Wow! I must have caught y'all at lunch! Thanks so much for all the quick
and helpful responses. Very good points all.
I do want to clear something up, in my defense!! :) The band came to me and
said they wanted to do a fundraiser for the museum. Most of the local
re-enactors that I'm expecting to attend belong to the band or a sister
organization. I did not plan on asking anyone other than the band to "work"
the event, but rather to come and enjoy with everyone else. (Period
clothing is optional. Any guest can wear period clothing not just
re-enactors. But obviously, I was torn about how to charge the
re-enactors.) I do understand the financial strain of what they do. It's
their commitment and dedication that has them all so excited about this
event!
I like the idea of a discreetly marketed, limited number of discounted
tickets. With a couple more "hosts" I can make that work and keep to our
goal while only charging $25 per person for the true re-enactors (not the
mayor who rented a uniform!!).
Thanks so much!
Katie
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Katie Anderson
Museum Director
Rome Area History Museum
305 Broad Street
Rome, GA 30161
706-235-8051
cell 678-908-7751
fax 706-235-6631
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www.RomeHistoryMuseum.com
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A new exhibit highlighting the efforts on the home front during WWII is now
open at the Rome Area History Museum. "World War II: The Home Front"
contains photos and artifacts from the 1940s that tell the story of this
transformational time. A video containing clips of oral history interviews
with local WWII veterans and civilians is on view in the exhibit.
As a partner of the Library of Congress Veterans History Project, we are
coordinating an oral history project with World War II veterans and
civilians in northwest Georgia. It is vital that we preserve these stories.
Please contact the Museum to schedule interviews.
The oral history project and exhibit are supported in part by a grant from
the Georgia Humanities Council.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
Of Timothy McShane
Sent: Friday, August 05, 2005 12:22 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: reenactors at ball
>From having been on both sides of this issue, I have to disagree. If
you need the re-enactors to provide a sense of authenticity, they should
at least receive a discount. They are providing you with an important
service, and it appears you are inviting them soliciting that service.
To expect them to pay as much as "Joe off the street" would, I feel, be
insulting to their expertise and effort (which many re-enactors spend
hundreds and thousands of dollars on), and comparable to the "taking
advantage of volunteers" theme on another thread.
This would be different if you were simply advertising your event to
the re-enactment groups and happy to take whomever of their membership
chooses to attend (at regular price), and whether or not they will be
presenting their impressions. But, if you need them and are soliciting
their involvement, they should get some consideration for that. I'd be
inclined to treat them the same as your band members--free tickets. If
you can't afford that for all possible re-enactors who might attend,
send the invitation to the re-enactor group(s) that you can provide them
with, say, 5 free tickets for those who will "work" your event, and let
them choose who will attend.
My 2 cents....
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Tim McShane, Assistant--Cultural History
Medicine Hat Museum and Art Gallery
1302 Bomford Crescent S.W.
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5E6
Tel: (403) 502-8587
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>>> [log in to unmask] 08/05/05 10:05 AM >>>
We have a similar problem at our Gala. During our annual week-long
Fly-In, lots of our old-time volunteers want to get in for cheap
simply
because they are working hard at the Fly-In, etc.and think they are
"due." We emphasize that this is not the same as buying an admission
ticket to the Fly-In, it is a special event which raises money for our
education department, therefore tickets must be higher. (and we tell
them they're expected to bid on the auction, too). Similarly, buying
an
admission ticket to a reinactment is not the same as buying a ticket
to
a fund raising Ball to raise funds for a charitable cause. If they
are
unhappy, they need to wait for the next Reinactment. Your friend does
not understand the difference between an admission and a fund raiser.
Linda McAllister, CFRE
Office: 863-644-2431 ext. 142
Cell: 863-712-2415
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www.sun-n-fun.org <http://www.sun-n-fun.org/>
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From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Katie Anderson
Sent: Friday, August 05, 2005 12:16 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [MUSEUM-L] reenactors at ball
We are planning a Heritage Ball as a fundraiser. The 8th Regiment
Band
(mid-19th century) is providing music for free. The local SCV is
excited about participating. I'm in a quandary about what to charge
for
tickets. Cost per person including food, drinks, rental etc. is
$38.75.
We can seat 200. Our goal is to raise $20,000. I plan on asking 20
old
Rome families and businesses to "host" at $1000. For that they
receive
4 dinner tickets and a brief family history in the program. This
leaves
120 seats at $75.00. This gets us to our goal.
Here's the dilemma. My dear friend from the band says most
re-enactors
would expect to and be willing to pay $50 per couple max. I don't
want
this to be an elitist event but $50 for a couple doesn't break even
much
less raise funds! We had planned on advertising the ball to regional
re-enactors and inviting local re-enactors. I don't want to offend
them
with the high ticket price. We really need them there to provide a
sense of authenticity. The band members will receive free tickets but
I
can't give all re-enactors free tickets. I can't think of a way to
have
two ticket prices without it becoming uncomfortable.
Any sage advice? If you've put on a ball before I'd love to hear from
you!
Thanks,
Katie
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Katie Anderson
Museum Director
Rome Area History Museum
305 Broad Street
Rome, GA 30161
706-235-8051
cell 678-908-7751
fax 706-235-6631
[log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
www.RomeHistoryMuseum.com <http://www.romehistorymuseum.com/>
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A new exhibit highlighting the efforts on the home front during WWII
is
now open at the Rome Area History Museum. "World War II: The Home
Front" contains photos and artifacts from the 1940s that tell the
story
of this transformational time. A video containing clips of oral
history
interviews with local WWII veterans and civilians is on view in the
exhibit.
As a partner of the Library of Congress Veterans History Project, we
are
coordinating an oral history project with World War II veterans and
civilians in northwest Georgia. It is vital that we preserve these
stories. Please contact the Museum to schedule interviews.
The oral history project and exhibit are supported in part by a grant
from the Georgia Humanities Council.
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