Is it possible people could respond on list since many of us are dealing
with these issues on a daily basis? Thanks!
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Behalf Of Melissa Heaver
Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 1998 9:16 AM
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Subject: Open Flame, Flowers and Other Joys of Special Events
The National Trust has found itself in the position of serving as a
clearing house for historic sites that need information on policies
and procedures for a variety of museum-related topics.
Recently, I have been getting lots of inquiries from museums that until
now
have allowed the use of open flame, fresh flowers, food, etc. inside
their
structures for special events. Many of them are looking for samples of
guidelines, regulations, etc. that they could read as they prepare
their
own policies and procedures, since they are faced with increased
pressure
from board members, volunteer flower committees, fund raisers, etc. to
allow use of the these inappropriate materials.
I am especially interested in learning how you actually deal with board
members and volunteers who do things they shouldn't anyway, even when
said
policies are in place, and also, what alternatives you all have come up
with to protect your site, but not appear "hard-nosed" to your
co-workers
because you got rid of the live Christmas tree for the holiday
celebration.
I would welcome copies of your policies, procedures, thoughts, etc. on
these topics that could be added to these files and could aid other
sites as they try to write their own policies. Please reply to me
off-list by e:mail or snail mail.
Many thanks!
Melissa Heaver
Director-Museum Collections
National Trust for Historic Preservation
1785 Mass. Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20036
202-588-6148
202-588-6232 (f)
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