2021 Pilgrim Monument Annual Report

ANNUAL REPORT | 2021

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Board of Trustees .................................................................................................................3
Board of Trustees ......................................................................................................4
Letter from the President .................................................................................................. 4
Our
Letter Purpose
from the and
President Mission ...................................................................................................5
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Letter Our Purpose from the and Executive Mission Director ........................................................................................7
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Key Letter Moments from the from Executive 2021 ....................................................................................................7
Director ......................................................................8
A Key Look Moments Back … .......................................................................................................................9
from 2021 ..........................................................................................9
A Look Back Bradford ............................................................................................................... Access Project .............................................................................9 11
Bradford Our Access Story..........................................................................................................9
Project 11
Flags Fly High on High Pole Hill ..................................................................9
Our Story ............................................................................................................. 11
AnnualLighting .....................................................................................................................10
Flags Fly High on High Pole Hill .................................................................... 11
2021 Financial Results ........................................................................................................ 11
Annual Lighting ........................................................................................................ 12
2021 Operation Support and Revenue ................................................. 11
2021 Financial Results ............................................................................................ 13
FY 2021 Operation Expense .................................................................... 11
2021 Operation Support and Revenue ....................................................... 13
Thank You to Our Donors.................................................................................................12
Diamond FY 2021 Donors Operations – Above Expenses $50,000 .............................................................................12 13
Thank You to Platinum Our Donors Donors ...................................................................................... – Above $20,000 .....................................................12 14
Diamond Gold Donors Donors – Above – $5,000 $50,000 – $20,000.........................................................12
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Platinum Silver Donors Donors – Above – $1,000 $20,000 – $4,999 ............................................................ 14
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Gold Donors Bronze – $5,000 Donors – Below $20,000 $1,000 ............................................................... .............................................................14
The Next Phase...................................................................................................................20
Silver Donors – $1,000 – $4,999 ................................................................. 15
Bronze Donors – Below $1,000 .................................................................... 16
The Next Phase ........................................................................................................ 17
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Courtney K. Hurst, President
Betsi Corea, Vice President
Jan VonFlatern, Secretary
Brian Johnson, Treasurer
Shawn Costa, Trustee
K. David Weidner, Ph.D., Executive Director
Courtney K. Hurst
Outgoing President
Jan VonFlatern, Secretary/Chair
Michael Glasfeld, Treasurer
Arthur Parker
Charles Roberts, Chair
K. David Weidner, Jan Ph.D. VonFlatern Don Collins
Executive Director Joe Collins Trustee
Stephen Deroches
David Mayo
Gus Kayafas
Debra Dickinson
Board of Trustees
COLLECTIONS COMMITTEE
Michael Glasfeld, Trustee
(Served as Treasurer until July 2020)
Arthur Parker, Trustee
Steven Ridini, Ed.D., Trustee
Charles Roberts, Trustee
Leslie Sandberg, Trustee
John Jay Wooldridge, Trustee
Ira Grolman
Michael Glasfeld Lisa King Paul Gray, Ed.D.
Trustee Jeff Peters Trustee
Randall Sell
Courtney Hurst, Ex-Officio
K. David Weidner, Ph.D., Ex-Officio
FINANCE & INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
Michael Glasfeld, Ira Treasurer/Chair Grolman (Served Brian as Johnson
Treasurer Trustee until July 2020) Trustee
Brian Johnson, Treasurer/Chair
Betsi Corea, Arthur Vice Parker President
Courtney Hurst, Trustee Ex-Officio
Dr. K. David Weidner, Ex-Officio
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
John Jay Wooldridge
Sally Rose
Steve Ridini, Ed.D.
