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OPERATIONS POLICY
Purpose of the museum
Definitions of key terms
2006 Museum Executive
Duties of each person or committee
Duties of volunteers
Bylaws
Waskesiu Foundation Inc
Why certain items are wanted
Things to consider
Purpose of the museum
Mission Statement
The Waskesiu Heritage Museum celebrates Saskatchewan centennial by honoring the cultural and historical past of Prince Alberta National Park. The museum features treasures, artifacts, memorabilia and pictures depicting the way of life since the park’s inception. These items are donated by the people who were instrumental in developing the Waskesiu community and who continue to enjoy Prince Albert National Park today.
Preserving the history of Prince Albert National park enables newcomers, young people who are now experiencing life in the Waskesiu Community and visitors from all walks of life from all over the world to gain an understanding and appreciation of the past.
Just as Prince Albert National Park is a meeting place, a transition zone between parkland and the boreal forest, the Waskesiu Heritage Museum is a meeting place for residents and visitors to Waskesiu.
Definitions of key terms
•items, artifacts, memorabilia refers to what we are putting into the collection
• donations refers to the above. Monetary donations will be made to the Waskesiu Foundation and earmarked “heritage museum”
MUSEUM EXECUTIVE 2006
Duties of each person or committee
Chairperson
• chairs meetings
• keeps executive and directors informed
• acts as liaison between executive, Park, WFI, and Council
• signing authority of cheques with treasurer
• director of communications: grants, publicity (interviews), marketing
• works closely with Director of Communications of PANP
• works with the curator in the development of programs
• general administration of the organization
• an elected position for two years
• a member of the provincial museum organization
Vice chairperson
• chairs meetings in the absence of Chairperson
• assists Chairperson with communication
• assists with fundraising and publicity
• keeps the Information binder current
• an elected position
Responsibilities of Secretary
• records and circulates minutes of meetings
• types up needed communication documents such as newsletters, posters, advertisements
• an elected position
Responsibilities of Treasurer:
• handles all money transactions
• has signing authority with the Chairperson for cheques
• prepares annual budget
• an elected position
Curator
• collects, assesses, and documents (records) all donated material (artifacts)
• responsible for developing and maintaining the collection
• Curator may appoint a committee to assist in collecting artifacts. These members must record the acquisitions accurately with proper information and signage of documentation
• Catalogs and cares for all artifacts
• prepares all artifacts for display and assists with the displaying of artifacts
• prepares all labels or signs needed for displaying of artifacts
• recruits help in moving large artifacts and in the restoration of artifacts
• keeps the log of donated artifacts current for volunteers to refer to when informing visitors
• determines the rotation of displays
• responsible for de-accessioning and disposal of objects from the collection
• determines location of displays outside the museum
• works with the Chairperson on the development of special programs
• general administration of the museum
• an appointed position with qualifications of museum study or related field of study such as having the ability to research the history of artifacts
• appointed position
Events Coordinator (one or more persons)
• in charge and helps plan special events: social and/or heritage
• responsible for Thursday coffee (may appointment someone)
• aware of any interesting events happening in and around the community
• develops interesting special events to happen at the museum
• elected position
Volunteer Coordinator (one or more persons)
• recruits volunteers to staff the museum
• active in training volunteers
• elected position
Archivist
• upkeeps the archives of the museum organization
• appointed position
Members at large
• assists on various committees
• elected position
Duties of volunteers
•to show up on time
•to greet people in a pleasant and friendly manner
•to acquaint oneself with the information in the volunteer handbook
•browse through the binder containing information about each artifact in order to tell people about the artifact be helpful to the visitor
Bylaws
1. The activities of the museum will be directed to the preservation of pictorial, physical, and oral history of Prince Albert National Park and Waskesiu.
2. Artifacts must be in good condition to be accepted for the collection.
3. Reserve the right to refuse an artifact if it is a duplicate.
4. Availability of space determines the size of artifact accepted.
5. Artifacts will become a permanent part of the collection.
6. Handling and cleaning of artifacts will be done with extreme care.
7. A safe storage space will be provided for artifacts not on display.
8. All artifacts will be displayed in a creative and pleasing manner.
9. Artifacts will be educational and informational for all visitors to the museum.
10. Artifacts will be clearly and safely displayed in locked cases. Copies of original pictures and documents will be displayed and the originals will be returned to the do nor, if necessary, or, stored in a locked file cabinet.
11. All donated artifacts will be clearly documented and recorded.
12. Upon liquidation (return artifacts to donor whenever possible) and dissolution, any remaining property of the museum shall be given to the Waskesiu Foundation Inc.
13. There shall be a minimum number of 3 directors and a maximum of 10.
Waskesiu Foundation Inc
will receive donations of money on behalf of the museum and provide tax receipts for any donation over $15.00. They may also pay a contractor directly for any furnishings we have built. Mailing address: WFI Box 242 Saskatoon, SK S7K 3K4. For more information see www.waskesiu.org
Why certain items are wanted
•promote the importance, value and uniqueness of Prince Albert National Park in Saskatchewan, nationally and internationally
•promote interest in things from the past
• promote interest in heritage and culture
• provide an educational and informational tool for visitors
•provide a visual opportunity to tell a story
•re-create memories
• show respect to the pioneers
• keep the past alive for the youth
• enhance awareness in the community
• provide an opportunity for groups in the community to work together for a common goal
•provide a heritage venue for performers/artists
•provide a venue for displays of art
Things to consider
Provide a basis for the development of procedures and provide direction for maintaining and displaying the collection.
Maintain interest by rotating the display on a weekly basis.
Periodically evaluate how well we are maintaining the collection, keeping it interesting and pleasantly pleasing.
Evaluate how we as an organization enhance the community.
How to hook the interest of young people
Suggestions:
• young children interview elders. These interviews can be written up for future use
• play old games
• school tour
• design a booklet/coloring book on history of the park and heritage buildings
• scavenger hunt re: heritage
• invite guest speakers to the museum
• invite children to perform (musically or drama) for visitors at the museum
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