Belton
Area Museum Association
100 North Main Street
Belton,
South Carolina 29627
| Mission Statement: The Belton Area Museum Association's purpose is to collect, exhibit, preserve, and interpret the artifacts, sites, antiquities, and genealogical, archival, cultural, and natural history of Belton, SC, Anderson, SC, and the State of South Carolina. BAMA also provides cultural enrichment, intellectual stimulation, learning opportunities, and activities to increase the appreciation of the traditional, visual, and performing arts. |
BAMA President's Report for 2005
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Alison Darby, BAMA President During the last year, many activities have required time, effort, and strong backs to better the Museum's appearance and operation. The first membership drive in over 10 years was held in June 2004. Over 100 members responded, netting the museum's operational fund $3740. In October as part of the local Keep America Beautiful campaign, BAMA Board Members put in 90 plus hours of work to upgrade the landscaping around the Depot. With the help of members Buddy Warnock, Lucille Mattison, Benson Mattison, Alison Darby, Linda Bradshaw, James Ballard, Gerry Locke, David Jones, and Ernest Mattison, and assistants Silverio Ranchero, Cesar Fierro, and Nickolas Ranchero, we hauled off five dump-truck loads of mulch, complements of Fafard, Inc. During the Standpipe Festival, museum tours were given to over 150 people. It was rewarding to hear comments such as the following: "I've lived in this area all my life and never come in here. It's great!" Grants have been submitted to Save America's Treasures, the Belton Hospitality Tax, the SC Arts Commission, and the WebbCraft Family Foundation. Other items completed:
Contact Alison Darby at 958-5264 if you have questions about the Belton Area Museum Association.
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