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About Members & Donors
Jacki Mirowitz, chair of the
museums’ New Member Outreach Committee, with husband Scott and children (from
left) Jessica, Adam, and Melanie.
Reach Out!
Membership in Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh means so
much more than just free admission, discounts, and special offers. It’s also a great way of connecting with
others in the community who share your interests. Just ask Jacki Mirowitz, chair of
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh’s New Member Outreach Committee.
“Becoming
members of Carnegie Museums has given us a heightened sense of belonging to
the community,” she says. Jacki and
her family moved from St. Louis, Missouri, last year when her husband Scott
was appointed chair of the Department of Radiology at UPMC Health
System. Before moving, they brought
their three children to Pittsburgh for an introductory visit. Among the places they visited was Carnegie
Museum of Art, where they toured Aluminum
by Design. “We were very
impressed with the exhibition and the museum,” says Jacki. Adds Scott, “Carnegie Museums is an
amazing collection of museums.” They
purchased a Family membership and enjoyed it so much that they upgraded
this year to a Reciprocal membership.
Now
Jacki is heading up a volunteer committee of members that will reach out to
new members of the museums. The
committee will create opportunities for new members to become familiar with
the museums and make the most of their membership benefits. “Our programs will tie in to all of
Carnegie Museums’ venues,” she says.
In addition to orienting new members to the offerings of the three
museums, the Science Center, and UPMC
SportsWorks, Jacki says that activities will range from those for
parents and children to those for adults only. “We are working to satisfy every
interest,” she says.
With a
master’s degree in Human Resources Management and a bachelor’s degree in
Public Relations, Jacki is well suited to chair the committee. She also has 10 years of volunteer
experience. Finally, as a parent,
she understands what other parents who are new members expect from Carnegie
Museums.
She, Scott, and the children have made
many visits to the museums. Right
now, UPMC SportsWorks is the
kids’ favorite venue. “We’ve gone
through several member discount coupon books already,” Jacki notes. “UPMC
SportsWorks is a great environment for families. It’s very well supervised. We don’t have to worry about the kids’
safety, so they get to enjoy some independence.”
Jacki
encourages other members of Carnegie Museums to consider volunteering for
the New Member Outreach Committee.
“It’s a unique opportunity to share your knowledge and appreciation
of the museums with new members.” To
volunteer, please call Elaine London, Volunteer Program Manager,
412.622.3359.
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