To establish a network of individuals and foundations with the means and interests to contribute to an annual “Strategic Fund.” The purpose of this fund is to help seed projects developed by ASOF members. The network is to be referred to as the “Patrons of the Society”.

Fundraising for the strategic fund and the build-up of the network of patrons is to be lead by a group of up to 5 individuals, referred to as the Executive Committee of the Patrons. The Chair of this committee and its other members are appointed by ASOF's Executive Board. This person represents the Patrons at meetings of the Executive Board and is a voting member of the Executive Board.

The Strategic Fund is used by the Executive Board for only funding ASOF projects. The fund may include parts earmarked by the donors for particular projects. The fund may also incorporate an endowment model as determined by the Chair of the Executive Committee of the Patrons.

All Patrons of the Society would be invited to the annual ASOF conference and can participate in all activities of the conference. The Executive Committee of the Patrons may also recommend to the ASOF Executive Board the granting of  particular recognitions to Patrons, including the designation of Honorary Fellows.

Al Eisaian, Adam Kablanian, and Diron Jebejian would be appointed as members of the Executive Committee of the Patrons, with Al Eisaian being the Chair.