In 2001, the Friends of the Randell Research Center was created as a giving society to support the programs and activities of the RRC through its endowment and operating funds. The Friends organization provides an important component of the financial stability of the RRC.

All Friends of the RRC receive a quarterly newsletter. Supporters at higher levels are entitled to discounts on our books and merchandise, advance notice of programs, and special recognition, as detailed below:

Friend ($30) and Student ($15)

• Monthly email updates from Randell Research Center (RRC) leadership and RRC newsletters
• Free admission to Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville, FL
• Priority registration for Florida Museum RRC Lecture Series at the Calusa Heritage Trail
• 10% discount on RRC merchandise

Collaborator ($50-$99)

Above benefits plus:

• Early notification of special events and programs
• 20% discount for paid family programing events

Contributor ($100-$499)

Above benefits plus:

• Florida Museum of Natural History membership including reciprocal benefits at 300+ museums and science centers worldwide through the ASTC Passport Program. The Passport Program allows members to sample some of the world’s most exciting science centers and museums when on vacation or visiting family and friends – and save money while doing it. Please call the institution you wish to visit in advance to confirm the benefits they are currently offering ASTC members. Search for Participating Science Centers and Museums
• 10% discount for paid special events and programs

Sponsor ($500-$999)

Above benefits plus:

• Invitation to annual Director’s Address & Luncheon, Pine Island, FL
• Special opportunities to “Meet with the Director” throughout the year

Supporter ($1000-$4,999)

Above benefits plus:

• Listing on donor plaque at the Calusa Heritage Trail on Pine Island, FL
• Annual private tour for you and up to four guests of the Calusa Heritage Trail
• Invitations to special RRC Director and visiting lecture receptions

Sustaining Members ($5,000-$19,999), Benefactors ($20,000-$99,999), and Patrons ($100,000+)

Above benefits plus:

• Strategic planning and sustainability briefings from the RRC Director
• Complimentary every-other-year behind the scenes tour of the South Florida Archaeology Collection, Florida Ethnographic Collection, and other museum collections, as well as exhibits at the Florida Museum of Natural History with the RRC Director and Chair of the Department of Natural History in Gainesville, FL

Your donation may be matched by your employer. Contact your employer’s Human Resources Department for more information.

Application

To become a member of the Friends of the Randell Research Center, you may join using this online form or print a membership application form and mail it to the following address:

Friends of the Randell Research Center
P.O. Box 608
Pineland, Florida 33945

Newsletter

To find the most recent Friends newsletter, or to see any archived newsletter, please see our newsletter page.

The Randell Research Center Endowment

The future of the Randell Research Center is tied to the growth of its endowment fund through the University of Florida Foundation. While membership in the Friends of the RRC provides vital support toward achieving this goal, additional contributions are solicited from those who wish to make even more substantial and lasting contributions to the long-term stability of the RRC. Please make a gift to our endowment fund online.