Donors - the Flint Institute of Arts

FROM THE PRESIDENT
Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2006
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In addition to being a great honor, it has been a humbling
experience serving as the President of the Board of Trustees for the
Flint Institute of Arts for the past year. As you all know, a whirlwind
of activity has occurred before our eyes in the last twelve months;
the Phase I Renovation and addition was completed and the
museum re-opened in September, while we are presently finishing
Phase II, and preparing for its unveiling this September. The FIA’s
mission is to advance the understanding and appreciation of art
through collections, exhibitions, and educational programs, and
as Trustees, we have had a front row seat in watching the staff
and FIA volunteers selflessly strive to fulfill the FIA’s mission.
When the doors of the FIA re-opened last September, such an
event was made possible by the tireless work of our staff and
many, many volunteers. Particularly, though, in addition to the
FIA staff, I would like to thank Claire White, the chairperson of our
Building & Design Committee, who, through her oversight, has
helped us to realize and enjoy an FIA that provides something
for everyone in our community. Additionally, past Board
Presidents Linda Pylypiw, Jim Cummins, and Ernie Hamady, were
instrumental in leading us up to and through the renovation
period.
I would also like to thank Sis McArthur, the Steering Committee
Chairperson and Kathryn Sharbaugh, our Capital Campaign
Coordinator; it is due to their untiring efforts that nearly $20
million was raised and our Endowment Campaign is off to such
a great start.