Each day, I continue to feel fortunate to be involved with such a fantastic professional organization. WCG has left an enormous impact on me personally, and I have witnessed how our community has collectively benefitted so many within and beyond the Washington DC region. I would especially like to share a huge “thank you” to our WCG Board volunteers, as well as to folks who attended our meetings or social events during the 2025/2026 Season! Anyone unfamiliar with what the Board has organized recently is welcome to learn more at https://washingtonconservationguild.org/past-seasons-meetings/
Although it is now time for me to step down as President, colleagues and friends will have plenty of opportunities to see me around. WCG’s programming will take a short break over the summer, but I am looking forward to welcoming familiar faces and new faces to our meetings when they restart in the fall. Speaking of the upcoming schedule, please mark the following dates on your calendars:
- Saturday, October 31 (WCG event): A half-day “Preservation of Heirlooms and Family Archives” clinic will be organized in partnership with the Army Historical Foundation. This program will be hosted at the National Museum of the United States Army in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. WCG’s call for volunteers will be released at the beginning of next season.
- Monday & Tuesday, November 9–10 (Smithsonian event): An inaugural “Cultural Heritage Emergencies Summit” aims to provide a platform for cultural stewards in the DC region to examine preparedness strategies, discuss how to speed recovery, and strategize about how to save heritage that might otherwise be lost. This symposium will be held at the Arts & Industries Building in Washington, DC.
Another exciting announcement for me to share is that the Washington Conservation Guild will keep moving forward under the guidance of our new President, Sara Becker. I have enjoyed working closely with her over the past couple of years, and I will continue to support her leadership as I transition to Head of the Nominating Committee. If you or someone you know might want to join us as a new Board volunteer for the 2026/2027 Season, please feel welcome to send me an e-mail at nominating@washingtonconservationguild.org.
Yours in Service,
Keara Teeter (she/her)
Outgoing President, Washington Conservation Guild
