|
On April 27, 2005, more than 60 business and
community leaders attended the Supreme Year Ahead at the Albany
Institute of History & Art corporate
breakfast at AIHA,featuring special guest speaker, the original
Supreme Mary Wilson.
Keynote address was made by the chair of
Albany Institute's Board of Trustees and Executive in Residence at
Union College, Wallace Altes. Mr. Altes discussed the upcoming
exhibitions and events at the Albany Institute of History & Art.
Bob Curley, Chairman of Citizens Bank
Operations in New York, made the introduction for Mary Wilson, who
spoke about her rise from the Brewster Housing Projects in Detroit
to Superstardom. Ms. Wilson spoke passionately about the
importance of education and the roles that museums hold in
furthering the education of school children. After her speech,
Ms. Wilson performed a medley of her greatest hits to the audience
and was available to sign autographs in the galleries.
AIHA’s corporate breakfasts offer business and
community leaders an opportunity to learn more about the museum in a
networking-friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The breakfasts also
provide the museum a highly visible way to recognize corporate
partners for their support.
|