Program Sponsorships
Do YOU want to OWN a piece of your favorite Ruthmere program?
Ruthmere has over 100 different programs every year needing sponsorship support. Through our successful Ruthmere Rising support structure, we have drastically reduced the cost of supporting memberships in favor of giving YOU, our members, the choice for how you would like to target your extra support dollars through annual program sponsorships.
NEW 2026 Programs in Need of Sponsors:
2026 Family Tree Explorer Program
Tree Roots Presenting Sponsor - $10,000
Tree Branch Sponsor - $1,000
Tree Leaf Sponsor - $100
2026 is almost here! We are currently seeking sponsorship support for the 2026 program year. The 2025 sponsor list is below. WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOUR NAME ON THAT LIST!
If you are interested in the possibilities, please speak with our Executive Director Bill Firstenberger over a nice cup of tea! Bill can be reached at 574-264-0330 ext. 105 or bfirstenberger@ruthmere.org
Current 2025 Program Sponsors
Gallery Talks Individual Talk Sponsors: Margaret & John Frechette George & Kathy Freese Connie Fulmer The Grace Hopkins Ruml Charitable Trust Brenda Johnson Karen Nicholson Connie S. Sam Sommers Brenda & Michael Tudor Heart City Heritage Lectures Feature Sponsor: Tim & Meg Shelly Book Club Seasonal Teas Witches Brew, Tuesday Teas, and Teas with Mrs. Claus: Gibson Insurance Free Family Sunday Ice Cream Social Feature Sponsor: 1st Source Bank Concert Series Terry Trimmer Eric Trotter Thomas/Hurst Piano Duo: Sandra Van Tilburg Norell Piano Duo: Sandra Van Tilburg All Receptions Sponsor Jon Smoker Robert B. Beardsley Piano Prize Competition Coffee on the Piazza | Lincoln Penny Story Hour Exhibits from Indiana Humanities Ceramic Showcase Wade Mayberry Murder Mystery Dinner Presenting Sponsor: The Ruthmere Record Volunteer Support Ruthmere Holiday Tours Feature Sponsor: Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau 2026 Ruthmere Calendar Presenting Sponsor: Wade Mayberry Individual Months: Steve & Julie Bachman Doug Beardsley Lori Bechtel Jan Cawley Kay Eller Janet Evanega Rieckhoff The Firstenberger Family Katie Haas The Kingfisher Fund Krieg DeVault LLP Karen Nicholson Rusty & Anita Ritchie Ruthmere Smartphone Tours Ruthmere's Bus Trip to the Moon Derby Day Good Neighbor Memberships Presenting Sponsor: 1st Source Bank |
Sponsorships are offered at varying levels that shoulder everything from Presenting Sponsor exclusivity to everyday fan enthusiasm. There's something for everyone's pocketbook (literally from $50 to $5,000), but most importantly, we hope that the end result is YOU feeling better connected to Ruthmere, and the parts of Ruthmere that keep you coming back.
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