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Friends of the Festival

link to online donation page


Become a Great Friend of the 2006 Festival!

  • Do you value having the Great Lakes Folk Festival in the East Lansing community?
  • Do you appreciate seeing top-quality performers and artists, cooks, and craftspeople all in one place over one weekend?
  • Do you value learning about the skills and artistry of individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds?
  • Do you want to keep the Great Lakes Folk festival accessible to all, regardless of their financial background?
  • Do you think it is important that this festival is an entertaining AND educational experience for people of all ages?
If your answer is yes to any of the above then please consider contributing to the Great Lakes Folk Festival at:

    You can mail your contributions to:


    Michigan State University Museum

    West Circle Drive, MSU
    East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1045

    You can also make a contribution by Credit Card (Visa, MC, Am Ex or Discover) by going to our GLFF Contributions Form.

    If you would like more information or if you have any questions about your
    company or organization supporting the Great Lakes Folk Festival, please
    feel free to contact Erin Slayter at (517) 432-0859 or slayter@msu.edu.

    All donors will receive a periodic newsletter via email if they desire and if they provide an email address. In addition, donations of $100.00 or more will receive additional recognition, according to level of giving.

    Be sure to note on your check that the contribution is for the Great Lakes Folk Festival and remember to provide your email address if you wish to recieve the online newsletter.


    Great Lakes Levels of Giving

ONTARIO CLUB ($50 - $99)
- Invitation to Festival Kick-off Event
- 10% Discount at the MSU Museum Store
- Advance Festival Details through GLFF E-newsletter

ERIE CLUB ($100 - $249)
- Invitation to Festival Kick-off Event
-10% Discount at the MSU Museum Store
- Advance Festival Details through GLFF E-newsletter
- Commemorative Festival T-shirt

HURON CLUB ($250 - $499)
- All Benefits Listed Above
- 2006 Festival CD Sampler
- VIP Hospitality and Seating Package
- Festival Parking Pass

MICHIGAN CLUB ($500 - $999)
- All Benefits Listed Above
- 1-Year Museum Associates Membership
- Smithsonian Affiliate Membership
- 2006 Commemorative Festival Pin

SUPERIOR CLUB ($1,000 and above)
- All Benefits Listed Above
- Exclusive Opportunities to Meet Artists

- Limited Edition Signed Festival Poster


You can also take this opportunity to join the MSU Museum Associates at the same time. For a minimum contribution of $25.00, members receive a bi-annual newsletter with articles on museum research and public activities; special invitations to museum tours, previews of new exhibits, expeditions, lectures, festivals, performing arts classes and workshops; recognition in our Annual Report. Additional benefits, including a 10% discount at MSU Museum Store and dual membership in the Smithsonian Institution are also available at additional levels of giving. For more information on the MSU Museum Associates, go to museum.msu.edu/GeneralInformation/Membership/.

Contributions made to the festival are also considered gifts to Michigan State University and as such, are tax-deductible as provided by law and count towards membership in MSU’s donor societies.

Great Friends 2006 (posted June 28, 2006)

Superior Level

Ruth Fitzgerald

Michigan Level

Christian & Clare Luz

Huron Level

Franklin Frayer  Jr.
Jerry & Karen Jennings
Scot & Cher Kiesel

Alan & Judith Labovitz
Charles & Helen Mikens

Scott & Margo Ross

Sam Singh

Erie Level
Eric & Katherine Dahlberg
Greg Darby

Sainey & Karen Drammeh
Judith Dunn
Daniel & Carolyn Edmunds
Ronald & Susan Eggleston
Lorna J. Guile
Douglas R. McGrady
William & Sally Pratt
Anshu Varma

Ontario Level
Jeffery & Julia Baker
George & Dorothy Dyer
Larry & Katherine King

Other Friends

Christopher Clampitt
Mary Mertz-Smith
Terry & Terry Dennis-Kirk

Contributions and information inquiries should be sent to:

    Erin Slayter, Director of Development
    Michigan State University Museum
    East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1045
    517-432-0859

    slayter@msu.edu


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