For many years the idea of getting our own piece of property or building, to have gatherings in, has been batted around. However, due to a number of reasons, mainly financial, the idea of the club obtaining a "home" never came to realization. The simple truth is that the club does not have the cash to outright purchase a piece of property or a building. The only viable option would be to lease a building and that is exactly what was done. For the first time in the Lone Star Croatian Club's 27-year existence the club has signed a 6-month lease on a building in southwest Houston that it can proudly call its own.
The basics of the lease are as follows:
6 - month term with option to end earlier without penalty
$700/mo Lease payment
$300/mo estimated cost of utilities and other related operational costs
Normally a commercial lease is a minimum 3 year term. Being able to have the flexibility of a 6 month terms allows the club to "test" its capability of funding the building with minimal risk. The funding for this lease has come exclusively from club member donations. Although this is an incredibly good deal for the club it is still unaffordable for a club that is non-profit. The only way it will be possible to maintain this lease, and hopefully renew it, will be through the continued support from club members via donations. So far 17 club members have made commitments to donate $50-$100 per month for the new building. Several thousand dollars have also been donated in materials and labor by club members. Our hope and expectation is to have the building entirely funded by donations and not by club membership dues. If you are interested in donating, please contact Mr. Mladen Sic or anyone on the LSCC Board.
Lone Star Croatina Club
7417 Hillcroft, Houston, TX 77081
See you there!
Vidimo se!
