FRAMINGHAM, MA - Framingham Historical Society & Museum presents "HATS OFF TO FRAMINGHAM", December4, 2005, Natick Crowne Plaze, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Share with us - A social evening beginning with a cocktail reception hour, music provided by The Bourbon Street Paraders, dinner, an informative program about the work of the FHS & M featuring the awards ceremony, a short film documentary about the Village Hall, Hats & Bonnets Exhibition & remarks by Charles Murphy, President of the FHS & M. 2005. Honorees, Attorney Victor Galvani and The Framingham Improvement Association.

TICKET AND SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

New for 2005 - Supporters who purchase a full or 1/2 page ad will receive a one-year business membership to the FHS&M. Benefits include acknowledgement in the FHSM quarterly newsletter and museum program discounts for employees. The business membership alone is a $200 value!

WHAT: Funds generated from our ad book & fundraiser will help provide on-going programs & exhibitions, safely house our collections, continue the work of documenting Framingham’s history, allow us to employ a director, a curator and staff.

Your support will keep the museum open. The Museum is located at 16 Vernon Street on the Framingham Center Common.

WHY: To honor our honorees and to support Framingham Historical Society & Museum. The Society is a privately funded, non-profit (501c3) cultural organization devoted to preserving and interpreting the history of Framingham for the public benefit. Membership is open to all.

HOW: Here are support levels for your program booklet advertising:

______$1000 Ad book - Full page ad (4.5"w x 7" h)

______$ 500 Ad book - ½ page ad ( 4"w x 3.5" h)

______$ 250 Ad book - ¼ page ad (4"w x 2"h) or business card

______$ 100 Ad book - business listing – 3 or 4 lines

______ or purchase a table (10 seats ) for $1,000 & a ½ page ad is included.

Your check, payable to FHSM (note 2005 GALA AD in the memo line) and this form may be mailed to the address below. The ad copy may be emailed to ma@ipsre.com.

Tickets may be purchased in advance by sending $75/person to the address below or tables of 10 for $1,000 and a ½ page ad is included.

WHEN: Your tax-deductible contribution must be received by November 29, 2005. An early commitment is appreciated.

Please provide artwork in PDF or jpg format.

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