Friends of the Museum

FRIENDS OF THE MUSEUM

The Bay Roberts Heritage Society Inc., a volunteer organization, is the corporate body responsible for meeting all legal and regulatory requirements, including maintaining registered charitable status, and determining policy. At the request of the Heritage Society, the Town Council assigns one or two Council representatives as liason persons. For years the Society annually advertised publicly for new members but only one came forth. Many people expressed an interest and wanted to support the Society but were bound by work, family, education, or other community commitments. Finally, the Society, in following the trend in St. John’s and across the country, set up a “Friends of the Museum” organization for those who would make a valued contribution on an as-and-when available basis. This group meets on the first Thursday of every second month, except during the summertime, and new members are always welcome. The contribution of these “Friends” is essential to the ongoing operation of the museum and gallery.