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As we enter the 21st century, the importance of a trained and committed workforce becomes ever more vital. For your company to grow and experience continued success, you will need a workforce in place in Western New York that is prepared to meet the challenges of tomorrow. The Historical Society specializes in exhibits and programs that teach young people to value the past while using it to build a dynamic future for the region.
A world-class institution requires blue chip support. As you can imagine, this combination of education, exploration and fascination does not happen without participation. Find out how your company can become a partner with the Historical Society in bringing history to life for the workforce of tomorrow.
Choose an Area of Interest:
Collections Connection Red Jacket Reception Paint the Town Major exhibits/outreach
Make an investment in your future workforce – and reap the benefits for your current one! When you become a member of Collections Connection, you help the Historical Society encourage thousands of children to explore the richness of their heritage. You also become entitled to a series of benefits that can help you with employee, customer, and supplier relationships.
Your contribution to the Historical Society is an investment in your community and in your company. Please join us in our mission to bring the stories of Western New York to life for the youth of the region. We, in turn, will continue to develop, inspire, and guide young people so that they become productive citizens by the time they reach your doors.
All partners in Collections Connection receive the following basic benefits for a minimum gift of $250:
· Opportunity to support a collection of your choice.
Contact Sally Treanor at (716) 873-9644, ext. 320, to identify a collection
for support.
· Recognition as a Collections Connection partner in our quarterly
member newsletter Perspective and on our web site www.bechs.org
· One copy of Re: Collections, Artifacts and Manuscripts at the
Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society
· 10% off the price of reproductions of two-dimensional items
· 1 family membership
Collection $250 – 499
· Collections Connection basic benefits plus
· 5 family passes (may be used at both exhibition buildings)
Preservation $500 – 999
· Collections Connection basic benefits plus
· 10 family passes (may be used at both exhibition buildings)
· Reduced rate membership for all employees
Conservation $1,000 – 2,499
· Collections Connection basic benefits plus
· 15 family passes (may be used at both exhibition buildings)
· Reduced rate membership for all employees
· Behind-the-scenes tour of Resource Center for 20 employees and/or
clients
(date must be coordinated with museum calendar)
· Recognition as a Collection Connection partner in all BECHS event
programs, flyers, and handouts during 2007
· Recognition on entry way wall of artifacts in Pan-Am Building
Interpretation $2,500 – 4,999
· Collections Connection basic benefits plus
· 25 family passes (may be used at both exhibition buildings)
· Reduced rate membership for all employees
· Behind-the-scenes tour of Resource Center for 20 employees and/or
clients (date must be coordinated with museum calendar)
· Recognition as a Collection Connection partner in all BECHS event
programs, flyers, and handouts during 2007
· Outreach program for up to 200 people in BECHS auditorium or
at your facility
(date must be coordinated with museum calendar)
· Two tickets to Paint the Town on September 7 plus a full-page
ad in the Paint the Town souvenir booklet
· Recognition on entry way wall of artifacts in Pan-Am Building
Education $5,000 +
· Collections Connection basic benefits plus
· Family passes for all employees (may be used at both exhibition
buildings)
· Reduced rate membership for all employees
· Behind-the-scenes tour of Resource Center for 20 employees or
clients (date must be coordinated with museum calendar)
· Recognition as a Collection Connection partner in all BECHS event
programs, flyers, and handouts during 2007
· Outreach program for up to 200 people in BECHS auditorium or
at your facility (date must be coordinated with museum calendar)
· One weekday evening building use (date must be coordinated with
museum calendar; does not include catering or security)
· Four tickets to Paint the Town on September 7 plus a full-page
ad in the Paint the Town souvenir booklet
· Recognition on entry way wall of artifacts in Pan-Am Building
Collections Connection Partners
Education ($5,000 or more)
HSBC
John W. Danforth Co.
New York Power Authority
Niagara Mohawk
Interpretation ($2,500 - $4,999)
Conservation ($1,000 - $2,499)
Astronics Corp.
Delaware North Companies, Inc.
Ecology & Environment, Inc.
Naitonal Fuel Gas
Preservation ($500 - $999)
HMX Tailored
Phillips Lytle Hitchcock Blaine & Huber
Tops Markets
WSF Industries
Collection ($250 - $499)
Bristol – Myers Squibb
Buffalo Destroyers
Dunn Tire Corporation
The Lawley Service Insurance Group of Companies
Quebecor World Buffalo
The Historical Society presents the Red Jacket Award annually to Western New Yorkers who “through quiet, continued, unbroken devotion have enlarged our awareness of our heritage in order that it may be built upon for the enrichment of our future.” The medal was first bestowed upon Seneca leader Red Jacket more than 200 years ago by President George Washington. A symbol of peace, today the Red Jacket Award recognizes civic contributions and achievement in the community. The original medal is one of the premier artifacts of our collection.
The reception is a cocktail buffet, with optional table seating, followed by the Award Presentation. It is attended by 200-250 influential Western New Yorkers and past Red Jacket Award winners. The recipients of the medal in 2003 are former Congressman John LaFalce, University at Buffalo President William Greiner, and Dr. J. Warren Perry.
For information about corporate sponsorship opportunities and reception tickets, contact Sally Treanor at 873-9644, ext. 320.
This gala event features the work of 50 selected artists who spend the day literally painting the town, working on location within the city of Buffalo. The artists return to the Historical Society in the late afternoon with their works ready to be viewed and auctioned during an elegant evening reception.
For information about corporate sponsorship opportunities and reception tickets, contact Sally Treanor at (716) 873-9644, ext. 320.
At the Historical Society, we care about inspiring young minds and encouraging tomorrow’s citizens, adventurers, and leaders. Annually, we provide outreach and education programs for more than 9,000 children on field trips to the museum and programs taken into their classrooms.
The Historical Society’s teacher training efforts help teachers learn fun new ways to teach history. We provide workshops, curricula, sample activities and ongoing support for those wonderful folks in front of classrooms all over Erie County.
The Historical Society also has a strong history of successful partnership with business leaders to develop engaging exhibits. We rely heavily on the investment of corporate resources (cash, volunteers, in-kind) to create our exhibits. In return, we offer exposure to more than 75,000 visitors per year, an opportunity to affiliate with one of the area’s cultural jewels, and most important, the chance to educate the public about the fascinating history of Western New York.
Public funding accounts for only 35% of the Historical Society’s operating income in 2003 and admission fees and retail sales for only 14%. To make up the balance, we rely on generous gifts from our friends – individuals, corporations, and foundations. Without corporate support, great ideas are just that . . . ideas. Companies like yours have brought our ideas off the drawing board and onto the museum floor to the delight and amazement of thousands.
For information about our education and exhibits programs, contact Sally Treanor at (716) 873-9644, ext. 320.