We Had a Great 2016 Docent Mixer!

We Had a Great 2016 Docent Mixer!

Alameda Museum News, News
On Sunday January 31st, the docents of the Alameda Museum met for a training and luncheon at the museum with the Board of Directors. The luncheon, catered by Juanita’s on Park Street, was a wonderful opportunity for everyone to get to know each other better and connect. Twenty-eight volunteers were present, some of whom who have been volunteering at the museum for over 20 years, and some of whom are new to our community! The President of the Board of Directors, Dennis Evanosky, and Vice President, Adam Gillitt, led the meeting. Adam walked the docents through the nuts and bolts of opening and closing the museum and took questions on protocols and procedures. During lunch, Dennis discussed a number of topics, including how to get the Alameda community more involved…
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2015 Museum Luncheon

2015 Museum Luncheon

Alameda Museum News, Meyers House News, News
By all accounts, the 2015 Museum Luncheon was a huge success. More people attended this year than ever before, the newest board members were sworn in by Mayor Trish Spencer, and bidding on the silent auction items was fiercely competitive. More than 90 museum members, docents, and volunteers attended the delicious meal held on the fourth floor of the Masonic Hall. In addition, attendees were treated to a poem written and read by the City's Poet Laureate, Julia Park Tracey. Thanks to everyone who made this event happen, especially to former Board Presidents Diane Coler-Dark and Robbie Dileo, long-time volunteers Lisa Koltun and Debra Hilding, the helpful people of the Masonic Hall, Joanne McKay for her beautiful table decorations and centerpieces, the caterers, and all the other volunteers who gave their time to make the…
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