NOMINATING Incoming President COMMITTEE
Vice President
Charles Roberts
Betsi Corea, Vice President Steven Peters
Trustee
Patrick Flaherty
Betsi Corea
John Jay Wooldridge
Courtney Hurst, Ex-Officio
Dr. K. David Weidner, Ex-Officio
Leslie Sandberg
Bill Gannon
Jan VonFlatern
Secretary
John DeSouza, Ex-Officio
John Jay Courtney Woolridge Hurst, Ex-Officio
Trustee
K. David Weidner, Ph.D., Ex-Officio
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One Last Time
Hello, PMPM Membership.
As last year began and COVID-19 started to spread across our
It is an honor to address you for the final time as president. In April 2022, with
country, it became clear that our plans for the commemorative year
unanimous board support, I passed the proverbial torch to Dr. Steven Ridini
of who 2020 will lead would us from need here. to change. I will remain We serving realized as a early trustee on and that, look in forward to
addition contributing to as cancelling we continue our to Provincetown march on. But, before 400 plans, we move there forward, would please be
so indulge much me we in a would look back not at be our able last to five do. years. Yet, I say as “our” the year because, progressed, without our in
entire organization’s support – from our team, to our board, to our membership
large part due to our dedicated Team and supported Membership,
– we couldn’t have accomplished as much as we did.
we managed to do so much.
When Dr. Weidner and I stepped into the executive director and president positions, we promised to open up PMPM,
We physically revamped and philosophically. our campus That’s and operations where we started. so we We could had a open smart, our open-minded, committed and passionate
doors board behind and educate us, so we our began visitors marching. while Step keeping by step, them we marched safe. We forward, into a new era of PMPM.
continued In the first season, to expand we hosted our reach more community and reinforce events our and Mission. planned We more educational programming than had been
created attempted new in years. ways With to connect music, lectures, and promote theater and our other ideals endeavors, of acceptance,
people came up to High Pole Hill for the very
first time - or for the first time in a long time - and were reminded of how special it is. Energy started to build, and
diversity and freedom.
we picked up our pace.
As One 2020 of Dr. threw Weidner’s curveballs, initial and we ongoing found educational unexpected programs ways brought to step together up and the step school into system our Mission. and members No of
matter the Wampanoag how many Tribe ways to discuss we had the to discrepancies adapt and between pivot, we what heard is taught a resounding – classrooms “We’ve across got our this” country from and
our in our Team own Museum and our – Membership. about the Pilgrims’ Because arrival of and all their of you, first interactions we were able with to the shine native in people 2020, here, despite versus the what
actually happened. We learned that we had so much to learn. This humbling, eye-opening conversation was the first
darkness. We thank you for this.
of many between PMPM and the Wampanoag People, and it would lead to our co-creation of the “Our Story” exhibit
that would not only educate our guests, but also help spark local and national discussions about the whitewashing of
As we march into 2021, we remain committed to showcasing our beloved town as a refuge of free
United States history.
thought and a historic place of welcome. The Mayflower Pilgrims were the first pilgrims to arrive on
our We didn’t shores, stop but there. since In addition those first to the pilgrims Museum, arrived, we leveraged many PMPM’s more have assets followed. to raise awareness As an organization, and rally around we
the ideas and ideals that PMPM stands tall for. We bathed the Monument itself in different colored lights to showcase
will continue to tell the stories of all these pilgrims and ensure our Museum portrays a more
groups and causes that needed a little extra light. Blue for Autism Acceptance in April; and red for our essential
accurate, workers in the chronological early days of and COVID; relevant to name story just a about couple. Provincetown’s We used our blog history share and stories its impact of Provincetown’s on the place
Nation’s in history, history. bringing Case to life by the case, strong exhibit women by of this exhibit, town for wing Women’s by wing. History We Month, will get among it right. others. We We hope raised you flags
continue to recognize to groups support that this are very the lifeblood important of our work. community, like the Jamaican Flag on Jamaican Independence Day
in August, to name just one.
We leaned into the Monument as a symbol of freedom and diversity. We committed to ensuring the Museum shares
an accurate, and more comprehensive, history of Provincetown, and we started raising our voice in the national
narrative with media coverage reaching millions.
