HISTORY MATTERS
The Newsletter Publication of NWA History Centre, Inc.
8101 – 34th Ave., So. – Bloomington, MN 55425
(952) 997-8000 – Ext. 8-6102
Vol. 3 - No. 1 - extra February, 2005
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What We Are All About
NWA History Centre, Inc. is a Minnesota not for-profit corporation. The corporation is owned and managed by a group of individuals who are current, retired and former employees who have a sincere desire to retain and preserve the history of Northwest Airlines. While employees and retirees of both organizations have generously volunteered, neither NWA, Inc. nor Wings Financial Federal Credit Union (formerly known as NWA Federal Credit Union) is affiliated with NWA History Centre, Inc. NWA History Centre, Inc. has been designated as a 501-C-3 organization, thus making monetary and material gifts tax deductible for the donors.
The History Centre has a museum in Bloomington, Minnesota near the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport in space leased from Wings Financial Credit Union. Volunteers, who receive neither compensation nor perquisites, operate the organization and museum.
IF YOU WISH TO VOLUNTEER TO HELP OUT OR TO MAKE ANY KIND OF MATERIAL CONTRIBUTION, PLEASE CONTACT AL CARRIVEAU AT THE MUSUEM. (PHONE NUMBER AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE).
A Word About Our Financing
Operating funds are generated by; (1) cash contributions; (2) sale of merchandise in the museum Gift Shop; or (3) fund raising activities generates operating funds. All funds are used by the museum for maintenance of exhibits and displays, repair and preservation of artifacts, routine operational expense, such as insurance, publication of quarterly newsletters, etc.
Our Cookbook
Recently a History Centre Cookbook was published as a fund raising vehicle. The book contains some 300 recipes provided by our volunteers and friends. It is available for sale at the museum Gift Shop and as well at some of the Wings Financial Credit Union offices for $10. per copy. A mailing option for a $2.00 fee per copy is also available.
“Spring Fling”
Enclosed is a flyer for a major History Centre fund raising endeavor. It should be a great night out. Good food, and some socializing with friends and supporters of the History Centre. Don't forget the date – April 18, 2005.
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