TS C LAND FOR T H AR MID TER E VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER EN Valued olunteers FROM TONY’S DESK VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT What a summer it has been! Did you know that over 35 teen volunteers have assisted at more than 100 camps and classes? Additionally, Center Stage Theatre held their annual Encore Awards celebration, dozens of you joined us for the Summer Art Fair and HandsOn History Weekends at our museums, and it was a blast to limbo and hula with many of you at our Volunteer Appreciation Luau on July 29! Center Stage Theatre recently held its “Encore Awards” to acknowledge the many volunteers who work both on stage and behind the scenes. Here are the major award recipients for our 2013-2014 season: Change Coming! I am pleased to announce a new and exciting change for our volunteers. A change that means a new form of communication, and the end of this quarterly newsletter. You guessed it! We’re launching a Volunteer page on our MCFTA website – starting November 1! A traditional newsletter limited us to communicating with our valued volunteers only four times per year. This made it impossible to ensure the latest needs were made known to our 800+ volunteers in a timely manner. The new webpage will let you view our most up-todate volunteer opportunities and provide feedback whenever you like. With the click of a mouse you’ll be able to sign up for the spots that interest you, and expand your volunteering horizons! We’ll still send periodic emails letting you know about specific needs and reminding you to check the website. And, I’m always happy to discuss, either in person or by phone, how we can put your time and talents to good use. ~ Tony Serra Volunteer and Donor Services Manager [email protected] 989-631-5930 x 1215 PS: Use the shortcut www.mcfta.org/volunteers to go straight to our new Volunteer page. Look for it starting November 1! VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2014 JO HARRIGAN CAREER AWARD: Susie Polito CAPARON AWARD FOR TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE: Mary Jane Wagner THE WEE KINDERSPIEL AWARD: Karen & Mark Bradford OUTSTANDING ENSEMBLE OF THE YEAR: Les Misérables, directed by Carol Rumba Susie Polito MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Taste of Volunteering September 17 • 6:30 – 8:30 pm January 14, 2015 • 6:30 – 8:30 pm New and current volunteers can explore exciting opportunities and meet new friends during this overview, which includes a special volunteer-related building tour! Come learn about volunteering onstage and behind the scenes, singing in our choirs, helping in the museums, and much, much more! Meet in the Saints & Sinners Lounge. For ages 12 and up. Space is limited, and preregistration is appreciated. Reserve your spot with the Ticket Office: 800-523-7649. VOLUME 3, ISSUE 3 UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: ALDEN B. DOW MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & ART Contact Emmy Mills: [email protected] | 631-5930 x 1401 AREA PLANNING Friday afternoon/evening: Help staff mark booth areas in lobby Time commitment: 2- to 3-hour slots on Friday REGISTRATION Help assemble & deliver artist information packets November 22 • 9 am – 5 pm November 23 • 12 – 4 pm Time commitment: Friday afternoon & 8 – 10 am on Saturday HOSPITALITY Greet and provide breaks for artists SWEET SHOP BAKE SALE Help package and sell treats! Time commitment: 2-hour slots on Saturday & Sunday INFORMATION Greet visitors & answer their questions Time commitment: Friday afternoon & 2-hour slots on Saturday & Sunday Time commitment: 2-hour slots on Saturday & Sunday CENTER STAGE THEATRE Contact Katy Gaertner: [email protected] | 631-5930 x 1245 Upcoming Auditions: IN FIELDS WHERE THEY LAY (OFF-CENTER STAGE) CASTING FORUM September 25 • 7 pm Appropriate for new or seasoned directors. Taught by Laura Brigham, a casting director with over 100 credits. GRIMSTONE’S GLORY (YOUTH CAST) FREE! Reserve your spot with the Ticket Office: 800-523-7649. THE MOMOLOGUES BACKSTAGE PASS October 5 • 1 – 4 pm February 22, 2015 • 1 – 4 pm Learn about the behind-the-scenes details that go into producing a show from the Center Stage Staff. Perfect for beginners who want to learn more about the magic of theatre! HOLES (PEANUT GALLERY) MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Complete audition details at www.mcfta.org/auditions. Backstage Opportunities SHREK THE MUSICAL DROPIN BUILD OPPORTUNITIES! August 19 & 26 • 1 – 9 pm September 4 & 11 • 1 – 9 pm Our set designers have dreamed up a kingdom far, far away – and we need YOUR help to make it happen! This is a drop-in event; feel free to come and go as your schedule allows, and bring friends and family! No skills required. Wear close-toed shoes & clothing that can get dirty. Ages 16 and up only. VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2014 FREE! Reserve your spot with the Ticket Office: 800-523-7649. STAGE MANAGEMENT FORUM October 7 • 7 pm Current and interested