The
WEOGUFKA
CENTER for arts, entertainment, education inc.
Supporting Arts for Central Alabama
Providing a venue for Local Artist and Entertainers plus bringing in great entertainers from Nashville Like Trey Young, and Tracy K Houston. Also some of the greatest Southern Gospel Quartets like Gold City, Kingsmen, and Diplomats.
Support the Weogufka Center let's build the future together
Weogufka Alabama USA
Working to Save the Historic Old Weogufka School Campus.
Working to bring great entertainment.
"Good Shows, Good Food, Good People, the Weogufka Center! "
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2012 was a great year at
the Weogufka Center
The Weogufka Center presented
23 Dinner Shows and Events in 2012
We’re proud to announce
7303 people attending these shows and Events at the Weogufka Center in 2012!
The Center hosted 31 Club Meetings,
Dinners, Wakes, and Weddings in 2012!
The Weogufka Center newsletter is emailed to 1078
members each month!
We have over 1141 friends on Facebook.
The Weogufka center is a member of the Sylacauga
Chamber of Commerce.
The
Weogufka Center is home to these Organizations:
The Weogufka Dinner Theatre with shows every month.
The Weogufka
Songwriters Club with meetings every month and four Showcase show a year.
The Weogufka Center Southeastern Songwriters
Festival each year.
The Weogufka Center Mule Owners Club with meeting 4 times a
year.
The Weogufka Center Antique Tractors Club with meeting 4
times a year.
The Weogufka Center Antique Car Club with meetings 4 times a year.
The Weogufka Center Grill Masters Club.
The Weogufka
Neighborhood Watch with meetings every month on the third Thursday night.
The Weogufka
High School Alumni Association with Alumni Banquet every April.
The Coosa County Voting Station for all elections.
The Loop Exercise Walking Trail open everyday
The Little league practice fields open during season
The Weogufka Veterans Memorial Park
The Weogufka Center RV Campgrounds
“Weogufka Center is dedicated
volunteers working to save the Historic Old Weogufka School and build the
future for Arts, and Entertainment for the Central Alabama Area.”
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The Weogufka Center is a member of the Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce!
The Weogufka Alumni School Preservation Committee was formed April 1st 2007 to save the buildings and campus of the Weogufka School. The Preservation Committee became the Weogufka Center for Arts, Entertainment, and Education Inc. ==================================================================
Our Goal is to save the Historic Old Weogufka School Buildings and Campus to build the a future community center for arts.
The Weogufka center for Arts, Entertainment, and Education.
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The Historic Old Weogufka Schoolwas first founded on this site in 1888. The first High School was constructed on this site in 1924 and has been a Weogufka Landmark since. The current main building was constructed in 1940. We welcome all visitors to the Weogufka Center for Arts, Entertainment, and Education. Attend our dinner theatre shows every month and our special gospel concerts with leading southern gospel groups. And be sure to attend our special day events such as Mule day in the spring and Old Farm N Bluegrass in the fall. come visit the Weogufka Center.
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Weogufka Center for Arts, Entertainment, and Education:An organization of Weogufka Alumni and friends dedicated to saving and preserving Weogufka High School Buildings and Campus for the purpose of Arts, Entertainment, and Education. Weogufka Center is the former Weogufka High School Campus which was chartered as a school in 1924. The campus was used as an Elementary and High School from 1924 until 1988. It was used as West Coosa Elementary School from 1989 until 2004. It has been used as the Weogufka Center for Arts, Entertainment, and Education since 2007. All officers and staff volunteer. There are no paid employees.
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Membershipin the Weogufka Center is free. To join send name, mailing address, and email address to P.O. Box. 175 Weogufka Al 35183 or email to weogufkacenter@weogufkacenter.com
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Volunteer
and be a part of the Weogufka Center. We need volunteers to help with shows, Food Services, Building Maintenance, Grounds Maintenance, Electrical, Plumbing, Air Conditioning, Roofing, and much more. We need Volunteers to coordinate plays, events, dances, and more. To Volunteer contact Presley Boswell 334-578-1364 or email
weogufkacenter@weogufkacenter.comWeogufka High School Campus (Now The Weogufka Center for art, entertainment, and education) is located at Memorial Loop Star Route Box 60 Weogufka Alabama 35183. Post Office Box 175 Weogufka Alabama 35183 Coosa County Alabama Email weogufkacenter@weogufkacenter.com ==================================================================
Mr. Dennis Sanford Superintendent of Education for Coosa County Signs deeds to the Weogufka School Campus over to the Weogufka Center for Arts, Entertainment, and Education Inc.
