Putnam Museum of History and
Natural Science
"Mike Smith, Director of
the Putnam Museum, recognized that the Museum was renowned for their
educational programs. My role as Development and Marketing Director was to
support him with the Capital Campaign. My role was to give the Museum an
image that was less traditional and more entertaining. Committees worked to
provide membership events that were "educational and entertaining".
As Director of Marketing and Development, I understand that volunteers and
donors determine the success of a campaign. Membership
increased, Annual Drive increase, and the Capital Campaign was successful. People make a difference."
Carol Ehlers
Due to community support and the efforts of
many individuals: Mike Smith, the Director of the Putnam, Putnam Trustees, Putnam Guild,
Annual Giving Society, and Exhibit Opening Planning Committee--the Putnam Museum
opened
the V.O. Figge Natural Science Wing on May 5, 1995.
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It is people in the community that make it possible. |
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Beth Hodges (right) organized steering committee for Mississippi River exhibition opening. |
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Sandy (center) and John (right) Mann served as Volunteer Coordinator and Phone-a-rama Chairs. |
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A mens choir group volunteered to perform. Involvement of community musical groups add to Putnam events. |
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A special thanks to all the Putnam Guild members who assisted me. Lila Bell accepts program for opening of exhibition. |
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Barbershop group performs at exhibition opening. Community music provides the background for all opening events. |
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Members and donors make a different. Events are a way of saying "Thank you for your support." |
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All exhibition openings have children's activities. |
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