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What We Are About - This is Core Sound - Museum History - Gift Shop & Gallery - Core Sound Trees - David's Place - Remembering James - Remembering Jessie Lee Babb Dominique - Remembering David Yeomans - Core Sounder newsletter SUMMER 2007 issue Programs / Outreach - Programming on and off site - Down East Tour Web - Junior Duck Stamp - Upcoming Events - Past Events - Willow Pond - Waterfowl Weekend - Partners Exhibits and Projects - Exhibit Plan      -Introduction - Exhibit Plan      -“Life on Core Sound” - Exhibit Plan      - “A Place for the People” - Jean-Dale Project - Community Scrapbooks - Opening Exhibit Traditional Craftsmen - Folk Heritage Award Winners New Museum Construction We Need Your Help Annual Membership     - CSWM Featured Artists NC License Tag Program          - Application Form Capital Campaign     - 2004 Update & Progress     - Porch Planks     - Core Sound by Firelight     - Mitchell Fulcher      Collector License     - Hunt Club Giving     - Named Giving Opportunities Special Thanks - Volunteers - Partners Learn More - Visit Us - Guest Book - E Mail For more information  contact us at: Core Sound  Waterfowl Museum 1785 Island Road  P.O. Box 556 Harkers Island, NC 28531 Telephone: 252-728-1500   Fax: 252-728-1742 Email: the museum

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The Core Sound Waterfowl Museum is more than a collection of artifacts; it is the story of hunters, fishermen, guides, carvers, boat builders, net hangers, quilters, storekeepers, men and women, young and old, who have lived along Core Sound for centuries. It is a bridge between skilled watermen and craftsmen to future generations who will learn to appreciate the rich heritage of this land and her people.

For the past several years, thousands of volunteer hours have been invested in the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum. It is the first such project for Down East and deserves the support of all who appreciate the beauty of this place and the rich history of its people. We welcome you to our growing list of contributors and challenge you to become part of preserving and continuing this heritage for future generations.

As a member of the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum you will be an important part of preserving these things. You will help build a bridge from centuries of skilled watermen to future generations who will know, understand, and appreciate this heritage.

$30/Individual ~ $50/Family ~ $75/Business or Organization
Core Sound Waterfowl Museum membership card
Window decal with museum logo
10% discount on Museum Gift Shop purchases

The Annual Giving that our membership represents is very important. We depend on YOU for our base budget to provide for operations, programming, promotion and maintenance. There is much that needs to be done here ... landscaping, much needed equipment (phones, kitchen appliances, computer printers) to name a few .... We have made the move to the new facility with the same staff who continue (with the help of volunteers) to do more and more. Even with their strong commitment, we are in serious need of additional staff who can help meet the growing needs for building maintenance, as well as more office and gift shop help.

WE, the members, must meet this challenge as we continue our fund-raising efforts to complete construction. WE have much to do and we depend on MEMBERS like you to help us do it! If your membership needs renewing, NOW is the time. Then, ask someone to come and visit, check our website, JOIN ... Ask several! You will be amazed at how easy it is for people to see that this is important work and their help will make a difference. Many of us are doing all WE can ... Now it is time that we invited others to help meet the growing needs.

An increase in membership strengthens our grant-writing while increased dollars helps meet all the needs of the new building and our growing operation. Last year, our visitation reached 20,000! Our daily summer average was over 100 per day. That's more than double what we had been doing at the old museum. Our gift shop sales totaled almost $200,000! Thank you ..... And that was our first year in our new home .... Just think what we CAN do with your help.

Remember, membership makes an excellent gift!