SPRING 2016
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At the end of the day, it all comes down to the human impact. Montpelier
is a catalyst for making the world a better place through history, discovery
and the Constitution because of the people that participate in its legacy.”
“I can’t wait to form strong partnerships with the volunteers who care
about Montpelier. It’s like finding a pure vein of gold in the rock.”
Activate Volunteers
Build Communities
Volunteers are often our strongest advocates and
best spokespeople. When you put your heart and
head into something, you are naturally motivated
to tell people about what you’re doing. And
there’s no one like a volunteer to communicate
deep commitment to a cause.
Montpelier has such a remarkable sense of
place, and many people are attracted to that. But
how do we tap into their interests on a deeper
level and connect them to other people who are
moved by the vision of James Madison? We have
to grow the conversation.
I’ve been fortunate to work with so many
outstanding people over the years. I have deep,
deep respect for people who give their time
to something that’s personally meaningful to
them. It’s a natural expression of priorities, and
I can’t wait to form strong partnerships with the
volunteers who care about Montpelier. It’s like
finding a pure vein of gold in the rock: follow it,
and it will lead somewhere good.
Call it engagement or storytelling or whatever
you want, we have to help more people have a
sense of connection to those who share their
passions, whether those passions are for the
house, the collections, the stories of enslaved
people, the landscape or the Constitution.
I’d like to think that our giving clubs and the
Madison Cabinet will become even more
effective programs to help us do that.
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