15th Field Artillery Regiment Museum
Strategic Planning Session
Strategic Planning Session
The 15th Field Artillery Regiment Museum and Archives Society will be conducting a Strategic Planning Session on Wednesday. 10 February 2021 from 1300 hours to 1500 hours.
All members of the Regimental family are invited to attend.
The session will be focused on developing a future vision for the Museum to assist the 5 year planning committee.The committee members are Brian Cormier, Leon Jensen and Bob Mugford.
All members of the Regimental family are invited to attend.
The session will be focused on developing a future vision for the Museum to assist the 5 year planning committee.The committee members are Brian Cormier, Leon Jensen and Bob Mugford.
The meeting will be conducted on Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/710845848
Meeting ID: 710 845 848
For dial in participants - +1 204 272 7920 (Manitoba), +1 438 809 7799 (Ontario), +1 587 328 1099 (Alberta), +1 647 374 4685 (Toronto), +1 647 558 0588 (Toronto), +1 778 907 2071 (British Columbia)
Meeting ID: 710 845 848
For dial in participants - +1 204 272 7920 (Manitoba), +1 438 809 7799 (Ontario), +1 587 328 1099 (Alberta), +1 647 374 4685 (Toronto), +1 647 558 0588 (Toronto), +1 778 907 2071 (British Columbia)
We have some questions for interested participants to respond to prior to the session.
1. What is your vision for the 15th Field Artillery Regiment Museum?
A vision is focused on the future and considers what the Museum will look like down the road. What will the visitor experience be like?
2. List five things you would like to see happen at the museum that will help make this vision a reality.
3. Where do you see yourself in this vision?
4. Where do you see the museum in five years?
Please send your responses to president.vcrgunners@gmail.com by 3 Feb 2021. We're interested in all responses, even if you're not able to attend the planning session on 10 Feb
1. What is your vision for the 15th Field Artillery Regiment Museum?
A vision is focused on the future and considers what the Museum will look like down the road. What will the visitor experience be like?
2. List five things you would like to see happen at the museum that will help make this vision a reality.
3. Where do you see yourself in this vision?
4. Where do you see the museum in five years?
Please send your responses to president.vcrgunners@gmail.com by 3 Feb 2021. We're interested in all responses, even if you're not able to attend the planning session on 10 Feb
Some responses received (as of 21 Jan) include the following ideas. Send us yours so we can share them before the meeting!
1. What is your vision for the 15th Field Artillery Regiment Museum?
To preserve and present the history of those that served The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery on the mainland of British Columbia.
To collect and maintain all historical records of all artillery units associated with the lower mainland of British Columbia.
To present the history of those that served in the Bessborough Armoury.
To preserve and present the history of those that served The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery on the mainland of British Columbia and Yorke Island. To collect and maintain all historical records of all units that served in Bessborough Armoury.
To preserve and present the history of those that served The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery on the mainland of British Columbia.
To collect and maintain all historical records of all artillery units associated with the lower mainland of British Columbia.
To present the history of those that served in the Bessborough Armoury.
To preserve and present the history of those that served The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery on the mainland of British Columbia and Yorke Island. To collect and maintain all historical records of all units that served in Bessborough Armoury.
2. List five things you would like to see happen at the museum that will help make this vision a reality.
Increase the interactive, video and digital content.
A collection of all guns and vehicles used by the 15th Field Artillery Regiment and its predecessors.
An alternate location for the vehicles so that the space can be focused on ordnance used by the Regiment. Relocation of the Bofors to this space.
A well crafted plan for the placement of fixtures in the Museum.
A well crafted plan for the placement of displays throughout the Armoury. A well crafted plan for tours of coastal artillery installations in Vancouver.
A docent schedule for two week opportunity at a rebuilt Officers Quarters on Yorke Island.
Recruit young blood to serve on this committee, preferably from the Regiment.
Send out a questionnaire to all members of the regiment, asking for both suggestions and for volunteers to contribute time to their museum.
A further assessment of space both inside and outside the armouries. (small areas for static displays).
Explore the possibility of interactive electronic displays.
Explore additional funding options.
Increased online accessibility to the archival materials.
Use of digital recording technology to present museum artifacts online.
Production of a brief multi-lingual printed and laminated one-sheet (8.5 x 14) self guide to the museum.
Investigate the possible use of QR (quick-response) codes on displays to facilitate self guided tours.
Increased display presence throughout the armoury.
Establish fundraising objectives and plans.
A new display case for the First World War items,
There should be some visual harmony in the cases.
A second weapons case similar to the one custom made for the rifles.
Go over the list of firearms with an eye to those that will never fit into the displays and might be deaccessioned for sale.
The table with items for sale against the south wall of the first room of the museum is unsightly and can be reduced by half.
Every surplus item or book need not be put out.
The display of shell casings and projectiles might be more selective and well labelled.
More enclosed exhibits within the armoury would accommodate additional material.
