What we’re up to right now

So here’s what we’re currently working on:

• The 501(c)(3) application for non-profit status is completed and submitted!  We now just have to wait until the IRS gives us an answer, which we hope will be in a few months.
• We are working with Rence Callahan and Adam Sebastian of the architecture firm Walter Robbs Callahan & Pierce.  After a trip down to the STARWorks glass studio, they are now in the process of putting together some initial drawings for the first phase of The Olio.  As soon as we have them, we will absolutely share them with you.
• Eddie & Angela Bernard from Wet Dog Glass are also involved in the design of the glass studio.  They have an amazing amount of experience building glass studios worldwide, and are excited to help us get the studio up and running, as well as figure out innovative ways to reuse energy, recycle water, and generally be as efficient as we possibly can.  (From their website – “Wet Dog Glass, LLC is the most trusted and dependable equipment maker and consultant for glass artists and craftspeople worldwide. Above all we focus on safety, efficiency, usability and durability.”  We are lucky to have them in the area, and thrilled that they are working with us on this project.)
• Marketing materials are being drafted so we will be able to properly introduce ourselves to the community, and begin fundraising as soon as we get our non-profit status.  We are close to having a finalized logo, which we will also share as soon as it is finished.  Until then, we have a few merchandise items for sale.  To get your coffee mug, hat, shirt, bumper sticker, etc…visit our merch site at: http://www.zazzle.com/theolio

So we’re definitely staying busy.

There are several ways you can help at this point:

• Donate (we will always need money, being a non-profit and all)
• Buy some merchandise
• Suggest that your friends become FaceBook fans of the Olio
• Follow us on Twitter (and suggest your friends do the same!)

We will keep you updated…

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