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PRESIDENT'S UPDATE
July 1, 2009
On behalf of the BBJF Board of Directors and Advisory Committee, I would like to thank you for your continued support, and to everyone who came out to see us at the annual Bill Monroe Memorial Bluegrass Festival. Despite challenging economic conditions (and challenging weather at times), we had another successful festival and we are doing everything we can to reach our goal by the end of 2009.
However, if we are going to reach that goal and take over operations of the Bill Monroe Music Park by the end of this year, we will need to keep up our current momentum in all areas. That means, if you are a 2008 donor who has not yet donated in 2009, please do so today! If you are not a 2008 donor, now is the perfect time to join our effort and push us over the finish line! Over the summer, we have several exciting things planned. We are coordinating a volunteer callout, so no matter where you live, if you would like to give your time to further the Foundation’s goal, email us at info@bbjfoundation.org, call us at 1-877-989-BBJF, or write us at BBJF, Inc., 5163 North State Road 135, Morgantown, Indiana 46160. Local volunteers will be helping us at local festivals, benefit concerts, day-to-day business responsibilities, and many other things. If you live outside Indiana, you can help us by passing out flyers at your local festivals and music venues, and reaching out to your neighbors who may support our cause. If you saw us at the June festival, you probably saw our Memory Brick campaign, which will be starting very soon. We will be erecting a brick wall at the music park where you or your loved ones can be remembered on that hallowed ground for all eternity. Keep checking the website for details. We are also currently working with consultants and financial experts to identify corporate sponsorships and other sources of capital that will help us quickly achieve our goal. These and many other things are keeping the Foundation folks pretty busy, but the harder we work and the more you support us with your donations and your time, the faster we will be able to preserve the music park for future generations. Special thanks go to Don Meadows, George Garrett, Steve Johnson, Roger Brock, Jim Peva, Penni McDaniel, Rick Randol, Brenda Sichting, Jessie Law, Sam Jackson, and all the other supporters who worked so hard to make the festival week a success for the BBJF. Keep checking in to keep an eye on our progress. We deeply appreciate your support! Sincerely,Richard C. Hersberger President, BBJF, Inc.
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See our 2009 Bean Blossom Festival Flyer !!!(600k pdf)
Photos of Bean Blossom 2008!
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Please help us preserve the music and traditions of Bean Blossom!
As many of you know, the Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park & Campground is once again for sale.
If you are one of the many bluegrass fans with "Bean Blossom Memories" of your own, and would like to see the history and traditions associated with the site of the world's longest continuously-running bluegrass festival preserved for generations to come, you can play a key role!
Bluegrass fans the world over, even those who have never been to Bean Blossom, appreciate the significant role that Bean Blossom has played in the evolution of Mr. Monroe's music. Join us in honoring that legacy by helping the BEAN BLOSSOM JAMBOREE FOUNDATION save the Mecca of Bluegrass Music for present and future generations. Click on the "Contribute" link to make your donation today! The BBJF is a nonprofit foundation , I.R.C. Section 501(c)(3), so your contribution is tax deductible.
Our mission is to preserve the music park at Bean Blossom in perpetuity and continue the Brown County Jamboree’s heritage of musical shows and the bluegrass music festivals established at Bean Blossom by the Father of Bluegrass Music, Bill Monroe.
The vision of the Foundation is a permanent music park and educational center grounded in the history of the musical events at Bean Blossom.
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As a donor, we ask that you contribute 1 hour of your salary each week (ex. if you make $10 per hour, you would contribute $10 per week) to the Foundation to support our efforts in recruiting help that can work to secure large corporate donations, guide our fund raising efforts, and help support the volunteer Board of Directors in our work to purchase the music park.
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To contact the Bean Blossom Brown County Jamboree Preservation Foundation,
We are an I.R.C. Section 501(c)(3) Charity,
please call 1-877-989-BBJF (toll free),
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BBJF, Inc., 5163 North State Road 135,
Morgantown, Indiana 46160
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