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        Join now and your museum membership will keep you on Safari through October 1st, 2008!




We are always on the lookout for people who are willing to become members, make donations of money and artifacts, and help keep the memory of Martin and Osa alive by promoting the museum in their business and personal safaris...The Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum exists--and grows--because of people like you!
Membership
A one-year membership to the museum is available in the following categories:
Individual ($25)
  • Free admission for cardholder

  • subscription to quarterly Wait-A-Bit News

  • 10% discount on Museum Store purchases over $5
  • invitation to special events and exhibit openings
  • Safari Bookshelf priviledges


    • Family ($45)
  • All Individual benefits plus:

  • Discounts on educational programs and camp-ins

  • Admission for a second person and member's children & grandchildren age 18 and under


    • Wanderer ($70)
  • All Family benefits plus:

  • One guest admission per visit


    • Adventurer ($100)
  • All Familiy benefits plus:

  • Two guest admissions per visit

  • VIP tour with staff member


    • Explorer ($250)
  • All Familiy benefits plus:

  • Four guest admissions per visit

  • VIP tour with staff member

  • Special gift from the museum shop
Print out our membership form and send with your payment to:

Safari Museum
111 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chanute, KS 66720

or call 620-431-2730

The Safari Museum is supported by a widely distributed membership, a third of which are from out-of-state, and we appreciate their support tremendously!

The Museum is an IRS approved 501(c)(3) organization.

Membership dues are deductible to the extent they exceed fair market value of the items received.

Matching Contributions
Many companies will match contributions to non-profit organization made by their employees or retirees...Contact your personnel office or call us at 620-431-2730 for details.

Endowment
What is an endowment?

...The purpose of an endowment is to provide financial support for a designated organization or program in perpetuity...Contributions to endowment are never spent...Instead interest generated from the investment of endowment funds provides operating support.

Why contribute to endowment?

...The strongest appeal for making an endowment gift is the knowledge that the donors' contributions will continue helping their favorite cause year after year...There is great satisfaction knowing that through one's generosity a worthy nonprofit organization will carry on its important work or that a specific project or even a staff position will exist for the benefit of future generations.

How does an endowment operate?

...At the Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum oversight of the investment of endowment funds and use of the generated interest is provided by the museum's Board of Trustees through its finance/budget committee and the treasurer...The trustees ensure that endowment funds are invested prudently following the guidelines of its endowment policies and that the interest is used appropriately and efficiently to further the museum's mission.

How does inflation affect endowment?

...Typically a portion of interest is maintained with the endowment funds or principal...This allows an endowment to grow and keep pace with inflation...At the Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum no more than 75% of interest generated from endowment may be spent.

Why does the museum need an endowment?

...The Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum relies on several income sources for general operating support including admissions, membership dues, store sales, license and program fees and contributions...With an endowment the museum's budget will be less affected by fluctuating income sources, changes in the local/national economy and uncertain fundraising efforts.

What support is needed?

...The Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum seeks to endow the museum's general operations...Interest from this fund supports daily activities and associated expenses; everything from office supplies to insurance and utilities to personnel...Additionally, the trustees and staff seek to endow particular divisions and activities of the museum...Endowment contributions can be designated specifically for support of the Imperato African Gallery, Stott Explorers Library & Selsor Art Gallery and Collections Acquisition & Conservation.

How are endowment donors recognized?

...All donors are recognized in the museum's quarterly publication Wait-A-Bit News...Further, special premiums are available to donors of $100 or more...Donors of $5,000 or more to endowment are recognized on a plaque in the museum's entryway.

How can I get more information?

...The director and trustees of the Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum will be pleased to visit with you and answer your questions...They will work with you and your investment advisor to determine the best means of matching your goals and interests with the museum's needs.
For information contact:

museum director Conrad Froehlich at (620) 431-2730


If you wish to make a contribution, print out our Endowment form and send with your payment to:

Safari Museum
111 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chanute, KS 66720




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