Stage Managers are invited to this roundtable discussion. Facilitated by Kristen O’Connor and Katy Gaertner. FREE! Reserve your spot with the Ticket Office: 800-523-7649. VOLUME 3, ISSUE 3 EDUCATION Contact Sarah Brandt: [email protected] | 631-5930 x 1299 Shadow Box Workshop People Dancing Saturday Craft assistants Ticket taker American Girl Fashion Show – a fundraiser for youth Study Sketch Sculpt Saturday September 27 • 9:45 am – 1 pm November 15 • 12:30 – 1:45 pm December 6 • 11 am – 12:30 pm Volunteers needed September 29 – October 12! Craft assistants Contact: [email protected] with your interests in the following areas: Education Program Presenters • Assistant model coordinators • Assistant stage manager • Greeter/model check-in station • Costume fitters • Prepare goodie bags • Raffle table • Post-show clean-up Backstage volunteers for this event must be women. October 18 • 11 am – 2 pm Volunteer opportunities include: • Grandstand activities: 5 – 10 volunteers • Team and staff refreshment zone: 2 – 4 volunteers • Distance markers: 5 volunteers Located at Midland County Fairgrounds HOLIDAY DECORATING Help create holiday wonderlands for our visitors! Bradley Home Decorating 2014-2015 School Year Do you have a love for science or history that you’d enjoy sharing with local students? Our Education Department has programs that travel to schools and we’re looking for volunteers with advanced communication skills, and the ability to effectively present information to students grades K – 9. Specific program training provided. Teaching and/or group management experience is helpful. You must pass a criminal background check and have reliable transportation. • Chemistry • Anatomy • Astronomy This • Art could be • Static Electric Energy YOU! • Clay/Pottery • Historic (Civil War) “INTERMISSION” THE MUSEUM STORE Contact Tony Serra: [email protected] 631-5930 x 1215 to schedule an initial interview Third week of November • TBD Contact Stephanie Lewandowski at [email protected], 631-5930 x 1600 to sign up. MCFTA Holiday Decorating Early December • TBD Contact Tony Serra at [email protected], 989-631-5930 x 1215 to sign up. VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2014 Calling all interested Museum Store Volunteers! We’re looking for individuals with these qualities: • Strong customer service interest • Enthusiastic team player • Computer savvy • Attention to detail • Able to commit to at least two shifts per month • Prior retail experience is not required Does that sound like you? Give Tony a call! VOLUME 3, ISSUE 3 MIDLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Contact Stephanie Lewandowski: [email protected] | 631-5930 x 1600 Hands-On History MCHS has exciting new programming and is looking for volunteers to help make it happen! On the third weekend of each month, Heritage Park has themed, family-friendly activities to let visitors explore, appreciate and conserve our unique local heritage. Upcoming dates and topics are listed below! VICTORIAN HEALTH: PATENT MEDICINES & QUACKS! September 20, 2014 1874 Bradley Home Photo by Al Kumm COLLECTIONS & ARCHIVES We are seeking detail-oriented individuals to assist with a significant project of unpacking, shelving, and cataloging thousands of artifacts. GARDENS Help maintain the gardens of Heritage Park for all our visitors to enjoy. THE CARRIAGE HOUSE COLLECTION October 18, 2014 IT’S ABOUT TIME! November 15, 2014 HOLIDAY REFLECTIONS December 20, 2014 HOUSEKEEPING The Bradley Home Museum needs housekeepers to come in on a monthly basis to sweep, dust, vacuum, and polish silver. PHOTOGRAPHS We are looking for individuals who enjoy sorting, organizing and labeling photos of MCHS happenings. We are also looking for photographers to capture the current continuing changes in Midland County. MIDLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Contact Tony Serra: [email protected] | 631-5930 x 1215 Help keep our symphony sound!! The Midland Symphony Orchestra needs volunteers to help throughout its season. • Selling raffle tickets at concerts • Organizing guest artist luncheons • Lending a hand at MSO fundraisers Contact Tony to discuss your interests and availability. VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2014 Heritage Park AB Dow Museum and Museum Store volunteer benefits: • 6 hours = one free admission voucher to the Museum • 15 hours = 50% off coupon for the Museum Store • 20 hours = free Individual Membership ($55 value!) • 30 hours = free Family Membership ($75 value!) Thank you for all you do for Midland Center for the Arts and your community! DRAWING WINNERS Drawings will resume in September with all-new 2014-2015 season prizes! Don’t forget to enter your name into the drawing each time you volunteer at MCFTA! Drawing boxes are located in the volunteer break room, in the green rooms of both theatres, and at the Midland County Historical Society! No matter where you’re lending a hand, you have a chance to win! VOLUME 3, ISSUE 3
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