Space limited for new Will Rogers Museums' docent class

Spots in the latest class of Will Rogers Ropers, docents at Will Rogers Memorial Museums, are filling fast. Susan Rollins, Ropers’ trainer, said there still openings for those interested in becoming volunteers at the Claremore museum or Birthplace Ranch.

A 14-week training session, meeting each week on Tuesdays, will begin March 2. Persons interested can leave a letter of interest with contact information at the Will Rogers Memorial store or administrative office or mail to Susan Rollins, Will Rogers Memorial Roper Coordinator, P.O. Box 157, Claremore, OK 74018.

There are 26 active Ropers with the December graduation of the second class. That class included eight men, five retired teachers, semi-retired dentist, retired nurse and businesswoman and a retired Tulsa police officer. Ropers can volunteer as little or as much time as they have available.

Graduates have made it possible to have volunteers in the museum most days.

“Ropers have been an invaluable resource to the Memorial museum and in a sense have expanded our staff,” said Steve Gragert, Will Rogers Museums executive director.