MUSEUM SPOTLIGHT! Teresa Weaver-Volunteer of the Month Teresa started as a docent for CSPM in 2012. Telling the story about Eddie was a favorite of hers, but she decided she wanted to do more, so Teresa started working with Carol in the Museum Store. Teresa stated, “As a kid, I loved museums, and I always had a secret desire to work in one. I’m also a huge history buff. My favorite memory is when I had a gentleman from California ask me which bump to the west was Pikes Peak. My favorite topic is Helen Hunt Jackson. I kind of identify with her a bit. I am an avid reader, and am a former member of the Red Hats.” Teresa retired from the Army after 25 years of service in 2006 and is a Girl Scout Alumna. Theresa also volunteers at the USO on Mondays and works with Girl Scout troops teaching them outdoor skills, such as camping and hiking. She and her husband also love to camp with their Teardrop camper. “I keep myself pretty busy with all of these things, but I am most relaxed while at the museum,” said Theresa. Carol Denning, Museum Store Manager, says, “It’s such a pleasure to working with Teresa! She makes all our guests feel welcome and imparts knowledge of the city and museums history readily. The store is grateful to her contribution of time.” CSPM Reaches 100,000 in Visitor Attendance! CSPM is excited to record its 100,000th visitor to the museum! This achievement is on its way to setting an impressive attendance record for 2018. In 2017, the total recorded visitor count was 90,760, an increase of 16% over 2016. This record speaks well for the museum and its ongoing efforts to offer new and engaging exhibits, programs, and events that appeal to a wide variety of demographics, especially since national trends for visitor-serving organizations mostly report flat or diminished attendance in recent years. To celebrate the milestone, CSPM awarded the 100,000th visitor, Don Prather, a certificate for a personal Director’s Tour that will take Don and seven of his chosen guests behind the scenes and to the Clock Tower of CSPM. Don came into the museum with his daughter Emily, and his father, Wade. Don was also awarded a $100 gift certificate to the Museum’s Store which he was happy to receive as well because he was looking for some books on the history of Colorado Springs! “This record-breaking attendance is a testament to the hard work and creativity of the CSPM staff, volunteers, and board members, in addition to their efforts to ensure that local history plays a meaningful role in our community. Our strategic plan, Vision 2023, imagined a museum that is brimming with energy, excitement, and activity. Now, half-way through this ten-year plan, we are thrilled to see that vision becoming a reality,” said Matt Mayberry, Museum Director. Don, Emily & Wade Prather MUSELETTER NOVEMBER 2018 | PG 9
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