A new facility for the McPherson Museum
Dear Friends,
The board and staff of the McPherson Museum & Arts Foundation have a vision:
To help residents and visitors appreciate the role that our local history plays in their lives, work, and
community by providing activities and experiences the whole family can enjoy, and to provide a place where each guest will come away with an enhanced sense of having learned something of consequence, of having added something new to his experience.
The new Museum building will represent the essence of McPherson:
Telling the story of the city and the region through unique, meaningful exhibits
Reflecting our approaches to challenges, as well as our accomplishments
through innovative and interactive permanent and temporary exhibit areas
Protecting the artifacts, art, and documents in our care
Serving as a learning center where information is stored and disseminated
Providing educational areas with interactive hands-on stations
Continuing to provide on- and off-site educational, literary and cultural programming
The Museum will be a highly visible and accessible multi-purpose facility, attractive, inviting, and spacious, committed to serving and educating a variety of audiences in many spaces:
Theatre
Feature Exhibit Hall
Art gallery
Resource and Research Center
Family Adventure Center
Meeting rooms
McPherson Exhibit Hall
With so much to do and see, the Museum will be a destination place for local residents and tourists, a must-see stop, a place to be educated and entertained.
We hope you share our vision. Together, we can transform it into reality.
Marck Cobb, President Carla Barber, Executive Director
FUNDRAISING UPDATES: Working toward our matching grant opportunity of $1 million, we are now at 56% of our funding for the new facility. Every gift is crucial, both for the building and for endowment to operate the new facility once it is built. Your help is appreciated and vital. Please contact Carla Barber for more information at 620 241 8464.
VOLUNTEERS
Please scroll down to the bottom of the page for information on volunteer opportunities.
DONATIONS
The Museum relies upon donations to continue its operations. A gift of any amount is appreciated and is tax deductible. To donate online, simply scroll down to the DONATE button.
Support the MMAF by buying things you’re planning to buy anyway - at no additional cost to you. Go to the website: www.ShopforMuseums.com for more information on this great program.
Memberships at the McPherson Museum help support the ongoing work of its mission: to preserve and present for public benefit the history, art, and culture of the McPherson community.
To become a member online, simply choose your membership level and scroll down to the DONATE button to donate your membership. Then send an e-mail to 1130.mcmuseum@att.net with your name, address, and e-mail. You'll receive your receipt and membership packet in the mail.
All member levels (except Corporate) receive the benefits of all levels at their rate and below.
Membership levels are as follows:
Clubs & Non-Profit Organizations $35.00
A club membership of $35 entitles the group to either: two free pre-scheduled group admissions per year*, OR one free pre-scheduled meeting/gathering, with or without tour time. Meetings and tours may be held during hours other than those in which the Museum is regularly open.
*For pre-schools, this would be in addition to the annual Pre-school Jamboree, which will remain a free event.
Clubs & Non-Profit Organizations $50.00
A club membership at the $50 level includes two free pre-scheduled group admissions per year* to the train displays as well as to the Museum. These tours may be held during hours other than those in which the train exhibit is regularly open.
For clarification, clubs, groups, or small businesses are eligible for a club/small business membership if they have no more than 40 average attendees at meetings, or, on average, less than 10 permanent employees.
*For pre-schools, this would be in addition to the annual Pre-school Jamboree, which will remain a free event.
Railroader (family members living in the same home) $35.00
Railroader members will receive free admission to the Museum, the quarterly newsletter, advance notice to events and exhibits, and a membership packet.
Bagpiper $50.00
Bagpiper members will receive free train admission for their immediate family for the duration of the membership.
Refiner $75.00
Refiner members will receive a punch card toward $5.00 off any purchase at the Museum Store.
Light Capital Club $100.00
Light Capital Club members will receive a free copy of the annual museum special publication.
World Travelers’ Club $250.00
World Traveler members will receive discounted admission to a members-only event.
Diamond Club & Corporate $500.00
Diamond members will receive exclusive access to a special event.
Corporate membership benefits are: membership packet, 20 tickets to a special museum event, a special program brought to your facility, logo placement in each of the quarterly newsletters, and Employee Day at the museum. Employee Day includes refreshments and at least one hands-on activity, program, or live entertainment, based upon the needs or interests of the party.
Director’s Circle above $500.00
Director’s Circle members will receive the option to enjoy a family day at the museum for themselves and up to 20 family members. Family Day includes refreshments and at least one hands-on activity, program, or live entertainment, based upon the needs or interests of the family.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
For a complete job description or to fill out a volunteer application, please contact: carla_barber@sbcglobal.net.
Volunteer Positions Available at the McPherson Museum:
Position – Grounds Maintenance Volunteer
General Responsibilities: Choose from -
Mowing
Weeding
Edging
Landscaping
Position – Archives Volunteer
General Responsibilities: Choose from –
Archives Manager: overseeing work processed in archives, assigning tasks, training assistants
Archives Photo Manager: scanning, database entry, labeling and filing of photos
Archives Files Manager: database entry, labeling and filing of all non-photo 2-dimensional materials
Box Collections Manager: database entry, labeling and numbering of boxed collections (containing both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional archival materials)
Book Collections Manager: database entry, labeling areas of shelving of all books in archives
Position – Education Volunteer
General Responsibilities: Choose from –
Books Manager: database entry, labeling areas of shelving of all books in education collection
Programs Files Manager: database entry, labeling areas of shelving of all program boxes, and boxes themselves, in education area; filing of all program information
School Program Educator: rehearsing and delivering programs as requested by schools
Seniors Program Educator: rehearsing and delivering programs as requested by nursing homes and senior centers
Program Developer: suggest topics for programs; research topics; help prepare programs; develop brochures on topics
Position - Volunteer Registration Assistant : describe, number, and store artifacts
Position – Volunteer Exhibits Assistant : assist in mounting displays
Position – Volunteer Tour Guide : learn tour information and provide tours of the model railroad exhibits during weekday and evening hours, as needed
Position - Reception Desk/Guest Services Volunteer: greet guests, answer telephone, etc.
Position – Volunteer Events Assistant : assist with organizing and coordinating events
Position – Volunteer Public Relations Assistant : assist with distributing information about events and exhibits