Weogufka Center members at Coosa County Board of Education Office to accept the deeds for the Weogufka School Property. Left to right Billy Alexander, Dennis Sanford, Ann Ezekiel, Bobby Ezekiel, Linda Alexander, Margaret Thornton, Lola Parker, Susan Yarbourgh, Jackie Carter, Joyce Thomas, Faye Allen, and Melvin Palmer.
"the greatest entertainment deal in Alabama."
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Weogufka Center
For Arts, Entertainment, and Education Inc.
Board & Committee Members:
Board of DirectorsBoard Presley Boswell Chairman
334-578-1364
*Board Vice President
Melvin Palmer
256-249-8885
*Board Faye Allen
205-223-5896
*Board Lola Parker
256-245-3826
Lolaparker3826@charter.net
*Board Billy Wayne Alexander
256-234-0030
*Board: Bobby Ezekiel
256-245-4205
Committee:
Members and Responsibilities:
Where you see “Volunteer Needed for work in this project:” There is an opening for a volunteer. Select the place you would like to volunteer and give us a call 334-578-1364
* Volunteers Special Weogufka Walk of Fame Fund Committee: (10)
Kattie Hocutt 256-329-3638 (Coordinator)
Presley Boswell 334-578-1364
Volunteer Needed for work in this project:
Job Description Coordinator:Responsible for placing orders for bricks. directing a team to sell bricks. procurement of supplies for this project. directing of construction of Walk of Fame. Recruiting new member to work on Walk of fame project.
*Volunteers Committee Food and Cleaning Supply Procurement.
Melvin Palmer (Coordinator)
Ann Ezekiel
Jean Ham
Job Description Coordinator: Responsible to make all purchases of food and concession items. To inventory and replace as needed items for cooking and serving for both the Industrial Kitchen in the cafeteria, the outdoor cooking, and concession supplies.
Volunteers Committee Kitchen Cooking Staff.
Bobby Ezekiel (Coordinator)
Melvin Palmer
Linda Palmer
Ann Ezekiel
Vaughn Sayers
Brenda Sayers
Linda Shurette
Jack Varner
Volunteers needed for work on this project
Job Description Coordinator: Responsible for selecting menu and preparing food for all events and shows. To recruit staff to work in the kitchen and advising all kitchen programs.
Volunteers Committee Food Preparation.
Ann Ezekiel (Coordinator)
Linda Shurette
Bobby Ezekiel
Melvin Palmer
Linda Palmer
Volunteers needed for work in the project
Job Description Coordinator:
Responsible to see all foods are prepared before the event so the cooking staff will have products ready to serve. Responsible for making sure the menu is prepared and ready to cook. To recruit volunteers to work in food preparation. To arrange a schedule for this group to meet. For meeting health department requirements. Volunteers Committee Food Serving and Concessions
Jean Ham 256-245-6827 (Coordinator)
Billy Alexander 256-234-0030,
Linda Alexander 256-234-0030,
Tommy Ham 256-245-6827 (Pop Corn Machine)
Kattie Hocutt
Betty McGalliard
Linda Shurette
Volunteer Needed for work in this project:
Job Description Coordinator:Responsible for setting up serving lines at all events and shows. for procurement supplies for serving line. For recruiting servers to work on the line. To arrange a schedule of personnel for serving. For meeting health department requirements.
* Volunteers Special Weogufka Old Fashion Cookbook Committee: (3)
Linda Alexander 256-234-0030 (Coordinator)
Linda Green
Job Description CoordinatorResponsible for art design. building of books, ordering supplies for making of books. directing sales of books. recruiting new members to help with cook book project.
* Volunteers Building Maintenance Coordinator: (10)
Bobby Ezekiel 205-369-0996 (Coordinator)
Volunteer Needed for work in this project: Job Description for Coordinator.
