Gracias Larry!

A Message from Luis Purón, Executive Director


 

Dear Patron of the Arts,

Larry Beavers is an exceptional man that has been instrumental in building the new campus. He joined the Board in 2019 to fill a vacant seat.  I’ve had the privilege of working closely with him since he joined the organization.  Besides having an affable personality and a can-do attitude, Larry is also kind and generous with his time and resources.  Here are some facts about Larry’s involvement with our organization.

Larry joined the Board in 2019 because we were looking for individuals with construction experience.  As a commercial builder in the Houston market, his skillset was instrumental in the successful completion of the capital project that spanned two years (2020-2022).  He served as the project manager, and directed the capital project committee, overseeing every aspect of the process with the architects and the contractor. His determination saw that construction was completed for The ROCC in November 2022 and Rockport Center for the Arts in December 2022.

Simultaneously, he served as Vice President of the Board of Directors in 2021 and President this year.  As President, Larry and I have worked together to perform significant campus enhancements.  

Construction in the post-pandemic is not easy, on time or cheap.  The capital project was 1% over budget, 3 months behind scheduled completion, and delivered with no debt.  This could not have happened without Larry’s expertise.

Please help me thank this incredibly humble gentleman for a job well done.

Merry Christmas!

Luis Purón 

Executive Director 

A Banner Year!

A Message from Larry Beavers, Board President
 

Dear Members,

It’s been another incredible year for the Arts in our community. Thanks to the new facilities, we are doing more to serve you and our visitors from across the country.  Visitation to the campus is at an all-time high.  The word is out that Rockport is a premier Arts destination in the State of Texas.

The excitement for the new programs has been remarkable, and I want to thank you for supporting them.  

As we say farewell to 2023 and welcome the promise of a new year; I want to say thank you and it’s been an honor to serve you as President of the Board of Directors.

With appreciation,

Larry Beavers

President of the Board of Directors

See You at the Movies!

A Message from Luis Purón, Executive Director


 

Dear Patron,

Fall is in the air, well it’s been more like winter this week, and that means the Film Festival is around the corner. A very special thanks to Phil and Barbara Salemi of Ace Hardware the festival’s presenting sponsor. 

Every year, we partner with our Rotarian friends to host the best cinematic event in the Coastal Bend.  But this Film Festival is not just about films.  The partnership gives K to the community be raising funds for the humanitarian efforts of the Rotary Club in Rockport and to keep Art Center admission free, and programs low cost or free of charge, especially those offered to area youth. 

I’d like to thank the sponsors that are making the 17th Annual Rockport film Festival being held at The ROCC a reality.

 2023 ROCKPORT FILM FESTIVAL SPONSORS

HEADLINING SPONSOR: Salemi’s Ace Hardware

PRODUCER LEVEL: The Rockport Group at Morgan Stanley; Bay Window of Rockport, Key Allegro Real Estate Company, GSM Insurors, Paradise Key Dockside Bar & Grill; Karen Mella, Realtor; Maddie Legner with Spears & Co. Real Estate

DIRECTOR LEVEL: Baker Law; Charter Bank; Moon Over Water Gallery; Angela Allen Ruddock CFP®, JD Debler, Windway Gallery

OFFICIAL HOTEL: Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rockport

MEDIA PARTNER: Victoria Radio Works

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT: Aransas County; City of Rockport; Texas Commission on the Arts; Texas Film Commission; The Office of Governor Greg Abbott

Join us for the Red Carpet Party, Thursday, November 9, for a special screening of Runaway Radio: The Rise and Fall of 101 KLOL FM (2023,USA).

Thank you,

Luis Purón 

Executive Director 

What's Happening?

A Message from Larry Beavers, Board President
 

Dear Members,

With our beautiful new building comes more gallery space, more classroom space, and more events! We want to let you know about every exciting thing we are doing but we realize it’s a lot! Beginning in the new year, every Monday, we will be sending 1 email per week in this newsletter format that will tell you everything that is happening this week. It will be a quick overview of events, show openings and new classes. It will be our way to stay connected with you, our valued member. Soon, you will receive a survey asking you what you want from us in terms of programming.  The goal is to streamline our communications in the coming new year and keep you informed and engaged. 

Stay Tuned,

Larry Beavers

President of the Board of Directors

Fall Time Fun!

