Bronze Door Steering Council

Bronze Door Steering Council
The Steering Council of the Society provides the day-to-day direction and administration of Society operations and to do so, liaises directly with the Museum's Development staff and other Museum organizations. The fifteen members serve on the Council for three years.

Bob Shappert, Chairman	Ron Lewis	Ginny Stallard	Bunny Neff
Cynthia Katz	Jim Knight	Gerry Hanley	Mary Sherwood Holt
Nancy Snyders	Lyn Hutchens	Bill Cogar	Heinz Schiller
Rob Dick

Testimonials

"Over the years, The Mariners' Museum has played a large part in my volunteer life, so when the Bronze Door Society was formed, I jumped at the chance to join. I cannot imagine a more wonderful opportunity to provide the Museum with a new item for the collection or a special fundraising event—or anything that might be needed.

As a group, we not only sponsor a variety of fundraising events, but we have a wonderful time together! For us, the year culminates at our Annual Dinner, when we get the chance to vote on how to spend our money to best assist the Museum"

--Martha Field

"During the more than forty years we have lived here, the Mariners' Museum has always been and continues to be a unique and fascinating place to visit. Being involved as members of the Museum and the Bronze Door Society is important , not only because we help to grow the intrinsic value of the Huntington legacy, but also because we are helping to grow one of our community's most valuable historical, and educational assets."

--Bob Schappert

"My wife and I think that the Mariners' Museum is a fantabulous place! It's not just about ‘ships'—it's about the history of America, the history of the whole civilized world. When you think about it, people have only been flying from one place to another for a little over 50 years. Up until then, for thousands of years, they traveled on the water—in ships. Almost all of us are descendents of immigrants, and almost all of our ancestors got to America—in ships. And The Mariners' Museum tells that story better than any place we can think of!

But there's only room for a small percentage of the Museum's collections to be out on exhibit at a given point in time. The rest are stored ‘behind-the-scenes,' away from the eyes of the general public. And that's the focus of members of the Bronze Door Society: supporting the Museum's collections, whether on exhibit or ‘behind-the-scenes.'

It's great to be a member of the Museum, but it's much more fun to be involved in the Museum! That's why Nancy Lee and I are members of the Bronze Door Society!"

--Tom Clark

"I have come to the Mariners Museum for over 35 years -- for inspiration as a shipmodel builder. It is one of the best maritime museums in the world as I have found out in my travels. Virginia, you have a treasure ! My membership in the Bronze Door Society is a great way to support this wonderful institution."

--Heinz Schiller

“The Mariners’ Museum has been a special and exciting destination for me and my family since I could walk! I was raised close by and many Sundays found my mom and dad and me gazing, always in awe, at the huge gold eagle or pushing buttons in the Great Hall of Steam. Now, I’m able to give back some of that joy by supporting the Museum as a member of The Bronze Door Society. The pleasure of joining others to leverage our gifts of support and really make a difference is indescribably satisfying. I urge you to share that pleasure and satisfaction by joining this unique institution, America’s National Maritime Museum!” 

--Ron Lewis

“The Bronze Door Society is all about coming together, having great fun, meeting fabulous new people, and increasing one’s knowledge of the maritime world, all while benefiting a world class museum that’s right in our backyard! I’ve been a member for years and am very proud of our accomplishments in supporting the museum.” 

--Nhu Yeargin