Courtney And, of course, Hurst I’d be remiss if I didn’t highlight the Bradford Access Project (BAP) as a massive accomplishment.
President
We attempted something that had been discussed by PMPM boards for a century: to make PMPM more accessible
Cape by creating Cod a Pilgrim path from Memorial Bradford Association
Street, up the hill and onto our lawn. And we succeeded. I’m proud to announce
that The Bradford Access Project is complete and the elevator is ready to ride in April. As proud as I’ll be at BAP’s
groundbreaking in June, and as proud as I am recalling a few of the things we’ve accomplished in the last five years,
none of it compares to how proud I was in May 2020 when, in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, the Monument
went dark for nine nights to represent the almost nine minutes that Mr. Floyd was on the ground.
As an institution, we knew we had a responsibility to take a stand against these kinds of injustices that aim to
obliterate what we hold so dear: acceptance, diversity and freedom. The boards’ intention in going dark, and the
speed and efficiency with which we conceived and executed the gesture, demonstrated to me how aligned we were
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One Last Time
As in our last mission year began and purpose; and COVID-19 how our small-but-mighty started to spread team across could blend our our passion and skillsets to make things
country, happen when it became they matter. clear The that overwhelming, our plans for positive the commemorative community support year we received only reinforced our decision.
It remains my most proud moment as president. Thank you, to all of you, for making this moment – and so many
of 2020 would need to change. We realized early on that, in
other moments and milestones - possible.
addition to cancelling our Provincetown 400 plans, there would be
so To the much Membership, we would thank not you be able for your to continued do. Yet, as support the year when progressed, there are so many in worthy causes to support. Thank
you to the PMPM team, with a special thank you to John DeSouza, an unsung hero among us. Thank you to every
large part due to our dedicated Team and supported Membership,
iteration of the board that I’ve had the privilege of working with since I took office, especially those who have been
we with managed me since day to one. do so Your much. unwavering support galvanized my efforts. And, finally, thank you to the canceled flight
in 2017 that put Dr. K. David Weidner and me in the same car, heading to Provincetown and starting to wonder,
We “What revamped could we do our if campus we teamed and up…? operations What would so that we look could like…?” open Thank our you, David. For all of it.
doors and educate our visitors while keeping them safe. We
As I write this final letter, my passion for PMPM’s Mission is stronger than ever and my confidence that we’ll
continued
continue to find
to expand
ways to
our
embody
reach
it, is
and
at an
reinforce
all-time high.
our Mission.
I hope you’re
We
with me. Step by step. Let’s keep opening
created it up. Including new ways more people. to connect Sharing and more promote of Provincetown’s our ideals history. of acceptance,
Building our campus. Demonstrating why
diversity Provincetown and deserves freedom. a place in the national narrative. Case by case. Exhibit by exhibit. Wing by wing. Let’s keep
inspiring each other.
As 2020 threw curveballs, we found unexpected ways to step up and step into our Mission. No
matter how many ways we had to adapt and pivot, we heard a resounding “We’ve got this” from
our With Team respect and and our appreciation Membership. for what Because we’ve accomplished of all of you, together, we were able to shine in 2020, despite the
darkness. We thank you for this.
As we march into 2021, we remain committed to showcasing our beloved town as a refuge of free
thought Courtney and Hurst a historic place of welcome. The Mayflower Pilgrims were the first pilgrims to arrive on
our President shores, but since those first pilgrims arrived, many more have followed. As an organization, we
will Cape continue Cod Pilgrim to Memorial tell the stories Association of all these pilgrims and ensure our Museum portrays a more
accurate, chronological and relevant story about Provincetown’s history and its impact on the
Nation’s history. Case by case, exhibit by exhibit, wing by wing. We will get it right. We hope you
continue to support this very important work.