A man-sized case, would allow a figure of a Pacific Coast Militia Ranger to be displayed. The touchstone for suitability is a clear connection with the regiment and its predecessors as well as to the armoury, which is said to have contained the PCMR HQ.
The creation of a Regimental History Book.
A regimental museum committee that includes current serving members of the Regiment.
Create a proper gun line on the east side of the dais for the display of retired artillery pieces – including Bofors gun. (ensure that people can’t ‘play’ on them.)
Move the museum vehicles to a separate secure storage facility to free up space on Armoury floor.
Set up more secure static displays around Armoury.
Establish a mobile museum display that can accompany vehicles and guns to various fairs and shows during summer.
Establish a dedicated cohort to man travelling displays.
Get more involved in preservation and display of historical artillery sites.
Continue reflecting the history of the unit with displays around the armory
Continued acquisition of items related to unit history, especially as regards 68 Bty and the Russian campaign, given that it is somewhat unique.
Make maximum use of the mandated ( pre covid ) Open House - perhaps by expanding to the classroom.
Work to having a museum open house ( late spring, early summer? ) maybe with support/cooperation with other local museums/ organizations. ( all have the same problem - lots of stuff, little space ) to expand size and scope.(Obviously post covid )
Increase the interactive, video and digital content.
A collection of all guns and vehicles used by the 15th Field Artillery Regiment and its predecessors.
An alternate location for the vehicles so that the space can be focused on ordnance used by the Regiment. Relocation of the Bofors to this space.
A well crafted plan for the placement of fixtures in the Museum.
A well crafted plan for the placement of displays throughout the Armoury. A well crafted plan for tours of coastal artillery installations in Vancouver.
A docent schedule for two week opportunity at a rebuilt Officers Quarters on Yorke Island.
Recruit young blood to serve on this committee, preferably from the Regiment.
Send out a questionnaire to all members of the regiment, asking for both suggestions and for volunteers to contribute time to their museum.
A further assessment of space both inside and outside the armouries. (small areas for static displays).
Explore the possibility of interactive electronic displays.
Explore additional funding options.
Increased online accessibility to the archival materials.
Use of digital recording technology to present museum artifacts online.
Production of a brief multi-lingual printed and laminated one-sheet (8.5 x 14) self guide to the museum.
Investigate the possible use of QR (quick-response) codes on displays to facilitate self guided tours.
Increased display presence throughout the armoury.
Establish fundraising objectives and plans.
A new display case for the First World War items,
There should be some visual harmony in the cases.
A second weapons case similar to the one custom made for the rifles.
Go over the list of firearms with an eye to those that will never fit into the displays and might be deaccessioned for sale.
The table with items for sale against the south wall of the first room of the museum is unsightly and can be reduced by half.
Every surplus item or book need not be put out.
The display of shell casings and projectiles might be more selective and well labelled.
More enclosed exhibits within the armoury would accommodate additional material.
A man-sized case, would allow a figure of a Pacific Coast Militia Ranger to be displayed. The touchstone for suitability is a clear connection with the regiment and its predecessors as well as to the armoury, which is said to have contained the PCMR HQ.
The creation of a Regimental History Book.
A regimental museum committee that includes current serving members of the Regiment.
Create a proper gun line on the east side of the dais for the display of retired artillery pieces – including Bofors gun. (ensure that people can’t ‘play’ on them.)
Move the museum vehicles to a separate secure storage facility to free up space on Armoury floor.
Set up more secure static displays around Armoury.
Establish a mobile museum display that can accompany vehicles and guns to various fairs and shows during summer.
Establish a dedicated cohort to man travelling displays.
Get more involved in preservation and display of historical artillery sites.
Continue reflecting the history of the unit with displays around the armory
Continued acquisition of items related to unit history, especially as regards 68 Bty and the Russian campaign, given that it is somewhat unique.
Make maximum use of the mandated ( pre covid ) Open House - perhaps by expanding to the classroom.
Work to having a museum open house ( late spring, early summer? ) maybe with support/cooperation with other local museums/ organizations. ( all have the same problem - lots of stuff, little space ) to expand size and scope.(Obviously post covid )
3. Where do you see yourself in this vision?
Available to assist in any capacity required.
I am prepared to assist in any capacity that i may have the skills for.
Available as a volunteer.
Continue to assist on committees and event displays.
Available to assist in any capacity required.
I am prepared to assist in any capacity that i may have the skills for.
Available as a volunteer.
Continue to assist on committees and event displays.
4. Where do you see the museum in five years?
An organization recognized by local tourist associations for its innovative tours.
An organization with more visibility locally and within the gunner community.
Digitization of significant archival material to facilitate online access.
A greater online presence, in partnership with the Vancouver Artillery Association.
Increased presence in community
An organization recognized by local tourist associations for its innovative tours.
An organization with more visibility locally and within the gunner community.
Digitization of significant archival material to facilitate online access.
A greater online presence, in partnership with the Vancouver Artillery Association.
Increased presence in community
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