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are many ways you can join the ASOM family, participate in the museum's
success and support the museum.
Volunteering
Volunteers serve in several different areas and are vital
to the success of the museum. The many volunteers come from all walks
of life, are all ages, and bring a wide variety of skills, talents
and knowledge. Among the many volunteer opportunities, docents supplement
the story of airborne and special operations units as told through
the exhibits. Providing general assistance to visitors at the museum
and to people calling on the telephone are Information Desk volunteers.
Communications volunteers assist with the mailing of newsletters, correspondence
and media materials, and other administrative support duties. Events
volunteers provide assistance with special lectures, programs and events.
Museum Friends
The success of the Airborne & Special Operations
Museum's many programs depends on the dedication and enthusiastic participation
of the community. Individuals or businesses that become friends of
the museum allow for the ongoing success of the museum.
Friend
Individual $35.00; Student (under 18 or with ID) or Military
(with ID) $25.00 Family $50.00; Student or Military Family $40.00
Quarterly newsletter, 10% gift shop discount, name recognition
in newsletter
Contributor
$100-$499
Quarterly newsletter, 10% gift shop discount, name recognition
in newsletter, 6 passes to theater and simulator
Donor
$500-$999
Quarterly newsletter, 10% gift shop discount, name recognition
in newsletter and in membership book at information center/website,
membership certificate, 10 passes to theater and simulator, invitations
to events
Patron
$1000-$2499
Quarterly newsletter, 15% gift shop discount, name
recognition in newsletter and in membership book at information
center/website, membership certificate, museum pin, 10 passes
to theater and simulator, invitations to events
Sponsor
$2500-$4999
Quarterly newsletter, 15% gift shop discount, name
recognition in newsletter and in membership book at information
center/website, museum pin, 10 passes to theater and simulator,
invitations to events, invitation to gala with presentation of
certificate at gala
Benefactor
$5000-$9,999
Quarterly newsletter, 15% gift shop discount, name
recognition in newsletter and in membership book at information
center/website, museum pin, 10 passes to theater and simulator,
invitations to events, invitation to gala with presentation of
framed certificate at gala, one-time use of facility for an event
(covering museum cost, meeting usage requirements)
Lifetime Benefactor
$10,000- $24,999 (through one-time donation or
accumulation of pledge payments)
Quarterly newsletter, 15% gift
shop discount, name recognition in newsletter and in membership
book at information center/website, museum pin, 10 passes annually
to theater and simulator, invitations to events, invitation to
galas, presentation of framed plaque then personal recognition
at galas, yearly use of facility for an event (covering museum
cost, meeting usage requirements)
Museum Major Campaign Contributor
$25,000+ (through one-time donation
or accumulation of pledge payments)
Quarterly newsletter, 15% gift
shop discount, name recognition in newsletter and in membership
book at information center/website, museum pin, 10 passes annually
to theater and simulator, invitations to events, invitation to
galas, presentation of framed plaque then personal recognition
at galas, yearly use of facility for an event (covering museum
cost, meeting usage requirements), name on permanent plaque in
museum lobby
Note: Named Gift Opportunities may also be available for donations
of $25,000 and above
Click
here to become a Museum Friend
Click
here to request more information
Sponsorships
Sponsors help finance special programming and its publicity,
which includes educational programming, special exhibit showings, video
theater showings, school education programs, and special events. Sponsors
are recognized on-site, in the museum's newsletter and through advertising.
Based on the particular event and cost of sponsorship, additional benefits
may be given.
Click
here to request more information
Named Gift Opportunities
Specific exhibits or exhibit areas remain
available for those who wish to honor a family member, friend, military
unit, association, or business while benefiting the museum. A suitable
plaque or other appropriate commemoration will identify the donor and/or
person or organization being honored, providing enduring recognition.
Each named gift will be on a first come-first serve basis. Additionally,
donors who pledge a gift of $25,000+ will be recognized on the Campaign
Contributors' plaque located in the museum lobby.
Click here for a list of named gift opportunities
Click
here to request more information
Combined Federal Campaign
Federal employees and military personnel in the southeastern North Carolina region, please consider the Airborne & Special
Operations Museum Foundation for your annual contribution to the Combined Federal
Campaign (CFC). Select 75265.
Click here for more information
Endowment
The Airborne & Special Operations Museum foundation Endowment
(ASOMFE) is a fund that will allow you to support the museum into the
forever. The ASOMFE is administered by the Cumberland Community Foundation,
a public, non-profit foundation with more than twenty years of endowment
management experience. One hundred percent of you gift is added to
the principal of the fund, and only investment earnings are used to
support operations and programming at the museum.
Gifts to the ASOMFE can be made in cash, publicly traded securities,
mutual fund shares, tangible personal property or real estate. Any
of these or other assets may be given outright or bequeathed to the
ASOMFE. The endowment may also be designated as a beneficiary of an
insurance policy or will. Furthermore, your gift may be dediated to
honor or memorialize a family member, friend or business associate.
This is especially appropriate for someone who has served in airborne
or special operations units.
Click
here to request more information
Donation of Artifacts
The continued donation of artifacts will allow
exhibits to change and existing artifacts to be replaced to avoid deterioration.
Basic soldiering items, combat souvenirs, and airborne or special operations
gear or apparel used or worn since 1940 are accepted. Of special interest
are: photos, maps, diaries, letters, unit insignia, uniforms, captured
enemy items, field rations, decorations, flags, field manuals, gear,
compasses, knives, any item connected with training, doctrine or combat
development.
Click
here to request more info
Paver Stones
Personalized granite paver stones can be purchased for
display in the Memorial Garden for individual recognition or in honor
of a loved one. Pavers are also now available at the front entrance
of the museum. These premium pavers are white North Carolina granite
like those in the Memorial Garden, but these premium pavers may be
inlaid with a dark granite and engraved with unit or business logos.
Click here to see pictures of pavers
Click
here to order paver stone
Click
here to request more information
Memorial and Honor Gifts
Memorial and Honor Gifts may be made to
remember a family member or other special person, or to mark a special
occasion. Acknowledgement of the gift will be made to your specification.
The museum will benefit from your thoughtfulness and recognize you
for the gift.
Click here to make a Memorial
and Honor Gift
Click
here to request more info
Unit Memorials
The entrance walk to the museum is lined with large
memorial stones representing many of airborne and special operations
units. These stones are purchased by the units or associations as a
lasting memorial and a permanent part of the ASOM. Thirty-three stones
now line the walk, beginning with the Parachute Test Platoon. All flag
bearing units are invited to join the walk. Proceeds from the memorial
sales support the museum's programming and exhibits.
Click here to see pictures of unit memorials
Click
here to request more info
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