MUSEUM SPOTLIGHT! VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR - JUDI ARNDT CSPM is pleased to recognize Judi Arndt as the 2017 Volunteer of the Year! Judi began volunteering for the museum in 1991. In her early volunteer roles she worked with the Pikes Peak Weavers Guild (PPWG) to organize exhibits of Swedish weaving and paisley shawls for the museum. Judi and the PPWG quickly became part of the museum’s long tradition of the Festival of Lights Family Fun Day, teaching children and their families about weaving and helping them to create unique holiday crafts. Judi has also supported several collections initiatives. Along with PPWG, she completed a documentation project of handwoven coverlets and more recently supported textile conservation on flags and costumes from the museum’s collection. Currently, Judi is working with Caitlin Sharpe, Museum Registrar to create Tyvek covers to protect artifacts like the beloved horse “Bingo,” which was made to display saddles downtown and the Alexander Film Company printer. In addition to her volunteer work with collections, Judi has taken on the challenge of volunteering to educate local students since 2013. She is a priceless member of the museum’s Hands on History school program team. Throughout the academic year, Judi comes in each week to present at one of the interactive stations for 2nd through 5th grade students. Judi volunteers primarily at the Cultural Crossroads and Story of Us stations. Her wonderful knowledge and engaging presentation style have made her a stand-out school program volunteer. Recently, members of the exhibits team stumbled upon one of Judi’s school presentations, “The kids were so enthralled. They were asking great questions and hung on Judi’s every word,” shared Kelly O’Hara, CSPM Exhibits Designer. MUSELETTER APRIL 2018 | PG 6
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