I'd suggest being careful how you approach such a board. -- especially if
the town is small or even if it is not!
Try doing a lot of home work first
try reading any articles about the museum which might have appeared in the
newspaper to learn who has actually done what
annual reports? Flyers etc.
ask around about who is who
maybe try the exec of the local United Way? Does the museum get any
funds from the?
Who are $ contributors? Who contributed collections?
some of the volunteers might be best friends or relatives of board
members!
be sure to praise and give credit to the past and current volunteer efforts
and time
-- criticism should be gentle -- if at all.
They are probably doing their best -- they must think the museum is
worthwhile too
Could be that one or more might be on your side, recognizing that their
skill and time is limited
On the other hand, some might be very possessive of their roles and be very
vocal about that.
Gentle and slow and steady
Barbara Hass, retired librarian and former exec of a non-profit volunteer
agency
In a message dated 7/12/2010 8:31:04 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time,
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How can
I convince the Town that an
>> investment in myself and the museum is
worthwhile