AVER is a 501(c)3 volunteer non-profit organization. As such, beyond basic membership dues, we are largely dependent on outside fundraising, donations and sponsorship gifts, both at the national and local chapter levels. We very much appreciate the generosity both within and without the organization, and extend many thanks to those listed below.
All gifts to AVER are tax deductible. To receive proper receipts for any donation of $250 or more, we require your return address. Regardless of the size of your gift, PayPal will email an electronic receipt to you for your records.
The following general sponsorships
have been pledged since the AVER
2005 National Convention:
Plank Owner – $500 |
anonymous Lara Ballard John Brady Thomas T. Carpenter & Art Andrade MAJ Jeffery M. Cleghorn, USA (Ret.) Michael-Todd Kilmer, M.S.W. & Tim Breidigan Ken Sholes Tony Smith
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Essayons – $250 |
John Ames James Apedaile Robert Stout
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Flight Line – $150 |
James P. Donovan Bill Joseph Helwig Edward L. Modesto Gigi B. Sohn William T. Winnewisser
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Grunts – $75 |
Francis Allen Donna L. Groman Fredric J. Mulvihill Demetrio Munoz Father Philip G. Salois, MS Hank Thomas
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The following have made donations
to help offset the cost of the
AVER 2007 National Convention:
In-kind donations have been made by the following: |
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CLAW traded a full page 2007 program advertisement with AVER, and has provided an information table for AVER during CLAW 2006-2008. |
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American Airlines has provided a 5% group flight discount. |
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AVIS Rent A Car System has provided a car rental group discount rate. |
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SLDN has generously donated a number of items for attendees’ “goodie bags.” |
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Level VI
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– $500.00+ |
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Level V
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– $250.00-$499.00 |
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Level IV
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– $150.00-$249.99 |
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Note: This donation is in addition to the generous in-kind donation listed above. |
Ron T. Clarke – AVER Region IV VP
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Level III
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– $80.00-$149.00 |
Chicago Chapter of AVER
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Level II
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– $45.00-$79.99 |
Bill Mullins Dick Rogers
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Level I
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– $25.00-$44.99 |
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Enlistee
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– up to $24.99 |
Amy Mundhenk Bruce
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Please note: some sponsors are not listed due to their request for anonymity. Because some of our veterans and civilian members still cannot be “out” in every aspect of their lives, AVER always has and always will respect such wishes. |