2009 Museum Department Goals

1. Plan new curriculum and programs to compliment the new building exhibitions and conduct public programs based on these programs and exhibitions. (Council Goal 9)
2. Execute a sustainable start-up plan for our new expanded facilities, inclusive of staffing needs. (Council Goal 9)
3. Update 2009 Marketing Plan: Nearly complete. Most marketing efforts for the grand opening of the new museum will occur in the 4th quarter of the year. Marketing efforts will be collaborative throughout the year to highlight other arts district exhibitions and programs. (Council Goal 9)
4. Finalize and execute a grand opening and other special events related to the exhibitions in the new facility by late 2009. (Council Goal 9)
5. Execute moving collections into the new facility in late summer 2009. (Council Goal 9)
6. Implement "Readiness plan," for the new facility by using Project Management for programming, exhibition development, and facilities management for the expanded campus. (Council Goal 9)
7. Execute a new City/Museum Society/Foundation agreement which clearly defines roles and responsibilities for each party. This is in process now; all meetings have been scheduled. (Council Goal 9)
8. Finalize the process of renaming the Whatcom Museum Society to Whatcom Museum Foundation; a Board resolution has been passed. (Council Goal 9)
9. Change name of existing docents to: Whatcom Museum Guild: in process. (Council Goal 9)
10. Complete new docent training curriculum and recruit for docent tour guides. The Docent training program will launch in spring of 2009. (Council Goal 9)
11. Increase financial stability through hiring a full time marketing position under the Foundation's funding and developing strong corporate sponsorships. (Council Goal 9)
12. Continue to collaborate with other Smithsonian Affiliate Museums for exciting exhibition opportunities. (Council Goal 9)

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