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

[bcma-l@museumsassn.bc.ca]

Hi, Les,

You all have my sympathies.  I worked at the Boundary Museum for six months 
1997-1998, and am convinced that I wouldn't be where I am now if it weren't 
for that experience.  Joan (Miller) Jepsen, who worked there for many years, 
has asked me if I've heard anything further.  We'd both love to see the 
City's press release, too!

Tammy

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Tammy Hardwick
Manager,
Creston & District Museum & Archives
219 Devon Street, Creston, BC V0B 1G3
Phone (250) 428-9262
Fax (250) 428-3324
Email mail@creston.museum.bc.ca
www.creston.museum.bc.ca


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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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