What Will the Foundation Do?
Utilizing the unique powers of its not-for-profit tax
exempt status, the Foundation may undertake activities such as:
- Develop and operate a web site 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
cooperative 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 corporate 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 majority
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 Resource
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. |
| Annual Organization | $150 | Annual for calendar year |
| Annual Individual | $40 | Annual for calendar 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: Name of Organization________________________________________________________ Street Address City State Zip__________________________________________________ Phone Fax E-mail___________________________________________________________ Membership Class (Check One)
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| Comments or project suggestions for the Foundation ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ |
Lifetime Sustaining ($1,000)