Mississippi Valley Textile Museum




	The Museum was founded in 1985 by a group of community volunteers who saw both the need and the opportunity to preserve and share the heritage of the textile industry with future generations. We depend upon the assistance of over forty community volunteers for all aspects of our operations. From collections management to building maintenance, from fund raising to managing the gift shop our volunteers play a key role, and are the secret to the museums success. In 2004 the museum began a new volunteer program as a way to say thank you to its volunteers. Since then, we have taken our volunteers on an annual road trip to visit a different museum each year, including behind the scenes tours of the collections areas. Our volunteers also receive invitations to the museums exhibit openings and our annual holiday party.


	Mississippi Valley Textile Museum - List of Officers 2010/2011

	Alan Jones			Chandler Swain
	President			Director
	Occupation: Retired Accountant			Occupation: Artist

	Bernard Cameron			Sean Isaacs
	Vice President			Director
	Occupation: Retired Teacher			Occupation: CEO of Alliance Coin
					& Banknote Inc. in
	Judy Zohr				Almonte
	Treasurer
				Barbara Dickson
	Nancy Giardino			Director
	Secretary & Friends of the MVTM			Occupation: Retired Physiotherapist
	Representative
	Occupation: Retired Teacher			Noreen Young
				Director
	Gerry Wheatley			Occupation: Artist & Puppeteer
	Director
	Occupation: Retired Economist			Jill Turner
		& Statistician		Director
				Occupation:
	Jennifer Ryder-Jones
	Director			Russell Baron
	Occupation: Artist			Director
				Occupation:



	The Friends of the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum

	The Friends of the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum are a small group of people dedicated to support the museum in various ways and to assist the museum by funding specific projects. The "Friends" prepare delicious goodies when there is a new opening of an exhibit, provide tearoom service for various functions such as the museum's annual Fiberfest event, hold an annual fashion show that is exquisitely unique, and host an annual dinner/dance. They enjoy the camaraderie of others and welcome newcomers to their group. Many opportunities exist to work with others in support of the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum. Come and join us! For further information please call 613-256-3754.



	Interested in Volunteering?

	If you enjoyed your visit and would like to become more involved with our wonderful buildings, consider joining our team of volunteers! We are always looking for volunteers to:
			Act as Museum host Man our Gift Shop Help Install displays and exhibits Help maintain the building Help with artifacts Help run educational programs Give guided tours Help out at special events Help with fundraising Do whatever else needs to be done!

	Call 613-256-3754 or email mvtm@magma.ca to become part of our unique community!



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