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Annual Appeal - Message from the Board of Trustees

Annual Appeal - Message from the Board of Trustees

Dear Friend,

The holiday season is a time to count blessings. We consider among our blessings, your membership in the Friends of Pruyn House. With financial assistance and volunteer support provided by you, we were able to accomplish necessary repairs and to make improvements to Pruyn House. Here are the highlights for 2011:

·         Replaced damaged wood and provided drainage improvements at the front of the
       Buhrmaster Barn
·         Refurbished the front North Parlor of the House to appear as it might have when the
       Pruyns occupied the house. Improvements included: new paint,wall-to-wall carpet,
      new drapes, new chandelier, and the mantle restored to its original finish.
·         Hosted five speakers, three bus trips and an evening of traditional music

In addition to the above, we were fortunate to be able to continue our Concerts in the Barn, Old Fashioned Sunday, Holiday Open House, Annual Members’ Holiday Party and our Annual Children’s Party. We could not continue to serve the community at the level we do without your support.

Each year we respectfully ask our friends, like you, to consider making a gift to our Annual Appeal. Every gift makes a difference and your gift – large or small- allows us to continue our mission of serving as the historical, educational and cultural center of the Town of Colonie. Our operating income is derived from membership dues, rental fees, fundraisers and sponsorships. These various sources of revenue are combined to offset our annual operating cost making the experience memorable for you and 10,000+ visitors each year. In return for your commitment to the Pruyn House Complex, we promise to be good stewards of your gift and to preserve the Complex for future generations.

Donations are fully tax deductible and your donation will be acknowledged in our newsletter and our web site. For your convenience, you may

Use PayPal to make a online donation or
Download the mail-in donation form

Again our thanks for your consideration and support throughout the year! Happy Holidays!

Sincerely,

The Board of Trustees of the Friends of Pruyn House

Last Updated (Thursday, 15 December 2011 19:16)