The
Buck Stops Here Society links the expertise and resources
of a world-class presidential library with a network of creative,
energetic, people with fresh ideas. The society is designed to
bring together key leaders who realize the "power" of
history, share a mutual interest in life-long learning and support
the educational and outreach programs of the Harry S. Truman Library.
Member
Benefits
When
you become a Buck Stops Here Society member, you become
personally involved in what the Harry S. Truman Library has to
offer. Your membership society benefits include:
- Special
access to the Truman Library for meetings and corporate events
- Free programs
for "Society Members Only"
- Invitations
to personally meet and welcome speakers of national and international
prominence, including preferred seating for their public program
- Free Whistle
Stop newsletter and admission to the Truman Library
- Members
of the Buck Stops Here Society are admitted at no charge to
all events.
During your
first-year membership, the Society will present you with an engraved
brass replica of the famous The Buck Stops Here sign encased
in a specially designed box. The motto popularized by President
Truman has come to symbolize his decisiveness and accountability.
Personal
Investment
Your
investment in The Buck Stops Here Society will be
used at the Harry S. Truman Library for one or more of the following:
- Attracting
prominent speakers
- Bringing
in top-quality traveling exhibits
- Developing
educational programs for students and teachers
- Awarding
scholarships for deserving researchers
- Strengthening
the volunteer and intern program
