Cuneo Mansion revamps its membership program
A newly revamped membership program is now available at Loyola University Chicago’s Cuneo Mansion and Gardens in Vernon Hills.The program, which was closed temporarily after the university acquired the estate from the Cuneo Foundation in December 2009, was officially reintroduced July 1, 2011.The Cuneo membership program, which features five levels of membership, will allow the estate to preserve its historic surroundings, fund its day-to-day operations and protect and promote the cultural, architectural and environmental heritage of the Cuneo Mansion and Gardens. #147;The goal of the Cuneo Mansion and Gardens membership is to provide a sense of community and membership to those who appreciate the Cuneo estate and to those who want to see it succeed,#148; said Ann Fruland of Loyola University Chicago#146;s Department of Advancement and co-creator of the Cuneo membership program.
#147;This membership has tremendous value. The mansion and estate is a unique place, and being a member allows you to have an insider view of an era#146;s past #133; and to contribute to the history.#148;
Listed below is the list of membership packages and their key features:
Household Friend #8212; $50:
Ÿ Year-round admission to the mansion and grounds (car decal/sticker) for one individual;
Ÿ 10 percent discount at museum shop;
Ÿ Complimentary admission to the Loyola University Museum of Art on Michigan Avenue in Chicago;
Ÿ Free or discounted admission to 180 other gardens and arboreta across the nation via the American Horticultural Society#146;s Reciprocal Admissions Program.
Contributing Friend #8212; $100:
Ÿ All of the above benefits of the Household Friend level;
Ÿ Year-round admission to the mansion and grounds (car decal/sticker) for two individuals;
Ÿ Invitation to select member-only events.
Sponsor Friend #8212; $250:
Ÿ All of the above benefits of the Contributing Friend level;
Ÿ Discounts at local shops and restaurants;
Ÿ Recognition in our Annual Report.
Jen Jensen Friend #8212; $500:
Ÿ All of the above benefits of the Sponsor Friend level;
Ÿ Reduced rates for special programs, classes, lectures, and tours.
Cuneo Society #8212; $1,000:
Ÿ All of the above benefits of the Jen Jensen Friend level;
Ÿ Free admission for special programs, classes, lectures, and tours.
For details, visit cuneomansion.org, call Cuneo Mansion and Gardens at (847) 362-3042, or send an email to info@cuneomansion.org. Contact Ann Fruland at (312) 915-6719 or efruland@luc.edu.