Thomas Munson Foundation Memberships
The Thomas Munson Foundation is a not-for-profit family organization of the descendants of Thomas Munson (1612 – 1685) who established the family in the American colonies. The Foundation was incorporated in 1984 under the laws of the State of Michigan.
| Initiation Fee | Annual Fee | TMF Newsletter | TMF Timely Notes | The Munson Record Vols I & II | Purchase The Munson Record Vols III, IV, & V | Eligible for TMF Scholarship/Internship | Eligible for TMF/TMFSF Board of Directors | Eligible to Vote at Annual Meetings | ||
| Regular Membership | Is open to all descendants of Thomas1 Munson, their spouses, natural and legally adopted children, & grand children | $30 | $15 | yes | yes | Available In public domain | Free; $10 shipping |
yes | yes | yes |
| Associate Membership | Is granted to individuals and institutions who have no known relationship with Thomas1 Munson | $20 | $15 | yes | yes | Available In public domain | Free; $10 shipping |
no | no | no |
| Life Membership | Is available to both Regular and Associate Members | $250 | $0 | yes | yes | Available In public domain | Free; $10 shipping |
yes, if Regular Member first | yes, if Regular Member first | yes, if Regular Member first |
Application
New members must fill out the Membership Application form and pay the initiation fee. The form is a pdf that can be downloaded, printed, completed, and emailed or USPS mailed to the Membership Committee Chairperson.
Contributors
| Contributor to TMF | Amount | Benefits |
| Sustaining | $100 – $999 | Donor Certificate, Donor mention and photograph in TMF Newsletter, Free 1-year TMF Membership for person of choice (membership type depends on relationship to Thomas1 Munson) |
|---|---|---|
| Patron | $1000 – $4999 | Donor Certificate, Donor news feature and photograph in TMF Newsletter, Free 1-Lifetime TMF Membership for person of choice (membership type depends on relationship to Thomas1 Munson) |
| Major Benefactor | $5000 + | Donor Certificate, Donor news feature and photograph in TMF Newsletter, Free 2-Lifetime TMF Memberships for persons of choice (membership type depends on relationship to Thomas1 Munson) |
MUNSON REUNIONS AND ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETINGS
Thomas Munson Foundation reunions and business meetings are held annually at various locations around the country. Locations rotate among the seven geographic regions. These reunions are to conduct business and have discussions that help hold the family together. Much planning and reviewing has been needed to develop a Charter, write ByLaws, cover legal matters, and spread responsibility among the cousins across the country. With computer savvy cousins, the Foundation has been able to maintain membership rolls, update The Munson Record digital ancestry database, and conduct Foundation business. Since the incorporation of the Thomas Munson Foundation Scholarship Fund, Inc in 1996, annual reunions and business meetings have been combined for both organizations. Short descriptions of the first eight TMF reunion meetings (1982-1992) are given in The Munson Record Vol. III, p. viii-ix.
Since Thomas1 Munson first came to the American colonies in 1637, there has been over 380 years of Munson Family history. In recognition of this history, General Reunions of the Munson Family with national scope have been held every 50 years beginning in 1887. The one exception was the 2nd General Reunion in 1896. The General Reunions include:
1887 – First General Reunion in New Haven celebrating the 250th anniversary of the arrival of Captain Thomas1 Munson (generation 1) in America.
1896 – Second General Reunion in New Haven celebrating the publication of Volumes I and II of The Munson Record.
1937 – Third General Reunion in Groton, New York, celebrating the 300th anniversary of Thomas1 Munson’s arrival.
1987 – Fourth General Reunion in New Haven celebrating the 350th anniversary of Thomas1 Munson’s arrival, and known as “TMF-350”.
2037 – Fifth General Reunion (scheduled) for New Haven celebrating the 400th anniversary of Thomas1 Munson’s arrival.
Descriptions of these General Reunions are given in The Munson Record Vol. III, p. xi-xxii.
The Thomas Munson Foundation is a not-for-profit family organization of the descendants of Thomas Munson (1612 – 1685) who established the family in the American colonies. The Foundation was incorporated in 1984 under the laws of the State of Michigan.
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