Training Calendar Jan-March 2009

Hello Docents-

I have finalized the necessary details to get the training calendar out and it is attached. I will put a copy in the front of the training materials binder (now up in the ARC) so that those of you who wish to make a copy here can do so. There are several fun opportunities included that will require RSVP’s so please read it over and get back with me so that you don’t miss out!

Thank you and have a great weekend!

-Jana

 

Jana Wennstrom
Volunteer Programs Coordinator
TACOMA ART MUSEUM
T: 253.272.4258 x3030

 

 

 

 

TAM Docents: Welcome to your new Docent Space!

Hello Docents-

We have found a more permanent solution in regards to your docent desk space as we want you to have room to work and access to what you need. We have made some space in the ARC office for the docent materials and you will have access to the space for writing your notes. After some consideration and discussion, we felt it made perfect sense to combine your needs with the space of the ARC. After working with both groups, I have also come to realize that some of the materials we have had available at both locations is a bit redundant so I am hoping to combine the resources where it makes sense to allow for other opportunities within the docent program. If an ARC volunteer is not available during your shift, the key will be available through Security or you can ask for a key at the front desk. For the safety of the ARC’s materials, we ask that you lock up if a volunteer is not there when you leave. I hope that you will still feel welcome to spend time on the Admin level even with this move as you are more than welcome – this move in no way suggests otherwise. There is also a desk at the corner as you turn to go to the break room on the Admin level that is still set up to accommodate volunteer usage should you so desire. My hope is that with regular visits to the ARC, you will find ever more resources to enhance your time here as docents. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns regarding this arrangement.

Thank you for all that you do for Tacoma Art Museum!

-Jana

 

P.S. I should have your new training schedule ready to send out tomorrow.

 

Jana Wennstrom

Volunteer Programs Coordinator

TACOMA ART MUSEUM

1701 Pacific Avenue

Tacoma, Washington 98402

T: 253.272.4258 x3030

F: 253.627.1898

JWennstrom@TacomaArtMuseum.org

TAM Docents: Condolences to one of our own

Hello Docents-

Our  condolences go out to fellow docent, Ellen Shigeno, for the loss of her mother. A memorial service is planned for this weekend as indicated below from the Tacoma News Tribune.

 

Masaye Shigeno
Masaye Shigeno, age 94, passed away on October 31, 2008, in Tacoma, WA. She was born to Taka and Yoneza Mizoguchi in Puyallup, WA on December 21, 1913. She is survived by daughters: Ellen Shigeno; Darlene Shimizu (Sato); June Shigeno and Aimee Lew (William). A memorial service will be held at the Tacoma Buddhist Temple, 1717 Fawcett Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402 on December 13, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Tacoma Buddhist Temple or the Franciscan Hospice House, 2901 Bridgeport Way W., University Place, WA 98466.
Pub Date: 12/7/2008

 

Our thoughts and best wishes go out to Ellen.

-Jana

 

Jana Wennstrom

Volunteer Programs Coordinator

TACOMA ART MUSEUM

1701 Pacific Avenue

Tacoma, Washington 98402

T: 253.272.4258 x3030

F: 253.627.1898

JWennstrom@TacomaArtMuseum.org

TAM Docents: Office Changes

Happy Monday, Docents!

I wanted to let you know about some changes being made on Admin today. The area that was being used as the “Docent Desk” will now be the area used by Guckenheimer for their desks. The shelf of books that lived there has also been moved. The changes will be readily apparent when you come in but I wanted to give you some warning as it may require a bit of creativity and flexibility when you log-in to the Docent log-book to find a good space to settle. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you for all that you do for Tacoma Art Museum!

Best regards,

-Jana

 

Jana Wennstrom

Volunteer Programs Coordinator

TACOMA ART MUSEUM

1701 Pacific Avenue

Tacoma, Washington 98402

T: 253.272.4258 x3030

F: 253.627.1898

JWennstrom@TacomaArtMuseum.org