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How can I support the missions of the American Frontier Culture Foundation and the Frontier
Culture Museum?

Frontier Annual Fund (Visit our Annual Report of Contributors)
Tax-deductible contributions to the Frontier Annual Fund support many significant investments in the future of the Frontier Culture
Museum, including new exhibits, educational programs, and much more. We are presently working to offer you the ability to make a
contribution via a secure web site. Until that time, though, you may mail your contribution, made payable to the American Frontier
Culture Foundation, to us at P.O. Box 629, Staunton, VA 24402-0629. You may also call Linda Bower at 540-332-7850, ext. 172, to
place a contribution on your credit card. We welcome contributions and pledges of all sizes.

* Shenandoah Society: The Foundation invites you to join our Shenandoah Society of distinguished donors with a contribution of
$1,000 or greater. Members of the Shenandoah Society receive monthly briefs about current developments at the Museum and
Foundation as well as invitations to several special activities and lectures throughout the year.

* Contributions of Appreciated Securities: Contributions of appreciated securities represent an easy way to support the Foundation
and offer you two tax advantages. First, you may claim the full fair market value of the stock as a charitable tax deductible. Second, by
transferring stock directly to the Foundation, as opposed to first selling your stock and then contributing the proceeds, you avoid
capital gain taxes. For more information or instructions about how to transfer appreciated securities to the Foundation, please call
Fran Carrington at 540-332-7850, ext.114.

* Corporate Matching Contributions: Your employer may have a program through which they will match your contributions, either in
whole or in part, to qualified charitable organizations such as the American Frontier Culture Foundation. This is a very easy and
effective way to double your support. Please check with your employer to see if they have a matching gift program.

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Friends of the Frontier (View our Membership roster)
Our membership program is an affordable way for families and grandparents to participate in supporting the Foundation and enjoying
access to the Museum and other benefits throughout the year. Join at the membership level below that provides you with the most
satisfying involvement. You may use our Membership Inquiry Form to request an invoice for membership or call Linda Bowers at
540-332-7850, ext.172 for more information or to charge your membership commitment to a credit card.

INDIVIDUAL $30 or STUDENT $20
* Complimentary general day-time admission to card holder for one year
* Complimentary Holiday Lantern Tour in December
* 10% discount for special events
* 10% discount at the Museum Store
* Subscription to the Foundation's newsletter
* Advance notice of Museum programs
* The satisfaction of knowing you are supporting the Museum's educational mission

FAMILY $50 or DONOR $50 - All individual benefits plus:
* Complimentary general admission to card holder's immediate family (Immediate family: spouse, parents, children 21 yrs. and
younger)

GRANDPARENT $50 - All individual benefits plus:
* Complimentary general admission for card holder, spouse and grandchildren 21 yrs. and under (Parents of children must pay
admission)

CONTRIBUTOR $100 - All family benefits plus:
* Invitations to additional special Museum events
* Opportunities to travel on Museum-sponsored trips
* 2 Guest Admission Tickets (for one-time use)

ASSOCIATE $250 - All contributor benefits plus:
* 4 Guest Tickets

PATRON $500 - All associate benefits plus:
* Discounts on private use of Museum facilities
* 6 Guest Tickets

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Frontier Legacy Society (Visit our Planned Giving web site for detailed information)
New to the Foundation in 2009, our Frontier Legacy Society recognizes our friends who have included provisions of support for the
Foundation in their wills, trusts, or other estate plans. Known also as "planned giving", contributions of this nature reflect your lifelong
interests and values and can be very simple or as creative as you wish. They can also be the most advantageous way for you to make
the philanthropic commitments you've always desired. Our Planned Giving web site is a wonderful place to begin exploring these
options. You may also contact Dan Layman at 540-332-7850, ext.121 for more information and assistance.

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Restricted Contributions & Endowment
Each year the Foundation receives many contributions from individuals, companies, and private foundations designated for specific
purposes. If you wish that we use your support for a particular exhibit or program, or place your contribution into endowment, please
contact Fran Carrington at 540-332-7850, ext.114 to discuss your interests.

* Endowment: By creating a permanent endowment, or contributing to an existing endowment, you help shape the Foundation's
work now and well into the future. Endowments provide the Foundation with a source of much-needed, annual income in perpetuity.
In addition, the Foundation's staff will work with you to craft guidelines for the use of annual income from your endowment. You can
create an endowment with one or more current contributions. You may also create an endowment as a legacy through your estate
plans (see Frontier Legacy Society above).

* Current Foundation Initiatives: The Foundation is presently undertaking the following initiatives, each of which rely on charitable
contributions. If you wish to direct your support to one of these initiatives, please contact Fran Carrington at 540-332-7850, ext.114:

* West African Exhibit Construction of the West African exhibit is presently underway thanks to the support of several private
foundations and many individual contributors. Your contribution designated for the West African exhibit will help ensure that this new
exhibit fulfills its potential to be a premier, one-of-a-kind educational exhibit in American. To read more about the nature of this
project, please visit the West African exhibit link within the Museum's web site.