Courtney Hurst
President
Cape Cod Pilgrim Memorial Association
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Our Purpose and Mission
The Cape Cod Pilgrim Memorial Association (the “Association”) is a private non-profit, educational
organization whose mission is to maintain the Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum
buildings and land (the “PMPM”) to accommodate its libraries and collections. The Association’s
mission is also to commemorate the history of the Mayflower Pilgrims, culminating in their arrival
and stay in Provincetown Harbor and the signing of the Mayflower Compact.
The Association’s mission further includes the collection, preservation, research, exhibition and
publication of archival materials on all aspects of Provincetown history, including the contributions
of the Wampanoag and other indigenous peoples whose presence in the region predates the
arrival of the Mayflower, the rise of the whaling industry, the advent of the Portuguese fishing
community and the evolution of Provincetown as a center of tolerance, art and theater in the
20th century, including the important role of the LGBTQ+ community in that evolution.
The Association shall be operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the
meaning of Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as from time to time amended,
and within the meaning of Massachusetts General Law, Ch. 180 sec 4, as amended.
Ratified by the membership of the Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum on 01 December
2018.
Acknowledgement of the Wampanoag People
We acknowledge the Wampanoag people of the past and of the present, who are among us, and
their heritage as the indigenous people of this land.
While we cannot undo the mistakes of the past, we have a responsibility to acknowledge them and
work toward a continually better future.
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PMPM 2021 Annual Report -
Director’s Report
What a year it’s been! When I wrote the last greeting, we hoped that we’d be well out of
the pandemic and having finished our inclined elevator. It has been a challenging time
for the oldest non-profit on Cape Cod, as museums everywhere strive to get back to prepandemic
levels,but from an organizational perspective - we remained resilient.
Earlier this year, we watched cultural institutions and non-profits
around the world risk closing their doors permanently due to the
COVID-19 pandemic and faced our own version of an uncertain
future. We made and re-made plans to preserve our beloved
and we are looking forward to exploring and expanding it within our institution.
institution. Difficult decisions were made and thankfully, we were
able to open our doors despite the pandemic. As the Pilgrim
Monument stands tall, I want to thank each of you for standing tall
with us this year.
As we look back on 2021, we welcomed 37,459 patrons through our doors to visit our
iconic Monument and learned about the history of Provincetown. Our newest exhibit, Our
Story: The Complicated Relationship of the Indigenous Wampanoag and the Mayflower Pilgrims is a testament to the
institution’s mission of TRUTH: Tolerance-Respect-Unity-Trust-Her/History. The message of TRUTH is a powerful one
Throughout 2021, PMPM observed occasions that commemorate the fabric and diversity of our region. In keeping with
the Provincetown spirit of inclusivity, acceptance, freedom and diversity, PMPM had the honor of celebrating Juneteenth
with the community. Since PMPM has always been rooted in celebrating differences and promoting equality, we joined
Provincetown Brewing Company (PBC) for a Juneteenth event. After raising the Pan-African flag above High Pole Hill, a
parade of 250 strong departed for downtown.
As members, your support helps ensure a brighter future for the
Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum. Here are a few ways in which our community
Canada. This celebration coincided with a sister event by the Black and Brown Equity Coalition on Fire Island, NY.
showed its incredible support for our mission and commitment to truth and accuracy:
The parade highlighted the history of the Black community with stops, including 54 Commercial Street, an Underground
Railroad station, and emphasized how Provincetown’s port was a safe haven for enslaved people escaping southern states to
For the third year, PMPM participated in “Light it Up Blue” during the month of April for Autism Acceptance Month. We
turned the Pilgrim Monument into a beacon of support for the people and families affected.
