Jeff:

Margaret Skidmore has already floated the idea by shell and will make a
pitch on the 29th.  we will have to see what comes of it.  Everyone loves
the desk - it is just trying to come up with the money.  I will keep trying
to reach the Zilkhas before I leave in the morning or if not then I will
talk with them when I get back.  Keep thinking good thoughts!

Happy Thanksgiving,

cindi

ps - I am having the Bel Geddes cocktail service sent down on approval for
our december meeting.

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Jeffrey.A.Shankman@enron.com [SMTP:Jeffrey.A.Shankman@enron.com]
> Sent:	Monday, November 19, 2001 11:56 AM
> To:	CStrauss@mfah.org
> Subject:	RE: Majorelle Orchid desk fundraising
>
> Hi Cindi,
>
> Bummer on the Adlers and the Wolffs.  What about going the Shell Corp
> route
> since the desk will most likely be in that gallery?  Any more sense on
> what
> interest the desk is generating?
>
> Later,
>
> Jeff
>
>     -----Original Message-----
>    From:   CStrauss@mfah.org@ENRON
>    Sent:   Monday, November 19, 2001 8:39 AM
>    To:     Shankman, Jeffrey A.; KHowe@mfah.org
>    Cc:     MSkidmore@mfah.org
>    Subject:  Majorelle Orchid desk fundraising
>
>    Jeff and Kath:
>
>    Well, I did not fair too well this weekend in regard to fundraising for
>    the
>    desk.  Here is the report:
>
>    Gail and Louis Adler declined saying that they loved the desk, think it
>    is
>    important for the museum etc. but that they did not want to be part of
> a
>    group.  They said that if something arose in the furuture that was more
>    reasonable and that they could do alone that they might be interested
> in
>    helping.
>
>    Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff also declined.  Cyvia said that they were quite
>    torn
>    because it made sense due to their furniture connections and how
>    important
>    the desk is but ultimately they want their fund to grow into something
>    and
>    if they dedicate it to the desk there will be nothing left.
>
>    I am still trying to reach Nina and Michael.
>
>    Margaret Skidmore is meeting with Susan Borches from Shell on the 28th
>    so we
>    may get a sense there.  Maybe we should coordinate a pitch with
> Margaret
>    when she gets back.  Perhaps a call to Mr. Miller might be a good idea
>    (?).
>
>    That is all for now.  If you have any reports or any new suggestions,
>    please
>    let me know.
>
>    Thanks,
>    cindi
>
>    Cindi Strauss
>    Associate Curator Decorative Arts and Rienzi
>    Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
>    P.O. Box 6826
>    Houston, Texas 77265-6826
>    713-639-7349
>    713-639-7399 (fax)
>    cstrauss@mfah.org
>
>
>
>
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