Museum Aims High - Seeks Leaders

MUSEUM AIMS HIGH - SEEKS LEADERS

Port Moody, BC, May 14, 2008 - "We are not a sleepy little museum in a corner of a bedroom suburb." So says Dianna Brown, President of the Port Moody Heritage Society, the group that oversees the Port Moody Station Museum. Brown has big plans for the Museum and is looking to build the base of community leaders that can help make it happen. On Thursday, May 22nd from 7:30pm to 8:30pm, the Museum will host an information session for those interested in becoming a board member. The evening will include a quick review of the Museum's plans, a short tour of the Museum's significant collection and an outline of some of the Museum's opportunities.

"There are literally thousands of new families moving to Port Moody. We want to give these people an understanding of the community in which they live" says Brown .

The Museum's ambitious plans include a series of displays over several years that will show various parts of Port Moody's history. The Museum will draw on its collection of over 10,000 artifacts to make these exhibitions happen. The Museum also plans to shift its events calendar to focus on the Museum collection. "We want to host events to open our exhibitions and displays" noted Brown. "We are very proud of our collection and we want to be out in the forefront of small Museums in Metro Vancouver, showing our collection. We aim to be the best small museum in Metro Vancouver." Big plans for a small facility. Not too big, says Brown. “The key to meeting our new goals will be harnessing the energies of additional board members. This is why we’re hosting a leadership opportunities night."

Who might be interested in attending such an event? Jim Millar, the Museum's Manager Curator notes that it could be anyone. "From students looking to add skills to their resume, to seasoned retirees who want to give back to their community. We are really looking forward to expanding our volunteer team." Volunteer applications will be available at the session.

The Port Moody Station Museum (http://vcn.bc.ca/pmmuseum) is located at 2734 Murray Street in Port Moody, next to Rocky Point Park.

To learn more about this volunteer opportunity,

Contact:

Wayne Beggs
Chair Board Development Committee
604-949-1030
wbeggs at telus.net

President's Corner

From the Winter 2007 Edition

President's Corner
Dot Harinen

As the end of another year draws near we reflect on the passing of 2007 and upon our accomplishments for the year. The beginning of 2007 saw the demolition of the Freight Shed display area. Careful thought went into the planning of the new display cabinets and the laying of a new floor. This work was undertaken by local artisans using recycled woods giving us a new Large Exhibit Hall where artifacts not previously seen, due to lack of space, can be displayed.

Our summer students spent their time constructively working and developing our Education Program, accessioning artifacts and scanning pictures and newspapers in our collection. They also pitched in with the July 1^st Military Day Event, general clean up in and around the Museum, lead tour groups and many other day to day chores. Thank you, you have made a large dent in what still needs to be done.

To celebrate the Festive Season various events are planned including our ever popular Christmas Teas taking place in the Venosta. Drop into the Museum, take a break from your hectic schedule and enjoy what we have to offer. ...see details outlined in this newsletter.

As we jump forward to the New Year I would like to stress our need for volunteers. The success of our events is dependent upon our volunteers. When you are making your “New Years Resolutions” please consider promising to become a Museum volunteer. We need and appreciate all the help we can get. Without volunteers our events will not happen.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees and staff of the Pt Moody Heritage Society I send out wishes to you and yours for a Festive Season and best of health and good wishes in 2008 and I look forward to seeing you in 2008.

Excerpt from the “Station Telegram” Winter 2007 – Holiday Edition

Holiday Teas at the Museum

HOLIDAY TEA ON THE VENOSTA

Sundays, December 9, 16, 23

1pm-4pm $5.00 per person

Once Again, The Port Moody Station Museum will host its Annual Holiday Tea on the Train. On Sundays, community guests are invited to enjoy tea and treats on our 1921 Railcar the Venosta. With Christmas Carols and Holiday Music in the background, its a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Volunteers are needed to help with the Holiday Tea on the Train. Any time you have available would be very much appreciated. Duties include meet and greeting guests, serving tea and treats, making tea and just having fun. For more information or to volunteer, please call Maud Sanford at 604.939.1648.