Stood on the right side of retelling our history: Our new permanent exhibit, Our Story: The
Complicated For the very first Relationship time, we flew of the the Jamaican Indigenous Flag over Wampanoag High Pole Hill on and August the Mayflower 6, 2021 to recognize Pilgrims, Jamaican debuted to
independence from the UK. This was a tribute to the Jamaican pilgrims that have made their homes in Provincetown
overwhelming response and applause. Guests, visitors, and the media booked appointments to
experience the truth of Our Story. If you have not yet visited, I invite you to during our 2021 season.
over the years and have since brought their vibrant culture and admirable work ethic to our community for generations.
We raised the Jamaican flag out of respect and appreciation for the many ways in which they’ve enriched Provincetown.
A dear friend, Simone, who works at a local food-service establishment was so touched by our raising the flag for Jamaican
Independence Day she stopped in to ask why we did it. Our response to Simone was simple: “Why not?” Why not
commemorate the many pilgrims here in Provincetown? The Jamaican community is vital to the survival of our town and
tourist industry. Simone just smiled - That’s all we needed to know that we are doing the right thing. We must recognize all
of our brothers and sisters from the LGBTQ+, BIPOC and Portuguese communities to the Jamaicans and Bulgarians who all
call Provincetown home, making our great community what it is. The Pilgrim Monument stands tall for everyone.
• Raised more than $25,000 during our first virtual gala and live auction: We turned
lemons into lemonade and found a way to reach our audience through a fun, educational,
and virtual experience that commemorated the 400th anniversary.
• Continued the legacy of those who came before us: We broke ground and are on target
to unveil our new inclined elevator in Spring, 2021. This “new front door” will provide a
link between the Monument and Provincetown’s economic center. It is also among the
many first steps we are taking to grow and transform PMPM from a community museum
into a world-class destination of welcome, learning, and truth. The inclined elevator will
help us place PMPM in the international spotlight and will give us the opportunity to
share our mission with a larger audience.
As mentioned earlier, our mission of TRUTH – Tolerance-Respect-Unity-Trust-Her/History – is becoming more
embedded. This is not an easy task. Our institution recognized the mistakes of the past and decided without change,
there would be no progress. TRUTH is the bedrock foundation on which our institution stands. We are broadening our
definition of a “pilgrim” and creating programming and exhibits that demonstrate our commitment to TRUTH.
Our Board of Trustees, under the leadership of Courtney Hurst, supports our mission and encourages engagement.
As I look forward to 2022, we will finally realize the vision of the founders of our Association back in 1907 to create a
permanent link from the town to the Monument. The new inclined elevator connecting Bradford Street to the top of
High Pole Hill, ADA accessible ramp, parking and walkways to the Monument demonstrate our commitment to inclusion.
Pandemic, or not – PMPM will keep doing the critical work of advancing our institution and
protecting and mission of its TRUTH. values of tolerance, acceptance, and inclusion.
In closing, I want to encourage you to visit PMPM and see our enhancements. Come, visit, learn and join our Association
Respectfully,
K.
K. David
David
Weidner,
Weidner,
Ph.D.
Ph.D.
Executive Director
Cape Cod Pilgrim Memorial Association
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Key Moments
Key Moments

A Look Back
Bradford Access Project
With anticipation, we watched a more than
100-year-old vision become a reality.
The inclined elevator that will extend PMPM’s
front down to Bradford Street and Provincetown
Center was completed. It will begin operating
upon opening for the 2022 season in April.
Flags Fly High on High Pole Hill
Our Story
Since making its debut at the end of last season,
as hoped, our new exhibit, Our Story: The
Complicated Relationship of the Indigenous
Wampanoag and the Mayflower Pilgrims,
has received incredible interest from the
community and the media. We are excited to
share this exhibit, curated by Steven Peters of
SmokeSygnals. This telling of the Wampanoag’s
history on Cape Cod, including the arrival of
the Mayflower Pilgrims in Provincetown in
1620 and their first interactions, is a unique,
powerful, interactive exhibit. Most important –
it’s accurate.
PMPM was proud to join in the celebration
of this significant event in the history of our
country. Acceptance and tolerance are built
into our DNA. On June 19th, we raised the
Pan-African flag and joined the community in
celebrating Juneteenth, a milestone for freedom
in American history.