A Message from Luis Purón, Executive Director


 

Dear Patrons of the Arts:

The kids are back at school, and although the summer heat hasn’t let up for months, a change of season is inevitable.

So, what’s in store for you this Fall?

For starters, you will see three new shows in the next 4 weeks.  The H-E-B Gallery will feature the work of Wimberley based artist McKay Otto.  His show Ever Legacies Ever will be a feast for the eyes.  The Jeanie and Bill Wyatt Gallery will feature the sculptural work of Birds in Art alumni Spencer Tinkham.  Spencer will be visiting us from the East Coast and will be imparting workshops offered for members only during his brief residency.  The McKelvey Charitable Fund Gallery will feature intricate box collages by Mary Jenewein who has put a lifetime of experience into each creation.

On September 22-23, the Mary and John Willrodt Gift Shop will feature a trunk show by Texas metalsmith Dian Malouf.  Stop by the gift shop to try on one of Dian’s spectacular rings while you peruse other silver creations by local jewelry designers Diane Johnson, Teenya Barnard, and Lori Fisher.

On October 26, we will be hosting the 6th Annual Women on the Verge of a Silver Meltdown.  This year’s event will feature 7 silversmiths and will continue with the original concept of a runway event combined with a trunk show.  The Silver Meltdown is the hottest ticket in town, and you must be an active member to receive an invitation to attend. The event will be held at The ROCC and is limited to 200 guests.

In mid-November we turn our attention to film and the Rockport Film Festival.  Our partnership with the Rotary Club of Rockport brings you the power of storytelling in cinema, and this year’s event, also to be held at The ROCC, promises to be very exciting starting with the Red-Carpet Party.

I look forward to seeing you at one or all these events.

Yours truly,

Luis Purón 

Executive Director 

Classes for Everyone!

A Message from Larry Beavers, Board President
 

Dear Members,

As Summer begins to wind down in Rockport, the tourist season is still strong.  We are about to embark on some of the most beautiful weather in our fair city.  So as the fall tourists and Winter Texans alike, begin to come in, they will see our new facility and all it has to offer. In addition to our 5 galleries, which always have something interesting to see, we have 5 classrooms with many offerings this fall.  Our website even has a new look for the classes and workshops to make the class you want to take even easier to find. 

Come take a class and find your inner artist at The Center!

Larry Beavers

President of the Board of Directors

Go See Some Art

A Message from Luis Purón, Executive Director

Dear Art Patrons,

Many of you have had a chance to visit the galleries for some amazing exhibitions since we opened our doors December 10 of last year.

The current exhibition, Birds in Art presented by the Reserve at St. Charles Bay, has been met with sustained critical acclaim by the dozens of visitors that walk through the gallery everyday.  The show, currently on view through April 23 in the H-E-B Gallery, is coming down to make way for a new exhibit. 

The next exhibit, Confluence by border artist, Fernando Andrade, is something the Exhibition Committee has been working on for several years. A masterful illustrator, Andrade will be featuring emotive abstract paintings and charcoal drawings that tell stories about his experiences and artistic journey.  The show is brought to you thanks to the generosity of Neiland Sammons II.

I am also excited to see new colorful landscapes by local artist Lynne Ruf in the McKelvey Charitable Fund Gallery, and metal sculptures by Brian Wedgworth in the Jeanie and Bill Wyatt gallery.  In the Mendez Family Gallery, a new members exhibition will be installed that celebrates collage as an art form.

Our visual arts program has come a long way in the past ten years.  With the new facilities we can showcase more artists than ever before.  

In next month’s column, I will be sharing some news about new additions to the permanent collection.  You can enjoy selections from the permanent collection throughout the new and improved Rockport Center for the Arts.

Happy Spring!

Luis Purón 

Executive Director

“Espacio 100”

Fernando Andrade

Spring Has Sprung!

A Message from Larry Beavers, Board President

Dear Members,

We are so excited for the beautiful weather! We are starting to see a great number of visitors in Rockport as Spring Break ramps up throughout the country.

The Art Center kicked off spring with a wonderful 2-day event with a VIP party the night before for the Spring Art Fair. We hosted 13 different galleries from TX in a booth-style set up within the Rockport Conference Center (ROCC). The ROCC was a great place for this event, not only because it is a beautiful building but because it allowed us to have the fair inside. The ROCC is such a great addition to the art center, creating an amazing campus that can host several events simultaneously. The ROCC is available to rent for your event as well. Just imagine hosting your event in this building with the sculpture garden and art center all in one for your guests to enjoy.

