LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (March 29, 2016) Peach State Federal Credit Union President/CEO, Marshall Boutwell, and his wife, Lee, have pledged a $100,000 gift to the Aurora Theatre. The donation was announced at the Theatres Annual Gala event in which Boutwell was the evening honoree and recipient of the Barbara Award. The award is given to an individual that is a vibrant part of the community and demonstrates a passionate commitment to the Aurora Theatre.
Marshall Boutwell, Peach State President/CEO and his wife, Lee at the Aurora Theatre.
"We are honored that Lee and Marshall have chosen to support the Aurora Theatre," said Anthony Rodriguez, Co-Founder/Producing Artistic Director for the Theatre. "Their gift represents their ongoing support of the arts and dedication to its growth for years to come."
"We recognize the importance of supporting the arts in our community both by attending events and through financial contributions," said Boutwell. "Lee and I are committed to making a difference in any way to that we can, and are fortunate to be able to do it."
Boutwell has been President/CEO at Peach State for over 20 years.� The credit union has provided sponsorship of the Aurora for years, helping to bring shows like Mary Poppins and Memphis to the community.
"Lee and Marshall have been patrons of the Theatre for years," said Rodriguez. "They truly understand the impact that the Aurora has on our community and have shown their devotion in many ways. We are honored to accept this gift and we look forward to using it to expand the theatres presence."
About the Aurora Theatre
In 1996, Aurora Theatre was established in a converted hardware store in the suburbs of Atlanta. The City of Lawrenceville, GA recognized the positive economic impact the arts have on its community and invited Aurora Theatre to serve as the cornerstone for their revitalization plans. In a unique partnership between city government, private development and a non-profit charity, the city purchased a 100-year-old church and together with Aurora Theatre transformed the space into a $7.5 million theatre complex, which opened in May of 2007. Now, Aurora Theatre houses 2 performance spaces, boasts 5,200 season ticket holders, produces over 600 events annually and entertains 70,000 visitors. Currently in our 20th Season, Aurora Theatre has become the largest arts organization in Gwinnett County and the fastest growing professional theatre in the state of Georgia.
About Peach State Federal Credit Union
Peach State is a $301 million credit union that serves more than 44,000 members in Barrow, Clarke, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Jackson, Oconee, Richmond and Walton counties. Operating as a not-for-profit financial cooperative, Peach States mission is to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of our member-owners. For more information, visit
www.peachstatefcu.org.
