HBR-MCC

Please join us for:
June HBR/MCC Block Club Meeting - Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 6:30pm.
At Pozo's Studio - 1193 Holmden Ave, In studio building behind the house.

The two month campaign of this season's Holiday Food Drive of Tremont, Duck Island, and Irishtown Bend concludes Monday, January 15th at 11:59 P.M. Help our community families in need - support the block club - and choose from among 12 local food banks to support.

We appreciate your generous support!

Donate here:

Holiday Food Drive of Tremont-Duck Island-Irishtown Bend Hosted by Tremont West Development Corporation

Why I Chose Joshua Dickerson
By Brian Jones

I chose Josh because Josh chose Josh. And Josh chose all of you who are reading this. Confused? Bear with me and I will explain.

As I went through the process to sell the business, I had built up over 20 years I read and listened to fans and what they wanted for the future of A Christmas Story House. At its base it boiled down to two camps: 1. People wanted A Christmas Story House to remain the same and continue to be the beloved attraction it has long been. 2. They wanted the actors to buy it feeling that would add to the legacy and magic. I took these desires and points of view to heart. While A Christmas Story House & Museum is my business and I physically own it I have never seen the House as “mine.” It is ours; I am simply the current steward of this storied piece of Americana. The House “belongs” to us all. It’s a shared piece of our collective culture. A piece that binds millions of us to one another through a common love of the movie. It is with that in mind I set out to find the next steward of the House. I honestly did not know whom or what I would find. I fielded thousands of inquiries, hundreds of “offers” from the ridiculous to the very real. It came down a couple serious contenders including an actor from the movie. As we went through the process of the sale things bogged down for any number of reasons. This having been a public sale Josh and I had talked very openly about the sale and what it meant.

I guess we should pause here and answer the question you’re still all asking yourselves: Who is Josh Dickerson? He is the guy that makes it happen for all of you. You all associate myself, Brian Jones, the founder, with A Christmas Story House and assume I am the one making it happen. I assure you that while I do my part, I am not the one making it happen. Josh is the one who makes it happen for all of you. He leads an amazing team, puts in the long, long hours, makes the tough calls, and ensures that we are doing our best to meet guests’ expectation both when they visit A Christmas Story House and when they order from our online business. Josh is a remarkable person that is a rare find in humanity, he is exceptional leader, a caring and compassionate individual, an amazing employee, a dear friend, a person I truly admire, and a far better man than most.

As I pursued the offers to purchase the business and House things dragged on. I approached Josh and stated that while a deal was still possible, I wasn’t completely convinced we had found the right person to take it over. I gave Josh the choice: I could continue to pursue a deal and he would get the very large payday I had promised him as part of the sale or he could take an equity stake in the business, stay on as managing partner and realize the American Dream by become a business owner and his own boss. I personally would have taken the money and the guaranteed assurances it provided. But as a testament to his character Josh chose the latter. He chose to stay on. He chose himself Josh chose Josh. He chose all of you. He chose to be the next steward of the House and keep it alive for all to enjoy. We are all in good hands.

Holiday Food Drive In Tremont/Duck Island/Irishtown Bend

Round 1 (November 16-December 16): To Insure Your Donation is Received by the Food Banks/Hunger Centers Before Christmas – Please Make Your Donation by Friday, December 16th.

Online/Checks/Food Donations received December 17th & following will be applied to Round 2 (December 17th – January 16th) – to Restock the Food Banks/Hunger Centers in January, 2023.

Three Ways to Donate:

1) Donate Canned Goods, Non-Perishable Food Items, and Paper Products – turn in at Terrapin Bakery (W.14th Street & Rowley - during regular business hours) or at the Tremont West offices (2406 Professor). If turned in at Tremont West, please be sure to include a note with your block club’s name so the block club may receive credit for the donation;
2) Donate by Check or Money Order – made out Directly to the Food Bank/Hunger Center of your choosing (see list below). Deliver check to Tremont West offices or your Block Club Food Drive Coordinator.
3) Donate online by Credit Card/Debit Card, Venmo, or PayPal at:
givebutter.com/HolidayFood Drive
How to give online: visit givebutter.com/HolidayFoodDrive
Click donate, select an amount to give, credit a team, choose your block club, choose which food pantry/hunger center you want your donation to be sent to, and watch the friendly competition between the block clubs unfold!

NOTE: Before finalizing your online donation, GiveButter will ask for a tip – with a suggested amount. You can choose that amount – adjust the tip up or down – or choose Not to Give a Tip. Purely Optional.

This year’s food drive will support the fine work of these Hunger Ministries/Food Pantries:
• St. Augustine Hunger Center hot meals program (operated by Catholic Charities)
• St. Augustine Parish food pantry ministry (operated by Parish Church)
• Pilgrim Congregational UCC food pantry
• Immanuel Lutheran food pantry
• Westside Catholic Center
• St. Malachi Parish Back Door Ministry
• Iglesia Nueva Vida food pantry
• Mega Church Resource Center food pantry
• Scranton Road Bible Church food pantry
• Hunger Action Network of NE Ohio
• Greater Cleveland Food Bank.

Most important of all is the goal: lending a helping hand to neighbors - families and children - in need in Tremont, Duck Island, and Irishtown Bend - and providing help to the 11 Cleveland food pantries - ministries.

The Holiday Food Drive raised over $29,000 in 2021/2022 .

Holiday Food Drive Hosted by Tremont West Development Corporation

FYI.

Hey fellow fans,

I'm seeing a lot of concerns out there about the future of A Christmas Story House & Museum. I want to make a couple things clear.

1. We are NOT closing. We are open and will remain so now and into the future. It's business as usual. Come see us. All reservations for overnights and pre-purchased tickets are valid and will be honored.

2. A Christmas Story House & Museum will always be an experience and attraction for fans to visit. Several years ago we had it designated a lankmark to make sure it would be protected no matter who owns it. In fact, once we listed it for sale we received the following reminder from The City of Cleveland:

"The actual home at 3159 West 11th Street is a designated Cleveland Landmark (see attached ordinance) which should be included in the listing. Exterior alterations to the structure and site need to go through Cleveland Landmarks Commission for a Certificate of Appropriateness. Changes can include replacing doors, windows, roof, painting, porch, etc."

3. I am selling because it is simply time for me to move on to a new adventure in life after 20 years in this endeavor. It has been an honor to be the steward of such an amazing piece of Americana. All founders need to eventually move on so that their creation can reach it's full potential. There are so many more great opportunities to make A Christmas Story House & Museum an even greater experience for everyone. The future of A Christmas Story House & Museum will be amazing.

Brian Jones
Current Owner
A Christmas Story House & Museum

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