Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse Society Sponsors and Projects


Sponsorship Program
	Why not help save this lighthouse with a donation today? You can play a vital role in restoring and preserving our culture for tomorrow.
Volunteers from Comcast and the Pointe aux Barques Society have helped the Society to complete many projects over the past two years. On the "Comcast Work Day" these volunteers provided close to 1,000 work hours in 2005 and 2006. Money for these projects were made possible by two grants from Comcast totaling $2,200. Donations from individuals and by visitors to the lighthouse provided funds for the heating and cooling project and other restoration work. Many more hours were donated by Society volunteers throughout the two years to complete many projects. The Society wishes to thank all of the volunteers and donors for providing the time and money to complete the projects listed below.
Completion of Work Project in 2005 and 2006: Painting of outside windows on keepers house Rebuilding and painting on the handicap ramp, porch and steps Damaged plaster on the 2nd floor was repaired approximately 75%of the inside rooms have been painted Heating and air conditioning system installed A fence to conceal the propane tank was built Dining and Living room floors were refinished County electricians rewired the two upstairs bedrooms and installed lighting in the basement An antique dry sink was purchased for the kitchen The hot water radiators and piping were removed The upstairs bathroom fixtures and plumbing have been removed in order to start the project to revert back to the original layout A tent was setup on the grounds for our "Gift Shop" so the shop could be open on weekends Display items were added to the museum thanks to donations from the Gill family (a past Life Saving Keeper) and Jeff Shook (a descendant of Perter Shook the first lighthouse keeper in 1848) Our "To Do" List for 2007 includes the following Remove damaged wood flooring in old bathroom and replace and paint Open walls and install doorway were original bedroom entrance was and close off current bedroom entrance Finish Painting (1st floor bedroom, hallway and upstairs bedroom floors install attic insulation Refinish kitchen and hallway floors Apply for permanent 501-c-(3) status with the IRS Install Historical Marker we are to receive from the State of Michigan. We are also applying for Federal Historical Designation After investigation is completed, construct and install Replica Shutters Huron Count has received grants to rebuild the tower and foundation, including keepers dwelling. Hopefully repaint the Tower and add the original 1857 date on the tower

LEVELS OF SPONSORSHIP
$5,000 $ 2,500 $ 1,500 $ 1,000 $ 500 $ 250 $100 $50	Corporate/Individual Light Tower Lantern Room Clock Room Tower Steps (103 steps) Keeper of the Light Assistant Keeper Misc Donation
For details on benefits of each sponsorship level, see the Sponsor Presentation SPONSOR LIST
For further information on how you can play a vital role in sponsoring this lighthouse please email: sponsorships@pointeauxbarqueslighthouse.org

Sponsorship Program