Letter from the Director
Join us on a journey, become a Florida Humanities member
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ow often do you strike out, alone or with another, to ponder and explore the humanity of Florida?
To support Florida Humanities means to invest in experiences rooted in The many twists and turns, waterways, trails and roads history and culture that contribute to the unique beauty of the daily life of a Floridian. bring us together and What is much more intriguing are the stories behind the deepen our understanding aesthetic. The literature, history, politics and cuisines tucked of our community, our away beneath the surface of the roads we travel daily. Inside this state and ourselves. We magazine, on our Florida Stories walking tour app, and through are approaching Florida our many programs and talks across the state, we share these Humanities’ 50th Anniversary in 2023, and with that milestone, known and untold stories that enrich, empower, entertain and we are working to create new experiences and discussing the spark curiosity and conversation. With possible return of old ones, such as the our grantmaking, we support programs ever-popular “Gatherings,” group trips and events from hundreds of nonprofit that took us all over the state to discover One major benefit that cultural organizations that are also places and learn stories that tell the history storytellers of the Sunshine State. and culture of Florida. There is much to will be included in all As Florida Humanities presents review and a great deal on the horizon membership levels is author-engaged book clubs, cuisine as we chart a path through the waters of projects, engaging dialogues on another 50 years. As we reflect on what FORUM Magazine. After sensitive topics, and much more, we we have learned over the decades and the summer 2022 issue, ask you to help us move the needle on the best practices to deliver to Florida, it what it means to be a Floridian. The appears that Floridians enjoy the craft of this award-winning strongest way to sustain and elevate the experience. Floridians appreciate the publication is transitioning our efforts to do that is by committing slice of lifetime moments that transcends to a members-only benefit. your charitable giving to Florida generality and reveals something that Humanities through membership. This represents a unique blend. This will be a summer, we are launching a reimagined busy and transformative year for Florida Florida Humanities Membership Humanities, as we seek to increase our Program. It will offer a range of giving levels with a variety of footprint, strengthen our reach and impact and unearth the benefits, such as discounts and access to exclusive events. One unsung humanity of Florida. The literature, history, visual culture major benefit that will be included in all membership levels is and craftsmanship across these five regions of 67 counties is rich FORUM Magazine. After the summer 2022 issue, this awardin her charm like a young boy in the 1870s and his pet deer, her winning publication is transitioning to a members-only benefit. soulfulness like an embattled novelist that writes a novel in one We are so grateful for your love and support of FORUM, and paragraph’s scroll, and the wondrous individuality of an artist hope you will become a Florida Humanities member to continue that paints a life’s walk on a highway with one stroke. Are you welcoming the magazine into your home. We invite you to join ready to take this journey with us? this inaugural class of supporters and advocates dedicated to preserving and sharing Florida’s diverse history and heritage. Membership is not just about writing a check. Membership means you are taking an active role in supporting what you cherish, what’s meaningful to you, and helping others see the value in Florida Humanities that you already do.
Nashid Madyun
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