Friends of Sutters Fort Inc.

“Individuals may join the Organization as a member in order to receive complimentary admission to Sutter's Fort State Historic Park, a 10% discount on items purchased at the Sutter's Ford Trade Store, and a Quarterly Newsletter with historic information and special event updates. At premium membership levels additional items are given such as a Sutter's Fort SHP Pin and VIP invitations to members only special events.”

“The Executive Director reviews the Organization's exempt return before it is electronically filed.”

“The Executive Director monitors for any possible conflicts of interest between the Organization and any Board Members.”

“The Board of Directors reviewed comparable pay grade scales for other similar executive director positions of similar size not-for-profit organizations in the Sacramento and Northern California region. The Board of Directors also reviewed the executive director compensation level in consultation with the California State Parks District Superintendent in charge of Sutter's Fort State Historic Park.”

“All governing documents that are required to be made public are available for inspection at the office of the Organization. In addition, all requests for copies of the governing documents are provided to any requester as required by Federal law.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: The Hands-on-History Program provides visitors with the opportunity to view the Sutter's Fort Collection which is the largest repository of original source Donner Party material in existence. Visitors can view replicas of these rarely seen original documents and hear the mysterious and haunting stories that have fallen through the cracks. Visitors are able to pack a wagon or write in their journal with a quill pen, or make a corn husk or rag doll and create their own pioneer souvenir item. The Simple Emigrant Christmas presents several vignettes showing holiday scenes, including foods, music, decorations, and traditions from other cultures from around the world. People from around the world passed through the gates of Sutter's Fort, each with their own customs and traditions for the holiday season. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: The "Sutter's Fort or Bust" program is a 45 minute hands-on interactive program that tells the story of Sutter's Fort as the first mall of California. The program explains why so many people from diverse backgrounds made Sutter's Fort their destination. It begins with the arrival of John Sutter who became a land owner and farmer and talks about his journey to get here. The program discusses the various trades that made Sutter's Fort a destination. One will also find how Sutter impacted California by inviting people from all over the world to start a new life in California. There is also a question and answer station to conclude the program. This program is specifically geared toward children. Students participate at various levels at each station and is suitable for grades 4 through 6.”