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Become an IBMM SponsorAs an IBMM Sponsor, you will join a group of dedicated supporters who are doing everything possible to make certain that the history and artifacts of bluegrass music will be preserved for centuries to come, and that bluegrass music will continue to grow in popularity and respect worldwide. Our Major Supporters since 2006, listed by value of contribution, and the projects they support: Over $200,000Terry Woodward, WaxWorks VideoWorks, Owensboro, KY: This museum founder and several-term Chairman of the Board of Trustees has provided major support for general operating expenses, the Video Oral History Project, and ROMP, the River of Music Party. Fletcher Bright, Fletcher Bright Realty, Chattanooga, TN: This expert, lifelong bluegrass fiddler and several-term Chairman of the Board of Trustees has provided major support for general operating expenses and the Pioneers of Bluegrass Gatherings. $100,000 - $199,000 Daviess County Fiscal Court, Owensboro, KY. Providing leadership and vision, this arm of local government has shown its support for the arts by sponsoring ROMP annually at their facility, Yellow Creek Park, and by contributing generously to the museum's general operating expenses. Kentucky Arts Council, a statewide arts organization. Leading the way in the arts in a highly artistic state, the Kentucky Arts Council has consistently provided leadership and funding for general operating expenses as well as program funding for Bluegrass in the Schools (various projects) and the Monroe-Style Mandolin Camps. The Marilyn & William T. Young Charitable Foundation, Owensboro, KY. This foundation, honoring the memory of those for whom it is named, has provided major support for the Video Oral History Project, Radio Bluegrass International, and Bluegrass in the Schools. Carl Pagter, Walnut Creek, CA: Founder and Chairman Emeritus of the California Bluegrass Association, Carl is a lifelong bluegrass and old-time banjo performer who has served many years on the Board of Trustees. His major donation is the gift of Pete Seeger's banjo to this museum in 2006. $50,000 - $99,999The Michael E. Horn Family Foundation, Bluegrass in the Schools, Video Oral History Project, ROMP Thorpe McKenzie, Chattanooga, TN: general operating expenses Peter and Katherine Kuykendall, general operating expenses, ROMP, Video Oral History Project The City of Owensboro, Kentucky, general operating expenses Bob and Lenda Anderson, Owensboro, KY: ROMP $25,000 - $49,999Col. Tom Riggs, general operating expenses, ROMP National Endowment for the Arts, Video Oral History Project International Bluegrass Music Association, Video Oral History Project AdVentures, ROMP The Lester E. Yeager Charitable Trust, Bluegrass in the Schools Lawrence and Frankie Hager, general operating expenses Dr. and Mrs. Terry Tyler: RDI: ROMP Warren Hellman, general operating expenses OMHS: Owensboro Medical Health System, ROMP $15,000 - $24,999D'Addario Foundation for the Performing Arts, Bluegrass in the Schools, ROMP, Monroe-Style Mandolin Camp Gabrielle and Maggie Gray, Video Oral History Project, Pioneers of Bluegrass Gatherings Owensboro-Daviess County Convention and Visitors Bureau, ROMP Christine and Michael Manno, Bill Monroe Centennial State of Kentucky Department of Tourism and Travel, ROMP The Tyler Foundation, general operating expenses Old National Bank, ROMP Modern Welding, ROMP $10,000 - $14,999Martha Marcom, Video Oral History Project George and Natalie McCeney, Video Oral History Project $5,000 - $9,999Jubilation Foundation (Tides Foundation), Bluegrass in the Schools Independence Bank, ROMP B B & T, ROMP Kentucky Humanities Council, Video Oral History Project Barry Poss, general operating expenses TMMI: Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Indiana, ROMP Collings Mandolin, Monroe-Style Mandolin Camps, ROMP Weber Mandolins, Monroe-Style Mandolin Camps, ROMP The McCormick Brothers, Exhibits John and Marjorie Hager, general operating expenses Steve and Mary Cabell, general operating expenses Specialty Foods, ROMP Tom and Barbara Laing, Video Oral History Project Verizon, ROMP Kenergy, ROMP Rounder Records, ROMP $2,000 - $4,999Dr. and Mrs. Lloyd Blake, general operating expenses Moonlite Bar-B-Q, ROMP Allen Holbrook and Forrest Roberts, general operating expenses John and Mary Medley, general operating expenses Ross and Nancy Leazenby, general operating expenses Fred and Linda Perry, general operating expenses Dr. and Mrs. Peter Salovey, general operating expenses Charlie Moore, general operating expenses Sams Club, Bluegrass in the Schools Community Foundation of Owensboro, Bluegrass in the Schools Margaret Holbrook, general operating expenses Dr. George Weller, general operating expenses Wal-Mart, ROMP WAMU 88.5, ROMP Numerous Anonymous Huge Thanksto the Commonwealth of Kentucky for their $3 million dollar renovation grant in 1999. |
