Our Mission, Our Vision, Our Purpose
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Our mission is to promote public appreciation and support for songwriters, the songwriting craft, and the gift folk music offers the world.
​Our vision is of an inclusive community where the craft of songwriting is shared, respected, and supported. We celebrate and honor powerful and insightful songs across the spectrums of genre, race, gender identity, culture, or religion. We value music from all folks that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
Our purpose is to educate the public about the benefits and characteristics of songs, that in time, are deemed “folk music”. We provide a unique experience in a musical community that is enriching to the listeners and the performers.
Why be a Member of the KFF Foundation?
Members have a vote and a voice.
MEMBERSHIP = OWNERSHIP
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KFFF members own the Kerrville Folk Festival, our flagship event, and additionally these amazing programs:
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Grassy Hill New Folk Competition for Emerging Songwriters
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Welcome Home Festival
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Music Camp for Teens (co-produced with the Boys & Girls Club of Bandera County)
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Music at the Mansion (co-produced with Schreiner University)
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MEMBERSHIP = INFORMED VOICES​
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Throughout the year, KFFF members receive newsletters from the Executive Director and the KFFF Board regarding the programs, financials, volunteer opportunities, and gatherings such as Summit meetings, wherein members and volunteers convene in order plan for future Foundation activities. Members are provided information and vote on candidates for Board positions and by-law changes, and members are invited to member-only gatherings to celebrate and socialize.
MEMBERSHIP = SUPPORT
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KFFF is funded by memberships, ticket sales, donations, grants, and festival retail sales. Collectively, this income covers the costs of Festival operations, programs, the site, capital projects and administration – all building the path to a sustainable future.
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MEMBERSHIP = REWARDS
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During the Festival, Foundation members who visit the Foundation’s booth at Kennedy Theater typically receive a Foundation T-shirt designed specifically for the upcoming membership year and several other gifts.
Most importantly, all members receive the gift of knowing they support a community characterized by a spirit of safety and love for one another, and its love for the power of songs that inspire us to grow emotionally, intellectually and spiritually. Each member is celebrated with “Welcome Home” and extended gratitude for joining this community that celebrates life with authenticity, acceptance and appreciation for art.
Cosy Sheridan and Charlie Koch
Jaimee Harris
Bernice Lewis
Membership Structure & Levels
Foundation Memberships are available at different levels and are structured annually. Memberships last one full calendar year, so the date you join or renew is your membership anniversary date. Annual membership dues may be paid once each year, or be set up for automatic renewal annually. There is also an option for automatic monthly billing that allows dues to be paid in a monthly "subscription" to your annual membership. Monthly subscriptions are available at any level of membership. Because there are additional credit card and processing fees associated with multiple payments, there is a small fee added to each monthly payment to cover those costs.
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The KFF Foundation's Annual General Membership Meeting is typically held each year during Kerrville Folk Festival. You are invited to attend and vote for open positions on the KFF Foundation Board of Directors and any proposed by-law changes. To be eligible to vote, a member’s dues must be paid in full by April 15 and currently be a member during the vote, or for members making monthly payments, the member must have paid at least 3 consecutive monthly payments and be current on payments at least 24 hours prior to the date of a membership vote.
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Your annual membership is active for one full calendar year from the date your dues were processed. Although bylaw amendments allow for changes in the membership structure and levels, they cannot apply retroactively; as in, the bylaws in effect at the time a person joins or renews apply to that person's membership for one calendar year. If you have any questions regarding membership, please call or email the festival office for clarification.
(830)257-3600 - info@kerrvillefolkfestival.org
FOLKIE LEVEL MEMBERSHIP
For an annual membership contribution of $100, renewable at $75* you will be supporting the KFF Foundation and its on-going support of folk music and the singer songwriter community. We invite you to pick up a commemorative KFF Foundation Membership T-shirt, a KFF bumper sticker, a complementary download code for a KFF live recording, as well as a limited edition KFF Compilation CD at the Foundation Booth during the next Festival. You will have one vote in the Annual General Meeting scheduled during the Kerrville Folk Festival (as long as you become a member on or before April 15th of that year.) Alternatively, you may opt to spread out your annual membership dues into monthly payments. *RENEWALS: If your membership is current or has expired within the last 30 days, you may opt to renew your annual membership at the $75 level.
BRONZE LEVEL MEMBERSHIP
For an annual membership contribution of $250, you will be supporting the KFF Foundation and its on-going support of folk music and the singer songwriter community. With a Bronze Membership, you will receive 5% off one admission to both Kerrville Folk Festival and Welcome Home Festival, and we invite you to pick up a commemorative KFF Foundation Membership T-shirt, a KFF bumper sticker, two KFF Live concert downloads, a KFFF tote bag, and a limited edition KFF Live compilation CD at the Foundation Booth during the next Festival. You will have one vote in the Annual General Meeting scheduled during the Kerrville Folk Festival (as long as you become a member on or before April 15th of that year.) Alternatively, you may opt to spread out your annual membership dues into monthly payments of $24. For members making monthly payments, the member must have paid at least 3 consecutive monthly payments and be current on payments at least 24 hours to be eligible to vote.
