On March 12th, a reception was held in the Museum Founder’s Room, hosted by Edie Hofmeister, Senior Associate Director of Museum Advancement. Guest Speakers included David Walker, Executive Director and CEO and Ron Zideck of the Whittier Trust Company of Nevada.
After a warm welcome to Charter Members, veterans and volunteers, David spoke of the Museum’s plans to insure its vitality and value in the current economy by putting energy into its curators and investors. This would include establishing relationships with other institutions to position the Museum on a national level, re-evaluating the Museum’s collection and revitalizing the planned giving program.
Ron, Treasurer of the Museum’s Board of Trustees, explained that planned giving is a fundraising program which sets up donations in the form of a direct gift to serve the interests of a registered charity and benefits the personal, financial and tax situation of an individual donor. Examples of planned giving include bequests, annuities, stocks, life insurance policies, works of art, land or other residual interests. (Picture: Ron Zideck, Treasurer of Museum’s Board of Trustees)
According to Edie, 85% of planned gifts are bequests and wills, with the other 15% equaling $500 per year or less. These gifts are donated by a variety of Museum members including volunteers and trustees such as Andrea Angelo.Andrea, who is involved with the museum on several levels, believes in creating a culture of giving. This, she says, involves planning ahead. She and her husband met with an attorney and had a bequest to the Museum added to their will. As a result, Andrea and Jack are now members of the Museum’s prestigious Legacy Circle. Members of the Legacy Circle are published in the Donald W. Reynold’s Grand Hall located on the main floor of the Museum. (Picture: Andrea Angelo, Museum Volunteer and Trustee)
If you are interested in making a planned gift of your own or would like more information, please contact Edie Hofmeister ediehofmeister@nevadaart.org or Ron Zideck rzideck@whittiertrust.com.
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Spring 2010
News & Updates
The next Art Break is scheduled for Saturday, May 22nd at 11:30 AM. This docent-led tour for volunteers only, will feature the Botero Show and the RBC Wealth Management Show, The Human Touch. Lunch and discussion to follow.
Art Bite Series: Fridays, 12-12:30 PM. May 14th, Latin American History professor Linda Curcio-Nagy will present Popular Culture and Politics in the World of Botero. May 21st will feature Botero and the Cultural Geographies of Latin America, a visual tour through Columbia and Latin America.
This spring First Thursdays will take place 5-7 PM on May 6th, June 3rd and July 1st. May will feature music by The Sturdy Beggars.
Sunday Jazz Brunch on May 16th welcomes the Reno Jazz Youth Orchestra. Join us again June 20th and July 18th for more great jazz. $5-$15, A la carte brunch menu from Café Musée.
Penelope Gottieb’s No $ Down comes down May 23rd. If you haven’t strolled through this neighborhood, you’re missing out. See it in the Media Gallery.
Museum Hours
GALLERY & STORE
Wednesday – Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM
Thursdays 10 AM to 8 PM
Closed Monday, Tuesday and National Holidays
LIBRARY
Wednesday – Sunday 11 AM to 2 PM
1st Thursday 5 to 7 PM
CAFÉ MUSÉE
Wednesday – Sunday 11 AM – 2:30 PM
Closed Monday & Tuesday
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
Tuesday – Friday 9AM - 5PM
Volunteers Needed
Are you interested in serving on the volunteer board, or learning web design? Have you always wanted to explore being a docent? We are currently looking for help in these areas as well as the Annual Arts and Flowers Luncheon, support for planning volunteer recognition events and administration work. For more information, please contact Rosalind Bedell at rosalind.bedell@nevadaart.org.
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