Canada Day Thank You's

Port Moody Station Museum Canada Day 2007 Thank You’s Volunteer Event Coordinator Guy Black Participants Royal Engineer Living History Society 12 Medical Company “Museum of Military Medicine” Canadian Museum of Flight Hong Kong Veterans Commemorative Association Burma Star Veterans Association Air Force Association of Canada Korea Veterans Association of Canada British Columbia Regiment Pipes and Drums 15th Field Regiment Royal Canadian Artillery Military Band Veterans Affairs Canada Western Command Military Vehicle Historical Society Netherlands Consulate, Vancouver. Glenayre Elementary School, Julia, Caelin, Livvie and Olivia Dawn Black M.P., Afghanistan Display Vancouver “DI” Morse Telegraph Club Nursing Sisters Association of Canada Mr. Tom Williams, Canadian Military Memorabilia. WWII Veteran, Mary Hokoson; Royal Canadian Women’s Army Corps Special Thanks To Mariana Ramos for singing “O Canada” Deb Hope for being Master of Ceremonies (and firing the cannon) Sergeant Phil Reid for guarding our flag Richi Mead and Senior Silver Chord Choir singing Wartime Favourites Ron and Tommie Curties for the PA system and mic. Our VIPs Dot Harinen – President – Port Moody Heritage Society Dawn Black, Member of Parliament – New Westminister – Coquitlam Consular General of Korea, Mr. Choong-Joo Choi Consular General of France, Mr. Luc Sérot Alméras. Consular General the Netherlands – Mr. Hans Driesser Joe Trasolini – Mayor of Port Moody Lieutenant Colonel Vince Larocque CD, British Columbia Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Cooper – WW II Veteran Financial Support Veterans Affairs Canada Consulate General of the Netherlands Celebrate Canada Services and Inkind German Motorcar Kics Lemonade Lee’s Marine SuperValu Tempo Copies Thrifty’s Foods TriCity News Our VIV’s (Very Important Volunteers) Dianna Brown, Mary Anne Cooper, Dave Maxwell, Lee McGillveray, Irene Reid, Kevin Reid, Earl Porter, Glenna Ayerst, Irene Turnbull, Brenda Millar, Jason and Julie Cutting

GARDENING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Join us on Saturday, May 5 at 3:00pm here at the Museum to start our season of gardening. We'll be discussing just what needs to be done, how to do it and would appreciate any ideas or suggestions you may have. Bring your gloves and gardening tools (we have some) and spend an hour or so of WEEDING, SEEDING and getting ready for the planting season. If you can't make it on Saturday and still want to help in the garden just call or email us.

For further information please contact: Maud Sanford at 604.939.1648 email: pmmuseum@telus.net

Volunteers for Mothers Day Tea

Mother's Day is Coming - Volunteers Needed for Tea Car

Hi Everyone.

Mothers Day is fast approaching and we need volunteers to help host this event. Our Mothers Day Tea on the Train is one of our most popular events and we have guests attending year after year.

We need help in set up on the Saturday (May 12) and then tea and treats on May 13 - Mothers Day anytime from Noon - 4:30pm.

Mothers Day Tea & Treats - 1pm - 4pm

Cost: $5.00 per person

Please let me know if you are able to assist us. I can be contacted through the numbers below.

Maud Sanford
Museum Administrative Assistant
Port Moody Station Museum

Tel (604) 939-1648
Website: http://vcn.bc.ca/pmmuseum
Museum Blog: http://portmoodystationmuseum.blogspot.com

Tooling Up

A volunteer documenting old tools.

You may not know it, but beneath the museum is a basement of treasures that include many old tools that are being catalogued and identified. They have accession numbers so that they can be tracked and found when needed for research and conservation.

A volunteer is kindly helping to identify and document some of the old tools we have.
Volunteers are an important part of the museum's operations and are always welcome.