New Staff, New Trustees, New Summer Hours

In March, the Foundation hired new Assistant Director Beth Reavis. Beth, a Texas native and mother of three boys, brings book keeping and office management experience to Menokin through running her own small business. She has proven fundraising events skills, and most recently managed several successful fundraising events for a local private school . Former assistant director, LaToya Ball-Tate, joined the planning department of Westmoreland County where she has the opportunity to learn and work with GIS mapping system. The Foundation wishes a fond farewell to LaToya, who brought her talents and sunny smile to Menokin for three years, and a warm welcome to Beth.

Also in March, the Board of Trustees selected three new members who will start their tenure at the June 29 Board meeting. Russell G. Brown, a resident of Richmond County , is an officer with Northern Neck State Bank and an enthusiastic supporter of the study of Northern Neck history. Mrs. Martin Kirwan King, also a resident of Richmond County , was instrumental in starting the docent program at the Virginia Historical Society and brings a personal and knowledgeable connection to Menokin as the spouse of the Foundation's founder and first president. John Zehmer of Richmond is a leader in Virginia 's professional preservation field and served as the Executive Director of the Historic Richmond Foundation and as the Capital Area Director for the Virginia Department of Historic Resources.

Starting in May, Menokin began its new summer weekend hours that will last until October 31. The property is open for tours Monday-Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, and on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. From November to April, Menokin remains open Monday-Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, but is open on weekends by appointment only