April showers bring May flowers so be sure to come take a walk through the sculpture garden as it starts to bloom this spring and check out the ROCC for any of the upcoming spring events.

Sincerely,

Larry E. Beavers
Board President

Who We Are Today

A Message from Luis Purón, Executive Director

Dear Members!

After opening our doors to the public December 10, 2022 we had a sensational December with an overflowing attendance that topped 4,000 visitors in just three weeks. Then January started off with a bang!  Over 3,000 people visited Birds in Art that month. 

 Here is a brief list of the new offerings since the beginning of the year:

• We hosted two concerts at The ROCC: Sarah Hickman and Johnsmith, both concerts were received with huge interest from locals and out-of-town guests alike.

• We hosted two adult culinary arts classes with local legend Chef Tony Legner demonstrating sauces and Dr. Romi Burks lecturing on chocolate with samples for tasting.

• We partnered with Aransas County Council on Aging for a very well attended Clay Expo Weekend.  It was a two-day event that raised substantial funds for the Meals on Wheels program.

• We hosted two Opening Receptions for two separate exhibitions, Birds in Art (on view through April 23) and Contemporary Clay by Winston Taylor from Arkansas.

• We partnered with PNC Bank and The Reserve at St. Charles Bay to promote the Grand Opening Festivities and Birds in Art.

• We grew our membership to 920 by hosting a membership drive for guests from the San Antonio area.

• We hosted 5 Young Chefs classes (Where Food Science Meets the Culinary Arts) at the AEP Foundation Kitchen.

• We hosted 4 paid rental events at The ROCC, including a book signing by author Diana Garcia.

• We held the Annual General Membership Meeting and 50 people attended to listen to my top 5 goals for 2023, and to learn about my annual address: the Financial State of the Art Center.

• We held a Board of Directors Retreat, led by our non-profit consultant, Jennifer Moriarty, who helped us address the substantial growth we have experienced in the past 60 days.

And then there were 13!  Since I arrived here May 14, 2015, we have grown the team from 5 to 13!  All of us are here to serve you and make sure you have amazing artful experiences in our small slice of the Third Coast.

Yours truly,
Luis Purón
Executive Director

Please enjoy the following video which “paints a picture” of Who We Are Today.

Moving Forward

A Message from Larry Beavers, Board President

Dear Members,

What an exciting year we have ahead of us!  With the opening our new facility, we have so much we can deliver back to the public that will be very inspiring for a lot of people.  I’m proud to be part of such a great organization and to be able to give back to the community in so many ways. 

The new facility has now gone from concept to reality, and it has become even more than we could have dreamed.  We can now offer multiple art shows in 4 different galleries all at the same time.  We are also able to offer so many new programs that we couldn’t have before like art education classes for adults and children, as well as culinary classes in our new restaurant-size kitchen.  We also have a beautiful clay studio with classes that are booked and with full attendance since it opened. 

Plus, we can’t forget to mention all that the new Rockport Conference Center offers as well.  We’ve already held music concerts and book signings, and we are booking meetings, retreats, weddings and all sorts of other events for the coming months.  This facility is available for rent, and revenues generated will benefit the entire center. 

Finally, we have a gorgeous sculpture garden that connects the two structures in the best way.  To say I’m excited about what our new facility can offer would be an understatement. Together, the future of the Rockport Center for the Arts is very bright! 

Sincerely,

Larry E. Beavers
Board President

A New Era

A Message from Luis Purón, Executive Director

Dear Members,

On Saturday, December 10, we will finally open the new Rockport Center for the Arts. Did you know that it has been exactly 2 years, 8 months and 1 week since we relocated the historic Kline’s Cafe Building to its new location three blocks away?

Economic development, generated by our capital project is already happening.  New art galleries, artist studios, bars, spas, and other businesses are calling downtown Rockport home.  Real estate is being improved, new products and services are being offered, sales tax is being collected and reinvested in our community.

The $12.5M the Rockport Center for the Arts has invested in a new campus will multiply and draw more businesses and development to the area.  In the past three months, I have received inquiries from two galleries in Johnson City that want to relocate to Rockport, near our facility. 

