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INTRODUCTION...
Established in 2008 the Friends of the Lincoln Parks Foundation is an annual membership program designed to accommodate all those who wish to provide general support for the ongoing activities of the Foundation and to the legacy of the Parks system.
Membership in our Friends group entitles you to receive special recognition on our website and in other publications. In addition, by joining our Friends group you will also receive unique benefits such as our monthly E-Updates, our quarterly newsletter, invitations to special events like park dedications, limited edition lapel pins, and many other exciting gifts!
To learn more about our Friends group call us at 441-8258.
CHARTER MEMBERS...
Charter members of the Friends group include all those who have participated in our recent Union Plaza campaign, our Board, our Trustees, local leaders, members of various parks related advisory boards, long time park volunteers, and other groups and individuals who want to help preserve the legacy of our excellent parks system for future generations.
We hope you consider becoming one of our Friends today!
DONATION DESCRIPTION...
Many of our Friends are eager to learn about how their membership impacts specific programs or facilities within the Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department's system.
Here are just a few examples of existing needs that your annual donations help fulfill:
$25 = 15 Flowering Annuals or New Ping Pong Paddles at a Rec Center
$50 = 2 Rose Bushes or New Basketballs & Soccer balls at a Rec Center
$100 = Public Garden Seminar or Swimming Lesson Scholarship for 2 Lincoln Kids
$250 = Educational Signage for the Gardens or Computer Lab Printers at a Rec Center
$500 = Ornamental Trees & Exotic Plants in the Garden or Bus Rental for a Camp Trip
$1000 = Holiday Lighting for the Gardens or New Basketball Hoops at Neighborhood Parks
$1500 = Bed of Roses in Rose Garden or Replace Floatables at Neighborhood Pools or Park Bench at a Municipal Golf Course
Thank you for your kindness and generosity!
CUMULATIVE GIVING LEVELS...
As in life, Friends come in all different shapes and sizes, and that is why we have developed many different levels to best meet your needs. Each Friendship level entitles you to unique and varied recognition.
Please note that we do recognize these gifts on a cumulative level to distinguish our annual donors who make a commitment to the legacy of our excellent parks system. We understand and appreciate that annual gifts sustain our ability to progress in an exceptional manner.
Bronze Acorn $25-100
Silver Acorn $101-500
Gold Acorn $501-1,000
Silver Seedling $1,001-5,000
Gold Seedling $5,001-10,000
Silver Sapling $10,001-25,000
Gold Sapling $25,001-50,000
Mighty Oak $50,001-100,000
Majestic Oak $100,000+
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