Volunteer Connection
Volunteer Connection
May 10, 2010
Greetings, Friends!
A Satisfying Experience Awaits…
Being a docent may very well be one of the most satisfying and rewarding experiences in life. Docents are respected and appreciated, and the
Do you have a few spare hours to teach students about the life of a sailor? For a few weeks each spring and fall the Museum has the opportunity to bring history to life for students that sign up for educational dockside tours and educational sails. Join us on Wednesday, May 12 from 3-5 PM for training on the educational programming aboard Friends Good Will. You will learn how docents lead students through hands-on stations that include navigation, simple machines, and trade in early 19th century Michigan Territory.
Won’t you join us? Training materials will be provided and new docents have the opportunity to shadow the Museum’s veteran docents. For more information contact the Volunteer Coordinator at mstephens@michiganmaritimemuseum.org
Membership Meeting…
The
Front Desk Staff Needed…
The Museum is seeking individuals to run the Museum Store Front Desk on Saturdays and Sundays in May. If you can spare a few hours on a Saturday or a Sunday, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at mstephens@michiganmaritimemuseum.org. Thank you!
EDUCATIONAL
"Now Hear This" all you wooden boat enthusiasts out there. The Documentation Committee, a subcommittee of the Museum's Collection Committee at
A Call to Arms!
Calling all Friends Good Will crew to defend the honor of our Captain, Crew and Ship. On Saturday, June 5 at 0830 hours in the mess of Friends Good Will, the BLACK POWDER TRAINING for the armament of all able bodied crew of Friends Good Will will commence. Tony Ostenburg, certified National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association Black Powder instructor, will lead training in the art and safety of Black Powder firing of muskets, hand weapons, and cannons. At the end of the training session, each participant will be awarded a national Mussel Association certificate of competency in all aspects of black powder operation and firing. The class is a requirement for assisting with the gun, which should get a lot of "exercise" this ASTA summer!
The class will last until early afternoon and will be necessarily limited to the first 15 persons who enroll with Mary Stephens. Those already having taken the class last year need not take it again this year. Certifications earned last year are good through 2013, as indicated on the card. We will also schedule gun drills at other times, to be announced, for veterans already holding certificates. With so many new members of the Ship's Company, let's fill up this class and assure that there are an adequate number of us, trained to defend these
The Grass is Greener…
The Museum is currently seeking someone to assist with mowing the Museum lawn on a weekly basis. If you can help, please email mstephens@michiganmaritimemuseum.org
Ship’s Company Training Sails…
Captain Sikkema added additional training sails to the schedule:
- Wednesday, May 12, 6-8 PM
- Wednesday, May 19, 6-8 PM
- Wednesday, May 19, 6-8 PM
Space is limited. Please let us know in advance if you are planning on coming by emailing mstephens@michiganmaritimemuseum.org. Thank you.
Everybody Loves a Potluck…
Join us each month for our Volunteer Potlucks. Bring a dish to pass and get to know your fellow volunteers! From 6-8 PM on the following Tuesdays: May 25, June 29, July 27, August 31, and September 28.
Ship’s Company Crew Shirts
The Museum is offering these shirts to all Ship’s Company Members:
- 100 % Cotton Pique Golf Shirt by Outer Banks
- Available in Men’s & Women’s sizes
- Color: Black with CREW embroidered under logo on left
- Pre-payment required
- Cut out order form below & submit with payment
- Cash, credit card, or checks accepted
- Make payable to
- Payment & Order Deadline: May 25, 2010
- Please return directly to the Volunteer Coordinator
Suggested donations:
Small–XL are $18.85 (based on a total order of 48 shirts)
2XL are $42.89 (based on a total order of 6 shirts)
Friends Good Will Ship’s Company Crew Shirts
Friends Good Will Ship’s Company Crew Shirt Order Form
Name:_________________________ Email: ____________________________________
Address, City, State, Zip: _______________________________________________________
Quantity: _______________________ Phone: ____________________________________
Size: __________________________ Circle One: Men's or Women's
Form of Payment: _____________________ Billing Zip Code: __________________________
Credit Card # __________________________________ Expiration date ________________
Upcoming Activities at the Museum:
Date: Event:
Wednesday, May 12, 3-5 PM FGW Docent Training
Wednesday, May 12, 6-8 PM Crew Training Sail
Wednesday, May 19, 6-8 PM Crew Training Sail
Wednesday, May 19, 6-8 PM Crew Training Sail
Saturday, May 22, 1 PM MMM Annual Member Meeting
For the good of the cause,
Mary Stephens
Education & Volunteer Coordinator
South
voice: 269.637.8078
fax: 269.637.1594
www.MichiganMaritimeMuseum.org
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