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| Mercedes Niess is the
Director of the Marine Museum and is responsible for the many and varied facets of day-to-day operation
of the Museum. Originally from Long Island, she holds a B.S.
NYS Regent's degree from SUNY/Oswego in management with a museum
studies minor, and serves in several community organizations: the
Oswego Public Library, the Oswego County Tourism Advisory Council and the Salvation Army, among others. When she is not
working tirelessly to oversee, develop and implement plans for
the Marine Museum's daily operation and future growth, Mercedes has been
instrumental in working with other not for profit directors to create a
Leave a Legacy organization for Oswego County. She also works closely with
other historical agencies to better communicate to the community the
importance of supporting the preservation of history in our area.
Mercedes loves being on the waterfront no matter what time of year it is. |
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Sheila Weldin, who started working at the Museum as a volunteer, is Assistant to the Director. Sheila holds a BA in communications and social sciences from Lake Erie College in Painesville, Ohio with an academic term abroad through Cambridge University in England. She pursued two internships in public relations, one with the Netherhall Community Education Centre in Cambridge, England and the other with the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Lake County in Painesville, Ohio. A native of Oswego County, she has lived in the Oswego area except for her college years and a summer as a high school exchange student in Norway. Previous work experiences has made Sheila very familiar with the not-for-profit world. Sheila is a member of West Baptist Church; her hobbies include all things natural - gardening, bird-watching, nature photography, etc. She also enjoys arts & crafts....too many interests, not enough time! |
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*Hello everyone! The website has been turned over
to me - I have left a lot of Don Laird's work in place (such as the nice
bio he wrote for me, to the right). I am so grateful for the strong
"bones" he put in place and the wonderful creativity he loaded
into this site. Hopefully what I contribute is half as
wonderful. |
Originally a volunteer since the early 1980's, Susan
Wild now joins the Museum staff.
Susan is an Oswego native, living on the East side with her husband, daughters and pets. She is active in her church and community and is always on the go. |
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Brian Dice, a local Oswegonian, has volunteered for the Museum since his
early teen years and has been, for the last few years, joining us on staff
for the summer weekends. His specialty is the vessels, although he's
been known to do almost anything we ask! Everything from
tarring & painting outside to office chores. He is well known
for his recruiting skills, having brought, not only his scout troop
onboard, but also his parents and friends.
He is active in the "Oswego Snowbelters" barbershop singing group, as well as scouting and more. |
She
has been our Gift Shop Coordinator since 1999 and has already proved invaluable in the office, on the phones, with
special projects and with our visitors. She is a joy, always with
a smile and pleasant words for everyone. Her enthusiasm and
broad-ranging adeptness make tasks speed by. She brings with her a
business background, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business
Administration.