On August 6, PMPM flew the Jamaican flag
on High Pole Hill in recognition of Jamaican
Independence Day, the day in 1962, when the
Colony of Jamaica gained its independence
from the United Kingdom.
Jamaicans came to Provincetown to support
the boom of our summer season and, slowly
over time, stayed here year-round, adding to
our commerce and culture. They are part of our
family and our community.
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Annual Lighting
As each summer turns to autumn and the tourist season becomes the holiday season, we always look
forward to our Annual Lighting, which took place on Thursday, November 11. The Annual Lighting
means so many different and wonderful things to everyone on the Outer Cape. As we did in 2020, we
held a virtual lighting at dusk. We asked the the community to “get loud for the lights” and we were
overwhelmed by the great support from the community when we flipped the switch.
This year, we hope all will sponsor the lighting the Monument on behalf of a loved one or any special
occasion. When longtime resident and PMPM Board President, Courtney Hurst was growing up, her
grandmother would gift lightings to her grandchildren. Courtney said it was always special knowing
that the Monument was lit on a particular night for her. We look forward to continuing this tradition
every year.
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2021 Financial Results
2021 Operation Support and Revenue
Total: $1,093,498
Grounds & Rental
Income $26,143
Donations &
Memberships
$206,489
Admissions &
Retail
$692,060
$168,806
Museum Parking
FY 2021 Operations Expenses
Total: $1,208,856
Program
Related
Services
$460,129
Development
& Fundraising
$291,974
Administration
Visitor
Experience
$261,360
Museum &
Shop Admissions
$198,769
$467,077
$11,795
Museum &
Cultural
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Thank You to Our Donors
Diamond Donors – Above $50,000
Jay Cashman Inc.
Kenneth Okin Jay and Cashman Chester Fojas
Kenneth Okin & Chester Fojas
Platinum Donors – Above $20,000
Allan MacKinnon & Steve Cook
K. David Allan Weidner, MacKinnon Ph.D & William & Steve E. Gannon, Cook Jr. Md
Gold Donors – $5,000 – $20,000
Bay State Cruise Company
K. David Weidner, Ph.D. Mark & William Cohen E. Gannon, Jr. MD
Bay State Cruise Company
Tom Robert Nichols Okin and Foundation Dan Chadburn Inc.
Brian Mark Johnson
Cohen
Brian Johnson
Robert Vivian and Barbara Wood
Holly Nixholm & Helen Donovan
Holly Nixholm and Helen Donovan
Robert Vivian & Barbara Wood
Steven Ridini and Michael Hartwig
Lynne V. Swenson & James B. Williams
Peter Coldwell S. and Elizabeth Banker Pat Brzezicki
Shultz RE
Lynne V. Swenson Tom Nichols and & James Dan Chadburn B. Williams
Peter S. & Elizabeth Brzezicki
Coldwell Banker Courtney Pat Hurst Shultz RE
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Silver Donors – $1,000 – $4,999
Courtney Reuben Reynolds Hurst
John Paul Jay Wooldridge and Marilyn & Patrick DeRuyter Flaherty
John Jay Daniel Wooldridge Spring & Jean and Marc Patrick DeSilva Flaherty
Marc Paul Hajjar & Marilyn and Joseph deRuyter Mateer
Fine Eugene Arts Work Dermody Center
Steven Ridini, Reuben Ed.D. & Reynolds
Michael Hartwig, Ph.D.
