Named for the founding year of Phantom Lake YMCA Camp, The 1896 Society recognizes alumni and friends whose annual unrestricted gifts total $1,896 or more. Your membership in the 1896 Society helps to ensure the proud heritage, legacy, and mission of PLYC for generations to come.

Membership in the 1896 Society is renewable annually.

Giving Level I:

• Bronze $1,896 - $2,999
  
• Silver $3,000 - $4,999
  
• Gold $5,000 - $7,999
  
• Platinum $8,000 - $9,999

Giving Level II: Cumulative total
(over 5 years maximum)

• Ruby $10,000 - $24,999
  
• Sapphire $25,000 – $49,999
  
• Emerald $50,000 – $99,999
  
• Diamond $100,000 – $499,999
  
• W.H. “Daddy” Wones Founders Circle $500,000 +

Benefits of membership:

• Specially designed 1896 pin
  
• Special listing on the Alumni Website
  
• Invitation to 1896 Society events

The Flames of Friendship Society(FOF) honors members who have arranged bequests, life income gifts (annuities or trusts) or gifts of life insurance for Phantom. This society, is named for a line in the special song “By Old Phantom’s Rippling Waters."

FOF Society gifts are the results of thoughtful planned giving. They may provide Alumni and friends with current income and estate tax benefits. These can produce exceptional gifts that ensure a strong future for the Foundation and Phantom Lake YMCA Camp.

For information on estate planning and becoming a
member of the FOF Society, contact Jeff Spang at Jeff@PhantomLakeYMCA.org Always, confer with your legal representative when making estate planning decisions.

$1000 – $1895 Level
Benefits: Fleece, 10%
coupon in online store

$500 – $999 Level
Benefits: T-shirt, 10% coupon in online store

$250 – $499 Level
Benefits: Baseball cap, 10% coupon in online store

$100 - $249 Level
Benefits: Canvas tote bag, 10% coupon in online store

$50 Level
Benefits: 10% coupon in online store

$35 Level
Benefits: Sticker or pin