Up to date information on the comings and goings in The Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum. Also a behind the scenes look at how the museum operates and how the museum team is working after our capacity expansion project to which grew our capacity from 60 to 420 in July 2010!
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Showing posts with label board of directors. Show all posts

New Executive Director - Derek Cooke

Posted by Anonymous On 11:38


The Board of Directors of the Diefenbunker, Canada’s Cold War Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Derek Cooke as its new Executive Director. Effective September 27, Mr. Cooke will oversee all museum operations.

“Mr. Cooke brings to the museum a lifetime of heritage presentation and preservation in museums and historic sites,” said Doug Beaton, President of the Board of Directors. “We’re extremely pleased to have him join the team, bringing needed historical insights that will drive the museum’s goals forward for the next few years.”

In addition to past achievements, which included work with the National Capital Commission, Black Creek Pioneer Village, Upper Canada Village, Louisbourg National Historic Site and the Parks Canada Agency, Mr. Cooke has also had roles with the Ontario Historical Society and Interpretation Canada. 

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2009 Diefenbunker Holiday Party

Posted by Anonymous On 13:35




This years party was fantastic, probably because we had a lot to celebrate! The near completion of our Capital Campaign project, the beginning of the expansion, a new team in the Bunker, the great turnout by Board members and weekend staff, and a lot of hidden Karaoke Talent!



We partied in the former cafeteria...



We were entertained by unlikely duets and even less likely song choices!
here we can see Rob and Brian belting out some Madonna.


Mike and Christine performed an interesting variation of a Fine Young Cannibals song.


Matt's inner Elvis surfaced as he rebelled against his brown patent leather shoes to declare his obsession with blue suede.



The Turner Sisters turning heads.


 The Incomporable Dr. Barry Bruce, Professional Crooner.

Thank you all very much for being such caluable and essential parts of the Diefenbunker team and joining us in our celebration!


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