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INTERESTED IN HELPING PRESERVE THE HISTORY OF WASHINGTON PARISH?........MEMBERSHIP DRIVE FOR 2005 UNDER WAY AT THE D.A. VARNADO STORE MUSEUM If you are interested in having a part in preserving the history of the Washington Parish area you won't want to miss the opportunity to become a member of the Washington Area Museum Foundation's D.A. Varnado Store Museum for the calendar year 2005. Now is the time to renew your membership or become a first-time member. Students, individuals, families, clubs and organizations, and businesses can all become a vital part of this preservation effort. The museum foundation's mission is to preserve local history and heritage and provide educational opportunities for all generations. Since its beginning the museum has offered exhibits of many types, revealing many glimpses of Washington Parish's past. It has also hosted a Smithsonian World War II exhibit, local flower shows and art exhibits, demonstrations, and educational lectures. The museum volunteers coordinate its efforts with area government officials, civic clubs, Franklinton Community Theatre, Master Gardeners, art associations, schools, history groups, the National DDay Museum, libraries, and home and garden clubs. The century old general store/museum, located just behind the courthouse, was a hub of activity for farmers and citizens of the area beginning in the 19th century. Its rich history is a perfect place to house and display our parish's history. By becoming a member of the Washington Area Museum Foundation's D.A. Varnado Store Museum, you will join in and help continue its efforts to:
All proceeds from membership and donations are used to preserve artifacts, maintain the building, offer new exhibits each month and publicize the exhibits. The 2005 schedule of exhibits for each month is available at the museum or may be seen at our web site, www.varnadostoremuseum.org. A membership meeting/reception is held annually in September. The museum is open every weekend of the month with changing monthly exhibits. In addition to memberships, you are invited to join with us and volunteer in the efforts to preserve our history by helping set up displays, making contacts, assisting with advertising, hosting, and more by contacting Director Terry Seal, 839-3279. Memberships may be used as a gift, an honorarium, or memorial. Forms for memberships and donations may be picked up at the museum each weekend, or you may contact Vicki Knight, any board member or volunteer. (see attached) They may be mailed to: Membership, Washington Area Museum Foundation, P.O. Box 184, Franklinton, LA 70438. Board members for 2005 are: President: Judie Dauser, Vice President – Major Chappelle, Secretary – Desi Downey, Treasurer – Claire McGuire, Rosemary Tate, Babs Fowler, Mary Jo Poole, Genevieve Brannan, Leroy Slick Seal, Frances Mills, James Holmes, Florence Manning, Reggie Simmons, Benton Taylor, Terry Seal. |
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Date:____________________________________________ Name:___________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Phone:__________________________________________ Email:___________________________________________ (Please check) ___ Individual Annual Membership $25.00 ___ Family Annual Membership $35.00 ___ Corporate Annual Membership $100.00 ___ Institutional/Organization Annual Membership $100.00 ___ Bronze Level Annual Membership $300.00 ___ Silver Level Annual Membership $500.00 ___ Gold Level Annual Membership $1000.00 ___ Full Time Student Annual Membership $5.00 ___ Teacher's Circle Annual Membership $25.00 My Membership Dues of $____________are enclosed. (Please check: _____cash _______check) My Donation of $_______________is enclosed. (Please check: _____cash ______check) (The museum is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization.) I wish to make a contribution in HONOR/MEMORY (circle one) of:________________________________________________________ Notification of HONORARY OR MEMORIAL donation mailed to: _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Thank you!! Mail to: Varnado Store Museum Washington Area Museum Foundation P.O. Box 184 Franklinton, LA 70438 985-795-0680 985-839-3279 for more information ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------