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Contact:
Dan Carpenter
(325) 673-4587
Marketing@thegracemuseum.org
Jane Melton
Karl Feuerpfeil
Susan Davis
Tim McCloskey
Grace
Announces Volunteers of the Year
Abilene,
TX (April 10, 2007) - The Grace Museum announced
Volunteers of the Year April 3.
The selections were
made public at an annual volunteer appreciation luncheon at
the Museum. Three categories of volunteer were recognized,
as well as a special award category for a volunteer who has
served The Grace for many years.
In the Museum Volunteer
category, the recipient is Jane Melton. Jane has served The
Grace in many areas over the past year, including the visitor
services desk, assisting with administrative duties, and she
chairs the committee that plans and organizes the Museum's
exhibit openings.
In the Docent category,
the recipient is Karl Feuerpfeil. As a Museum docent, Karl
leads many of The Grace's tours, from a group of preschoolers
to a high school AP art class. In addition, all Docents are
asked to attend monthly training, and are encouraged to attend
all Grace functions, including gallery talks and lectures
series. Some Docents also volunteer to assist in the installation
of exhibits.
In the Outreach Docent
category, the recipient is Susan Davis. The Grace's Outreach
Docents go into the Abilene schools to assist artists-in-residence
and teach hands-on art lessons to 3rd, 4th and 5th graders.
This was Susan's first year as an Outreach Docent, and she
has quickly moved into the role of lead teacher. She is also
involved in other activities at The Grace such as attending
lectures, opening receptions, workshops and serving on various
committees.
In a special presentation,
Tim McCloskey received a Special Events Volunteer of the Year
Award. Tim has faithfully served The Grace for many years
through his creative gifts with flowers and other design.
He has been the sole flower designer/provider for numerous
annual Fall Benefit galas, and has provided countless flower
arrangements and other decorations for the Museum.
The Grace Museum
is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; and
from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. every Thursday. Admission is free Thursday
evening after 5 p.m.
For more information,
call 325-673-4587.
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