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Contact: Logan McSwain For Immediate Release News Release
CEO of The Charlotte Museum of History leaving to direct new museum in Greenville, S.C.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Charlotte Museum of History (www.charlottemusuem.org) announces the departure of CEO, Pam Meister. Meister accepted the opportunity to become the director of the Upcountry History Museum, a new, oral-history based museum, in Greenville, S.C.
Before working at the Museum, Meister served as executive director of the Southeastern Museums Conference, a professional association for museums in 12 southeastern states, and as a division director for the Atlanta History Center. In addition to her role as CEO of The Charlotte Museum of History, Meister currently serves as the chair of the Charlotte Chamber’s East Chapter Board of Directors and on the Public History Advisory Committee at UNC Charlotte. She is also an active member of the Charlotte Rotary Club and the Church in the Round Singers of Myers Park United Methodist Church.
Meister has had great accomplishments and contributions during her tenure at the Museum. "Pam will be remembered for her community outreach initiatives and her engagement of the East side community and many other organizations - making the Museum's mission as a welcoming and inclusive learning environment a reality,” said board chair Elizabeth Miller..
Through Meister’s numerous community outreach endeavors the Museum has developed many partnerships with local organizations including WTVI, Crossroads Charlotte and the Charlotte Cultural History Partnership. “I have made a conscious effort to make the Museum’s facilities available to the widest range possible of individuals and community groups. And we’ve forged strong, ongoing partnerships with cultural organizations such as the Charlotte Folk Society, Charlotte Civic Orchestra, Historic Rosedale and the Afro-American Cultural Center, as well as civic and community organizations such as the Chamber’s East Chapter and Crossroads Charlotte,” said Meister.
During Meister’s time with the Museum the new permanent exhibit Solving the Rock House Mysteries, curated by Chief Operating Officer Kris Carmichael, won a prestigious national award—an Award of Merit from the American Association for State and Local History. The Museum’s membership program has grown by 30% and a recently established corporate membership program already has 11 members.
“The Museum will continue Pam’s efforts to diversify its income by focusing less on individual donors and more on community support and grants,” said board treasurer Bill Elder. Elder also noted that during Meister’s tenure the Museum increased its endowment fund and remained debt free.
For the first time an annual campaign was implemented and over the past year the Museum received nearly $100,000 from new grant funding sources. The Museum’s Board of Trustees has also worked to insure the financial stability of the Museum by funding the Museum’s endowments and managing them for optimum return.
“It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as CEO of The Charlotte Museum of History. The hardest thing about my decision to accept this new opportunity is leaving all my wonderful colleagues at the Museum and all the friendships that I have made during my three years in Charlotte,” Meister commented.
Meister plans to work at the Museum through early April and begin work at the Upcountry History Museum in May. The Upcountry History Museum is projected to open to the public on September 29, 2007. The museum conducted a national search for the director position. “Pam was the clear choice for the director position because her skills fit with the direction of our museum,” said F. Bogue Wallin, board president of the Upcountry History Museum. “She was a uniquely qualified candidate and her energy and spirit impressed our search committee and board.”
Miller announced Chief Operating Officer Kris Carmichael as the interim director. A search committee has been formed to find a new CEO. ###
The Charlotte Museum of History
The Charlotte Museum of History is Where History Has A Home. The Museum, with its core and visiting exhibitions, explores Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s rich history during the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. The Museum is home to the oldest surviving structure in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, the Hezekiah Alexander House (circa 1774). Set on eight acres of park like grounds, the Museum is also home to the American Freedom Bell, the Backcountry Patriot Statue and historic gardens. In addition, the Museum offers: rental space for events and weddings, education programs for adults, schools and families, and membership benefits and opportunities. The Charlotte Museum of History is supported, in part, with a Basic Operating Grant form the Arts & Science Council. The Charlotte Museum of History is located at 3500 Shamrock Drive (between Eastway and Sharon Amity). Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Free every Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Open Mondays from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Guided tours of the Hezekiah Alexander Homesite given daily at 1:15 and 3:15 p.m. For more information call 704-568-1774, email info@charlottemuseum.org or visit www.charlottemuseum.org. |
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