Here is a list of the program along with pictures taken at the docent roundtable meeting on 9-10-13:
President Sherry
Treasurer Marvin
Sandra
Past President Mary
Vice President Chuck
Following lunch, GI Jonathan led the docents on a in-dept tour of Becoming Los Angeles, videos of which are shown below by subject area, including the main entrance hall and those dedicated to the mission era:
The next video illustrates Mexico's independence from Spain and its war with the United States:
On the next video, Jonathan next discusses the impact of economic change on the growing city of Los Angeles:
LA Founding Families and growth of downtown:
Cows and early LA:
Impact of the aircraft industry on the growth of LA:
The end of the year and final DRT Luncheon was held on June 14, 2023. The following are the pictures taken at the lunch (double click to enlarge): Happy Times Remembered Christy Evans, Mary Kuhl and Sue Oh Barbara Hogue and Veronica Nikcevic Marvin Kaufman Jim and Terri Verheim Katie Kubert Janice Lipeles Maria Martinez and the late Don Motley Donna Palmer-Carey and Onamia Bryant John Kattari and Su Oh Su Oh, Rita Bernard-Harris and Tiffany Wiley DRT President Bert Rosario Cathleen Sibley Rosalind Sawyer and Tiffany Wylie Mary Kuhl and Susan Carr Shirley Hoggatt, Maria Martinez and Barbara Hogue Barbara Sanchez and Connie Graham Bert Rosario welcoming the group Mary Kuhl presenting "A Certificate of Appreciation" to Bert Rosario, the last DRT President Mary Kuhl and DRT Vice President Joyce Poulson Mary Kuhl presenting a binder to DRT Vice President Joyce Poulson Glenn Robertson, Bert Rosario, Joyce Poulson and Cathleen Sibley Onamia Bryant, Rita Be...
Note: The following represents 3 different reports reviewed by Mary so keep scrolling all the way down to the bottom to read the reports: The National docent symposium October 2-5 2011 Saint Louis, Missouri The theme: GATEWAY TO THE BEST! The docents from the Saint Louis Museum of Art hosted this year’s symposium. The entire 4 days were superbly organized and most enjoyable. The pre-symposium events, the opening events, the break out sessions, the offsite workshops, the pre and post tours, the food and the first class hotel (The Ritz Carlton) were outstanding! Saint Louis is a beautiful city. Even the weather was perfect! Dinner at the World’s Fair Pavilion was a grand affair! Purpose: To promote the value of docents and education staff; to provide a forum for docent idea exchange and to offer opportunities that highlight current best practi...
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