Monday, December 14, 2015

Graycliff Gala!

Message from President Chuck LeFevre:


2016 Graycliff Gala Chair

Graycliff is looking for the “Wright” person to Chair the upcoming Graycliff Gala this spring.
If you are or you know someone who is strong, independent, forceful, resourceful and most importantly – have the time – you may be our Hero.  In other words, we need a chair for the Graycliff Gala 2016 who is a doer, a door opener, and a diamond.

Here’s what is expected:

Ideally, the Gala Chair is an individual of influence, well respected, and goal oriented.   They should have an affinity for Graycliff and the vision we have for the organization and site.

The Gala Chair should be someone who has a certain amount of control over their own schedule and someone who can hold others accountable in a positive manner.  Above all, the Chair MUST be an individual who can and will take ownership of the event and be responsible for the endeavor.

Objective of the Chair:  To Chair the Gala, work closely with Gala committee members and successfully identify and obtain potential sponsors and guests, with the goal of raising $25,000 after expenses.

Responsibilities: 
A.    Chair will provide the necessary leadership and coordination of the 2016 Gala to attain the goal of $25,000 net through recruitment of:
  • ·         Corporate Sponsorships
  • ·         Table Sponsorships

And Coordination of
  • ·         Entertainment and Logistics
  • ·         Live & Silent Auction items
  • ·         Ticket sales


  • Keeps the team on schedule by setting expectations and providing coaching for team when needed.
  • Keep team/committee motivated and committed to success.
  • Reports regularly with the Board and Executive Director.
  •  Empowers Committee members to be successful and lend assistance when needed.



Here’s the support that will be provided:
  • · Location of the Gala – is already established (i.e. The Saturn Club)
  • · A well-established donor and past guest list
  • · The full support of the Board and Executive Director of the Graycliff Conservancy
  • · Experienced volunteers and staff who have participated in successful events over the past several years
  • · A detailed “to-do” list of items developed during past Gala Events.


Please let Reine or I know if you have any questions or suggestions.


Thanks, Chuck

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Another New Docent

Many of you know Andrea Haubner who has been working in the gift shop since Spring.  What many of you don't know is that she originally was one of our docent trainees who got hired away from us because of her previous experience working in museum gift shops and our need for help in ours.  She had not been able to do her certification and shadow tour for various reasons until recently.  I am proud to say that she has now successfully completed that segment of her training and wholeheartedly welcome her to our docent cadre.  If you see her around and about, please extend your welcome to her as well.  Great job Andrea!

George Struebel,  Eileen Blackman,  Docent Co-chairs