Hi Susan,
We also do not charge admission to the museum. We do have several "memberships" that our patrons can join.  They basically entitles them to a newsletter twice a year and advance notices on upcoming events along with a 10% discount to our giftshop.
 
We also have a research membership which entitles the researcher the same above benefits along with as many questions as they can ask me in a year :) and a flat fee for all xerox copies.  (we have a fee schedule for copies, scans, usage fees, etc.)
 
Our office manager handles all the memberships including sending out yearly renewal notices.  We do it throughout the year so everyone renews on their anniversary date.
Hope that helps.
Debra
 
Debra Loguda-Summers, Curator
Still National Osteopathic Museum and National Center for Osteopathic History
800 West Jefferson
Kirksville, MO 63501
Phone: 660 626 2359 
Fax: 660 626 2984 
Toll Free: 1 866 626 ATSU Ext. 2359
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>>> Susan Tietz <[log in to unmask]> 7/2/2007 7:08 AM >>>
Good Monday morning everybody, 
The administration of our small, local history focused museum is considering setting up a ..friends of.. type membership initiative. We do not charge admission to the museum so our benefits would be limited to things like advance notice on upcoming programs and the thrill of supporting such a worthwhile endeavor. I am looking for advice or words of wisdom from those who have already gone through this process..maybe issues to look out for or avoid and also must do type things for the administrative framework. Any information you can provide will be appreciated. 
Susie Tietz
Sutliff Museum
444 Mahoning Ave.
Warren, Ohio 44481
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