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The Ringling Celebrates Volunteers at Recognition Program Contact Name: Virginia Harshman Contact Email: virginia.harshman@ringling.org Contact Phone Number: 941-359-5700 Sarasota, Florida- The John and Mable Ringling museum of Art recently recognized the tremendous efforts of it corps of 500 volunteers. The group that has accumulated 56, 918 hours of volunteer service between June 2018 and July 2019 was treated to a catered breakfast and special recognition program in the Historic Asolo Theater. Hollie Corbitt, the Ringling’s Volunteer Coordinator said, “We have volunteers working in 16 different departments at The Ringling. Their efforts are equal to a donation of more than $1.4 million dollars. We are very proud of our volunteers and thank them all for their service to the museum.” During the program, 4 Center Ring Stars were recognized. These volunteers were nominated by their peers for exemplary service. The 2018 – 2019 winners included Joe Angers, Barbara Arch, Olivia Haynes, and Leslie Young. A group of volunteers who dedicated 500 hours or more to The Ringling in the 2018-2019 fiscal year includes:Leslie Young, Roberta Schaumleffel, Liliana Hoffman, Paul Ingrassia, Ingrid Nutter, Jean Etsinger, Connie Cooper, Jill Dickerson, Donald McGarvey, John Fisher, Wilmer Pearson, and Larry Kellogg. Special recognition was also given to Debra Short, the Florida Assoc. of Museums Outstanding Volunteer 2019. # # # About The Ringling The Ringling is a pre-eminent center for the arts, history and learning that is dedicated to bringing the past and contemporary culture to life through extraordinary visitor experiences. From its inception, The Ringling has joined the diverse visual traditions and theatrical spectacle of yesterday with the genre-defying global practitioners of today. A place of exploration, discovery and respite, The Ringling’s campus in Sarasota, Florida – which includes the Museum of Art, the Circus Museum, an historic mansion, an 18th-century theater and bayfront gardens – is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. As the State Art Museum of Florida and part of Florida State University, The Ringling fulfills an important educational mission. The Ringling offers formal and informal programs of study serving as a major resource for students, scholars, and lifelong learners of every age within the region, across the country and around the world. Media Contacts: The Ringling Virginia Harshman Public relations specialist 941-359-5700 x2803 Virginia.harshman@ringling.org