Ford Center—Alberta, Michigan School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science Ford Center Legacy Fund Opportunities Ford Center Legacy Fund Opportunities Ford Center Legacy Fund Opportunities Ford Center Legacy Fund Opportunities In 1935 when Henry Ford created the village of Alberta, it became the public face of his lumber empire. As the years went by and Ford exchanged wood auto parts for metal, the future of Alberta became uncertain. The village was given a second chance to shine in 1954, when the Ford Motor Company and Ford family donated it and surrounding forest land to Michigan Technological University. In his acceptance of the gift, President Grover Dillman said that the acquisition of Alberta (now the Ford Center) was a “major milestone in the history of the college.” Over the past 58 years, the Ford Center has been the site of world-class research in forest resource management and ecosystem science that benefits the state of Michigan and the nation. The Center continues to be a valuable resource to the University and its students. As the base for the intensive field practicum, the Center helps to hone the essential skills that undergraduates, graduates and Peace Corps students will need as future managers of national and international forest lands, wildlife, and critical habitats. The goal of this fundraising effort is $4,000,000. The Fund will allow the Ford Center and Alberta to be self-sustaining. Your gift will secure the Ford Center’s role in the next generation of Michigan Tech foresters, wildlife biologists and ecologists. There are many ways to support the Ford Center, please see the legacy fund form for the list of opportunities. Michigan Technological University is an equal opportunity educational institution and employer. Send Legacy Fund forms to Send Legacy Fund forms to Send Legacy Fund forms to Send Legacy Fund forms to Ford Center Attn: Legacy Fund 21235 Alberta Avenue, Suite 2 L'Anse, MI 49946 For more information please contact the main office. Phone: 906-524-6181 Fax: 906-524-6180 E-mail: [email protected]www.fordcenter.mtu.edu/legacy The Legacy Fund will be used for... Capital Construction and Improvements—Provide funds to construct new buildings and to renovate existing ones. Alternative Energies— Provide funds to invest in alternative energy sources for the buildings of the Ford Center and to create a working example of an entire community that runs on green fuels. Museum—Provide funds to repair, enhance and maintain the Ford’s Historic Sawmill Mill Museum. The sawmill museum is unique in the State of Michigan. It highlights Henry Fords lumber empire and Michigan Tech’s legacy in forestry and ecosystem science. Maintenance—Provide necessary financial support required to enhance and maintain the physical structures and major equipment. The Ford Center in 1940 (above), 1965 (right) and today (below) Draft 09 May 2012 President Dillman (right) accepting Ford gift in November 1954
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Ford Center—Alberta, Michigan School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science
Ford Center Legacy Fund OpportunitiesFord Center Legacy Fund OpportunitiesFord Center Legacy Fund OpportunitiesFord Center Legacy Fund Opportunities
In 1935 when Henry Ford created the village of Alberta, it became the public face of
his lumber empire. As the years went by and Ford exchanged wood auto parts for
metal, the future of Alberta became uncertain. The village was given a second
chance to shine in 1954, when the Ford Motor Company and Ford family donated it
and surrounding forest land to Michigan Technological University. In his acceptance
of the gift, President Grover Dillman said that the acquisition of Alberta (now the
Ford Center) was a “major milestone in the history of the college.”
Over the past 58 years, the Ford Center has been the site of world-class research in
forest resource management and ecosystem science that benefits the state of
Michigan and the nation. The Center continues to be a valuable resource to the University and its students.
As the base for the intensive field practicum, the Center helps to hone the essential skills that undergraduates,
graduates and Peace Corps students will need as future managers of national and international forest lands,
wildlife, and critical habitats.
The goal of this fundraising effort is $4,000,000. The Fund will allow the Ford
Center and Alberta to be self-sustaining. Your gift will secure the Ford
Center’s role in the next generation of Michigan Tech foresters, wildlife
biologists and ecologists. There are many ways to support the Ford Center,
please see the legacy fund form for the list of opportunities.
Michigan Technological University is an equal opportunity
educational institution and employer.
Send Legacy Fund forms to Send Legacy Fund forms to Send Legacy Fund forms to Send Legacy Fund forms to
Ford Center Attn: Legacy Fund
21235 Alberta Avenue, Suite 2 L'Anse, MI 49946
For more information please contact the main office.
& Options for Planned and Deferred Giving:& Options for Planned and Deferred Giving:& Options for Planned and Deferred Giving:& Options for Planned and Deferred Giving:
For more information on any of these opportunities,
please contact the Ford Center office at (906) 524-6181