The Moxie, as you hopefully already know, is moving, and in anticipation of this life-changing transition we're holding a one-time-only, super-special, super-AWESOME, summer-long fundraiser. All the money raised will go towards making sure the new Moxie is as comfortable and amazing as possible... and have chairs with cupholders. We have THREE unique fundraising packages, each one designed to save you (or your business) money, so please take a moment to browse through and decide which one is right for you.

Super Bulk Pass

Ever since we introduced our Moxie Bulk Pass (10 tickets for $50) way back in March of 2006, it's been a huge hit. People buy them for themselves, their friends, their families, their dogs, cats, birds, trees, whatever... the point is, they save you money, they can be used by multiple people, and they never expire. So, in that same vein, we created the SUPER Bulk Pass (60 tickets for $300), which is the equivilant of buying FIVE regular Bulk Passes.

Now, you're probably thinking to yourself, "why would I spend $300 for a Super Bulk Pass when I can just keep buying regular Bulk Passes as I need them?" The answer, my friend, is rising ticket prices. As much as we hate to do it (we haven't raised our ticket prices in three years), so we're bumping up the cost of matinees from $5.00 to $6.00, and the senior/student discount is going from $6.50 to $7.00. The adult price, however, is staying the same at $8.00, making us the cheapest first-run movie theater in Springfield by quite a price margin. (FYI: none of this will take effect until we open at our new place.)

If you buy a regular Bulk Pass now, it might take you until September to use it up, but when you go back to buy a new pass at our new location, the price will have increased from $50 to $60 for 10 tickets (it's tied to the cost of our matinee ticket), meaning you'll have to pay $360 to get the same amount of movies as you would with a Super Bulk Pass. Does that make sense? No? Ok, look at it this way: by buying a Super Bulk Pass now, you're locking in your ticket price at $5.00 per ticket until the card is used up - no expiration date, no limit to how many people can use it, no cap on how many tickets you can buy at once. Basically, you'll be getting $5.00 tickets when people with regular Bulk Passes are getting them for $6.00.

Super Bulk Passes are terrific investments for movie-lovers, and make great gifts for your Moxie-loving friends and family. We only printed a limited number of them, however, so if you want to claim one for yourself, you'll have to come in and buy one (or three) before they disappear on September 2nd once we move.

"Friends of The Moxie" Membership

Remember when we ran out of money during our start-up phase, and we started the Founding Member Program to help financially bolster us to opening day? Well, here we are again. The situation isn't quite as dire this time around, but the end result is still the same: building a bigger, better Moxie.

Back in 2005 when we started the Founding Member Program, there was no guarantee that The Moxie would be a viable business. We had a concept, a half-finished building, and a drive to succeed, but very little else to back up our harebrained scheme. Even still, a brave group of supporters stepped forward and donated their hard-earned money to the idea of a small local cinema bringing quality film to Springfield. We are eternally grateful to our Founding Members, and in no way want to undermine the importance of their initial vote of confidence for our little theater. Without them, there would be no Moxie.

Whereas our first round of members made it possible for us to open, this second group of supporters will enable us to further cement The Moxie into the cultural patchwork of downtown Springfield, and insure the viability of the business for years to come. As was the case for our Founding Members, "Friends of The Moxie" Members will receive an incredible incentive package to make their donation even more worthwhile. Each FoTM Member will receive:

• A year's worth of free movies, beginning on opening day at our new location
• A year's worth of free popcorn, to go along with the free movies
• Inclusion on our "Friends of The Moxie" plaque, which will be proudly displayed in our lobby next to the original Founding Members plaque
• An invitation to our exclusive member party, held before our grand opening
• Exclusive invitations to special events
• Special birthday surprise!

I wish we could make your donation tax-deductible as well, but we're not a nonprofit organization... yet. We have plans to switch over in the future, but I'll save that for another post. Since taxable dollars have yet to enter into the equation, this will be the last time you'll ever see a list of incentives this great for such a deeply discounted rate. A "Friends of The Moxie" Membership is $600 for an individual, or $1,000 for a couple. What better way to spend your Economic Stimulus Refund than by lending a helping hand to your favorite local cinema, and getting some super sweet perks in return?! If you're a Founding Member and would like to become a FoTM Member as well, talk to Nicole or me about a special discounted price.

Local Business Sponsorship

Our pre-show ads are part of what make The Moxie such a unique movie-going experience. By creating entertaining and engaging slides, we're able to connect with our audiences better than most forms of advertising. In anticipation of our move, we're offering a limited-time sponsorhip for local businesses that includes:

• One full year of advertising on BOTH of The Moxie's screens ($2,000 value)
• One private weekday rental for your customers, clients, or staff ($500 value)
• One Business Sponsor link on The Moxie's website, which receives over 400,000 hits per month (priceless)

With an anticipated audience base of over 3,500 people per month, and over 180 monthly screenings, you can rest assured that your ad will be seen by a wide array of ages and demogrpahics. Business Sponsorships are available for a one-time fee of $1,500. The advertising will start when the new theater opens in September November, but the offer ends on September 2nd once we close our original location.

Still have questions?

If you have questions regarding any of these packages, please feel free to contact us. Remember, these fundraising opportunities will only last until we close our original location on September 2nd, so don't miss your chance to help support The Moxie today!