BGMA History and Board of Directors

A General Museum and Archives Committee was created by a unanimous resolution of Mayor and Council in 2007, our 125th year as a city. Council mandated the committee to develop a plan of action to establish a general museum and archive facility in Brandon. The resolution was based on Council’s appreciation of the need to ensure the collection, preservation and display of materials that are part of our history and heritage, and also the recognition of the potential for such a facility to boost tourism and contribute to the downtown redevelopment and renewal.

The museum incorporated in 2009, with the city as the sole member-owner. We achieved charitable status, allowing contributions to be accepted and a tax receipt issued. The name changed to become the Brandon General Museum and Archives Inc.

The Board of Directors is made up of 12 people. Three Directors are City Councillors and the other nine are community members who have applied to become Directors for the museum. An advertisement inviting applications is made when a Director’s term is up. Applications are open to the general public living in Brandon and area.

Executive:

• Councillor Jeff Harwood, Chair
• Ken Jackson, Vice-Chair
• Barb Andrew, Treasurer
• Doug Grossart, Secretary

Other Directors:

• Councillor Shawn Berry
• Bob Booth
• Kathleen Christensen
• Roger Glufka
• Murray Graham
• Wayne Gurr
• Councillor Corey Roberts

Contact Info:

Telephone: 204-717-1514
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Please click here for the PDF presentation that was given to City Council on December 7, 2009