TAM Docents: New docent checklist help

Hello Docents and Staff-

It has come to my attention that we really need a New Docent Checklist for our incoming docents who are not going through the formal training process we’ve had in the past. I would really like all of your feedback, new docents included, on what kinds of materials you think should be covered. Below is my start. I would really appreciate it if you could all look it over and let me know what else might need to be covered in order to get our new docents up to speed.

 

New Docent Check List

The following items are to give you a bit of guidance on your shadow days in terms of what you might want to have your fellow docents or the Volunteer Manager cover. You are responsible for making sure that you complete the checklist which will be added to your file.

 

         Docent Handbook received

         Docent agreement signed

         Docent Desk location

         Process for checking out docent materials and knowledge of what items can be checked out

         How to check in for tours

         Chihuly training and Chihuly Walking Tour Handbook

         Building training

         How to schedule a shift

         Process for what to do in the case of an emergency shift cancellation

 

Thank you,

-Jana

 

Jana Wennstrom | TACOMA ART MUSEUM

Manager of Public and Volunteer Programs

 

T: 253.272.4258 x3030

1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, Washington 98402

www.TacomaArtMuseum.org

 

celebrating his art and inspirations | Dale Chihuly’s Northwest | on view through October 2

 

TAM Docents: Please review your scheduled shifts

Hello Docents-

I would like to discuss scheduling in a broader sense with you. As we have brought some new people on and some docents have moved on, there are some days with overlap and other days without anyone scheduled. I would like to see a more uniform coverage, if possible, and will ask for your help in spreading the love of your time here. I would also ask that if you are signed up for just one shift per month, to look at taking on a second if you see a need you can fill.

 

Current Shifts:

First Sundays                          Sanjeev

First Wednesdays                   Randi K & Judi

First Thursdays                       Karin

First Fridays                            Sue & Barb R

Second Saturdays                  Gaard

Second Sundays                    Barbara B

Second Wednesdays              Margaret & Cathy

Second Fridays                       Randy H

Third Sundays             Sanjeev

Third Wednesdays                  Barbara B

Third Thursdays                      Karin, Judi & Terry

Third Fridays                           Sue & Barb R

Fourth Saturdays                    Gaard

Fourth Sundays                      Sharon

Fourth Wednesdays                Margaret & Cathy

Fourth Fridays             Randy H & Sharon                

 

Needs:

First Saturdays

Second Thursdays

Third Saturdays

Fourth Thursdays

 

Please let me know if you would like to discuss a schedule change or addition to better fill our needs as outlined above. Thank you for all that you do for Tacoma Art Museum!

Best regards,

-Jana

 

 

Jana Wennstrom | TACOMA ART MUSEUM

Manager of Public and Volunteer Programs

 

T: 253.272.4258 x3030

1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, Washington 98402

www.TacomaArtMuseum.org

 

celebrating his art and inspirations | Dale Chihuly’s Northwest | on view through October 2

 

HELP!!! Chihuly Tours

Hello Docents,

 

I am now begging for some help with a handful of tours that are coming up right around the corner! Any docent that volunteers to help out with one of the following tours will get a free lunch from the café!

 

I need one more docent to help out Terry Dew with the following evening tour:

 

Tour Type:                  Chihuly’s NW

Tour Contact:              Kristie Worthy x3017

Organization:               Boeing Management Association 

Date & Time:               Saturday, September 24, 2011, from 5:30 pm to 6:10 pm

Guest Count:               40

 

I also have two tours on September 29^th at the exact same time that I need two docents for (Please don’t get mad at me I did not schedule them.):

 

Tour Contact:              Ann Thomas 775 329 9933

Organization:               Western Discovery Tours

Date & Time:               Thursday, September 29, 2011, from 11am to 12:00 pm

Guest Count:               19  

 

Tour Type:                  Dale Chihuly Museum Tour (Dale Chihuly's Northwest, Chihuly Gifts from the Artist, Ma Chihuly's Floats)

Tour Contact:              Vicky Smith

Organization:               St. Joseph’s Residence 4800 37^th Ave SW Seattle WA 98126

Date & Time:               Thursday, September 29, 2011, from 11 am to 12:00 pm

Guest Count:               10  

 

I also need two to three docents to help out on September 30^th with a group that has signed up for three different tours:

 

Tour Type:                  Chihuly’s NW Museum Tour & Chihuly walking Tour*

Tour Contact:              Cherie Sigrist

Organization:               Tacoma Senior Center

Date & Time:               Friday, September 30, 2011, Chihuly’s NW Tour for 17 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, Walking Tour for 10 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm and  Virna Haffer/Safeco overview tour for 7 from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

Guest Count:               17

 

Thank you for all that you do!

 

Best,

Megan

 

Megan Ristine | TACOMA ART MUSEUM

Education Coordinator

 

T: 253.272.4258 x3026

1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, Washington 98402

www.TacomaArtMuseum.org

 

 

celebrating his art and inspirations | Dale Chihuly’s Northwest | on view through October 2

 

TAM Volunteers: A program happening tomorrow at UPS

Hello ARC Volunteers and Docents-

I wanted you to be aware of a program happening at UPS tomorrow because it sounds illuminating:

Collins Memorial Library is honored to display portions of the private collection of Jack Walsdorf, one of the world’s leading authorities on William Morris and the Kelmscott Press. The free exhibit on the campus of the University of Puget Sound is on display until Friday, Oct. 14. Please check the Collins Memorial Library web site for current library hours.  A lecture will be held in the library 7-8 pm  Wednesday, Sept. 21st in room 020 by Jack Walsdorf.  The lecture is preceded by an informal reception in the exhibit space from 6-7.  Seating is limited to 50.

The books of the press are known for their distinctive illustrations and intricate borders. Morris used only red and black and some blue inks, and he designed three typefaces for use in the Kelmscott books: Chaucer, Troy, and Golden. All three are largely medieval in style. This look was later imitated by fine presses and commercial printers in England and the United States. 

Jack Walsdorf, a librarian by profession, began collecting William Morris books in 1966, while working in the Oxford, England, public library. He wrote a book about the pleasures of collecting: On Collecting William Morris: A Memoir. An interview with Walsdorf can be read here.

Library Web Site: 

http://www.pugetsound.edu/academics/academic-resources/collins-memorial-library/explore-the-library/hours/

 

 

Jana Wennstrom | TACOMA ART MUSEUM

Manager of Public and Volunteer Programs

 

T: 253.272.4258 x3030

1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, Washington 98402

www.TacomaArtMuseum.org

 

celebrating his art and inspirations | Dale Chihuly’s Northwest | on view through October 2