What Will the Foundation Do?
Utilizing the unique powers of its not-for-profit tax
exempt status, the Foundation may undertake activities such as:
- Develope and operate a website that communicates important
information that cannot be distributed through www.byways.org, www.bywaysonline.org
or other government funded communication channels.
- Generate project funds through on-line auctions of donated
byway packages.
- Seek charitable and corporate funding of byway related
projects.
- Research and identify potential for-profit partners for
coopertive projects that are National in scope.
- Create a small project grant program to assist with byway
projects that cannot be funded with public dollars.
- Act as a physical agent for corparate-sponsored public
television productions that teach about byways.
- Merchandise scenic byway logos and messages.
Who May Join?
Membership is open to any individual or organization interested
in furthering the Foundation's Goals. Membership is granted by majoirty
vote of the Board of Directors after receipt of a membership application
and the appropriate dues.
Operations
Like similar organizations such as the National Park Foundation,
the National Forest Foundation and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation;
the National Scenic Byway Foundation is composed of members. In addition
to support from dues, the Foundation will engage in fundraising activities
to carry out it's projects. A Board of Directors is responsible for overall
policy and direction of the organization. The Director of the Federal Highway
Administration Scenic Program and the Director of America's Byway Resouce
Center are invited non-voting members of the Board. |
Founding Memberships
Individuals and organizations who become members of the foundation at
the appropriate level before
December 31, 2005 will be recognized as "Founding Members"
| Membership Class |
Dues |
Note |
| Lifetime Sustaining |
$1,000 |
Payable as two $500 installments over two consecutive calendar years. |
| Founding Organization |
$400 |
Available only until December 31, 2005. |
| Founding Individual |
$100 |
Available only until December 31, 2005. |
| Annual Organization |
$150 |
Annual for calender year |
| Annual Individual |
$40 |
Annual for calender year |
| In addition the Board of Directors may approve Founding Honorary,
Honorary Lifetime, Reciprocal Organizational and Chapter memberships to
worthy applicants. |
| The Foundation may accept in-kind donations in lieu of cash dues.
Contact the Executive Director for more info. |
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To join the National Scenic Byway Foundation print and complete the form
below and return to:
National Scenic Byway Foundation
118 Wildwood Bay Drive, Mahtomedi, MN 55115-1443
Telephone 651-330-6375, Fax 651-330-6646, E-mail nsbf@comcast.net
Membership Application
Name of Individual__________________________________________________________
Name of Organization________________________________________________________
Street Address City State Zip__________________________________________________
Phone Fax E-mail___________________________________________________________
Membership Class (Check One)
Payments should be made to the National Scenic Byway Foundation
 Lifetime Sustaining ($1,000)
Founding Organization ($400) Available only until December 31, 2005.
Founding Individual ($100) Available only until December 31, 2005.
Annual Organization ($150)
Annual Individual ($40)
Payment enclosed Please send an invoice
I'd like to discuss in-kind payment, please contact me.
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Comments or project suggestions for the Foundation
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