Patronage
Fund the BrotherhoodSilence is free.
History costs money.
The Cost
Nobody joins for the liability insurance.
Let’s be honest. You don’t care about climate-controlled storage or server fees. Neither do we. But old tapes rot. Photos fade. And if we don’t pay the rent on the archives, our history quietly disappears. These are the dull, invisible bills we have to pay just to keep the lights on.
The Dividend
Why we pay it.
We take care of the boring stuff so we can afford the things you do care about. Cherry Tree. Reunions. Pig Roasts. It’s the price we pay to hear Under the Tree as it was sung in 1958, minus the Snap, Crackle, and Pop. There is no tax deduction for this. We don’t do it for the write-off. We do it to keep the brotherhood loud.
The Proof
Hear the difference.
1958 Raw Extraction vs 2025 Master Transfer
501(c)(7) contributions are not tax deductible
The Ictus
The pulse that holds the ensemble together. In conducting, the ictus is the precise moment the beat occurs. It’s what defines the rhythm. For $19.46 a year, you provide that pulse, ensuring the beat goes on.
The Spirit of ’46
The definitive commitment. By matching the year of our founding every month, you become the backbone of our operations. This is the foundation of our sustainability.
The Founders League
A commitment to the future. While the “Spirit” tier honors the date, this tier honors the builders. You are subsidizing long-term initiatives like archival restoration and digital preservation.
The Good Fellow
The bedrock of the Association. This does the heavy lifting for our most ambitious projects. Because some traditions are too important to be left to chance, you ensure the Chimes legacy is secure for decades to come.
The Honor Roll
Tradition is not an accident. It is an investment. The brothers below secured 2025. They funded the mirth, from Cherry Tree to Reunion. Standing at the front is the Donor Guild, whose recurring monthly and annual support ensures the music never stops.
Commitment isn’t for everyone.
We get it. You have enough monthly subscriptions. You don’t want to be billed, you just want to help. A single gift bridges the gap between a good year and a historic one, without the paperwork.
The Archive Restoration
Beyond the Guild, we undertake specific initiatives to preserve the Chimes’ physical and digital legacy. Already a Guild member? Direct your extra support here.
Archives are the Brotherhood’s memory.
Fifty-two years of harmony are currently locked in aging ¼″ analog reels. We are reclaiming the magnetic signatures of our founders to ensure our history carries on for the next century.
Restoration Roadmap
Fund this specific project
Contributions go toward digitization, restoration, and digital storage.
Georgetown Chimes Alumni Association, Inc.