2023 NMGL State of the Museum Update

Описание: On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 the National Museum of the Great Lakes (NMGL) updated stakeholders and invited guests on their vision of continued growth through facility expansion and a new leadership structure. The “State of the Museum” update hosted in the Museum’s Theater Gallery began with a welcome by Board Chairman and President of Interlake Steamship Company Mark Barker. Presentations were then given from current Executive Director Chris Gillcrist and Senior Director of Institutional Advancement Kate Fineske, overviewing the organization’s first decade of growth in Toledo while introducing plans for a 5,000-square-foot expansion (Min 15:15). Finally, Board Vice Chair and Port of Monroe Director Paul LaMarre concluded the update by introducing a new organizational structure including the elevation of Kate Fineske as the museum’s new Executive Director effective January 1, 2024 (Min 43:00). A full press release overviewing the presentation can also be found online at: https://nmgl.org/museum-announces-sec...

STATE OF THE MUSEUM CONTENTS:
1. Video Introduction: The Great Lakes—A Powerful Force (Opening Video)
2. Welcome: Mark Barker, Interlake Steamship Company president & NMGL Board Chairman (Min 7:15)
3. Past to Present Overview: Chris Gillcrist, Executive Director (Min 9:40)
4. Video: Second Wave Museum Expansion (Min 15:15)
5. Museum Expansion Overview: Kate Fineske, Senior Director of Institutional Advancement (Min 22:20)
6. Community & Economic Impact Data: Kate Fineske (Min 25:04)
7. Video: National Reach & Support / Hunger Family, Kate Fineske (Min 31:18)
8. Realizing a Vision & Recognition of Leadership: Paul LaMarre, III, Board Vice Chair and Port of Monroe Director (Min 43:00)
9. Organization Leadership Changes, Paul LaMarre, III (Min 48:24)
10. xecutive Director Remarks: Chris Gillcrist (Min 53:33)