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MUSEUM ANNIVERSARY & FUTURE PROSPECTS
We had all been working very hard and the garden was looking good due
to the work of our garden ladies Betty, Flo and Joyce. So we decided to
have a party to celebrate our 15th birthday. Yes our 15th, how time flies.
Guests were invited to a night of 'martinis, marshmallows and moonlight'.
The anniversary was hosted by our long time patron, former Premier and local
heroine, Joan Kirner.
We had fires and sausages. Aboriginal face painting and 'Pitter Patter
Fairywing' for the kids. We had cellos and Didgeridoos. And of course martinis
and marshmallows. All under a full moon.
We all had a lovely time.
ANNUAL GOALS
1. To maintain high-quality facilities to research, record, document
and interpret the history, culture and environment of Melbourne's western
region and make it more accessible to users.
2. To ensure that the social and cultural diversity of the region
is reflected in community involvement in Museum programs.
3. To develop a larger community heritage resource through a Web-based
network of local historical societies and researchers.
4. To integrate the concepts of art, culture and heritage in a
cohesive program of interpretation and development for the Museum and Pipemakers
Park.
5. To adapt partnerships with the Aboriginal community to continue
the Museum's role as an Aboriginal resource.
6. To provide a sound financial base and on-going operation, with
a capacity to generate a substantial proportion of earned income.
7. To increase awareness of the Museum's activities and products
within local, regional, national and international contexts with particular
emphasis on exploring the potential of the internet.
8. To give staff meaningful and fulfiling opportunities for professional
development and provide opportunities for volunteers in Museum activities
and training.
9. To confirm and build on the partnership between the Living
Museum and local government in the region.
10. To maintain the standards set in the Museum Accreditation
Program. (full accreditation was achieved in 1998) |