Helga Michael & Joerg Trykowski G. Meixner
Daniel John Spring Douhan and III Jean & William Marc Rawn DeSilva
J&E J&E Fruit Fruit and Produce
John Douhan Richard III and Bergman William Rawn
Helga And Eugene Joerg Dermody G. Meixner
Edward
Marc Hajjar
Dusek
& Joseph
And Paul
Mateer
Kelly
Fine Arts Work Center
Lisa Corrin
John Sumaj and Tom Sproat
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Bronze Donors – Below $1,000
Academic Travel Abroad
Adam Thompson
Lisa Corrin
Adrienne John and Sumaj Brent Cook & Tom Sproat
Agnes Groonwald
Michael Trykowski
Edward Aja Atwood Dusek & Paul Kelly
The Alex Murray CostaReese Foundation
Alexa Thomas Gwynn LaRosa
Judith Alia Luqman Curby & Gayle Smalley
Arleen Cavanaugh
Arran Paskauskas
Art Vinokur
Artemis S. Pinkerson M. D.
Ashley McCoy
Auguster Speight III
Barbara Kellems
Ben Wafle
Charles Levesque
Kathy & Sean
Charles
Flynn
Stewart
Jaime Charles Foy Weber
Warren & Edith Chelsea Bridges Lamchick
Dennis H. Holtschneider
Chris Bonelli
Katie Theriault Chris Fitzpatrick
Artemis S. Pinkerson Chris M. Hall D.
John Costa Christina Brooks
Alison Mirelez
Benjamin Watson
Christina Giliberti
Massachusetts Society of Mayflower Descendants
Jane Paradise & Frank Salvatore Digirolamo
Allison Gould
Robert Randall
Bennett Kkein
Christina Terry
Mike Rucker
Allison Peter
Beth Garceau
Christina Willig
Charles Klucka
Craig Lustig
Amanda Lindquist
Beth Zippert
Christopher Donnellan
Francis & Ann Conroy
Joseph Crowley
Amanda Lipko-Speed
Bethany Spinney
Colby Thompson
David Cooper
Amanda Smith
Matthew Milowsky & Amy Logue
Amber Young
Amy Schroeder Kenneth Sormani
Bill Rose
Binu Chandrabau
Boston Gay Men's Chorus
David M. Datz & James V. Mauro
Colleen Flood
Costa Fisheries
Connie Desouza
Joanne Burns & Jay Cory Harrington
Knowles
Amy West Thornborrow Barnstable Press
Bradford Malo
Amy Williams Tom Thurston
Bradley and Edana Peacock
Amybeth Commendatore
Deborah Stuckey
Brandon Chin
Andrew David and Brenda Gural Spinner & Eric Cordes
Brandon Lorentz
Andrew Boston Bursey Gay Men’s Chorus
Brenda Leblanc
Andrew Hankinson
Brian Henke
Academic Travel Abroad
Andrew Pelletier
Brian McKittrick
Ron & Karen Nickerson
Andrew Reeves
Bridget McGowan
Main Street Marketing – Princess Yacht
Andrew Spicer
Bridget Rice
Rebecca Franks & Anne Stowe
Andzelika GAJDA
Bruce and Shirley Gordon
Anita Batavia
Bryn Smith
Anne Marie Lawlor
Carol Sacco
Anne Medykiewics
Cary Greenstreet
Annette Costa
Catarina Abreu
Annie Kim
Catherine Greene
Anthony Capone
Chad Antonelli
Antonio Castillo
Charles Carlson
April Uhlich
Charles Klucka
Evelyn H. Zolondek
Costa Fisheries
Michael Pettry Craig Lustig
Jeremy Callahan Cristina Kettles
Provincetown Ghost Daniel Cassidy Tours
John Wall Daniel Conroy
Daniel Hardgrove
Catherine Greene
Darrin Dyer
Bradford Malo
David Cooper
Bradley & Edana Peacock
David Farren
Eric Derrico
David Gural and Eric Cordes
David M. Datz and James V. Mauro
David Shea
David Toole
David Weinstein
Deanna Velasquez
Debbie Abbott
Debbie Zukowski
Deborah Stuckey
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The Next Phase
As we wind up our 2021 Annual Report, I am reminded of a famous quote by acclaimed aviator, Amelia
As the challenges of 2020 fade away and we approach a new year, I am so pleased that the core
Earhart, “The most difficult thing is the decision to act. The rest is merely tenacity.” I reflect on these words
regularly
values of
as
our
our
mission-
Association
tolerance
has made
and
decisions
acceptance
to act
– resonate
on many compelling
even more
issues:
loudly
Autism
today.
