NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2019

News & Updates

Hello Curtiss Mansion Friends:

This summer has been incredibly busy with all of the upgrades and renovations we have been doing. We are looking forward to getting back into the swing of things with some exciting fall events for the public. Our sales team is also gearing up for a very busy event season.

Alexandria Robison & I recently visited Hammondsport, NY, the hometown of our very own Glenn Hammond Curtiss! We had such a wonderful time meeting everyone and seeing the Glenn Curtiss Museum and the Wings & Wheels Event. We highly recommend a visit if you are ever in the Finger Lakes area! Thank you to the many staff, donors and volunteers of the Curtiss Museum who made us feel so welcome. We plan to reciprocate in the coming year!

Melinda Jester,

Executive Director

More photos below:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/aq3ea2xduqa6s46/AAAqO9MB9HHj2SBINq9aiXA8a?dl=0

Curtiss Museum Executive Director, Benjamin Johnson

Top Left: Kay Wilder

Bottom Right: Art Wilder with his brother

The Wilders are long time Curtiss Museum Volunteers.

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Upcoming Programs

Join Sebastian Strong on November 9th

in the Fight Against Childhood Cancer!

Join us on November 9th for the 3rd annual Sebastian Strong 5k Run/Walk starting right here at the Curtiss Mansion. Registrations are open click HERE to reserve your spot! The Sebastian Strong Foundation is working to raise awareness & funding for less toxic, more targeted childhood cancer cures.

Free Community Performance by the

New World Symphony on November 12th!

November Public Speakers –

Wolfson Florida Moving Image Archives Returns

Thursday, November 14 at 7pm

Recaps and Announcements

Lighting is Being Installed

and additional Courtyard space is complete

These pictures are from the very beginnings of a major lighting installation. The City of Miami Springs has generously planned an update to the lighting all around the property.

We also look forward to sharing new courtyard photos soon which will enable us to host even larger events. We will be holding a private ribbon cutting and Courtyard dedication ceremony to the Memory of Lisa Nash in November. Reveal photos will be available after.

Anchor Club Landscaping

in the Water Illusion Garden

School is now in session which means Anchor Club is back! This week they were weeding the water illusion garden. Some of the students even helped over their summer break on a major BBQ landscape and paver restoration. These teens are always there to lend a helping hand when we need it. Thanks again Anchor & Pilot Clubs.

Because this is how it's done in October! ? ? ? .

Planner & Designer @eventswithapromise

Venue: @curtissmansion

Rentals: @rumbaseventrentals

Table Setting: @atabletolove

Cake Designer: @tantaymiami

Photographer: @angie.lilian_

Video Production: @modernloveproductions

Stationery Designer: @onlyonemarkinc

Floral Designer: @thebridecandy

Beauty: @env_makeup

Women's Attire: @bridesofflorida

Men's Attire: @thelapelproject

Facebook post by SGF Events

Our Eastern Airlines Guests!

We were recently visited by Toni and Francee who came from out of town for their "Friendaversary." They both stayed at The Curtiss Mansion during the Villas Era while they trained to be Eastern Airlines 'stewardesses! It was so nice to meet them. We are always happy to meet new people with connections to the Mansion.

Ongoing Programs

If you haven't had the chance yet – make sure you

come by to check out our updated gift shop.

Cherry Picked Vintage Market has transformed it into

a curated antique and prop shop full of vintage finds!

HOURS OF OPERATION

Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 3pm

Prop Rentals Available for Photo Shoots

Anything you see in the gift shop & much more!

Portions of Proceeds go to Curtiss Mansion, Inc.

Contact: Kim 786-282-7172

Cherrypickedmarket@gmail.com

Don't Miss Yoga at The Mansion!

Contact Natasha directly for times and prices.

Get Your Free Pass To Our Saturday Tour!

Curtiss Mansion has partnered with the Miami-Dade Public Library to bring you FREE passes to the Historic Tours on Saturday. You can find them at any of their 50 Library Branches and their Bookmobiles! The pass is good for up to 4 people. Click HERE to go to the passes. We hope to see you soon!

Don't Miss Our Saturday 1-Hr.

Historical Tours Every Week at 10AM!

Don't Miss one of our Saturday tours! Come and learn about

Glenn Curtiss' life and his inventions from our fun and knowledgeable docents. If you are interested in becoming a docent please check out our volunteer information below. Special group tours are available year round. Contact us for details. See you soon!

Left Photo: Sam Chesser leading group over summer 2019

Right Photo: Kathy Doyle w/ local Girl Scouts Oct. 2019

Support the Curtiss Mansion

while you shop on Amazon!

Give back to the Curtiss Mansion simply by shopping

on Amazon. Use this link to participate:

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Don't forget to leave us a review on

Trip Advisor, Google Reviews, or Yelp!

Thank you for the kind reviews already left.

Become a Docent at the Curtiss Mansion!

Are you interested in Local History? Aviation? Urban Planning? Architecture? Invention?

Join our wonderful community of Docents and Volunteers.

Learn how to lead our weekly Saturday tours from

the current friendly and knowledgeable docents.

All Ages Welcome! High School to Retired.

Help us build awareness of the significance of

Glenn Hammond Curtiss, the importance of his discoveries

and how they affect our lives today.

WE HAVE A NEED FOR MORE BILINGUAL DOCENTS

Contact Member & Volunteer Services

member-services@curtissmansion.org

Purchase a Membership or Give it as a Gift!

When you purchase a membership it helps to support growth and development of programs, tours & exhibits at the Curtiss Mansion.

Member Levels start at Only $30 per Year | Discount on 2 Year

Membership Purchases Available at the Curtiss Mansion

Front Desk 305-869-5180 or Online

Memberships Benefits Include:

Admission to Curtiss Mansion & 150+ Museums

and Historic Locations. Including 10 local sites.

See the full list of locations HERE

Eventual Invitation to Exclusive Member VIP Receptions as our membership grows! Subscription to Curtiss Mansion

Newsletter, Discounts on Camps, Classes, Tours & Events —

10% Discount on Curtiss Mansion Merchandise

For more information please contact:

member-services@curtissmansion.org

Board of Directors

Richard L. Wheeler

President

Paul Bithorn

Vice President

Carlos “Charlie” Leonard

Enrique Aguerrevere

Carlos Danaan

Jacqueline Neetz

Roy Rodriguez

Juliana Arias

Roberto Quintero

Inactive: Nikki Jester

CMI Staff

Melinda Jester

Executive Director

Debbie Villasmil

Bookkeeper

Imilsy Gatell

Front Desk Coordinator / Gift Shop

Alexandria Robison

Social Media Coordinator

Spiro Armenis

Caretaker

SGF Events, LLC

Director of Meetings & Events

Sherry Feijoo

Meeting & Event Staff

Javier Diaz

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