* School Field Trips Due to budget cuts at schools across Virginia and beyond many teachers are not able to bring their classes to the
Frontier Culture Museum. With the assistance of many restricted contributions the Foundation is able to offer teachers the financial
assistance they need to ensure that their students can participate in the Museum's educational programs.

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Fundraising Events
The Foundation organizes several exciting and meaningful fundraising events throughout the year, and we hope that you will join us
for one or all of them. Fundraising events scheduled for 2009 include:

* McAvoli's Pub St. Patrick's Day Celebration: March 17, 2009
We had a wonderful turnout for our 2nd annual McAvoli's Pub. It was great fun for everyone who attended. We hope that you will
join us next year. We will announce the date after we confirm our 2010 calendar of events.

* Frontier 5K Run: May 2, 2009
Lace up and join us for a 5K race on the Frontier Culture Museum grounds. The race begins at 8:00am. You can register online on the
Museum's Calendar page. The registration fee is $15. All proceeds of this event will support school field trips to the Frontier Culture
Museum. The first 75 registrants will receive a free tee shirt. The sponsors and supporters of the Frontier 5K Run include Curves of
Staunton, Barren Ridge Vineyards in Fishersville (VA), and Blue Ridge Road Runners.

* 1st annual Shenandoah Valley Wine Growers Festival: June 20, 2009
The Festival will take place between the hours of 12:00-8:00pm throughout the Frontier Culture Museum grounds. You may purchase
tickets at the Museum's Visitors Center on the day of this event. The price for admission is $20. Non-alcoholic beverages and food
from downtown Staunton restaurants will also be available for purchase. Contact Mike Sutton at 540-332-7850, ext. 117 for more
information. Participating wineries include Barren Ridge Vineyards, Blue Ridge Vineyards, Cave Ridge Vineyard, Crooked Run Cellars,
Cross Keys Vineyard, North Mountain Vineyard & Winery, Rockbridge Vineyard, Shenandoah Vineyard, and Veramar Vineyard.

* Frontier Beach Party: August 1, 2009
Join us at the Museum's Lee S. Cochran Pavilion for a Beach Party (with sand!) and Motown Review. Admission is $50 per person and
includes dinner, drinks, live music, and a live Motown Review. The proceeds of this event will support children's educational programs
at the Frontier Culture Museum. Contact Fran Carrington at 540-332-7850, ext. 114 for more information. If you wish to ensure that
you are on our invitation list for this event, please e-mail Gwen Kite at gwen.kite@fcmv.virginia.gov.

* Heritage Golf Classic: September 24, 2009
Join us for our 10th annual Heritage Golf Classic between the Irish and Scots at the scenic Staunton Country Club. Following the
tournament we will enjoy a lively cocktail party and dinner together in the Cochran Pavilion at the Frontier Culture Museum. Contact
Linda Bowers at 540-332-7850, ext.172 for registration information. If you wish to ensure that you are on our invitation list for this
event, please e-mail Gwen Kite at gwen.kite@fcmv.virginia.gov.

* Oktoberfest: October 3, 2009
Come to the Frontier Culture Museum and enjoy a traditional Oktoberfest complete with authentic music, dancers, singers and
entertainers, food and beverages, children's activities, and lots more! You may purchase tickets at the Museum on the day of the event.
The price of admission will be $10 for adults and $6 for children age 6-12. Children under 6 enter free of charge. Contact the Frontier
Culture Museum at 540-332-7850 for more information.

* New Year's Eve Gala: December 31, 2009
Celebrate the end of 2009 with friends old and new and welcome 2010 at our 2nd annual New Year's Eve Gala. Our committee will
begin working on the details for this event soon, so please visit our web site often for additional information. If you wish to ensure
that you are on our invitation list for this event, please e-mail Gwen Kite at gwen.kite@fcmv.virginia.gov

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Sponsorship (Visit our list of recent sponsors)
We rely on the generosity of sponsors, through their cash contributions and gifts-in-kind, for each of our many fundraising events and
other activities. In addition to the fundraising events noted above, you may also wish to consider sponsoring our Winter Lecture
Series, May Day Festival, summer day camps, Teachers Institute, Lantern Tours, and much more. For more information concerning
sponsorship opportunities, please contact Fran Carrington at 540-332-7850, ext.114.

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Gifts-in-Kind
In addition to cash contributions we welcome many contributions of specific items, such as period furnishings for our exhibits,
supplies for the construction and maintenance of exhibits, historic documents for the Museum's library, landscaping, equipment, and
much more. If you have something that you wish to contribute, either for use at the Museum or for resale, please contact Fran
Carrington at 540-332-7850, ext.114.

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Volunteerism
The American Foundation Culture Foundation and Frontier Culture Museum have always relied on the talents and goodwill of many
volunteers and, in the wake of State budget cuts, volunteers have never been more critical. Over 180 volunteers presently fulfill a wide
range of tasks, including working in the library, answering telephones, guiding visitors through the Museum, cutting grass, and much
more. If you wish to volunteer your time to support the Foundation and Museum, please visit our Volunteering web site and
application form.

Museum Store
Please visit the Museum Store web site for more information.

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Renting Facilities
Please visit our Museum Rental web site for more information.

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