The MVPA is pleased to have the support of the Lincoln Highway Association and the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission (ALBC).
The Lincoln Highway began with the support of many American industrial giants of the time including the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company,
Firestone, the Hudson Motor Car Company, the Willys-Overland Company, Carl Fisher (builder of the Indianapolis Speedway) and Henry Joy
(Packard Motor Car Company). The name - the Lincoln Highway - was chosen because it was "… patriotic, resonant, inspiring … it was the ideal
name for an ideal road.* (*1 - taken from the book American Road, by Pete Davies, ISBN 0-8050-6883-X)
2009 will mark the 90th anniversary of this pivotal Convoy and the 200th anniversary of the birth of its namesake - Abraham Lincoln.
His name - LINCOLN - inspires millions of people today as he did during his life.
| To facilitate, organize and celebrate this major anniversary in American History, the United States Congress has authorized the creation of a two year Commission - the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission (ALBC). The MVPA is proud to announce that the 2009 Transcontinental Motor Convoy project has received an OFFICIAL ALBC ENDORSEMENT. www.lincolnbicentennial.gov/default.aspx. |
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Lincoln Highway Association Statement of Purpose:
- The Lincoln Highway Association (LHA) shall identify, preserve, interpret and improve access to the Lincoln Highway and its associated sites.
- The LHA shall pursue the appropriate measures to prevent further deterioration, destruction or alteration of the remaining sections of the Lincoln Highway.
- The LHA shall publicize and seek public awareness of its goals and activities for preserving, promoting and developing the Lincoln Highway.
- The LHA shall facilitate research about the Lincoln Highway, and publish a magazine for articles and news of activity relevant to the LHA.
- The LHA shall work with local communities and businesses to promote the Lincoln Highway as a tourism destination.
- The LHA shall be exclusively charitable and educational within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Lincoln Highway Association National Office
David L. Hay, Executive Director
402 W. Washington St.
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 233-0393
The MVPA is honored to have the support of these fine organizations:
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How to Become a Corporate Sponsor
The MVPA is looking for partnerships to help with this historic reenactment of the 1919 Convoy, both non-profit and corporate.
If your organization or business believes this event fits its profile, please contact the MVPA at 1-800-365-5798. The MVPA is a not-for-profit
organization (a US 501(c)(10) charitable organization) incorporated in the State of Missouri. For more information about the MVPA, click here.
A sponsorship can take the form of providing goods or services as well as monetary donations.
- A donation or loan of specific goods and/or services from your company that can be used by the MVPA Convoy Project Team and its participants during the Convoy. In this specific area, the Convoy would benefit from initial donations of the following items, as we prepare this Convoy.
- A monetary donation to "MVPA Historical Archives", the educational arm of the MVPA and a US 501(c)(3) charitable organization, will help offset the various cost elements of this Convoy. In return for your Company's generosity the Convoy Project Team will be happy to include your company's name and logo in our mobile sponsor display that will accompany the Convoy and all advertising campaigns during the Convoy preparation phase.
We hope you will consider becoming a sponsor of this historic and patriotic project. We are ready to meet representatives of your Company to present further details of this Convoy project and answer any questions regarding its continuing preparation.
For Sponsorship Information Contact
Military Vehicle Preservation Association 1-800-365-5798
The MVPA is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in the State of Missouri.
How to Support a Convoy Participant
This major historic military vehicle Convoy is being planned and executed by our country's citizens - with their own funds.
To help reduce the costs of participating in the Convoy we are asking local companies and individuals to considering supporting your local
MVPA member with a donation of goods, services or money. To make a donation, click HERE.
On behalf of the MVPA's 8,500+ person global membership and the 2009 Transcontinental Motor Convoy Project Team we thank you in advance
for your support of your hometown MVPA member and this great project.
For Participant Sponsorship Information Contact
Military Vehicle Preservation Association 1-800-365-5798
The MVPA is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in the State of Missouri.