This is only the beginning.  And we want you to be a part of it.  Whether you attend a concert, a cooking class, a lecture, an art class, buy a Christmas gift, pop-in for an Instagram moment in the sculpture garden, or check out a new exhibit; Rockport Center for the Arts will have something for every member of your family. Good, wholesome, family activities that will improve the quality of life of our citizens and draw tourism to the Texas Coast.

My job is to make your leisure time in Rockport more enjoyable.  With a diverse program and event structure, 2023 promises to be the dawn of a new era in Arts, culture, and the humanities.

Texas, we are open for business!

Luis Purón
Executive Director

See You Saturday!

A Message From Stan Smith, Board President

Dear Members,

The Grand Opening Festivities, brought to you by PNC Bank, are finally upon us!  The Members Only Preview is happening this Saturday, December 10 at 5 PM.

We look forward to seeing you at 204 S Austin St for a ribbon cutting and then a reception for the three Members Only Exhibits we have on display: Miniatures; Standing Out 2022; and The Big Wave! 

This is my final column of the year.  I want to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas!

 Stan Smith

A Message from Luis Purón, Executive Director

Dear esteemed members,

As the opening of our new campus draws near and we have now had our first art drop off in our new home, I am reminded of what an amazing community of artists, patrons, volunteers, board members and staff comprise our organization.  It was a delight for staff and volunteers to interact with the many member artists bringing in new works during the art drop off.

The artwork is now hung in the beautiful new galleries and we will soon be ready for you to experience what was rightfully named “The Big Wave!”  The first all-member exhibit is a testament to the talent of our member artists, as well as the quantity of member artists in our ranks.  We are so proud of all of you and we know the membership will be impressed with the show!

While we anxiously wait for move in and the opening of our doors, I hope you will continue to be ambassadors of our mission in the community and encourage your friends to join us as members.  Growing our membership base is one of our top staff goals this year, and what better time to join than on the cusp of this exciting new chapter of Art Center history.  We will soon be offering culinary arts classes, world class musical performances, lectures and more in addition to our traditional programming.  There is truly something for everyone in our new home.

Thank you all for being members of this wonderful community.  Together, we can continue to deliver on our mission and reach more people than ever before.

Sincerely,
Luis Purón
Executive Director

New Furniture

A Message from Stan Smith, Board President

As we approach the opening of our new campus, I want to report that our vision for finishes and design is coming together with the installation of furniture which was completed last week.. As announced previously Lucy Nye, current board member, was selected to execute the furniture packages for both buildings. How did we get there? This all started July 2021. 

First, we identified the different furniture types that were needed such as administration offices, classrooms, banquet rooms, foyer, gallery benches, storage areas, and restroom refuse receptacles. From there a detailed budget was created for each room. Then the fun begins with ‘editing’ the budget so the furniture could be selected within a targeted dollar amount.  

Before the furniture could be selected a field trip to Houston occurred, August 31, 2021, with the RCA staff to furniture showrooms and art schools and museums to benchmark trends used in similar building types.  Then product research continued to meet the needs all along conforming with the budget. Lucy guided us to partner with McCoy/Rockford in Houston as they could provide a full scope of product to meet the needs of RCA. Lucy also negotiated commercial discounted pricing with McCoy/ Rockford in line with other non-profit organizations.  

Lucy Nye with the crew from McCoy Rockford, Houston, in the Sculpture Garden 

Refinements continued for the estimated budget and in November 2021 the budget was presented to the board for approval. The board also suggested the creation of a furniture subcommittee to work on selections.  Refinements and designing continued and the subcommittee traveled to Houston in February to confirm the finishes. The desire initially was to submit orders in February due to issues with Supply Chain however orders were finalized and placed March 2022.   

The original install date was mid-August and then pushed to September and the final delay pushed the installation to October 17, 2022. All parties involved with the installation provided impeccable service from commercial furniture sourced from various places to custom designed and locally fabricated furniture. Finally a ceramic studio equipment package and a culinary fixtures and Equipment package to outfit both kitchens.were selected 

We are excited about opening our doors and sharing our vision with you in person.

Yours,
Stan Smith

Before we open...

A Message from Stan Smith, Board President

Dear Members of the Art Association,

Much has been written lately about where we are with the capital project.

If you drive down there today, you will see that a great portion of the landscaping has been done.  The landscape architect for the project is adla, inc. of Corpus Christi.  Turn to Luis’ column to learn what is happening with sculpture placement. 

