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From The Helm continued from page 1HERE IS A SMATTERING:• the ribbon-cutting for the recently installed and re-articulatedforty-nine-foot right whale skeleton;• a wholly redesigned sperm whale gallery complete withexciting new interactive elements;• fresh and new displays showcasing more of the fabulous itemsfrom our collection;• continued exhibit improvements in the Bourne Building;• an expanded slate of educational programs for grades K-12;• new ways to engage teachers and parents in context-basedlearning;• a summer roll-out of educational workshops for the adultenthusiast;• a determined focus on working with partner organizations tostrengthen the cultural fabric of the city;• a “passport” for visitors to purchase a combination ticket to allof the city’s paid attractions;• increased cross-marketing with partner organizations;• a keen awareness that we must do what we can to help those inour community who are economically distressed;• renewed recognition that we are part of the rich cultural fabricof this community;• attention on providing a superior visitor experience so thatlocal, national, and international visitors will enjoy theirexperience here and leave with a warm and positive impressionof our city.I hope you will partake in many of the activities planned.They are, after all, formulated withyou in mind. Perhaps the mantra for2009 is that spending time in yourcommunity is recognized once againas the best investment of all. James Russell, President22The thirteenth annual Moby-Dick Marathon, held at the Whaling Museum onJanuary 3 and 4, 2009, broke all previous records for attendance. There were1,332 visitors who dropped in to hear Melville’s great work. Twenty-two stalwartindividuals participated in all twenty-five hours of the event. As an award,each of them received a copy of Moby-Dick: A Pop-up Book by Sam Ita, signedby Whaling Museum President James Russell (who also stayed all twenty-fivehours), and by Melville’s great-great grandson, Peter Whittemore. Dan Mingeatraveled the farthest, coming from Wylie, Texas.The Whaling Museum thanks all who came to read and listen this year, as wellas the members of the Volunteer Council who serve as Watch officers duringthe marathon. More than thirty volunteers provide the infrastructure of themarathon: logging in the readers, calling them up to the podium, timing thereading slots, and most importantly serving the snacks! The museum shines dueto their significant efforts.
THE WHALINGMUSEUM NEEDSYOU TO JOIN ITSCREW!Are you looking forways to make worthwhilecontributions to yourcity and pass along itswonderful history to others?The New Bedford WhalingMuseum is looking forvolunteers. With your time,interest and energy, youcan serve as a guide to tellthe story of the Museum’sheritage to the visitors whocome through its doors. Thenext volunteer class startsFebruary 23, 2009, and willrun over ten weeks.AS A VOLUNTEER WEASK YOU TO:• Participate in a prescribedtraining program• Establish a regularschedule for volunteering• Serve as a "goodwillambassador" for theMuseum• Maintain a membershipwith the New BedfordWhaling Museum• Enjoy yourself!The Museum will provide• An opportunity for publicservice• A professional orientationand training program• An opportunity to meetnew and interesting people• A chance to promote thehistory of New BedfordFOR MORE INFORMATION CALLSara MeirowitzDirector of Education(508) 997-0046 x123smeirowitz@whalingmuseum.org23
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