American Veterans for Equal Rights, Inc.

One-time Pledge form
Yes, I am interested in helping AVER achieve the next level in its mission of bringing support and equality to LGBT active duty and veteran service members. Please include me at the sponsorship level I've indicated below.
The Crow's Nest
$75	Grunt
$150	Flight Line
$250	Essayons
$500	Plank Owner
AVCOM One
$1000	One Star
$2500	Two Star
$5000	Three Star
Custom Pledge
$	If you would like to donate an amount different from those listed above, please enter the amount in the box to the left. Sponsors making donations of greater than $75.00 USD (or the non-USD equivalent) will qualify for all benefits of whichever sponsorship level which they meet.

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Monthly Pledge form
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Our way of saying THANK YOU! for donating to AVER...
The Crow's Nest
$75	Grunt - Ask any Marine who really holds the U.S. military together, and he'll tell you "the grunts." Anyone who contributes at a Grunt level will receive a special listing in each issue of the AVER National newsletter, the Forward Observer.
$150	Flight Line - The skilled Air Force technicians who work on the flight line hold the lives of fighter pilots in their hands. Those who join the AVER Flight Line at $150 a year are committed to giving the organization a real "lift-off," and will receive a special listing in the Forward Observer as well as a special lapel pin.
$250	Essayons - Since the war of 1812, the uniforms worn by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have featured a special castle emblem and the inscription "Essayons." The word "Essayons," French for "we shall try," represents the spirit of combat engineers. AVER's Essayons will receive special listing in the Forward Observer, a special lapel pin, and a free ticket to the annual Military Ball during the year in which you are an Essayon (transportation, accommodations, and other AVER Convention registration fees not included).
$500	Plank Owner - According to Naval tradition, a "plank owner" is an individual who was a member of the crew of a ship when that ship was placed in commission, and who is often issued a "plank owner certificate" by the ship. In AVER, the term Plank Owner is reserved for those select few who are willing to make a serious commitment to establishing AVER as the premier organization in the country for GLBT military veterans. Plank Owners will receive special listing in the Forward Observer, a special lapel pin, a Plank Owners' certificate, and free admission to the AVER National Convention during the year in which you are a Plank Owner (does not include transportation or accommodations).
AVCOM One - AVER's Command Level Supporters
$1000	One Star - We're providing you the flag rank, veterans choose your service. For this you'll received a framed certificate acknowledging your generous donation, a special mention for a full year in each issue of the Forward Observer, AVER's national newsletter and a quarter-page ad. Also included is a lapel pin and free admission to the national convention following your pledge your flag rank commitment. This includes admission to an invitation-only VIP party prior to the Military Ball -- a chance to meet with the Executive Board and other honored guests (does not include transportation or accommodations).
$2500	Two Star - As with the one star rank, you get to choose your service. For this privilege, your generous donation entitles you to a framed certificate, special mention in the Forward Observer for a full year, including a half page black&white ad, a lapel pin, and free admission to the national convention following your pledge. As with the one-star level, this also includes an invitation to the VIP reception (does not include transportation or accommodations).
$5000	Three Star - For this very generous pledge, you shall receive all of the rewards mentioned above, with a few exceptions. Along with the mention in the Forward Observer for a full year, you'll also receive a full page color ad. In addition to free admission to the following national convention and Military Ball VIP party, you'll also enjoy a reserved seat at the honor table -- the "Captain's Mess." (does not include transportation or accommodations).