Historical February 1985 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Promising a brighter future for St. Louis skaters, the Friends of Steinberg Memorial Skating Rink has been formally established as a not-for-profit corporation.
The signing of the documents on Dec. 12, 1984, was the culmination of nearly a year of effort by the rink’s private citizen Advisory Board. Eventually, the Friends are to take over the work of the Advisory Board in promoting Steinberg Memorial Rink as an important recreational asset and in seeking private sector funds for the rink.
The funds will be used for needed improvements to the facility which retains much of the original 1957 equipment. Heading the list of proposed improvements are new floor mats, more new rental skates, and refurbishment of the food service area. Both ice and roller skating activities will receive attention.
The temporary Board of Directors of the Friends consists of Norbert Hart, Marsha Leonatti, Nancy Troutman, and Thomas Zobel.
All are members of the Advisory Board. Mr. Zobel, Mrs. Troutman and Mrs. Leonatti are currently Advisory Board chairman, secretary, and treasurer, respectively. Mr. Hart, a lawyer who assisted greatly with incorporation work is a resident of Parkview.
For the moment, a membership drive is the Friends main activity. Public solicitation for membership began on January 12 during public skating sessions at the rink. About fifty members had joined by the end of the first week. Ann Horner, chairperson of the Advisory Board’s Friends committee, is optimistic: “Everyone I’ve spoken to has been enthusiastic, has offered their support, or wished us well.
They really have.” Current attendance at the rink is the best in several years. Members can choose from among six categories: Primary ($10 per year); Student, age 6-18 ($15); Senior, age 63 and over ($15); Single ($25); Family ($45); and Corporate ($100 or more).
Each offers some special benefits in the form of free skating coupons, season passes, and a Friends Logo T-shirt. Special Friendsonly events will also be offered throughout the skating seasons.
Each Friend will receive a certificate of membership and will have his or her name entered on a plaque to be permanently displayed at the rink.
A temporary register is now in place. Membership dues and any donations to the Friends are tax deductible. Membership brochures are available at the rink or from Board members.
For more information, call 863-9196 or 726-0740.
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Skaters at Steinberg Memorial Skating Rink, accompanying the Friends of Steinberg report. The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, February 1985, page 2. Photographer not credited.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, February 1985.
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