Financial History Issue 121 (Spring 2017) | Page 7
MUSEUM NEWS
THE TICKER
This Spring, the Museum’s long-time
Director of Development, Jeanne Baker
Driscoll, retired after serving in that posi-
tion for the past 10 years.
Jeanne joined the Museum in February
2007, just as the institution was in the midst
of moving to its current home at 48 Wall
Street. Among her major achievements
was the creation of the Museum’s Annual
Gala, including the introduction of the
Whitehead Award, which is the focal point
of that event.
In 2007, Jeanne approached John
Whitehead with the concept for an award
honoring leaders in the financial sector
who have also distinguished themselves
in public service, and he agreed to have
it named for him. The Whitehead Award
was announced at the Museum’s inaugural
Gala in 2008 and has been presented each
year since then to honorees including Paul
Volcker, Bill Donaldson, Bill Harrison,
David Rubinstein and Lawrence Sum-
mers. The Gala has grown substantially
since its inception — in both attendance
MoAF Development Director Jeanne Driscoll
Retires After 10 Years of Service
Jeanne Baker Driscoll (right) with
Vice Chair Andrea de Cholnoky.
and financial support — and it currently
provides more than $1 million in fund-
ing annually to support all aspects of the
Museum’s educational mission.
In addition to her work on the Gala,
Jeanne created tiered corporate and indi-
vidual membership programs, including
the implementation of NARM (North
American Reciprocal Museum Associ-
ation) benefits. She also instituted the
Museum’s planned giving program, called
the Futures Society.
“It has been a real privilege to spend the
last decade of my career at the Museum,
where I have had the advantage of work-
ing with such a wonderful staff and board,”
she said.
In her retirement, Jeanne plans to
enjoy more time traveling and spending
time with her friends and family. She will
also remain an active board member of
the Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts,
which is based in Newcastle, Maine.
“We have a small staff, and that has
meant we have all bonded closely,” said
David Cowen, president of the Museum.
“While we will miss one of our family
members who is retiring, we wish Jeanne
the very best and thank her for an incred-
ible 10 years of dedication.”
Until a new Director of Development
has been appointed, all development-
related inquiries should be directed to
Mindy Ross, Director of External Rela-
tions, at mross@moaf.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 18 Walking Tour: Panics and Crashes. 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $15 includes admission to the Museum and the Lunch and Learn.
May 18 Lunch and Learn Series: Brian Patrick Eha on “How Money Got Free: Bitcoin and the Fight for the Future of Finance.”
Talk followed by Q&A and book signing. 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. $5 includes Museum admission; members and students free.
Jun 10 Walking Tour: History of Wall Street. 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $15 includes Museum admission. The June 14 tour also includes
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Lunch and Learn admission.
Jun 14 Lunch and Learn Series: Robert Johnson and Alexander Heffner on “The Dual Pillars of American Finance and Democracy.”
Conversation followed by Q&A. 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. $5 includes Museum admission; members and students free.
Jun 20 Night at the Museums. FREE admission to the Museum of American Finance and all members of the Downtown Culture
Pass. 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Jul 12 Robert Wright on “TBD,” in partnership with the Alexander Hamilton Awareness Society. 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Free and open to
the public.
All events are held at the Museum (48 Wall Street, NYC) unless otherwise noted.
For more information or to register online, visit www.moaf.org/events.
JUN 21
1949
Georgia Neese Clark becomes the first woman to
be appointed Treasurer of the United States. Since
then, every US Treasurer has been a woman.
JUN 28
1934
President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Act
creating the Federal Housing Administration, which
includes the 30-year self-amortizing mortgage.
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