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Museum oƒ American Comedy
Community Impact
Museum oƒ American Comedy
Membership Appeal
2016
Individual Membership 2016
q $500 Patron
q $1000 Diamond Patron
Yes, I want to partner with the Museum to help continue Red’s Legacy of Laughter with my tax deductible donation!
q $250 Sustaining
Name________________________________________________________________________ New Member_______Renewal_______
q $100 Contributing
Address_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
q $50 Family
Credit Card #_____________________________________________ Expiration Date________________
City________________________________________________________________ State_______________Zip_____________________
_____Check
Please remit payment in enclosed envelope to: Red Skelton Museum Foundation,
20 Red Skelton Blvd., Vincennes, IN 47591 • 812-888-4184
Phone________________________________________ Email_____________________________________________________________
_____ Cash
Membership: q $25 Individual
Payment:
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Program Highlights
Educational Programming
Our mission is to continue the legacy of Red Skelton through inspiration
and education and we continue to succeed in that endeavor.
• Our school tour program is growing, and we hope to double our
numbers in 2016. We had 11 school tours in 2015 and reached
488 elementary aged students through those trips. This is up from
two schools and 123 students in 2014.
• We will introduce an adult lecture program in 2016 that will explore
various aspects of Red’s life and career.
• Red’s Comedy Camp for kids continues to grow. In addition to our
paid campers, we are able to serve ten low income youth at camp
through a grant from Psi Iota Xi sorority.
The Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy has had a tremendous
positive impact on Knox County and the surrounding area. It has drawn in
visitors from across the nation and has enhanced the cultural entertainment
sector for this area. A few fast facts:
• Over 18,000 visitors have toured the museum since opening in July of
2013.
• The Vincennes/Knox County VTB has reported a dramatic increase in
tours since the opening.
• Other Knox County sites have noticed increased attendance.
• First Sunday of every month is free admission to allow people from all
socio-economic groups to visit the museum.
• The museum has had visitors from nearly every state and nearly 70 bus
tours per year.
RSM Foundation Board of Directors
Entertainment Highlights
Red was an entertainer in the grandest sense of the word and we keep
that legacy alive through our Entertainment Showcase and fun social
events throughout the year.
• The Entertainment Showcase launched in 2014 and has featured
performers such as, The Diamonds, The Nutcracker ballet, The
Amazing Kreskin, Ball State University Singers and more. These
shows provide entertainment opportunities for both the tri-state
area and tour groups visiting the museum.
• Our annual fundraising event has been very successful over the
years, beginning with Red’s Run for the Roses derby event, and
last year’s 50’s themed dance, Clem’s Kadiddle Hop. This year we
hope to attract an even broader group of fans to “Red’s Dueling
Piano’s” event in April.
• The annual Christmas Wonderland wreath auction features
beautiful wreaths created by area businesses and individuals. This
lovely December display is not only gorgeous and fun, but also a
fundraising opportunity for the Museum.
Chairman - Mark Hill Chairman Emeritus - Jim McCormick
President - Anne Pratt Vice President - John Frenz
Secretary - Marilyn McCormick Treasurer - Mike Carney
Shyla Beam
Dale Bieber
Darrel Bobe
John Bobe
Tony Burkhart
Doug Carroll
Bill Ferguson
JR Gaylor
Nancy Reynolds Hensel
Chuck Johnson
Rick Linenburg
Will McCormick
Marc McNeece
Bernie Niehaus
Tom Nonte
Jim Osborne
George Rapp
Phil Rath
George Rehnquist
George Ridgway
Anne Rinderle
Shirley Rose
Bill Sandiford
Helen Seirp
Bob Shetler
Pat Summers
Kent Utt
Don Villwock
Ken Whigham
Joe Yochum
Jerry Zeigler
Red Skelton Museum Foundation, Inc.
20 Red Skelton Boulevard, Vincennes, Indiana 47591
812-888-4184
www.RedSkeltonMuseum.org
Our Mission
The mission of the Red Skelton Museum of American
Comedy is to continue the Legacy of Laughter through
inspiration and education.
If by chance some day you’re not feeling well and you should
remember some silly thing I’ve said or done and it brings
back a smile to your face or a chuckle to your heart, then my
purpose as your clown
has been fulfilled.
San Fernando Red (Patron)
all benefits
archive sneak peek
admission for 10 per visit
$250
$500
Clem Kadiddlehopper (Super Patron)
all benefits
behind-the-scenes tours
admission for 10 per visit
$1000
q $500 Bronze
q $1000 Silver
q $2500 Gold
Please remit payment in enclosed envelope to: Red Skelton Museum Foundation, 20 Red Skelton Blvd., Vincennes, IN 47591 • 812-888-4184
Bronze - $500
• Company logo will be placed on a banner that will be hung in
the museum store.
• A window sticker identifying the company as a bronze partner of
the Red Skelton Museum.
• The company also will be given 5 one-day museum passes for
their employees.
Sheriff Deadeye (Sustaining)
art print
newsletter
10% museum store discount
admission for 8 per visit
$100
q $5000 Platinum
Silver - $1000
• Company logo will be placed on a banner that will be hung in
the museum store.
• A window sticker identifying the company as a silver partner of
the Red Skelton Museum.
• The company also will be given 10 one-day museum passes for
their employees.
Cauliflower McPugg (Contributing)
art print
newsletter
10% museum store discount
admission for 6 per visit
Donor Level:
Gold - $2500
• Company logo will be placed in every newsletter and on a
banner that will be hung in the museum store.
• A window sticker identifying the company as a gold partner of
the Red Skelton Museum.
• The company also will be given 15 one-day museum passes for
their employees.
$50
Phone________________________________________ Email_____________________________________________________________
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George Appleby (Family)
art print
newsletter
admission for 4 per visit
City________________________________________________________________ State_______________Zip_____________________
•
$25
Address_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for your generosity!
•
Platinum - $5000
Company logo will be placed on our website, in every newsletter
and on a banner that will be hung in the museum store.
A window sticker identifying the company as a platinum partner
of the Red Skelton Museum.
Red Skelton framed and certified acrylic reproduction print.
The company also will be given 20 one-day museum passes for
their employees.
Freddie the Freeloader (Individual)
art print
newsletter
admission for 1 per visit
Contact Name___________________________________________________________________________________________________
We continue to strive to
increase tourism in the area,
but more importantly we strive
to share Red’s comedic genius,
creative talent plus patriotic
and generous spirit as a
role model for current
and future generations.
Businesses and corporations may partner with the museum by donating
on an annual basis. Partnership levels range from $500 per year to $5000
per year. Corporate partners are recognized in museum marketing
materials and receive special museum benefits such as admission tickets
and receptions for their employees. Benefits vary based on donation level.
Corporate partners recognize the benefit of supporting cultural
development within the community.
Company_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please consider making a donation to
the Red Skelton Museum this year
by either becoming a corporate
partner, if you are a business
or by becoming a member of the
Red Skelton Museum. Although
both of these programs come
with benefits, the main
reason most of you will
donate is not because of
this, but rather because
you believe in the Red
Skelton Museum of
American Comedy
and you recognize the
impact it has had and will
have in the future on our
community.
Museum oƒ American Comedy
The Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy
presents a unique support opportunity for
individuals and corporations alike. The museum
is a self-supporting 501 (c)3 organization. We
rely on income from admissions, store sales and
special events throughout the year. This, along with
corporate and individual donations, fulfills our
budget needs.
Corporate Partnership 2016
Individual Member Benefits
Yes, I want to partner with the Museum to help continue Red’s Legacy of Laughter with my tax deductible donation!
Corporate Partner Benefits