Photo by Ty Husak

Before we are able to get a Certificate of Occupancy from our partner in the project, the City of Rockport; three things have to happen: 1) handrails have to be installed; 2) the elevator has to be certified by the State of Texas; and a full insurance package has to be in place.

Handrails for the campus. Shop drawings have been approved and fabrication has started.  Once fabrication is complete the handrails will be shipped to a galvanizer in San Antonio and then brought to the construction site for installation later this month.

Elevator. Installation of the elevator is complete, as are all of the technical areas that the subcontractor needs to have done in order to schedule the State inspection.  The inspection is scheduled for tomorrow.

Insurance.  An ISO inspection of the roof structures and its construction materials was conducted this afternoon. This will commence the process of transitioning the building from builder’s risk insurance under Teal Construction Company to windstorm, flood and hazard insurance under the Art Center.

Five years, one month and six days have passed since Hurricane Harvey took a hit on Rockport.  Since that time, we have worked tirelessly on the capital project.  Thank you for hanging-in with us and for your continued patronage as we start to execute the long awaited relocation.

Stan Smith

A Garden to Grow

A Message from Luis Purón, Executive Director

Dear Patron of the Arts,

Gardens come in all shapes and sizes, including The Patricia Bennett Moore Sculpture Garden, part of the new 1.2-acre Art Center campus slated to open in November.  The 16,000-square-foot garden has recently begun blooming with the installation of sculptural works from the permanent collection, along with granite benches designed and created by Jesús Moroles. 

Photo by Kurt Kangas

A total of eight sculptures from artists with state, national, and international recognition, will grace the garden, which also includes greenery, water features, and five Moroles benches, making the space suitable contemplation. The general contractor, Teal Construction Company of Houston and Corpus Christi, and Moroles Art Co. of Rockport are handling the installations, which are expected to be completed this month.

Photo by Kurt Kangas

The first sculpture to be installed on the new campus on Sept. 9 was Merry Time Romance, 2021, a scaled-up sculpture of two seahorses by Swedish master Kent Ullberg. It will become a signature piece on the Art Center’s permanent collection.  It was followed on Sept. 30 by Man’s Best Friend, 1999, by Michael Atkinson. Lighthouse Fountain 2002, by Jesús Moroles, is scheduled for installation Oct. 6.

The remaining five sculptures are:

• Uccelli (Birds of St. Francis), 1972, by artist Charles Umlauf;

• Walking White Flower, 2011, by artist James Surls;

• The Inevitable Question, The Lure of Simple Inclinations, and The False Shadow of Transformation, 2016 triptych, by Danville Chadbourne;

• Interlocking, 1985, by Jesús Moroles; and

• Days, 2009, by Mark Williamson (a student of J. Moroles).

Two of the pieces, previously on long-term loan, were returned Sept. 20 and are ready for placement in the new garden: Uccelli, from the Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum in Austin where it had been since 2017, and Walking White Flower, displayed in City of San Antonio’s Mahncke Park since 2019.

Additional sculptural acquisitions are currently underway.  I will share more with you as it develops.

Luis Purón

A Message from Karen Ernst, Deputy Director

Dear members,

The moment we have all be waiting anxiously for is almost here, the grand opening of our new home in the heart of downtown Rockport! The opening of our new campus is a landmark event in our art center community's history and we hope you will join us for this monumental occasion.

To celebrate and honor our member artists, we are excited to announce that the first exhibitions in all three of our beautiful new exhibit spaces will feature artwork made exclusively by member artists.

Two exhibitions - The Big Wave! and Miniatures - will feature new works by you, our esteemed member artists. These exhibitions will take place in the H-E-B Gallery and the Mendez Family Gallery, respectively. The third exhibition, Standing Out 2023, our merit artist competition exhibition, will be held in the McKelvey Charitable Fund Gallery. This exhibition will feature work by member artists selected from last winter's all-member exhibition.

And when is all this excitement happening you ask? While we are not quite ready to announce the grand opening date, we have set the dates for your first art drop off at the new campus (how exciting is that?!) for October 20-22. October will be here before we know it, so we hope you will start creating new masterpieces to bring to exhibit in your beautiful new art center!

