January 2008

Dear Historical Society Member,

The Historical Society remains pro-active and committed to preserving our heritage and improving the quality of life of our Lower Merion and Narberth communities. This leadership role is accomplished by the work and dedication of our many volunteers.

2007 was a remarkable year, some of the highlights were:

• Our Special Library, the depository of information that chronicles our past, continues to grow in size and scope with more than 41,000 items in the collection.
• Our website is an electronic resource that last year had a worldwide audience of more than 291,700 visitors. Since the launch of our website in August 2002, we have had a total of more than 797,900 visitors to our virtual library of information.
• Our volunteers were active participants in the programs and lectures that celebrated our 325th Anniversary. We researched and wrote the booklet "Celebrating William Penn's Vision and the First Welsh Settlement in Lower Merion and Narberth 1682-2007" that had a distribution of 40,000 copies. Also, we were contributors to stories and reports that were published in books, in local magazines and newspapers, and on local television.

• The stabilization of the Cynwyd Train Station at a cost of $450,000. The historic station will remain an active train station on the R6 line, but will be re-born and incorporated into the community's open space system that will include the Cynwyd Station Park and the new multiuse recreational Cynwyd Trail.
• Looking ahead, we have accepted the request from the township to be an active participant in the study and development of their Comprehensive Plan. When completed, this forward looking document will define the future growth and development of the township for the next 25 years.

Remember your dues are fully tax deductible.

Jerry Francis
President

Denise Francis
Membership Chairperson

Annual Membership Dues
□	$30	Individual Student or Senior (65+)
□	$40	Individual
□	$60	Family
□	$100	Contributing
□	$500	Corporate
Life Membership
□	$500	Life (per person)

Enclosed please find a check for $__________, payable to The Lower Merion Historical Society. We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization serving the community and are a tax-deductible educational organization.

Member Benefits (All Categories)
- Receive our Newsletter Milestones
- Invitation to Member only Events
- Discount on Program Events
- Email Alert for Upcoming Events
- 10% Discount on Gift Shop Items
- Discount on Library Service Fees (such as; photo images, photo copying, etc.)

In Addition, for Corporate Members:
- Listed as a Sponsor in our Newsletter and on our Website

In Addition, for "New" Life Members:
- Select a Free Item from our Gift Shop

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