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Vision, Mission, Goals
Vision: The Leadership Institute will be a world-class facility devoted
to enhancing decision making through the critical study of history.
Mission: To advance the understanding of historical events, encourage
leadership development and inspire enlightened decision making by
providing a forum for critical thinking through scholarly research,
exhibitions, and public programs.
Goals: To tell compelling stories of leadership. To introduce
historical topics in each exhibit, and to encourage study and debate
concerning the leadership traits illustrated by the story. To include
artifacts, papers, dioramas and interactive components, appealing to
visitors of all ages, interests, and educational backgrounds. To produce
temporary and traveling exhibitions creating opportunities to expand
the collection by including stories from other individuals or groups. To
provide public programs with scholars to present seminars and lectures.
Facility Information
Public Space
- 3,500 sq ft Permanent Exhibit Gallery
- 5,000 sq ft Temporary Exhibit Gallery
- 5,000 sq ft - Admissions, Museum Store,
Restrooms and Public Space
- 13,000 sq ft 500 Seat Auditorium
Non-Public Space
- 3,000 sq ft - Staff Offices
- 1,500 sq ft Video Teleconference Studio
- 14,000 sq ft Collections Storage, Curatorial
Workspace, Archives and Library
45,000 Total square feet
Current Status
| May 2006 |
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Certificate of Incorporation issued |
| June 2006 |
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Master Plan completed by a Certified Museum Consultant |
| Sept 2006 |
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Tax exempt (501C3) filed with IRS
Board of Trustees approved
By-Laws of organization
Officers of the board
Eight committees with chairpersons |
| Oct 2006 |
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Tax exempt (501C3) application approved by IRS |
| In progress |
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Recruitment of National Advisors
and initiation of fundraising |
Gift Commitment
We want to do it right. To do that . . . bricks, mortar and an endowment to secure the future . . . we seek to raise $ 15 million.
Will you help?
 Legend Donor $10,000 - $25,000
Proud American $ 5,000 - $10,000
Patriot $ 1,000 - $ 5,000
Plank Owner $ 500 - $ 1,000
Simple Pledge $ 10 - $ 450
If you're interested in giving more than the above amount, please click here and fill out the form.
Please make checks payable to:
General Tommy Franks
Leadership Institute and Museum
106th West 4th Street
Hobart, OK 73651
Thank you for knowing that Freedom has never been free . . . and it wont be free in the future.
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