Breathtaking scenery...

Join the Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands<= /h2>

Support a u= nique park

The Boston Harbor Islands form one of= the newer national parks, and are intimately linked to the region’s prehistory and the nation’s history. Just a short invigorating ferry = ride from the mainland, the park’s 34 islands lure you into a world of nat= ural wonders, wave-swept shorelines and magnificent views. Each in its own way, = the harbor islands capture the imagination with experiences far removed from the city.

Your membership= of the Friends will support the national park in protecting and enhancing the islands, facilitating public access, and expanding recreational opportuniti= es and educational programs

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For more informat= ion about the Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands call 781-740-4290.

For park informat= ion and ferry schedules visit = www.bostonislands.comor call the National Park Service on 617-223-8666.

E Tidings inaugurated!

In February 2007, Friends volunteers create= d an electronic version of the Friends Tidings newsletter. It is now a bimonthly newsletter that is written and emailed by Friends volunteers= .

Receiving Tidings is one of the Friends membership benefits.

Members without email do receive a paper co= py of Tidings.

If you are already a Friends member with em= ail but are receiving the paper copy, please notify the Friends office with your email address.

Sending the electronic version helps to save paper and stamps.

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Join the Fr= iends of the Boston Harbor Islands

Join a trad= ition of service

Celebrating 29 years of service to the islands, the non-profit Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands, Inc. fosters public use whi= le protecting this fragile ecosystem and historic environment. FBHI supports t= he national park through volunteer service, public education, and advocacy.

Our Volunteers provide thousands of h= ours of service each year to support the islands, their managers and visitors. Trained volunteers:

= ·        Guide a= nd inform park visitors

= ·        Maintain trails and island resources

= ·        Host historical and wildlife tours

= ·        Plan an= d run special events

= ·        Adminis= ter management and communication activities

= ·        Supervi= se campers.

Our Boat Trips enable visitors to exp= lore the park, its historic sites, regional lighthouses and the New England coastline. Friends’ Advocates regularly speak for the park, its visitors and manage= rs – both within the park and in the community. Educational programs serve youth and adults on the islands and = also in schools and community groups.

Join the Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands<= /h2>
We all bene= fit

We raise the operating funds for the Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands’ services almost entirely by ourselves. Much of this funding comes from memb= er dues.

When you join you get the satisfaction of supporting a unique national park area. You also receive more tangible benefits:

·        Regular= newsletters and alerts with information about the harbor

·        Discoun= ts on Friends boat trips and harbor ferries

·        Discoun= ts at park stores

·        Invitat= ions to Friends events, lectures and social gatherings

·        Discoun= ts on Friends merchandise

To join the Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands complete a membership form and mail it to our office along with your check.= You may now join online then mail it to the office along with your check. =

The Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands now offer online donation capability through Wainwright Bank & Trust wh= ich is our bank. You may also ren= ew your membership and purchase Friends sales items and boat trip tickets through= this online capability. It= 217;s easy. Follow these steps:

Go to or click now on= https://www.c= ommunityroom.net/donate.asp?mode=3Dshow

You will be on the Donation Page. Y= ou may skip to #2 and under select a non-profit choose = Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands. When you see the Special Instructi= ons section please specify donation, membership or sales i= tem or boat trip ticket.

Membership levels and benefits are detailed below.

Thank y= ou for your support.<= /p>

FRIENDS= OF THE BOSTON HARBOR ISLANDS

MEMBERS= HIP APPLICATION<= /b>

_ NEW MEMBER     or     _ RENEWAL

Name(s)= :        &= nbsp; _________________________

        &= nbsp;   _________________________

Address= :        &= nbsp; _________________________

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Phone:<= span style=3D'mso-tab-count:1'> _________________________

E-mail:=         &= nbsp;   _________________________

Members= hip category (check one):

        &= nbsp;   _ $25 INDIVIDUAL

        &= nbsp;   _ $40 FAMILY/DUAL

        &= nbsp;   _ $75 SUSTAINING (T-shirt size:    )

        &= nbsp;   _ $150 P= ATRON       (T-shirt size:    )

        &= nbsp;   _ $250 D= ONOR        (T-shirt size:    )

        &= nbsp;   _ $500 BENEFACTOR (T-shirt size: )=

        &= nbsp;   _ $_____= OTHER (min. amount $25)

Please = check as appropriate:<= /p>

_ I would like information about volunteering

_ I enclose my employer’s matching gift form

_ Sustaining or higher: do not send any gift, total amount will be tax deductible=

_ I enclose a $_____ donation for the

Sponsor= -a-Volunteer program

printable version of form

Please = mail application and make checks payable to:

Friends= of the Boston Harbor Islands, Inc.

P.O. Box 690187<= /b>

Quincy = MA 02269-0187<= /b>

INDIVID= UAL (one person)      &= nbsp;      $25

= FAMILY/= DUAL (two persons,       $40

   plus household members under 18)

&= middot; <= ![endif]>Eligibl= e to be an FBHI volunteer

&= middot; <= ![endif]>Invitat= ions to FBHI lectures and events

&= middot; <= ![endif]>Get par= k news in the Tidings newsletter

&= middot; <= ![endif]>Discoun= ts on:

&= middot;      = Friends= boat trips<= /p>
&= middot;      = Friends= clothing and merchandise<= /p>
&= middot;      = Merchan= dise in park stores<= /p>
&= middot;      = Harbor = island ferries<= /p>

= SUSTAIN= ING ($60 tax deductible) $75

· All the above benefits, plus:

· Chart t-shirt (adult sizes XL, XXL)=

= PATRON = ($90 tax deductible)&= nbsp;      $150

= DONOR <= /span>($190 tax deductible)&= nbsp;      $250

= BENEFAC= TOR ($440 tax deductible)&= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;   $500

·      = All the= above benefits, plus:<= /p>
·      Two free tickets for a FRIENDS cruise (call office for dates and availability)

Sponsor= -a-Volunteer

Friends volunteers assist the public in the Boston Harbor Isl= ands national park area. They are trained to provide professional, knowledge-bas= ed service to park visitors and managers. Each volunteer receives a uniform, training materials, and an extensive on-island orientation.

The cos= t of training a volunteer is $60. Even if you are unable to volunteer, you can donate to support the volunteer program. Please check the box on the application form, and indicate the amount of your donation. <= /o:p>

Friends= of the<= /b>

Boston = Harbor

Islands=

Support= ing the<= /b>

Boston = Harbor Islands<= /b>

national park area

= P.O. Box 690187, Quincy MA 02269-0187

Phone: 781-740-4290<= /b>

Fax: 781-749-9924<= /b>

E-mail: fbhi@earthlink.net<= /b>

Website: www.fbhi.org<= /b>

2003 national awards

Outstan= ding Volunteers in Parks Program

Nationa= l Park Service<= /i>

Preside= nt’s Award<= /i>

National Association of State Park Directors