Thank you to all of the new and renewing
Blues Foundation members for making
our membership drive a success!

Lisa and John Groff Win Blues Cruise Drawing!
In the long-awaited drawing conducted November 1, Blues Foundation members Lisa and John Groff, Sarasota, FL are the lucky members whose name was drawn and will be going on the 2006 Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise. The Blues Foundation purchased this cabin for 2 as a way of saying thanks to its members.
Congratulatioins Lisa and John!

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JOIN THE BLUES FOUNDATION AND SUPPORT ARTISTS, VENUES, EDUCATION, PRESERVATION AND MUCH MORE...

The Blues Foundation is the beneficiary of the 2006 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Silent Auction. With more than 135 affiliated Blues organizations, and membership spanning some twenty countries, the Foundation serves as the hub for the worldwide passion for Blues Music.

Like any other 501(c)(3)nonprofit arts organization, The Blues Foundation counts on the financial support of Blues fans. Donations and memberships are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Please take a moment to review each of the membership levels and look at the current membership incentives.

People often ask "What do I get by joining the Foundation?" You get the satisfaction of supporting the programs of The Blues Foundation--supporting the W.C. Handy Blues Awards, the Blues Hall of Fame, the International Blues Challenge and the Keeping the Blues Alive awards, to name a prominent few. You become part of the Blues family that recognizes that each of us has the duty to support the music we love. That is enough, right?

Your membership is evidence that you understand that a blues fan must be the first line of support. You do this by becoming a member and participating in the activities of your local blues society, by purchasing the music of your favorite Blues artist and by going to see live music in the local club or festival. AND BY BECOMING A MEMBER OF THE BLUES FOUNDATION.

All members receive a membership card that allows them to vote for their favorite artists for the W.C. Handy Blues Awards. This card is also recognized at Associated Blues Clubs where the member will receive discounts. Each member gets to vote for a member of the Board of Directors. Each member receives a window decal proclaiming them a Proud Supporter of The Blues Foundation." Higher levels of support bring additional premiums.