June 2017 SUMMER HOURS Beginning July 1: Monday-Saturday 11am-4pm Muse award comes home The media has certainly done a good job of covering the American Maple Museum s big win! WWNY 7 News covered the story along with online news source linkinglewiscounty.com. The Journal and Republican newspaper printed the story which prompted interviews from the Empire Farm and Dairy newspaper and Museum Minute. After all of the attention from the media, the Museum finally brought home the MUSE Award! The MUSE Award was unveiled during the Maple Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. For some attendees this was a happy surprise, for others it was a long awaited homecoming. Executive Director Christine Colon accepted the award on May 7 at the MUSE Awards ceremony held in St. Louis, Missouri. Ms. Colon took advantage of the opportunity to showcase the American Maple Museum and the award winning Maple Audio Tour at the Museum Expo held in conjunction with the American Alliance of Museums Annual Conference and MUSE Awards Ceremony. Over 5,000 individuals attended the event.
Maple Hall of Fame Induction 2017 Maple Hall of Fame Inductees John Henderson and Tom McCrumm John Henderson and his wife Tom McCrumm & Judy McCrumm John Henderson resides with his wife in Oshawa, Ontario Canada. Mr. Henderson has served as Consultant to the International Maple Syrup Institute for 16 years on quality assurance and regulatory aspects of maple operations Tom McCrumm resides with his wife, Judy, in Ashfield, MA. Mr. McCrumm has served as Massachusetts delegate and alternate delegate of the North American Maple Syrup Council (NAMSC) and as Vice President and President of the NAMSC. LCMPA Maple Ambassador Aaron French Current and past inductees celebrate in the newly renovated Maple Hall of Fame
Funds Needed for Travel Expenses The American Maple Museum is grateful to all those who have donated money to offset the recently incurred travel expenses. Although many donations have been received we have not yet achieved our goal. If you would like to help, donations can be made at the Museum located at 9756 State Rt. 812 Croghan, NY on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 11am-4pm. Donations may be placed 24/7 on our website www.americanmaplemuseum.org or by mailing a check to: American Maple Museum PO Box 81 Croghan, NY 13327 Please make all checks payable to American Maple Museum.
ITEMS IN THE GIFTSHOP!!!! Country Morning Candles This scent was created with maple and coffee undertones to mimic the aroma of maple coffee brewing. Available in both votive candles and tart melts. Votive: $2.00 Melts: $3.50 Caramel Crunch Candles The scent of maple and caramel blended to create a potent yet sweet aroma. Available in votive candles and tart melts. Votive: $2.00 Melts: $3.50
Pratt Northam Workership The American Maple Museum is pleased to announce that we have been granted a Pratt Northam Workership. We will be interviewing for an Assistant Curator in June. The job pays minimum wage and can only be available to students who have a permanent address in Lewis County, Carthage, or the Adirondack School District in Oneida County. To be eligible, the student must be accepted and enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate academic program at a two year or four year college for the following Fall semester. JOB SUMMARY: Job Description Assistant Curator This individual will be responsible for many jobs and activities around the museum. 1. Exhibit research 2. Exhibit Design 3. Online gift store maintenance 4. Planning and working at pancake breakfasts, ice cream social and other events 5. Working in the gift shop 6. Yard work 7. Cleaning 8. Assisting the Executive Director as needed 9. Researching grant opportunities assisting with the completion of grant applications 10. Contacting Maple Hall of Fame Inductees to obtain personal artifacts For a full job description and application please email americanmaplemuseum@frontier.com or come in person to receive a hard copy of the materials on Monday, Friday, or Saturday from 11am-4pm. If you have any questions please contact Christine at 315-346-1107 during office hours.