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May I suggest that you talk to other heritage institutions WITHIN YOUR OWN
STATE as legal definitions and controls over the kinds of funds you describe
are usually NOT national or international in application.
Harry Needham
Special Advisor - Programme Development
Canadian War Museum
330 Sussex Drive,
Ottawa, Canada
K1A 0M8
Voice: (819) 776-8612 Fax (819) 776-8623
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> From: Seline Herz-Fischler[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Reply To: Museum discussion list
> Sent: Friday, April 09, 1999 9:21 AM
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> Subject: Museum Trust Funds
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> Our Museum Board, our city council, and our Museum Advisory Committee are
> looking into setting up a trust fund for our Museum.
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> We looked into the different possibilities such as reserve funds, trust
> funds, etc..
> Our decision was trust funds as there would be more control over the fate
> of donations with future councils, boards, etc..
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> The Board is now looking to write the draft. Do any of you have examples
> of your museum's trust fund policy? Any good examples or examples where
> the control was lost? Any suggestions on how to proceed?
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> Many thanks,
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> Seline Herz-Fischler
> Programme Manager
> Cumberland Heritage Village Museum
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