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The Volunteers of the Year

Congratulations to the following volunteers recognized on January 3, and thank you to ALL the RCC volunteers whose committment to the Roycroft Campus restoration is an important part of bringing the Campus back to life.   

Roycroft Rookie of the Year - Kathleen Kelleher

Roycroft Educator of the Year - Diane Bond

Roycroft Volunteer of the Year - Mark Masters

Roycroft Docent of the Year - Jim Kerelchuk

Roycroft Special Contributor - Martyn Printing

Thank You Volunteers & 2014 Campus News

    At the Volunteer Thank You Holiday Party on Friday, January 3, loyal volunteers were recognized for their hard work and dedication. Giving tours, assisting with special events and teaching classes, these people are part of the corps of volunteers that make the Campus an interesting and enjoyable experience for visitors. 

    After ten years as Executive Director, Christine Peters retired from her work at the RCC on December 31. Those who had the opportunity to work with her over the years know how much she was committed to and loved the work of restoring this National Historic Landmark. Our new Executive Director, Curt Maranto, has now joined the staff to continue the Campus restoration and development which Christine guided for so many years. 

     Curt spoke to the volunteers about what to expect on the Campus in the coming year. Plans are underway to create a printing museum in the basement of the Campus building known as the Print Shop, which will debut late in 2014. Original Roycroft presses will be re-installed and visitors will be able to experience the printing process of the early 1900s. When guided tours resume, the interior of the Chapel, on the corner of Main Street and South Grove, will become part of the Campus tour. Visitors will see an interior that has been largely returned to its original floor plan; walls were removed that had been added when the building functioned as the Town Hall. 

     For those who would like to give Campus tours, docent training will be starting again soon and you can sign up for either the Thursday evening or the Saturday morning training sessions. Contact Alan Nowicki at [email protected]. 

     There is much to be excited about for both volunteers and visitors, so come join in the progress on Campus!

- Sue

 

Just a reminder...

Just a reminder that The Roycroft Campus Corporation employees, volunteers and their families are not eligible to be considered for the quarterly drawing for The Fra's "WHO AM I?" game. 

Thank you,

The Fra

Claudia

Sharing Your Roycroft Knowledge

If you live in western New York, enjoy learning about the Roycroft and Elbert Hubbard, and would like to share your interest in this institution with others, we welcome you to become a Docent giving tours on Campus. Periodically we offer a short course to instruct docents in the basics of the Roycroft. Below are a few of the questions on our docent final test. See how you do - use archived blogs to look up answers if you need some help. If you would like to volunteer or sign up for the next class, contact Clare Root, Associate Director, at 716-655-0261.

- Sue

1. Who was Elbert Hubbard inspired by to model his business after?

1. Ralph Waldo Emerson
2. Gustav Stickley
3. William Randolph Hearst
4. William Morris

2. The answer to #1. has come to be known as

1. The father of the printing press
2. The father of the decorative arts
3. The father of the arts and crafts movement
4. The father of mission furniture

3. What was the most important article written by Elbert?

1. The Philistine
2. Little Journeys
3. The Fra
4. A Message to Garcia

4. Whose house was demolished to build the Inn?

1. Ali Baba’s 
2. Elbert’s Father’s
3. Elbert & Bertha’s
4. Elbert & Alice’s

5. The Inn’s murals represent

1. The times of day
2. The four seasons
3. The seats of learning
4. All the above

Answers: 1D, 2C, 3D, 4C, 5D

Spring Clean Up

Come get some fresh air, exercise and fun at the Roycroft Campus!

    April 18th is the Spring Clean-Up. Plan on being there between 8:00 am and 12:00 noon on Saturday morning to help spruce up the Campus. After a long winter, the Appian Way, lovely gardens and yard need a little tender loving care. This is a  great way for students to help out towards any community service requirements. Volunteers can be any age, just give a call to Clare Root at 716-655-0206 to register your interest. Help your community and clean up the Campus!

-Amanda

Frank Lloyd Wright's Boathouse

A group of Roycroft Campus Corporation volunteers recently visited Buffalo's Frank Lloyd Wright's Rowing Boathouse.

Here are some exterior photos:

  

 

Some interior photos:

 

Note the skylight on the upper right side of the photo. Below is a close up.

 

Here are those same skylights from the outside looking down into the building. (like my attempt at an artsy photo with shadows?)

 

If you would like more information about this inspiring architectural gem, check out: Wright's Boathouse.

If you would like more information about becoming a volunteer at the Roycroft Campus Corporation (and go on cool field trips too) contact Clare at 716-655-0261. We would love to have you join us. 

Julie