Mary Vogel, volunteered for over a decade at the Mission Community Archives
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Mary Vogel, an outstanding volunteer at the Mission Community Archives and life-time member of the Mission District Historical Society died Wednesday, February 1st.
Mary first volunteered for the Archives starting in 1991 to assist with the Rites of Passage Exhibition on the history of Mission Japanese community. She joined the committee that planned the event and in 1992 agreed to serve as the volunteer coordinator.
Mary was responsible for organizing and supervising 103 volunteers working as ushers, registrars, security personnel, clerks, and tour guides during the 3 weeks the exhibit was open. Prior to the opening, she assisted with establishing a volunteer staff, including a record keeping system for tracking them, helped plan and organize volunteer orientation and training sessions, established and maintained a volunteer work roster; and addressed any staffing concerns or problems. Her contributions ensured the success of the historic event.
Following the opening of the new Archives building in 1994, Mary became a member of the "Senior Management Team", serving as the archives first "Social Events and Planning Coordinator" (1994-2001). Besides managing the provision of refreshments for volunteers and their social fund, she planned and organized staff socials and special events, including: the annual summer social, open houses and the Paths and Pathfinders: Women of Mission Program.
As member of the archives staff, she also served on the Collection Management Committee from 1994 to 2002 and the Archives Advisory Committee from 1994 to 2004. During her tenure on these committees, Mary played a vital role in the ground-breaking worked that was carried out to ensure the acquisition, preservation and accessibility of the community's documentary heritage. Mary will be remembered by many for her initiative, exceptional organizational skills and warm, hospitable nature.
Remembering Mary Vogel
February 4, 2012
Mary Vogel, an outstanding volunteer at the Mission Community Archives and life-time member of the Mission District Historical Society died Wednesday, February 1st.
Mary first volunteered for the Archives starting in 1991 to assist with the Rites of Passage Exhibition on the history of Mission Japanese community. She joined the committee that planned the event and in 1992 agreed to serve as the volunteer coordinator.
Mary was responsible for organizing and supervising 103 volunteers working as ushers, registrars, security personnel, clerks, and tour guides during the 3 weeks the exhibit was open. Prior to the opening, she assisted with establishing a volunteer staff, including a record keeping system for tracking them, helped plan and organize volunteer orientation and training sessions, established and maintained a volunteer work roster; and addressed any staffing concerns or problems. Her contributions ensured the success of the historic event.
Following the opening of the new Archives building in 1994, Mary became a member of the "Senior Management Team", serving as the archives first "Social Events and Planning Coordinator" (1994-2001). Besides managing the provision of refreshments for volunteers and their social fund, she planned and organized staff socials and special events, including: the annual summer social, open houses and the Paths and Pathfinders: Women of Mission Program.
As member of the archives staff, she also served on the Collection Management Committee from 1994 to 2002 and the Archives Advisory Committee from 1994 to 2004. During her tenure on these committees, Mary played a vital role in the ground-breaking worked that was carried out to ensure the acquisition, preservation and accessibility of the community's documentary heritage. Mary will be remembered by many for her initiative, exceptional organizational skills and warm, hospitable nature.
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