Friday & Saturday, February 22-23, 2008 back to top
McKenna Museum Grand Re-opening Weekend

Friday, February 22
Grand Opening Reception
6-9 p.m.
FREE ADMISSION
On behalf of Dr. Dwight McKenna, the Founder of the George & Leah
McKenna Museum of African American Art, the Director and staff
cordially invite you to join us for our Grand Re-opening event.
Guests will have the opportunity to experience an exciting evening
and take a last look at the brilliant exhibit "Reflections of a Glass
Menagerie: Works on Reverse Glass by J'Renee" and the
exiting "Santiago de Cuba: Rebirth and Congas en la calle"
photography exhibit. The evening will feature the melodic sounds of
New Orleans' own, trumpeter Troy Sawyer. With visitors coming in from
various locales around the country, this once in a lifetime event is
something you don't want to miss!

Saturday, February 23, 2008
Family Day
10a.m. – 5 p.m.
Regular Museum Admission
Bring the family out for a day of storytelling, guided tours, hands-
on art activities, vendors and more as we celebrate the McKenna
Museum's commitment to community and education during our Grand Re-
opening Weekend. Family Day is generously
co-sponsored by Borders Bookstore.

Also on Saturday, February 23, 2008
HBCU Fair sponsored by YFS
10a.m – 5 p.m.
Regular Museum Admission

In celebration of Black History Month, the Young Friends Society of
A.D.I. and the McKenna Museum presents the YFS HBCU Fair. High school students and their parents will have an opportunity to speak to proud alumni of the country's leading Historically Black Colleges &
Universities. Representatives from college admissions and offices
will also be present to discuss the application process. The event
will also include a financial aid workshop for parents and students.
In addition, the "On the Yard" panel discussion will introduce
students to the ins and outs of going to an HBCU and defying the
stereotypes that exist. RSVP by e-mailing info@themckennamuseum.com.

The George & Leah McKenna Museum of African American Art
2003 Carondelet St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 586-7432
info@themckennamuseum.com

Understanding Your Organization’s Finances back to top
Strong financial management is a cornerstone of organizational excellence. This half-day session will provide participants with an overview of financial procedures and systems, as well as the fiscal responsibility of organizational leadership. Topics include terms and concepts of financial management, filing IRS Form 990, securing an audit, internal controls and warning signs of poor financial management.

Target Audience: Executive Directors, Board Members, Finance Officers
Speaker: Troy Jones, CPA
Cost: Free
Thanks to underwriting by the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA) and the Louisiana Economic Development Office (LED).

Feb. 27, 10a - 2p

The Brown Foundation
320 Hammond Highway Suite 400, Metairie
Space is limited; register today!
http://www.lano.org/Docs/regform07-genericledp.doc

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Branding Your Organization back to top
Are you struggling to develop a clear and compelling message about what your organization does and what it stands for? Not sure how branding and marketing principles should be applied?
This session will teach organizations how to translate their vision and mission into a highly marketable brand. Topics covered will include a discussion on clarity of mission, defining a brand, the essence of your brand and the emotional branding concept using a benefits approach.

Target Audience: Executive Directors, Development and Communications Directors, Board Members

Cost: Free
Thanks to underwriting by the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA) and the Louisiana Economic Development Office (LED).

Speaker: Tia Edwards, President and Owner of To the T, LLC,

Mar. 4, 10a - 2p:

The Brown Foundation
320 Hammond Highway Suite 400, Metairie
Space is limited; register today!
http://www.lano.org/Docs/regform07-genericledp.doc