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The
National Marine Life Center Campaign
NMLC Business Leadership Circle
The NMLC Business Leadership Circle is a membership program that
offers business leaders the opportunity to earn recognition by demonstrating
their support for the development of the National Marine Life Center,
for the Cape Cod environment, and for science education and marine
research. Visibility and networking opportunities are just two of
the benefits to NMLC - BLC members.
The program is chaired by Jeffrey P. Luce of the NSTAR Corporation.
"The NMLC is without doubt one of the most exciting enterprises
to come to the Cape and Islands in years!" Luce notes. "This
is my chance to give something back to Bourne and to the region."
NMLC - BLC Membership is open to any company or business leader.
There are several annual membership levels beginning at $250. All
members receive a certificate or plaque announcing their support
of this highly visible project. Members who commit $100,000 or more
(which can be payable over several years) earn permanent public
recognition by putting their company's name on a pool or educational
exhibit.
Because the NMLC has a 501 (c)(3) designation for the IRS, contributions
are tax-deductible. This can be an added benefit to companies that
join the Business Leadership Circle.
The NMLC - BLC sponsors annual meetings for networking and updates
on the project. Featured speakers have been Congressman William
Delahunt who also received an award for his role in securing federal
funds for part of the building renovation, Joseph R. Geraci, VMD,
PhD, an international expert in marine mammal care, and Judith Walden
Scarafile, a pharmacist, head of the Cape Cod Baseball League and
Trustee of the Yawkey Foundations.
Benefits of membership include:
* Visibility. Founding members will have permanent recognition in
the completed facility.
* Association with a project that has gained high visibility, with
editorial support from the Cape Cod Times and
several local publications.
* Association with a project that has environmental, economic, and
educational benefits to the
region.
* Other benefits depending on the level of annual membership.
To become a member, click on the seal to make an on-line donation,
send a check, payable to National Marine Life Center, to P.O. Box
269, Buzzards Bay, 02532 or call 508 743-9888. Donations to the
NMLC are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
BLC Membership Levels
Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle Level
$250 - $999 annually
Recognition in the completed facility, subscription to the NMLC
newsletter, invitation to annual information/networking event.
Harp Seal Level
$1,000 - $9,999 annually
Benefits at the Turtle level plus ten percent discount in the NMLC
museum store.
Atlantic White-Sided Dolphin Level
$10,000 - $24,999 annually
Benefits at the Harp Seal level plus reduction on admission fees
at the completed facility.
Right Whale Level
$25,000 and above annually
Benefits at the Dolphin level plus use of the completed facility
for functions twice a year at no cost.
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