Directing regular maintenance of building crews. procurement of supplies for regular maintenance. Procurement of bids for special building projects. Directing of crews for special projects. Procurement of equipment to do both regular maintenance and special projects. Recruiting a crew to work at maintenance projects. Assigning Crews to do regular building maintenance.* Volunteers Grounds Maintenance Coordinator: (10
Billy Wayne Alexander 256-234-0030 (Coordinator)
Volunteer Needed for work in this project:
Job Description for Coordinator.
Directing regular maintenance of ground crews. procurement of supplies for regular maintenance. Procurement of bids for special grounds projects. Directing of crews for special grounds projects. Procurement of equipment to do both regular maintenance and special projects. Recruiting a crew to work at maintenance projects. Assigning Crews to do regular ground maintenance. *Volunteers Banking Financial coordinator: (3)Faye Allen 256-249-8939 (Coordinator)
Linda Palmer Weogufka Alabama
Jackie Carter Stewartville Alabama
Job Description for Coordinator.
Responsible for all banking activity. For all records of finances. For reporting regular monthly financial statements. For keeping records for audits and IRS information. For tax records. For collection of receipts at events. For payments of utilities. For writing of all checks.
* Volunteers Tickets Coordinator: (4)
Faye Allen, 205-223-5896 - Sylacauga (Coordinator)
Virgie Mae King Sylacauga Alabama
Margaret Thornton256-234-2186 - Alexander City Alabama
Kattie Hocutt Alexander City Alabama
Job Description for Coordinator
Responsible for ticket activity. For ordering and distributing all advance tickets. For collection of funds raised by ticket sales. For collection of tickets and gate Receipts. For maintenance of the Loyalty Program. For recruiting new locations to sell advance tickets.
* Volunteers Recording Secretary:
Katie Hocutt 256-329-3638
Job Description for Coordinator. Responsible for recording of all records for the Weogufka Center for Arts, Entertainment, and Education Corporation.
* Volunteers Dinner Music:
Kattie Hocutt,
Jean Ham
* Volunteers Membership Director: (4)
Volunteer Needed for work in this project:
Volunteer Needed for work in this project:
Job Description for Coordinator.Responsible for recruiting people to volunteer at the Weogufka Center. for Phone and Mail campaigns.
* Volunteers Merchandise Director: (2)
Margaret Thornton 256-234-2186, (Coordinator)
Katie Hocutt
Job Description for Coordinator.
Directing regular maintenance of building crews. procurement of supplies for regular maintenance. Procurement of bids for special building projects. Directing of crews for special projects. Procurement of equipment to do both regular maintenance and special projects. Recruiting a crew to work at maintenance projects. Assigning Crews to do regular building maintenance.Responsible for ordering all products sold in the Weogufka Old School Store. For design of shirts and hats. For maintenance of the Merchandise booth at all events.
* Volunteers Sound Engineer: (5)
Jason Roberts (Coordinator)
Job Description of Coordinator.
Operate the sound and video equipment at all center events. To maintain and repair all sound and video equipment. To coordinate with entertainers the sound quality before each event. To Coordinate the sound systems on all stages for day events. To recommend the purchase of new equipment.
* Committee: Volunteers Video production Engineer (1)
Jason Roberts 256-510-6259 ( Coordinator)
Job Description of Coordinator
To record and produce video DVD and CD for sales on line and in our Merchandise Booth. To maintain video equipment, to recommend purchase of new equipment as needed. * Volunteers Printing Engineer: (1)
Judy Stocks 256-249-2829
*Volunteers Mule Owners Club Coordinator: (5)
Billy Mann 256-839-5490
Volunteer Needed for work in this project:
Job Description of Coordinator
To conduct Mule Owner meetings, To coordinate Mule activities at all day events. To recruit new members to the mule owners club.
* Volunteers Bluegrass Music Events Coordinator: (5)
Volunteer Needed for work in this project:
* Volunteers Gospel Premier Events Coordinator and producer: (1)
Don Riggins 800-223-3107
Jimmy Gilliland 334-300-1702 (Gospel Group Sales )
Johnny Payne (Local Gospel promotions"
*Volunteers Committee Gospel Premier Events Host: (5)
Linda Alexander (Coordinator)
Margaret Thornton
Kattie Hocutt
* Volunteers Singer/Songwriter Coordinator and Producer: (2)
Corene Lackey 256-245-3200
Frankie Lackey NSAI Representative
Roger Vines Facebook Coordinator
* Volunteer Arts Coordinator:
Need Volunteer for this position
* Volunteers Facilities Lease Coordinator: (3)
Lola Parker 256-245-3826,
Linda Alexander,
Ollie Stocks
* Volunteer Vendor Sales Day Events (1)
Presley Boswell 334-578-1364
Faye Allen 205-223-5896
*Volunteers Newsletter Editor: (4)
Presley Boswell 334-464-0093
Committee volunteer Needed!
