AZ4AU Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 What is happening to The Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum?Governor Brewers Plan: NOT due to budget cuts Execution attempted in secret 5C Centennial Exhibit: Cotton, Citrus, Cattle, Copper Climate Designed and built by out of state firm Transferred to Arizona Historical Society Brewers tangled tales Increased cost to taxpayersWhat may be lost: State tradition preceding statehoodSupport for K-12 education Outdoor displays Most of mineral collection Educational displays Lapidary art and shop Mining technology Donations and volunteers timePolly Rosenbaums legacyWhat you can do: Oppose any bill eliminating AMMM in House and Senate Express disapproval to Governor (election year) Contact Centennial Commission, especially potential donors Express disapproval to contractor: Gallagher & Assoc. Alert teachers and students Contact news media throughout state Participate in international discussion - www.mindat.org Introduce issue to election campaign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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