In 1942, civilian employee Frank J. Iafrate was called on to create a logo for the newly formed Naval Construction Battalions. After designing the "Fighting Seabee" he enlisted. Returning to civilian life after the war, Iafrate maintained a lifelong interest in and active support of the Seabees until his passing in 2000.

The Iafrate Society recognizes those individuals, organizations and companies that show the same commitment to the Seabees through their donation of time or money to the Seabee Museum and Memorial Park. Membership is by vote of the Board of Directors of the Seabee Museum and Memorial Park. 

CORPORATE SUPPORT PROGRAM

Gold Level 
Companies or organization that donate $10,000 or more in money or support to the Seabee Museum and Memorial Park and maintain an active interest in the Seabee Museum and Memorial Park.

Silver Level 
Companies or organization that donate between $5,000 and $9,999 in money or support to the Seabee Museum and Memorial Park and maintain an active interest in the Seabee Museum and Memorial Park.

Bronze Level 
Companies or organization that donate between $2,500 and $4,999 in money or support to the Seabee Museum and Memorial Park and maintain an active interest in the Seabee Museum and Memorial Park.

Hut Sponsors
Companies or organizations may sponsor one of our six historic Quonset huts by donating a minimum of $1,500 per year for a three year period, renewable at Hut Sponsor rates then in effect. Hut Sponsor donations shall be used for the upkeep, repair, maintenance and improvement of the hut and grounds.

Chapel Sponsor
A company or organizations may become the Chapel Sponsor by donating a minimum of $3,000 per year for a three year period, renewable at Chapel Sponsor rates then in effect. Chapel Sponsor donations shall be used for the upkeep, repair, maintenance and improvement of the Chapel-in-the-Pines and grounds.

Vehicle Sponsor
Companies or organizations may become a Vehicle Sponsor for vehicles determined as eligible for sponsorship by the Board of Directors. A sponsor must donate a minimum of $1,000 for non-working display vehicles or $2,000 for working vehicles. Donations shall be used for vehicle upkeep, repair, maintenance and improvement. Sponsorship is for a three years period, renewable at Vehicle Sponsor rates then in effect. 

For more information about our corporate support programs, please contact us by email, or write to the Vice President of Corporate Outreach, Seabee Museum and Memorial Park,
21 Iafrate Way, North Kingstown, RI 02852.