*Committee Website Administrator: (4)
Presley Boswell 334-464-0093
*Volunteers Venue Stage and set up Maintenance
Presley Boswell 334-464-0093
Jason Roberts
George King
*Volunteers Committee Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce Coordinator (2)
Faye Allen
Volunteer Needed for work in this project:
*Volunteers Festival Booth Promotions.
Faye Allen
Jerry Rayfield
*Volunteers RV Park and Campground
Johnny Faulkner 256-267-1718 (Coordinator)
* Volunteers Sign Coordinator: (4)
Ann Ezekiel 256-245-4205, (Coordinator)
Huelon Liveoak Road signs
Volunteer Needed for work in this project:
* Volunteers Events Hostess Dinner Theatre: (3)
Hilda Boswell
Volunteer Needed for work in this project:
* Volunteers Fashion Show Director: (1)
Linda Chandler of LouBelle's of Sylacauga 256-245-5020
* Volunteers Antique Tractor Owners Club Coordinator: (4)
Rich Machen 256-245-8133
Volunteer Needed for work in this project:
Volunteers Antique Car Owners Club Coordinator: (4)
Jerry Reeves 256-245-6651
Volunteer Needed for work in this project:
* Volunteers Weogufka Old Farm Museum (10)Linda Guy Alexander “Weogufka Room” 256-234-0030
Billy Wayne Alexander “Weogufka Room” 256-234-0030
Kay Cheshire “Coosa County Educators Hall of Fame” 256-249-8865
Shelly Patton Davis 256-794-3651
Bobby Ezekiel Old Farm Equipment 205-369-0996
Volunteer Needed for work in this project:
* Committee: Volunteers Weogufka Sorghum Syrup Makers (15)
Rodney Ponder
Randy Helmes
Donna Helmes
Bobby Ezekiel
Melvin Palmer
Jack Varner
Paul Dunseith
Volunteer Needed for work in this project:
* Committee Volunteers Special Events Parking: (5)
Our Thanks for all the assistance and cooperation from Sheriff Terry Wilson and the Coosa County Sheriff’s Department.
Volunteer Needed for work in this project:
“ Retired got some free time ? your talents are needed at the Weogufka Center why not volunteer today.”========================================================================
The Weogufka Center is about providing a venue for great shows and events while preserving the historic old Weogufka High School for future generations Join us! We need your help!
The Weogufka Center is 501-C-3 non-profit corporation.
Located at 145 Memorial Loop
Weogufka Alabama 35183
Post Office Box 175
Hotline 334-578-1364
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Weogufka Center Newsletter:Published each month. The newsletter is electronic by email and is free to Members, Alumni and Friends. There is no mailed hard copy.
Weogufka Center Website is on line. The Website is a reference for all to use to find our events, history, contact us, purchase tickets, or buy merchandise. Use your search engine and type in www.weogufkacenter.com =======================================================================
Weogufka Center was founded as Weogufka Alumni School Preservation Committee with a goal of saving the Weogufka School Campus from destruction. Then finding a future use for the facilities and grounds. The name change from Weogufka Alumni School Preservation Committee to Weogufka Center for Arts, Entertainment, and Education is part of the future use program. The Weogufka Alumni School Preservation Committee became the Weogufka Center for Arts, Entertainment, and Education May 2009. The Weogufka Alumni School Preservation Committee is a non-profit organization founded 01 April 2007.
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Weogufka Center For Arts, Entertainment, and EducationPost Office Box 175
Weogufka Alabama 35183
Physical Address:
145 Memorial Loop
Star Route Box 60
County Road 41
Downtown Weogufka Alabama
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"Good Shows, Good Food, Good Family Place, Good Price, and Good Fun!
"The Best Entertainment Deal in Alabama, Maybe event the Nation!"
