MUSEUM SPOTLIGHT! Helene Knapp-Volunteer of the Month For the past nine months, Helene Knapp has toured hundreds of visitors through the League of Wives: Vietnam’s POW/MIA Allies and Advocates exhibit. Her tours are deeply meaningful and truly special as she shares personal stories from her work as a leader in the local and national movements to advocate for the safe return of American POWs and MIAs during the Vietnam War, including her own husband Colonel Herman Knapp. As Helene shared, “I have a lot of personal stories and connections and can help bring the topic alive to visitors. I can help them understand the complexity of the issues and the impact on individual POW/MIA families.” The lasting impact she has made on our community was recently recognized by Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers who honored her with the Spirit of the Springs award in March, 2018. There is absolutely no doubt that Helene’s tours have left indelible memories with our visitors, and she is a cherished volunteer, museum supporter and member of the CSPM’s Clock Tower Society. Thank you so much Helene! Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers honoring Helene Knapp with the Spirit of the Springs award in March, 2018. Welcome to CSPM-Diane Barber, new Development Director The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum is delighted to announce Diane Barber as the CSPM’s new Development Director, effective November 13. Diane relocated from Washington DC where she served as the Membership Manager at Ford’s Theatre Society. She is the fourth person to lead CSPM’s development efforts, but the first to come to us with a strong background as a museum professional. She holds a BA in history from Florida State University and an MA in Museum Studies from George Washington University. In addition to her time at Ford’s Theatre, she worked in the development operations at the National Portrait Gallery, the President Woodrow Wilson House, and the National Air and Space Museum. As Development Director, Diane is responsible for the fundraising and marketing activities of the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum. Among her many current projects, she is managing the process to overhaul the museum’s website, planning engagement activities for our Clock Tower Society Members, and exploring channels for funding and sponsorships. In her spare time, she and her fiancée, Chris, are avid skiers and thrilled to live so near to Colorado’s many ski resorts. They also enjoyed living in downtown Colorado Springs and exploring the community and its many restaurants. MUSELETTER DECEMBER 2018 | PG 6
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