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Museum of the Gulf Coast
700 Procter
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 982-7000

The Museum of the Gulf Coast is administered by the Port Arthur Historical Society

 
Teen Troupe membership club

The Museum of the Gulf Coast offers a special membership club for youth in grades 6 - 12. Teen Troupe is designed to introduce young people to the wonder, magic, and importance of the museum world. Students who join will have opportunities to participate in museum trainings; learn leadership skills; get a behind the scenes look at museum operations; volunteer for education programs; receive newsletters and special event invitations; go on reward trips; and interact with other teens and make new friends.


Upcoming Meetings/Events

February 2, 2010                         Meeting with Guest Speaker, Shannon Harris, Director of 
                                                 the Museum of the Gulf Coast

February 11 –14, 2010                Volunteer Opportunities at the Museum during Mardi Gras

February 27, 2010                       Volunteer Opportunities at Gone Country Family Fun Day
                                                 9:30 am—4:30 pm

March 2, 2010                             Meeting

April 2010                                  Overnight Reward Trip


The Points System

In order to qualify for the biannual field trips members must earn the required points. You must have at least 30 points to attend the Spring Reward Trip, and points can be earned between October and April. You must have 40 points to attend the August Reward Field Trip and points can be earned between May and August. Points earned will be recorded by the Education Coordinator, Hollis Mutch.


HOW TO EARN POINTS:

5 points for every meeting attended

5 points for every opening or special event attended*

5 points for every hour volunteered

30 points for attending Behind the Scenes Summer Camp

*you must notify Hollis Mutch if you attend an opening or special event so your points can be recorded.


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You can access the registration form online or contact the Education Coordinator, Hollis Mutch, at 409-984-6453 or
Hollis.Mutch@lamarpa.edu to have a registration form mailed to you, or if you have any questions.

 

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