I don't know about publications but I can tell you that our town is about
the same size in northwest Georgia and our membership hovers at around 250.
I'm encouraged by your numbers!  We have not had a true membership drive
before (only 8 years old).  We also do nothing to bring back inactive
members.  I'm a staff of one and have other priorities right now.  We have a
new board member who is going to be working on this.  

I'm curious to hear what museums in other towns of this size have in the way
of membership and visitation. 

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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Our timely new exhibit "Before the Hanging Chad: Early Voter Registration"
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and ending with the Voting Rights Act of 1965.  Highlights include the
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-----Original Message-----
From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
Of Lisa Renken
Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 7:10 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: membership rates

As our Board of Trustees continues to brainstorm about ways to increase
our museum's membership, I wondered exactly what rate of membership should
we be able to expect.

Ours is a small cultural history museum located in a rural
farming/military base community on the central coast of California.  The
city's population is about 40,000. Prior to a major membership drive about
5 years ago, our membership was at 450. It is currently remaining fairly
steady now at 820 after a peak of about 1000.

What articles, books, or other resources are there out there that would
help us get an idea of what level of community support is reasonable? Any
information would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks in advance.

Lisa Renken, Ph.D
Director
Lompoc Museum

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