GRANDPARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL (G-PAC)

OUR MISSION

– The Grandparent Advisory Council of CML strives to support the Museum’s mission through the talents and services of its member families

– Serve as a sounding board, liaison, and advocate for Museum families

– Foster communication between the Museum and member grandparents in order to improve the quality of the Museum experience and increase member retention, satisfaction and loyalty

– Communicate the goals and desires of the Museum membership and further those goals through development and fundraising efforts

– Promote a spirit of service, fellowship and philanthropy among the Museum community

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INVOLVEMENT

– Make a concerted effort to give time and publicize the work and mission of the Museum and G-PAC

– Provide input regarding CML programming, exhibits and events

– Identify strong candidates for G-PAC who can make significant contributions to the progress of CML

– Be well informed to convey and support CML’s mission, goals, policies and programs while knowing the Museum’s strengths and needs

– Support and volunteer time to CML’s annual events: FAM JAM (fall) and Annual Party (spring)

TIME COMMITMENT

G-PAC Members will be asked to complete two years of service on behalf of the mission of CML. G-PAC meets as a full group four times a year and will break into working groups as needed to focus on priority projects. Time commitments may vary depending on projects undertaken and may involve occasional “take-home” tasks.

PERSONAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT

G-PAC Members are expected to contribute a minimum of $250 per year of service (September – May). The funds raised each year through donations are returned to CML in a variety of ways.

Benefits:
As a Donor Level Member, you will enjoy enhanced membership benefits and invitations to special events, while also providing philanthropic support to CML. At the $250 level, your benefits include:

– General admission for up to two named adults and all children in one household

– Additional Caregiver Pass for a third, unnamed adult to bring your children to CML

– 8 individual one-day passes for admission

– Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) reciprocal benefits (these benefits offer half-off admission cost for any other participating museum)

– 2 tickets to your choice of CML’s annual events

– 15% discount on camps, birthday parties and classes at CML

– Tax-deductible contribution

– Recognition in CML’s Annual Report

QUESTIONS

Jacquie Berger
Director of Development
jacquie@exploreCML.org
843.853.8962 x238