[NJARC] Opening The NBHofF and the NJARC Display at InfoAge on a Weekly Schedule.

[Ray Chase]

It's time to start exploiting our work at Cottage #2 and open the 
display to the public at least one day a week soon.  It would seem that 
Sunday afternoons from say 1:00 pm to 3:00 or 4:00 pm would be the best 
way the start.  Our goal eventually should be to open Saturday 
afternoons as well as be available for school groups and others as 
scheduled.   We can also train local volunteers as docents to share the 
load although that will take some time.  Could we target to start this 
program on say September 4th?  I know that is Labor day weekend but I 
should be available for that date.  Could I also ask someone to 
volunteer to set up a schedule and remind those who have the duty a week 
in advance.  This can all be done by phone and e-mail.  At the last 
meeting, quite a few members raised their hands indicating that they 
would take a stint and if enough members sign on, it could involve only 
one afternoon every 5 to 8 weeks.  Hopefully we'll be able to put 
together a guide book for members & docents as to what the site history 
is, what our message is and how best to present it to visitors.  We put 
a lot of effort into cottage #2 and we now should make it available to 
the public.
Ray