[BCMA] Members Newsletter from the Maritime Museum of BC

Wed Apr 3 15:44:39 PDT 2013

How much does your Maritime Museum membership matter?
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Dear supporter,

Did you know that more than 750 people support the Maritime Museum of BC as members?  You may be one of them.

Members are given year-round free admission to the Maritime Museum, access to exclusive member events like exhibit openings and lecture series, and receive a 10% discount in the gift shop.  But, many people do not realize their membership does so much more.

Your membership is not only the best way to explore and enjoy the Maritime Museum of BC, it also creates a solid base of financial and community support for the Museum.  That support garners funding from government and granting agencies allowing us to tell BC's maritime stories and preserve our nautical past for everyone.  Thank you to all our members for their continued support!

Is you membership up to date?  Would you like to become a member or renew your membership?  Would you like to give a membership as a gift to someone you know?  Please give me a call at 250-385-4222 ext. 105 or email members at mmbc.bc.ca (mailto:members at mmbc.bc.ca) .  I am always happy to speak with you.

This week, in our courtroom, an exciting radio play is being presented by This is Twisted Theatre.  Also, the call for nominations officially opened for the 2013 SS Beaver Medal for Maritime Excellence, an award that recognizes outstanding contributions to the marine sector.  Nominations will be accepted until May 15. Information on these and many other events can be found below.

I hope to see you soon at the Museum,

Cassie Holcomb
Membership and Grants Coordinator

This week! Life, the Universe and Everything
April 5 and 6, 8pm

This is Twisted Theatre presents the third book in the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy as a radio play in the historic courtroomhttp://mmbc.bc.ca/about-2/whats-new-at-the-museum/ at the Maritime Museum. Don’t worry if you have missed previous shows, we will bring you up to speed before the story continues.  Guests will be treated to a performance full of comedy and drama.  Tickets are available by phone at 250-385-4222 or at the door for $20.
Members are Invited to Tour the Coastal Messenger
April 18 to 23, 10am to 8pm
Canoe Cove Marina 2300 Canoe Cove Rd, North Saanich

Museum members have been invited to tour the Coastal Messenger, a vessel used by the Coast Mission (http://mmbc.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=392ce41151756bc6d355f6be7&id=968cf86098&e=cfc47c903b) team to promote their missionary work at many stops along the West Coast.  The crew recently visited the Museum and was excited to pass along the opportunity for members to visit their unique ship.  The vessel was custom built in Victoria at Jenkins Marine and was christened at the inner harbour.  For further information, please contact Sarah at coastalteam at coastalmissions.ca (mailto:coastalteam at coastalmissions.ca) .

SS Beaver Medal for Maritime Excellence call for nominations
By May 15

The Maritihttp://mmbc.bc.ca/about-2/s-s-beaver-medal/me Museum of BC invites nominations for the 2013 SS Beaver Medal for Maritime Excellence, an award that recognizes outstanding contributions to the marine sector.  The Museum encourages nominations of anyone who has contributed to British Columbia’s marine environment, which include but are not limited to, science, technology, business, application of maritime skills, nautical heritage and culture, and academic contributions.  The 2013 nominations close on May 15th and winners will be announced in the fall.  Nomination information and easy-to-complete forms are located here (http://mmbc.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=392ce41151756bc6d355f6be7&id=b51c8b6dff&e=cfc47c903b) .

So Long and Thanks for all the fish
May 17 and 18, 8pm

This is Twisted Theatre returns for the conclusion of their radio play series.  Join us as the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy wraps up at the Maritime Museum of BC. Tickets are available by phone at 250-385-4222 or at the door for $20.

In Amundsen’s Footsteps
May 29, 7pm

A relative of Roald Amundsen, Jay Ruzesky will present a lecture illustrated with photos from his pilgrimage to Antarctica on the 100th anniversary of Amundsen’s South Pole expedition.  He will also read from his new book: In Antarctica: An Amundsen Pilgrimage (http://mmbc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=392ce41151756bc6d355f6be7&id=0ea3a15134&e=cfc47c903b) .

Jay Ruzesky’s fiction, poetry, and non-fiction has been published in Canada and internationally.  His previous books include Blue Himalayan Poppies, Painting the Yellow House Blue, and Am I Glad To See You. His first novel, The Wolsenburg Clock, was shortlisted for the City of Victoria Butler Book Prize and a ReLit Award. He has been on the editorial board of The Malahat Review for over twenty years and is co-founder of Outlaw Editions. He teaches English, Film Studies, and Creative Writing at Vancouver Island University.

Doors open at 6:30 and entrance is $12/adults, $10/seniors and students, and children under 12 and members are free.  Learn more about Jay and view a trailer of his new book here (http://mmbc.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=392ce41151756bc6d355f6be7&id=811f372636&e=cfc47c903b) .
Don't forget to visit our new exhibit! Floating on the Margins: Chinese Life on the Canadian Pacific Passenger Liners
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On February 28th, our newest exhibit opened celebrating the 155th anniversary of Victoria’s Chinatown. The Maritime Museum is proud to present this unique exhibit which celebrates the important contributions that Chinese Canadians made to BC’s maritime heritage. With items from the Maritime Museum and UBC’s Chung Collection, this exhibit illustrates the lives of early Chinese Canadian sailors and passengers on the Canadian Pacific Passenger Liners.  Join us daily from 10am to 5pm.  As always, admission is free with your membership.
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** Annual Massive Marine Garage Sale
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The Massive Marine Garage Sale (http://mmbc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=392ce41151756bc6d355f6be7&id=541240a9cd&e=cfc47c903b) is on Saturday, April 20^th from 9am — 1pm in the Pier A warehouse building at Ogden Point (the cruise ship terminal) on Dallas Road. Admission is $5 and parking is free!

This is a unique opportunity for boat lovers to buy and sell a huge variety of marine, sports, and outdoor items with proceeds going to the Maritime Museum.

To register for a table or for information regarding donating items for the Museum to sell, please contact: ajones at mmbc.bc.ca (mailto:ajones at mmbc.bc.ca) or 385-4222 ext. 102.  If you are interested in volunteering at this event, please contact Ann Jones at the number above.
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Did You Know?
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