CAMPAIGN UPDATES AND PEPSI MUSEUM UPDATES
Pepsi Museum Updates by Jerry Avery
As of this writing, the additions to the nonprofit (Bradham’s Legacy) include a Project Manager and a small staff to conduct the daily business of the nonprofit along with its set goals
This is now a dynamic project that is continuously growing, it requires daily attention to continue the path to completion.
Along with a building and land purchase, there is now a design company and an architectural firm solidified for the project.
The design firm chosen has much experience in the museum sector. Specializing in educational and interactive display spaces that span not only the United States but other countries. Google, Harley Davidson, the National Museum of American History, and the Smithsonian in Washington, DC to name a few.
Bradham’s Legacy put in the work to not only select a design firm but actually put boots on the ground around the country to see the exhibit spaces they created. This allowed for a more comprehensive selection of the design company tasked with providing the visitors of the museum a wonderful finished product.
The architectural firm selected also has museum and commercial experience and will compliment the design company by building what will become a place of experiences and memories for many years to come.
This is not an easy project at any step in the process, it will take many hours of hard work to get to the final product.
From information gathering to fundraising to design, and finally, to construction will be complicated simply because of the hurdles associated with building commercial space in the year 2024 and beyond.
Safety of the people visiting the museum, along with safety and security of the artifacts on display is of utmost importance… Please be patient as this process continues.
As a board member representing the Eastern District of the club I have made it my mission to do two things:
First, to represent the Pepsi Cola Collector’s Club, by not allowing the museum project to forget we are here as club member supporters of the project.
Secondly, to keep the project alive within the club, by reminding each of you that we must support this endeavor both mentally and physically.
It’s easy to support a cause if we compliment it and show excitement for the project. But as I’ve told many, we now have to put our money where our mouth’s are by contributing funds to the project to help it along to final completion… This project will take $20 Million plus to get to the finish line… Aggressive fundraising is in full swing and the club has been asked to contribute…
As a club, we feel that a $25,000 dollar goal is reasonable and prudent…
If you have donated, through a pledge as of this post, THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!
If you haven’t made a pledge thus far, I encourage you to do so through the link provided in the last issue of the PCCC Express or on the website.
The project manager ends each email she sends out with this message to all involved by sharing a quote from “The Real Pepsi Challenge” by Frank Wu…
And yes, the Pepsi Cola Collector’s Club is now very much a part of that involvement…
“The Goal Is To Participate In Something Larger Than Yourself And Continue To Invite Others To Participate…”
Campaign is underway - as of September 30, 2024
Total Pledges Received - 27
Total Amount Pledged - $18,575.00
The following one-time pledges and payments are included in the pledge amounts listed above.
One-Time Pledges - 16
Total Amount of One-Time Donations: $11,575.00
CAMPAIGN GOAL: $25,000
- Bradham’s Legacy is an official organization, an Administrator has been hired, a Board has been formed, a fundraising firm has been hired and fundraising has begun with $5 million raised as of print date. Goal to start the project is $20 million.
- Pepsi Co has currently committed $750,000 to the project.
- The building has been purchased and design firms have been tasked with submitting design proposals.
- Groundbreaking may happen late fall and plans are for work beginning late 2024 or early 2025.
- Bradham’s Legacy is looking for the PCCC to be actively involved in the design and work of the museum.
THE PEPSI-COLA COLLECTORS CLUB is being asked to offer a financial commitment to the museum. We do not want to commit our operating funds to the project—but know that many of you have been wanting to see a museum developed for years—now is your chance to have input in that process. The PCCC goal is for a 5 year pledge commitment or a one time donation from members (whatever you are comfortable committing or giving) that we can commit to Bradham’s Legacy for the museum. Once the design for the museum is finalized and the project moves forward the amount the PCCC commits will determine if the club will be represented with a room, a display case, a section of a wall, a shelf in a room, or a bench on the grounds or something else that is relative to the funds committed. We have a deadline of September 30, 2024 to receive your commitment.
Your Capital Fund donations will be paid to the club and then submitted by the PCCC to Bradham’s Legacy.
Your annual commitment can be paid anytime during the calendar year or with your Annual Membership—a separate check would be appreciated for record keeping. We cannot accept PayPal payments.
Your consideration is greatly appreciated, and we will keep you updated as the project moves forward.
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Click on the tab below to download a paper commitment card to complete and mail to:
Pepsi Cola Collectors Club, c/o Diane Gabriel
335 Mathews Way
New Castle, PA 16101