One last note, to participate in these exhibitions you must be a member. If you are not sure about your membership status, please give us a call and we'll be happy to help you. You can reach us at the office at 361-450-8022. If you are not yet a member we have good news for you, it is not too late. We invite you to join us now and participate in our opening celebration exhibitions later this fall. You can read more about membership by clicking here.

We've had quite an adventure since Harvey displaced us from our Art Center home, but the next chapter is just a couple months away and together we will make it the best chapter yet!

Sincerely,
Karen Ernst
Deputy Director

A Message from Luis Purón, Executive Director

Dear Supporter of the Arts:

Fall is upon us and that means it is time for the Rockport Film Festival!  We are excited to announce that for the first time in the Festival’s 17 year history, this year’s event will be presented at The Rockport Conference Center (The ROCC), the new state of the art facility designed to host top notch events.

Scheduled from November 10th through 13th, the Festival marries the power of storytelling with the best independent cinema and brings it to the Texas Coast.  Rockport Center for the Arts (RCA) needs your help to bring these powerful storytellers to our community.  Your contribution will benefit the educational programs of the Rockport Center for the Arts as well as the scholastic efforts of our longtime partner the Rockport Rotary.  In addition, the Festival strengthens the economy through cultural tourism by including social gatherings with many of the filmmakers at downtown galleries and eateries.

The excitement begins with a festive kick-off Thursday, November 10th, with a VIP Red Carpet Party.  To become a Red Carpet party Underwriter, please visit RockportFilmFestival.com.

The Rockport Film Festival gives back to our community in a big way, by bringing professional filmmakers to Rockport High School to impart workshops that help local students create films that will be screened during the Festival.

Thank you in advance for championing the Arts in Rockport.  The RCA and Rotary boards and staff appreciate your commitment to a vibrant arts community.  

Thank you,
Luis Purón
Executive Director

A Message from Stan Smith, Board President

It looks like we are on the final count down for the completion of the Art Center and ROCC. The Art Center is now airconditioned and work is being done to install the elevator along with other finishing touches. In the sculpture garden, they are installing irrigation and prepping the area for landscaping.

The ROCC has been airconditioned for a couple of weeks. The movable partitions have been installed and look great. The acoustical clouds are in the process of being hung and will compliment the expansive ceiling. The only major addition left will be the handrails for the exterior walkways.

In the accompanying drone video by Ty Husak you can see where they are preparing the grounds for additional parking in the back of the building.

I hope to be able to report a move in date by the next newsletter.

Sincerely,
Stan Smith

One Step at a Time

A Message from Luis Purón, Executive Director

Dear Patron for the Arts,

It has been a terrific summer in Rockport!  The summer exhibits featuring Jeffrey Neel McDaniel and former Art Festival Master Artists celebrated our artistic legacy with aplomb.  Last week we had a terrific closing reception for both exhibitions and it was very well attended. 

 Next up is our final exhibit before we move out of the beautiful Baker Law building at the end of September.  Elena has curated a fantastic show featuring the exciting work of Nigerian born artist, Austin Uzor.   

The first blockbuster show in the new building will be Birds in Art, which is traveling to us from the prestigious Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, Wisconsin.  That show opens in January 2023 and closes in March.  You will want to make sure you keep your membership active so you can take part in special activities we will be offering for members only.

We will spend the final quarter of the year preparing for the future, looking at how we can improve our existing programs and launch new ones.  The performing, media, culinary and literary arts has always been part of our charter.  Now we will have space dedicated for these activities.

Until we receive a Certificate of Occupancy from our partner, the City of Rockport, we will continue to operate out of Market Center building owned by Albert Johnson.  Once we are ready to move, we will be having a huge garage sale of all existing furniture and equipment we have in our rental spaces.  More on that as it develops!  Funds from that sale will benefit the furniture, fixtures and equipment budget of our capital project.

In June we completed strategic brand positioning work for the Rockport Conference Center (The ROCC).  We hired Jeff Hunt and his team of creatives at Legend Labs in Austin, Texas.  Their work involved creating a new logo for this new brand, developing a marketing plan and suggesting improvements to the website- The-Rocc.com.  In August and September, we will be collaborating with Legend Labs again to create collateral marketing materials. 

 In the past seven years, we have taken thousands of small steps to get to this point.  And I’m not going to lie to you, there have been many pitfalls.  Despite them, your support has gotten us to this point.  For that I am forever thankful. 

Yours truly,

Luis Purón 

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