Annual Meeting 2025

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ELI WHITNEY MUSEUM INVITES YOU TO ITS
44th Annual Meeting
Tuesday, October 28th from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Carter Studio of the Eli Whitney Museum & Workshop
903 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517

Each year, we take the time to reflect on our accomplishments and areas of growth. We believe in continual improvement at the Eli Whitney Museum & Workshop. From small changes to large improvements, this is our time to reflect on the past twelve months. We invite you to our annual meeting for our year-end review, board nominations, and awards.

Agenda
Awards

Agenda

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6:00–6:15 Light Refreshments

6:15–7:00 Annual Updates

Introductions by Board President Amy Sudmyer
Financial Report by Board Treasurer Ray Fair
A Vote to induct new board members

Awards
Year-end Review Presentation by Executive Director Ryan Paxton

Awards

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HONORING, WITH
THE WHITNEY MEDAL • John Russo

AND HONORING APPRENTICES, WITH

THE JACK VIELE PRIZE• Beata Muench-Nasrallah

THE FORMAN PRIZE • Sarina Najarian-Garb

THE COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR AWARD • Charlotte Herzog

Eli Whitney Museum

Tuesday, October 28, 2025