Membership Information

Bring a Buddy Stimulus Package
$40 for one regular membership
$75 for two regular members
at least one must be a new member

Membership is available to all individuals, foundations, financial institutions, companies and organizations who are involved in or interested in the field of aviation and aerospace and/or continuing the legacy of Bessie Coleman. 

Membership may be granted to any of the above whose honest intent is to ensure the success of the Foundation’s mission, purpose and objectives and who pays the annual dues as set by the Board of Directors.

The BCF annual dues are due in the month of August

The mission of the foundation is to:

• Work in partnership with honesty and integrity to enlighten the world about the accomplishments of Bessie Coleman;
• Work with world-wide educational institutions in supporting the aspirations of youth who choose careers in the aviation and aerospace industry;
• Assist individuals in gaining access to available resources for advancement in the diverse aerospace industry;
• Prepare aviation enthusiasts for exciting challenges in aerospace careers;
• Honor, celebrate and archive aerospace achievements to include women of color and minorities in the aerospace industry.

The purpose of this Foundation is to:

“Be a major participant in promoting aviation, aerospace, and the legacy of Bessie Coleman so that all interested individuals may realize their full potential.”

There are four classes of membership:  Regular, Student, Corporate, and Honorary:
• Regular membership - shall be extended to those individuals wishing to participate fully in the Foundation.  Regular members have full voting privileges and may serve on the Board of Directors. Annual dues are $50.
• Student membership - shall be extended to those individuals attending school or college full-time. Student members have full voting privileges and may serve as committee chair. Student members are not eligible to serve on the Board of Directors. Annual dues are $25.
• Corporate membership - shall be extended to a foundation, organization or business wishing to support the mission and purpose of the Foundation. Each corporate member may appoint one person to serve as a regular member.  Annual dues are $500.
• Honorary membership - shall be bestowed by the Board of Directors on any person having rendered distinguished service on behalf of the Foundation and is not a current Regular member. Honorary memberships shall be bestowed for one year.  Honorary members shall have the same privileges as Regular members.

BCF By-Laws

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO JOIN ONLINE

BESSIE COLEMAN FOUNDATION, INC MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Membership Status:	Select New Member Renewing Member
Name:
Mailing Address:
City/State/Zip:
Phone:
Alternate Phone:
Email:
Occupation:
Title:
If student, name of school:
Year in school:
Aviation/Aeronautical Experience:
How did you found out about BCF?:
Are you interested in speaking on behalf of BCF about Bessie Coleman and/or aeronautics?:	Select Yes No
If so, do you want your name and email address posted on website?:	Select Yes No
Are you interested in helping to lead BCF?:	Select Yes No
If so, what position are you interested in?:
Can you assist with writing articles, website, fundraising, etc?:	Select Yes No
Membership Category:	Select Regular/$40 Regular/$40 Student/$25 Corporate/$500
Name of "Buddy":
Birth Month/Day:
	NEXT STEP: BE SURE TO PAY THE MEMBERSHIP FEE After you submit, you will be directed to pay the membership fee online. You have to complete the payment in order to complete the membership. Thank You.