Support the NAFMC by becoming a member!!
The RCAF Memorial Museum Foundation was established in 2001 as a registered charity. Its mission is to raise funds to support the operations of the National Air Force Museum of Canada. Since then, the Foundation has grown steadily and now has the ongoing support of more than 900 active members.
In June 2012, the name of the Foundation was modified to the National Air Force Museum of Canada (NAFMC) Foundation. The Foundation will continue to honour the history and traditions of the RCAF by supporting the National Air Force Museum of Canada.
Annual Functions
The Foundation sponsors two major fundraisers each year: the annual Charity Banquet and the Foundation Golf Tournament. In accordance with the applicable rules and laws, the funds raised each year are passed on to the Museum in quarterly installments.
Charity Banquet
The Charity banquet, first held in 2005, has been one of the major social events in the Quinte region. It has had consistent high attendance, with many guests returning annually to enjoy the evening. The Charity Banquet is planned as a formal event and commences with a social hour before dinner, allowing guests to meet and greet friends, old and new. This is followed by a multi-course gourmet meal enhanced by accompanying Canadian VQA wines. Dinner is accompanied by background music performed by local talent and is followed by fine, live entertainment. Later in the evening, more socializing and dancing takes place before the night comes to an end. A silent auction has recently been added to the evening to assist in raising funds to support the museum.
Foundation Golf Tournament
A golf tournament has been held annually since 2004 and has drawn golfers from great distances. The tournament is held every June and has proven to be enormously popular. It is supported not only by the players but also by numerous local sponsors. Quinte area businesses consistently provide assistance in the form of goods, services and cash to demonstrate their interest in promoting the Foundation and ensuring the success of the undertaking.
In addition to a challenging game, the tournament provides the opportunity to renew old acquaintances, meet new friends and win valuable prizes. The day is topped off by a steak barbecue with all of the “fixings” and an awards ceremony. This event has been a consistent sell-out. To reserve your spot now call Brigitte at 613-965-7314.
The Board of Trustees
A Board of Trustees, comprised of up to 12 selected volunteers from 8 Wing and Quinte area, manage the Foundation. The majority of the Trustees are retired former members of the RCAF/CF and the rest are local businessmen and businesswomen who have freely offered their time, experience and expertise in various fields. There are an additional three, non-voting members. Two of these represent the National Air Force Museum and the third is the Administrative Clerk. The voting members elect the Chairman from amongst themselves. The Board meets monthly. Current members of our Board are as follows:
Foundation Membership
By becoming a member, you will receive:
- Free admission to the National Air Force Museum of Canada;
- National Air Force Museum of Canada newsletter, “The Logbook“;
- A membership card with a 10% discount in the Museum’s Gift Shop;
- Free access to other affiliated CAPA museums in Canada, see http://www.capa-acca.com/Members.html; and
- Inclusion in the Foundation donor recognition book.
The membership is currently $10.00 per month. To become a member, please contact:
Name:
Email: foundation@airforcemuseum.ca
Telephone: (613) 965-7314
Address:
NAFMC FOUNDATION
220 RCAF Rd., P.O. Box 1000
Astra, Ontario
K0K 3W0
Donations
There are many ways to contribute to the support of the NAFMC.
The NAFMC Foundation
The National Air Force Museum of Canada Foundation (to give it its full name) is a provincially-incorporated not-for-profit organization with the sole object of raising money to support the Museum. It is a registered charity (CRA number 89489 3916 RR0001.) Payroll deductions can also be made to the Museum through the United Way under the category of “other”.
Canada Helps
Donations can be made to the museum directly through Canada Helps, an organization which allows donors the ability to donate to registered charities online, through an easy, secure transaction. You will receive an e-receipt within minutes of your donation, which you can save and print out at any time. Simply click the icon on the left to go directly to Canada Helps.