Annual Fund Drive

Dear Volunteers,

The Michigan Maritime Museum has made substantial progress balancing the budget this year. The Friends Good Will had a very good season with over 5800 passengers, the museum even more, and we have cut expenses considerably from years past. It is our intention to increase our earned income so that we are able to recover the staff positions we have given up during these difficult times. The board of directors and staff are working together to improve the efficiency of our operations, so that we are able to offer our award winning educational programs next year. Because of gifts from generous donors, we are able to remain open this winter and to continue to improve our exhibits and programs.

Your support at this time is critical. By donating to the Michigan Maritime Museum, you are supporting the preservation of the artifacts, knowledge and skills of generations of Great Lakes Mariners.

I appreciate all you have given to us, both in time as a volunteer, and donations to our annual fund drives. With your continued support, we will be passing on the traditions and stories(and making new ones) of the Great Lakes for generations to come.

Sincerely,

Capt. Jim Schneider