As with so many organizations, the Iowa Museum Association relies on volunteers to help with many tasks. One of the ways volunteers serve the IMA is by leading IMA committees. At this time the Iowa Museum Association has six active committees and one small group – the Small Museum Group led by volunteer Judy Bowman, LeMars, Iowa.
The committee co-chairs listen to IMA members and brainstorm topics for workshops and seminars that they hope will be meaningful to the membership. They work with the Executive Director to design fliers, organize the workshop, and present a cost-effective educational opportunity for museum staff and volunteers at all levels of development. Already in 2009 IMA workshops have served over 150 individuals at workshops all across the state.
With two workshops left in 2009 (Collections Care on Exhibit in September and Introduction to Green Buildings and Energy Efficiency in Museums in November), the IMA has experienced a change in leadership in one committee.
After many years of dedicated service, Jerome Thompson has had to step down as co-chair of the Exhibits and Collections Committee due to his increased work responsibilities. The IMA Board of Directors and the entire IMA membership thanks Jerome for his service and for sharing his expertise. He will stay on as an IMA board member. Lindsey MacAllister of Des Moines will join Angela Stanford in chairing the Exhibits and Collections Committee.
Following is a full list of the IMA Committee chairs. Contact them with ideas for educational workshops or seminars. Contact information will be found at www.iowamuseums.org under “About Us” – click on Committees.
Development Committee: Kelly Halbert, Des Moines Co. Historical Society, Burlington; Sandi Yoder, Des Moines
Directors Committee: Melanie Alexander, Carl & Mary Koehler History Center, Marion; Lanny Haldy, Amana Heritage Society, Amana; Shaner Magalhaes, Johnson County Historical Society, Iowa City
Education Committee: Michael Kates, Fort Des Moines Museum, Des Moines; Pete Malmberg, Dallas Co. Conservation Dept., Perry
Exhibits Committee: Angela Stanford, Danish Immigrant Museum, Elk Horn; Lindsey MacAllister, Des Moines
Marketing Committee: Jim Cross, Mitchell Co. Historical Society, Riceville. Note: Jim is looking for a co-chair!
Museum Stores Committee: Carol Brockman, Western Trails Historic Center, Council Bluffs; Katherine Moermond, Old Capitol Museum, Iowa City
Thanks to these and all the volunteers who give of their time and talent to help the IMA fulfill its mission! For more information about the Iowa Museum Assocaition, visit www.iowamuseums.org or e-mail Director Cyndi Sweet at imasweet@cfu.net
Mission: The mission of the Iowa Museum Association is to provide quality training and development to Iowa museum professionals and volunteers, advocate for support of member museums, and build a strong community of museums in Iowa.
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