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(October 2007)

Pacific Asia Museum Membership

• Campaign for the Future
• Donor Profile: Robert Sheen

Other News

• New Partnership with Kidspace Children's Museum
• Be a Docent at Pacific Asia Museum
• Invitation to Join an Arts Council
• About Art Donations (Word doc:29k)
• Links to Other Institutions

Above and below right: Museum members, staff and friends at the opening reception for the summer exhibition Persian Visions: Contemporary Photography from Iran.

Campaign for the Future
The goals of the Campaign will be achieved through the generosity of the museum’s donors. There are a number of ways that gifts may be made including cash, appreciated
securities or a rollover from your IRA.

All donors of $1,000 or more will be acknowledged on the Campaign Donor Wall at the museum. In addition, there are a number of opportunities to name galleries, education spaces, and parts of the courtyard in recognition of leadership gifts from $25,000 to $1,000,000.

We welcome the opportunity to discuss your donation and your philanthropic interests. Please contact David Spiro, Development Director, at 626-449-2742 extension 28 for more information or to arrange a meeting.

VISIONARY GIFTS	SUPPORTING GIFTS
$500,000 and above Ahmanson Foundation	up to $10,000 Temo and Dogdoe Arjani Elaine Barchan Catherine Benkaim Susan Bienkowski and    Wang Lee Susan and Robert Bishop Bruce and Anne Blomstrom Anita Brandow Laureen Chang and Peter Brockett Yvonne Chang Consulate General of    Japan in Los Angeles Lisa and Elton Davis Nancy Neal Davis Docent Council of    Pacific Asia Museum Norman and Nan Flette Victoria Floyd Cathleen Godzik, M.D. Sam and Muffy Hunt Sally and Bill Hurt Glenn Keller Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles Elizabeth Lent Stephen Lesser, in honor    of Margo and Hans Ries June and Simon Li Hildegard Lindsay Alan Long Joan Marshall Sally and Ron McKay Kurt Meyer and    Pamela Deuel Meyer Prof. Milton Meyer Nichi Bei Fujin Kai Kathleen C. Peck Peggy Phelps Mr. and Mrs. Winn Schey Billie Spinat and William Gass David Spiro Margaret Stevenson Louise and Kenneth Tang Paul I. and Hisako Terasaki,    Center for Japanese Studies Martha and Roy Tolles Sue Tsao Tracy and James Winkler Tana Wong
LEADERSHIP GIFTS
$200,00 to $499,999 Ayrshire Foundation Louisa Martineau Trust Toshie and Frank Mosher Ralph M. Parsons Foundation
MAJOR GIFTS
$100,000 to $199,999 Georgianna and Paul Erskine Patricia Ayers Gallucci Mr. and Mrs. Tracy A. Pulvers Joan and Arnold Travis Pearl Wang Trust
KEY GIFTS
$25,000 to $99,999 Sofia Adamson, in memory of    George Adamson Neta and John Armagost Anna and Dana Bresnahan George and Marilyn Brumder Sally Daily Priscilla and Nelson Gibbs George and Marcia Good Violet Ouyang Maiya Penberthy Robert Sunghyuk Sheen Maria Low Way E. Rhodes and Leona B.    Carpenter Foundation Getty Foundation Institute of Museum    and Library Services National Endowment     for the Arts Pasadena Community    Foundation Tadashi Shoji Weingart Foundation Anonymous (3)
ADVANCEMENT GIFTS	MATCHING GIFTS
$10,000 to $24,999 Edgardo and Lucy Arcinue Peter and Elaine Adams Ann and Olin Barrett Margaret and David Barry Bill and Claire Bogaard Anna and Dana Bresnahan Stephen A. Kanter, MD Maria McLay and William Lim Molly Munger Setsuko Oka Joan Payden Angelyn and Ralph Riffenburgh Erika and Ken Riley Wallis Foundation Katharine Audrey Webb Foundation Anonymous	Boeing Deutsche Bank Millipore Foundation Donors as of June 1, 2007 If you are age 70 ½ or older, you may make cash gifts totaling up to $100,000 a year from your traditional or Roth IRA to qualified charities without incurring income tax on the withdrawal. This special provision expires on December 31, 2007, so you must act soon to take full advantage for yourself and for the museum. Contact us for more information.

