08-23 Conrad Mansion Museum Report to the Board of DirectorsConrad Mansion Museum Director's Report to the Board
August 2023
July Tour Numbers: Open Tuesday -Friday from 10am-4pm for docent -guided and self -guided tours.
• Self -guided: 844 (900 in 2022)
• Docent: 764 (627 in 2022)
• 2023 total (January —July)
o Self -Guided: 2,439 people (2,556 in 2022)
o Docent: 1803 people (1,723 in 2022)
2023 Summer Tour Season:
• July Numbers up from June
o The roof/closing the third floor did not deter tourists. Locals waited until the third floor opened.
o Bus/Group tours have increased from last year. We work with 3-4 tour bus companies throughout the
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• I need more help during the day/week. Looking at different staffing structures for late 2023 early 2024.
o Someone with an administrative background
o Someone who is tech savvy.
o Someone who is friendly and outgoing with staff, volunteers, and guests.
• On 8/9 a tourist told me that the Conrad Mansion does an excellent job keeping the artifacts safe while letting
guests explore and look at everything.
• Also on 8/9 a tourist said the Mansion is the most organized historic house museum she has ever been to.
Garden 2023
• Joni met with Pat McGlynn on 8/9.
• Gardens look good. Weeds are under control. Pat is helping Joni with deer management.
Conrad Mansion Roof:
• CBX Roofs -great job. Professional and easy process.
• The roof is basically complete. CBX will finish the roofing on the fernery in two weeks.
• Third floor opened to guests on 7/7/23.
Room Sponsorships:
• More checks have been coming in through August.
Whitefish Community Foundation — Great Fish Community Challenge.
• August 101"-July 151n
■ The Whitefish Community Foundation notes each nonprofit's enthusiasm, engagement, and
teamwork throughout the entire campaign.
■ $15,000 goal towards overhead. (We must raise at least $10,000 to qualify for the match).
• Great Fish Community Challenge donations as of 8/18: $1,725.00.
Upcoming Events
• Fairy Walks in the Garden —Thursdays in September
• Local's Day —September 23ra
• Ghost Tours — End of October