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June 7th, 2008 Our sixth annual Golf Tournament fundraising event was held out at the Quicksand @ Woodcreek Golf Course in Wimberley, Texas. There were 16 teams who particpated, each composed of local and area businesses, organizations, and individuals. Thanks to these generous supporters of the museum, we were able to raise close to $5,000 in net receipts. Board member Steve Searle served as the event chairperson and coordinator. Trophies went to each player for the first, second, and third place teams, as well as prizes given to longest drive and closest to the pin categories. Plaques of appreciation were awarded to our largest donors. We capped off the event with a catfish dinner and a round of door prizes. Exhibit Now Open May 17, 2008 The LBJ Museum of San Marcos presents Return to the 30s and 40s: LBJ and San Marcos During the Early Western Swing Era, a collection of photographs, news articles, correspondence, and rare documents from the beginnings of LBJ's start in politics. The exhibit opened in time for the Texas Natural Festival and Western Swing Hall of Fame Show on Saturday, May 17th, an annual event organized by the San Marcos Main Street Program. Our Traveling Trunk attended the festivities on the court house square, while the museum gallery played original Western Swing recordings from the 1930s and 40s. Exhibit by Scott Jordan, Museum Director. Visitors may view this special exhibit until July 31st during our regular open hours; Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Exhibit Now Open February 18, 2008 The LBJ Museum of San Marcos presents a collection of thirty seven Madame Alexander dolls, on loan from Amy, Clay and Meridian Parham, from February 18, 2008 through the end of March. Each First Lady is exquisitely dressed in the costume worn at the inauguration of her husband's (or, in a few cases, her father's or uncle's) Presidency. The collection includes all the First Ladies from Martha Washington through Pat Nixon (except for one), and represents the American fashion trends for nearly two hundred years, from the nation's modest beginnings through the modern era. Exhibit designed and arranged by Scott Jordan, Museum Director. We invite anyone to view this special exhibit during our regular open hours; Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Winners Displayed at LBJ Museum November 9, 2007 Winners of the Maria Hernandez Intermediate School's Veterans Day poster and poetry contest will be displayed at the LBJ Museum of San Marcos on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 10th and 11th. The program at Hernandez is intended to increase awareness about the real meaning of Veterans Day and to strengthen the students' knowledge of the importance of good citizenship. More than 1,000 students worked on the project, 500 in each grade level; the fifth graders created the posters while the sixth graders wrote the poems. These posters and poems honor the men and women who serve or have served in the U.S. military forces and the sacrifices they made for our freedom. As several of the youngsters said in their Veterans Day poetry contest entries, "Veterans Day is about more than just a bunch of old guys talking." The poster and poetry contests were judged this year by members of the San Marcos American Legion Post 144 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 144. Special thanks to Pat Murdock, Museum Vice President, for coordinating with the school's Gifted and Talented Program Facilitator Brenda Butler and for bringing the posters and poems to the museum. The temporary exhibit was arranged by Scott Jordan, Museum Director. Celebration Reception August 21, 2007 The Lyndon Baines Johnson Museum hosted a reception for the LBJ Centennial Steering Committee and its esteemed guests, a gathering which included Hon. Lloyd Doggett, Hon. Patrick Rose, Harry Middleton, Robert Hardesty, Shirley James, Lyndon Nugent (LBJ's grandson), event coordinator Becky Prince, university deans and faculty, and Members of the LBJ Museum Board. Suzanne Perkins, museum Treasurer, provided the catering. Texas State University President Denise M.Trauth spoke briefly about the "Common Experience," a multi-disciplinary program to include book readings, curricular and extracurricular events, a symposium, a national gala, and a traveling exhibit throughout the upcoming 2007-2008 year. The LBJ Museum hopes to host more events in this effort to examine President Johnson's legacy and how his achievements have impacted society. Retired Faculty & Staff Association Meeting at the LBJ Museum July 14th, 2007 The RFSA of Texas State University held its second official function at the LBJ Museum, and according to some of its members, the outing stirred up some memories. At least 11 of those present were working or studying at what was then Southwest Texas State College when President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Higher Education Act of 1965. One member – retired student and academic services dean and history professor Alton G. Brieger, who serves on the RFSA Organizing Committee – recalled also being among a delegation from the President’s alma mater that visited President Johnson in the nation’s capitol. RFSA members had the chance to view an exhibit at the LBJ Museum, a collection of pens used by Johnson to sign a large number of pieces of historic legislation and once given to Congressman J.J. "Jake" Pickle. Members also got to hear long-standing Board Member Dr. Ed Mihalkanin talk about the years of volunteer service that went into developing the LBJ Museum and Museum Director Scott Jordan's planned programs and hopes for the museum's future. Rebecca Prince, vice president for university advancement at Texas State and one of the moving forces behind the organization of the university’s retirees, gave an overview of the university’s plans for celebrating the centennial of President Johnson’s birthday during the 2008-2009 school year. “Civic Responsibility and the Legacy of LBJ” has been chosen as the topic for that school year’s common experience. The LBJ Museum of San Marcos Honors Lady Bird Johnson July 11th, 2007 We have opened a memorial book for friends and admirers of Mrs. Johnson to sign and write notes of remembrance and appreciation. Anyone is welcome to come in and sign the book during our museum open hours (Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, 1:00 - 5:00pm and Saturday, 10:00am - 5:00pm). After August 11th, exactly one month following her death, the book will be sent to the Johnson family. Ribbon Cuttings at the LBJ Museum June 29th, 2007 This past week, both the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce (left picture) and the San Marcos Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (right picture) officially welcomed the LBJ Museum into their organizations. We performed the ribbon cutting ceremonies in our lobby area and were awarded plaques for our membership. The museum looks forward to working with both of the these groups for the economic and cultural enhancement of our community. Golf Tournament 2007 June 9th, 2007 Our fifth annual Golf Tournament fundraising event was held out at the Quicksand @ Woodcreek Golf Course in Wimberley, Texas. There were about 16-17 teams who particpated, each composed of local and area businesses, organizations, and individuals. Thanks to these generous supporters of the museum, we were able to raise about $5,000 in net receipts. Board member Ed Cable served as the event chairperson and coordinator.
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