November 2010 - National Museum Volunteers

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The NMV’s links with the diplomatic corps and other groups have been flourishing and we are very grateful for that. We were invited to participate in the Combined Women’s Lunch to introduce the NMV and our publications and the American Embassy invited us to be a part of its annual orientation event on 20 th October. On 6 th November the Belgian Embassy opens its doors to welcome visitors in the Ambassador’s residence. More details about this and other events can be found on the web page for ‘Non-NMV cultural events’: http://www.museumvolunteersbkk.net/html/NonNMV.html This autumn brought changes to the personnel structure of both the Fine Arts Department and the National Museum Bangkok. The former Director General of FAD, Khun Grienggrai Sampatchalit, entered retirement at the end of September. A small group representing the NMV was able to visit Khun Grienggrai, as a long time friend of the NMV, to express our gratitude and best wishes for his retirement. The new Director General is Khun Somsuda Leyavanija. We visited Dr. Somsuda to welcome her and introduce our organisation and received very warm regards for our members. The former National Museum Director Khun Patchanee Chandrasakha left Bangkok to take on new responsibilities in Roiet. We visited Khun Patchanee to say good bye on behalf of NMV members and to wish her the best. Khun Patchanee kindly invited us to visit the museum in Roiet. As we await the new Director, we are staying in touch with the Senior Curator Khun Dendao, who as the NMB’s Deputy Director, is in charge during the interim. And more changes: Else Geraets, an expert in textiles and avid collector of Asian textiles, the Chair of Study Groups is leaving her position after years of active service on the Steering Committee. Else always supported us with her knowledge and friendship; she tirelessly guided tours and study groups, always with her charming smile and calm personality. Else, you are one of the noble NMV members, being active since a very long time and you never said you were too busy to join in the NMVs life. Thank you on behalf of our members. Else is handing over her responsibilities to Martine Mauffrey, a French friend with many ideas. Thank you, Martine, for joining us. Another good friend has left Thailand for Japan: Dominique Glasser, NMV’s dedicated librarian and French guide. We miss you, Dominique, and we are grateful for the time we had you at the museum; All the best and thank you for all your contributions – best regards and wishes from all of us! Please check out our website regularly to be updated with latest news. Don’t forget the page with Non-NMV events. I’ll see you with pleasure at the next NMV event. With my best wishes, Bo Mazur 4 . Newsletter National Museum Volunteers . November 2010 .
FROM THE LIBRARY Call for volunteers After the departure of Dominique Glasser, the Library team is now too limited. We need more volunteers to insure the best service to our members. Working in the Library requires specific skill, flexibility and most of all commitment. Sharing knowledge, helping readers, working in a strong spirit team is an exiting experience. For more information, do not hesitate to contact Françoise Vincent on nmvlibrary@gmail.com La bibliothèque a besoin de bénévoles Après le départ de Dominique Glasser, notre équipe est désormais très réduite. Nous avons besoin de bénévoles afin d’assurer le meilleur service à nos membres. S’investir à la bibliothèque requiert des aptitudes spécifiques, de la flexibilité et avant tout un engagement. Partager ses connaissances, aider les lecteurs, travailler dans un esprit d’équipe est une expérience unique. Pour tous renseignements n’hésitez pas à contacter Françoise Vincent par courriel à l’adresse nmvlibrary@gmail.com. Thank you, Dominique! Dominique returned to Japan. The Library team wants to express its gratitude for all she achieved. She was always available, communicative and willing to share her deep knowledge of the Asian culture. We wish her all the best in her future life in Osaka. Merci Dominique! Dominique nous a quittés pour rentrer au Japon. L’équipe de la bibliothèque tient à lui exprimer toute notre gratitude pour tout le travail accompli à la bibliothèque. Toujours disponible, communicative, elle était toujours prête à partager sa connaissance de la culture orientale. Nous lui souhaitons le meilleur dans sa future vie à Osaka. . November 2010 . Newsletter National Museum Volunteers . 5
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