SILVER LEVEL MEMBERSHIP
For a membership contribution of $500, you will be supporting the KFF Foundation and its on-going support of folk music and the singer songwriter community. With a Silver Membership, you will receive 10% off one admission to both Kerrville Folk Festival and Welcome Home Festival, and we invite you to pick up a commemorative KFF Foundation Membership T-shirt, a KFF bumper sticker, two KFF Live concert downloads, a KFFF tote bag, a limited edition KFF Live compilation CD, and a $25 KFFF gift card at the Foundation Booth during the next Festival. You will have one vote in the Annual General Meeting scheduled during the Kerrville Folk Festival (as long as you become a member on or before April 15th of that year.) Alternatively, you may opt to spread out your annual membership dues into monthly payments of $45. For members making monthly payments, the member must have paid at least 3 consecutive monthly payments and be current on payments at least 24 hours to be eligible to vote.
GOLD LEVEL MEMBERSHIP
For an annual membership contribution of $1000, you will be supporting the KFF Foundation and its on-going support of folk music and the singer songwriter community. With an Gold Membership, you will receive 30% off one admission to both Kerrville Folk Festival and Welcome Home Festival, as well as a Preferred Parking permit. We invite you to pick up a commemorative KFF Foundation Membership T-shirt, the newest edition KFF bumper sticker, four KFF Live set downloads, a KFFF tote bag, a limited edition KFF Live compilation CD, and a $50 KFFF gift card at the Foundation Booth during the next Festival. You will have one vote in the Annual General Meeting scheduled during the Kerrville Folk Festival (as long as you become a member on or before April 15th of that year.) Alternatively, you may opt to spread out your annual membership dues into monthly payments of $86. For members making monthly payments, the member must have paid at least 3 consecutive monthly payments and be current on payments at least 24 hours to be eligible to vote.
PLATINUM LEVEL MEMBERSHIP
For an annual membership contribution of $2000, you will be supporting the KFF Foundation and its on-going support of folk music and the singer songwriter community. With a Platinum Membership, you will receive 30% off TWO VIP admissions to both the Kerrville Folk Festival and Welcome Home Festival, as well as a Preferred Parking permit. Additionally you may customize a dedication for an engraved brass plaque to be affixed on a Kennedy Theater bench. We invite you to pick up a commemorative KFF Foundation Membership T-shirt, the newest edition KFF bumper sticker, four KFF Live set downloads, a KFFF tote bag, a limited edition KFF Live compilation CD, and a $75 KFFF gift card at the Foundation Booth during the next Festival. You will have ONE* vote in the Annual General Meeting scheduled during the Kerrville Folk Festival (as long as you become a member on or before April 15th of that year.) You may opt to spread out your annual membership dues into monthly payments of $175. For members making monthly payments, the member must have paid at least 3 consecutive monthly payments and be current on payments at least 24 hours to be eligible to vote. *Foundation by-laws limit each membership to one vote. If two people prefer to each have a vote in the general election, then separate memberships must be purchased.
DIAMOND LEVEL MEMBERSHIP
For an annual membership contribution of $5000, you will be supporting the KFF Foundation and its on-going support of folk music and the singer songwriter community. With an Diamond Level Membership, you will receive TWO complimentary VIP admissions to both the Kerrville Folk Festival and Welcome Home Festival, as well as a Preferred Parking permit. Also with this membership comes the complimentary use of a golf cart for 18-days of KFF. Additionally you may customize a dedication for an engraved brass plaque to be affixed on a Kennedy Theater bench. We invite you to pick up two commemorative KFF Foundation Membership T-shirts, the newest edition KFF bumper sticker, four KFF Live set downloads, two KFFF tote bags, a limited edition KFF Live compilation CD, and a $100 KFFF gift card at the Foundation Booth during the next Festival. You will have ONE* vote in the Annual General Meeting scheduled during the Kerrville Folk Festival (as long as you become a member on or before April 15th of that year.) You may opt to spread out your annual membership dues into monthly payments of $430. For members making monthly payments, the member must have paid at least 3 consecutive monthly payments and be current on payments at least 24 hours to be eligible to vote. *Foundation by-laws limit each membership to one vote. If two people prefer to each have a vote in the general election, then separate memberships must be purchased.
KENNEDY LEVEL MEMBERSHIP
For an annual membership contribution of $10,000, you will be supporting the KFF Foundation and its on-going support of folk music and the singer songwriter community. With a Kennedy Level Membership, you will receive FOUR complimentary VIP admissions to both the Kerrville Folk Festival and Welcome Home Festival, as well as a two Preferred Parking permits. Also with this membership comes the complimentary use of a golf cart for 18-days of KFF. Additionally you may customize dedications for two engraved brass plaques to be affixed on Kennedy Theater benches. We invite you to pick up two commemorative KFF Foundation Membership T-shirts, the newest edition KFF bumper stickers, four KFF Live set downloads, two KFFF tote bags, a limited edition KFF Live compilation CD, and a $250 KFFF gift card at the Foundation Booth during the next Festival. You will have ONE* vote in the Annual General Meeting scheduled during the Kerrville Folk Festival (as long as you become a member on or before April 15th of that year. You may opt to spread out your annual membership dues into monthly payments of $860. For members making monthly payments, the member must have paid at least 3 consecutive monthly payments and be current on payments at least 24 hours to be eligible to vote. *Foundation by-laws limit each membership to one vote. If two people prefer to each have a vote in the general election, then separate memberships must be purchased.
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