[Bcma-l] Hello from the embattled Grand Forks Boundary Museum

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Hello Les,

I would like a copy of the Grand Forks City news release. Good
luck.

Vic Stevenson
15th Field Artillery Museum
Vancouver
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Subject: [Bcma-l] Hello from the embattled Grand Forks Boundary Museum


> Hi all,
>
> In the past the person at this end dealing with the List was Wanda Mizner, 
> our curator.
> Wanda has moved on and for the next while I'll be acting as the list 
> contact.
>
> My name is Les Johnson and I'm the technician at the Boundary Museum here 
> in Grand Forks BC.
> At least for now ...
>
> We were going to make my first post (to the list) a job posting for the 
> curator position but circumstances have pushed that into the background 
> for now.
> After 49 years of operation the Boundary Museum's doors have been shut and 
> the board and staff have been locked out of the facility by City Hall.
> This took place October 1.
> It appears City Council wants to kill off the non-profit society and 
> replace it with another one to run the museum. (If anyone requires it I'll 
> post the city's press release and you can see for yourself)
>
> It is the latest event in the parallel processes of moving the museum from 
> its original building across the street to the old courthouse, with a 
> lease being negotiated, AND the switch from the old funding mechanism to a 
> fee-for-services agreement.
> Both of these documents have been a source of confusion and consternation 
> for the museum and its new roommate, the Grand Forks Art Gallery. 
> (although the museum has been especially piqued)
>
> My board has asked that I find a way onto the list (we do not have access 
> to our computers, email, files, etc ...), make the announcement and try to 
> solicit advice, ideas and any similar experiences any of you may have had 
> in dealings with your local governments.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks in advance for your thoughts, stories and ideas.
>
> I'll be around until they tell me I'm not being paid and maybe beyond that 
> as well.
> - Les Johnson
>  Technician
>  The Boundary Museum
>  Grand Forks, BC
>
>
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