Awareness,
Your
Black
Lives participation Matter, Disability as a member, Access, a LGBTQ donor stories, sponsor, Wampanoag visitor, or heritage. patron Our makes Association our institution is so much stronger. more As than
our we move 100+ year-old into 2021, tower, you it have is about our a commitment celebration of to TRUTH: remain Tolerance-Respect-Unity-Trust-Her/History.
a vibrant and visible organization that
Our maintains Board of and Trustees, promotes under the the ideals leadership of freedom of President and equality. Courtney Hurst, took an opportunity back in 2017
to make difficult decisions happen. We acknowledged we needed to change our approach in presenting
Sustaining the Monument as an iconic symbol of America and the Museum as a testament to the
a more balanced narrative about the lives of our Wampanoag brothers and sisters. We also made great
strides unique in history publicly of advocating Provincetown for our is no community easy task of in pilgrims good times including or bad. our LGBTQ+, Make no Afro-Caribbean mistake, every and bit of
Portuguese help matters, residents and for - that Everyone we are has eternally a place at grateful. the Pilgrim Monument. Under Courtney’s leadership, we
have revised our Mission and taken bold strides to act.
In 2021, you will see more of us in your email and your social media feeds. We will be open, when
As I look back on 2021, I am reminded that while we have changed who we are and how we are presented,
we can be, safely, and we welcome you to visit us. We encourage you to share your affinity for our
change takes time to be truly embedded in the fabric of an institution. Consistency in leadership goes a
long institution, way. Our by institution sharing our has story been of blessed pilgrimage, to have tolerance a long-term and Provincetown acceptance. native Together, as the we president are stronger, of
our and Association. ready for the As challenges Courtney already of the stated next 400 earlier years. in this Annual Report, her time in the seat has come to
a close. Our shared leadership vision has allowed us to take the bold acts we needed in order to shift our
message. Thank you I am again. thankful every day for that car-ride from Boston that started us on our journey of change.
Her leadership has made possible the work we are doing, and I know that I can speak for our other Trustees
that Courtney will be missed. Our institution has been forever changed for the better, and while we have a
lot more to do, Courtney’s leadership has paved the path for the future. Thank you, Madame President.
Now, as we move on with 2022, we have our new inclined elevator operational and a new outreach to
persons K. David of Weidner, disabilities, Ph.D. a population that was previously unable to visit our grounds conveniently. However,
we Executive cannot stop. Director We must now focus our attention on the Monument and Museum. The Monument is in
need Cape of Cod major Pilgrim restoration Memorial and Association
repair, and the Museum facility needs to become more efficient to support
our growing visitor ship. Now is the time to start our capital planning. With Phase I complete – construction
of the Bradford Access Project, providing new access to our Monument and grounds – we now can turn
our attention to Phase II and strategically creating a sustainable organization and preserve our beloved
Monument and Provincetown history.
This work will not be done in one year, but over many years with engaged stakeholders and donors. As
Amelia Earhart reminds us, the most difficult thing is committing to act. I assure you that all of us here
at the Cape Cod Pilgrim Memorial Association of Provincetown have the tenacity to get things done. We
are called to welcome pilgrims from land, sea and sky to our town and to our museum, but we also must
ensure the preservation of our institution. We’ve made decisions to open our doors to all and we will
continue to engage diverse audiences that support our mission of TRUTH. We will continue to count on
our Board of Trustees, our membership and our visitors to hear our call and help support our work for
generations to come.
Respectfully,
K. David Weidner, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Cape Cod Pilgrim Memorial Association
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