Take it from one who has been there, if there is a way to avoid having a
"friends group"-avoid it. The political angle/weight that such a group adds
to an institution is not worth the resources they bring. Either form a good
volunteer program that is integrated with general staff (if you need
volunteers) or add an "advisory board" if you need names. If you need
external funding do it through giving circles. But, whatever you do try to
avoid forming a "friends" group-not worth the pain.

Nicholas Burlakoff

-----Original Message-----
From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf
Of Dawn Marie Warfle
Sent: Monday, February 24, 2003 11:52 AM
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Subject: "Friends" groups

Does anyone have any information that will lead me to a historic and/or
cultural site that is operated and managed by a separate entity such as a
parks department (local, state or national), but has a "friends" or
"association" group of volunteers who conduct programming, outreach
activities, and other visitor-focused programs?  Thanks for any contact
information.

Dawn Marie Warfle
Congressional Cemetery
Washington, DC

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