Robert Sheen

Born in Seoul, Korea in 1966, Robert’s family moved to the United States in 1977. He received a degree in Business from the University of Southern California in 1989 and attended Loyola Law School, where he became a Juris Doctor in 1994.

He is a member of the Pacific Asia Museum Board of Trustees as well as President of First Capitol Consulting, Inc. in Los Angeles. Before joining First Capitol, Robert successfully implemented several major high profile corporate reorganizations and implemented tax products and strategies for banks and multi-national corporations.

In addition to his work with the museum, Robert has shown his commitment to serving the community by founding the Korean American Voter Registration Foundation, and was given the “Pioneer Award” for his contribution to the Korean American Democratic Committee, for which he currently chairs the finance committee. He is a founder, organizer and vice chairman of U.S. Metro Bank, a board member of Rock The Vote, a national advisory board member of Asian American Justice Center, and a past president of the Korean American Bar Association. In 2003 Robert was chosen as one of “The Men of L.A.” by The Women’s Foundation. He is a member of the California State Bar, Los Angeles County Bar Association, American Bar Association and The Breakfast Club. Not just civic and culturally minded, Robert’s hobbies include dressage, mountain biking, and scuba diving. Robert also worked as a professional model under the name “Sung Sheen” with Ford Models in Europe, Asia, Australia and the United States. The late photographer Herb Ritts photographed Robert for several major fashion ad campaigns.

His warm personality and lively sense of humor have added enormously to the success of his efforts in support of the Campaign for the Future, and his talents as emcee at previous Festival of the Autumn Moon celebrations have added an entertaining element to the event. Robert’s leadership is greatly appreciated by the trustees, staff, and the entire museum family.

New Partnership with KidSpace Children’s Museum
We are launching a new partnership with KidSpace Children’s Museum. This fall at Kidspace, children will be creating original art inspired by the exhibit Rank and Style: Power Dressing in Imperial China. Watch for these great works of art to be on display in Pacific Asia Museum’s own Foyer Gallery! Participants at our November 3 Free Family Festival will be given discounted registration for Kidspace’s 20th Annual Rose Bud Parade on December 8, and watch for special Pacific Asia Museum programming at the “12 Days of Kidspace,” December 26-January 6. This is just the beginning of a beautiful friendship, so watch for more great collaborative programs – and bring the kids!

Be a Docent at Pacific Asia Museum
Docents perform important volunteer work at Pacific Asia Museum, supporting the museum’s educational mission by leading gallery tours for groups visiting the museum.

Docent training involves a serious commitment to learning about the arts of Asia. No special skills are required; any that are needed will be taught to the newcomer on site.

The Docent Council is now actively recruiting a new class of docents to begin training for the rewarding work of being a Pacific Asia Museum Docent. In addition to a thorough training and course of study, a two-year commitment is required. Orientation is scheduled for May 29, and the training lecture series begins September 18.

Applications are available here (PDF: 63K, 2 pages) or by calling 626-449-2742, ext. 23.

Invitation to Join an Arts Council
Pacific Asia Museum’s Arts Councils are a great way to get involved with the museum and to contribute to the community. The members of the Arts Councils share an interest in the arts, cultures, and peoples of Asia and the Pacific Islands. The councils take trips to interesting places in and around Los Angeles, organize cultural programs at Pacific Asia Museum, and provide invaluable volunteer support and resources for special events.

For example, Japanese Arts Council is now assisting the curatorial staff with the Festival of Japanese Art & Style, and has been involved in planning the month-long series of events. Membership in one of the museum’s Arts Councils is just $25. You must also be a member of Pacific Asia Museum to join an Arts Council. There are eight active councils: Chinese, Japanese, Pakistan, Himalayan, Korean, Philippine, Myanmar, and Thai. Call the membership office today at ext. 37 to learn more about becoming a member of one of these essential Arts Councils!

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