441 S. HARRELLS FERRY RD. BATON ROUGE LA.70816
Lisa Parker-Chaplain-P.O. BOX 78356 BATON ROUGE LA.70837
Chris Toombs-Sergeant-At-Arms-2222 GEN ADAMS AVE. 37107 BATON ROUGE LA.70810
Terrel Kent-Parliamentarian-2606GALVEZ ST. BATON ROUGE LA.70805
Melvin Mitchell Sr.-Board Member-6261 GABRIEL OAKS DR. BATON ROUGE LA.70820

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The Capital Outlay Funds requested will be used to continue preservation efforts of the original 101-year-old McKinley High School Building, now a Museum, Office Building, Community Center, Conference Room, Class Room, Health Center and Alumni Headquarters. Upgrade projects include upgrading broken utility, environmental and communications, systems/assets, replacing health related, civic and public service equipment and machinery so as to be a support hub for impactful community local, city, regional, state and national educational, charitable and religious services. Priority for use of the requested funds follows:
1. To initiate and complete mechanical upgrades and renovations of aged environmental and electrical systems.
2. To replace crumbling internal and external infrastructure.
3. To repair, replace and modernized lighting and security systems.
4. To protect and preserve thousands of historical artifacts and materials located in the Old McKinley High Museum.
5. To sustain existing community civic and educational programs and to serve as a viable cost-effective community support hub for impactful educational, health related and services.
Specifically, to work towards preservation of Old McKinley, to maintain operational assets, fund annual maintenance & repairs; Continue to use the Old Mckinley Center as a local, state, regional and national civic center; to train and provide work experiences for community residents and businesses; To plan, schedule and support educational and community charitable services and resources; and encourage diverse scientific events, activities, and programs; We desperately need at least $486,428 immediately to fund the repairs as listed above.
This proposed project has been reviewed, modified, vetted and approved by our Alumni Board Planning Team. In addition, this major project has been integrated into the Association's Long Range Strategic Plans and our five-year budget projections. The scope, goals and objectives of this project have been embedded in the Constitution and By-laws of this Alumni Association. The renovation planning includes modernization of the centers existing electrical supply system. That system will convert into a dual solar power/back-up battery system. Thereby reducing our dependence on Entergy. In addition, the establishment of a revised electrical production and generating system would result in a reducing of our costs and during extended power outages the association could immediately assist our surrounding communities. The Association could provide charging stations, food distribution, cooling and heating stations, oxygen exchange, light medical equipment, and more. This overall modernization project is the number one priority of this organization.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $51,357
          Professional Services. . . $18,535
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $11,246
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $42,290
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $291,000
          Operating Services. . . . $62,000
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $10,000

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          Not Applicable

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          The purpose of these funds will be to underwrite the following program elements:
1. Initiate much needed facility repairs,
2. Continue mechanical upgrades and renovations of aged environmental and electrical systems,
3. Replace crumbling internal and external infrastructure,
4. Establish a modernized lighting and security programs,
5. Preserve historical artifacts and materials located in the Old McKinley High museum,
6. Sustain existing community civic and educational programs and to serve as a support hub for impactful educational, health related and community services.
7. Fund longstanding shortages of professionally and technically trained staff
Specifically, to work towards preservation of Old McKinley, to maintain operational assets, fund annual maintenance & repairs; Continue to use the Old Mckinley Center as a local, state, regional and national civic center; to train and provide work experiences for community residents and businesses; Plan, schedule and support educational and community charitable services and resources; Encourage impactful scientific events, activities, and programs; We desperately need at least $50,000 in 2025-26 to fund the purposed listed above.
We desperately need the requested funds immediately for there are no other sources of funding available to support the identified programs and community-based services which are outlined in the goals and objectives of the Old McKinley Historical Center.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          GOAL: Continue preservation efforts of the Old McKinley High, including maintenance and operations, so as to be a support hub for impactful educational and community charitable services.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Initiate much needed facility repairs- Sept 30, 2027,
2. Continue mechanical upgrades and renovations of aged environmental and electrical systems- July 1, 2027 - Jun 30, 2028
3. Replace crumbling internal and external infrastructure- July 1, 2027 - Jun 30, 2028
4. Establish a modernized lighting and security programs- July 1, 2027 - Jun 30, 2028
5. Preserve historical artifacts and materials located in the Old McKinley High museum- July 1, 2027 - Jun 30, 2028,
6. Sustain existing community civic and educational programs and to serve as a support hub for impactful educational, health related and community services- July 1, 2027 - Jun 30, 2028.
7. Fund longstanding shortages of professionally and technically trained staff- July 1, 2027 - Jun 30, 2028

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           1 to 6 years

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:
     (a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:
                 N/A
    
     (b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:
                 N/A

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 N/A

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  N/A

If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:
(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person: 
               N/A

(b) If the contract is with an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official:
          Provide the name and address of such person:
               N/A

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                N/A

          What is the nature of the relationship?  N/A

(c) If the contract is with the state or a political subdivision of the state, provide the name and address of the state entity or political subdivision of the state:
                 N/A

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               N/A


Contact Information
name:  MELVIN MITCHELL SR 
                                       address:  1520 THOMAS H. DELPIT DRIVE
BATON ROUGE, LA 70820
                                       phone:  2256145065
                                       fax:  2253830110
                                       e-mail:  mitch.mitchell999@gmail.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Board Member/Museum Director