We are the Treasure Coast Opera Society, Inc. serving this community for the past thirty years. We salute the Sunrise theatre, proudly establishing her status as a center for the Performing Arts for the entire area. This remarkable renaissance comes at a time when Fort Pierce itself is enjoying a rebirth of activity and growth. It seems fitting that the Sunrise Theatre, a symbol of increasing interest in the Arts, will be the flagship of our cultural revival. The Treasure Coast Opera Society pledges to continue its crusade for Excellence in Opera and all varieties of musical theatre.

We have always emphasized the necessity for MEMBERSHIP in the Treasure Coast Opera Society as the supporting element of its perpetuity. Why is MEMBERSHIP so important? A recent report from the Southern Legislative Conference reports that

*"America's nonprofit Arts industry generated $134 billion dollars in Federal, State and local tax revenues in 2004, including $19.5 billion dollars here in Florida."

This is a trend worth noting, and a promise of even greater benefit to our residents and visitors.

Your MEMBERSHIP may be more valuable than you realize - not only to TCOS and to your community, but also to yourself.

BE A BENEFACTOR!

* The Economic Impact of the Arts in the South by Sujit M. Canagaretna, senior financial analyst for the Southern Legislative Conference.