Sue-
I don't profess to be an expert in this, but I believe you are fine as long
as...
1) The furniture is outside of your mission, scope or collections plan
2) The donor understands that the pieces are being donated for auction at a
fundraising event
3) You do not accession the objects into your collection
4) All paperwork (Gift Forms, tax forms, Receipts, etc)  that you fill out
regarding the donation, has that this was accepted as an unrelated gift for
the purpose of selling it to support the museum and was never intended for
the museum collection.

I would suggest that you look at "A Legal Primer on Managing Museum
Collections" by Marie C. Malaro.   There is some great sections on gifts tot
he museum for both related and unrelated activities.

Sincerely,
Tracie Evans
Collections Manager
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum
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PO Box 2570 Waco TX 76702
254/750-8631


> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Sue Bodemer [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent:	Monday, March 28, 2005 3:56 PM
> To:	[log in to unmask]
> Subject:	conflict of interest
> 
> Dear All,
> 
> I serve on the Board of Directors of an historical society.  We are having
> a
> fund raising event which will include an auction of items -- travel
> packages; time shares; jewelry; etc.  Someone has offered to donate
> antique
> furniture for the auction.  The pieces are not of interest to our
> organization.  Is there any conflict with the historical society accepting
> the items and keeping the proceeds from the sale?
> 
> Thanks for your anticipated help, replying directly would be fine if you
> wish.
> 
> Sue Bodemer
> Registrar
> Rockwell Museum of Western Art
> 111 Cedar Street
> Corning, NY  14830
> 607-937-5386 (museum)
> 607-974-4162 (direct line)
> 607-974-4536 (fax)
> www.rockwellmuseum.org
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