2021 Myra Kraft Community MVP Award
What does it mean to the Somerville Museum to have our great friend, Trustee and volunteer, former Mayor Eugene Brune selected as an MVP award winner?
It means so much. We are so excited for him personally to be recognized as he is one of those people who genuinely does not look for accolades and honors, but concentrates in a most disarming way on getting things done. In this he is single minded. Fortunately for the Somerville Museum, Mayor Brune has committed himself to shepherding the institution for the City he loves so much. The Mayor believes in Somerville, he believes in the power of ideas and he believes in the Museum. We feel very blessed to have such a strong supporter among us and we would not be where we are today, concluding a $2.25 M capital campaign (his second by the way for the Museum) without him, his leadership, his friendship and his dedication. At 92, he is as spry and active as ever. We who work at the Museum and guide it into the 21st century, are pleased beyond words with the recognition of our partner. Congratulations to Gene! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for giving this award to Mayor Brune.
Barbara Mangum, President of the Board at the Somerville Museum
Message From Gene:
I consider having been chosen to receive this award as an honor, as it allows me to be in the same class of special individuals that care for those in need. And to be involved in service organizations that in so many different ways benefit many.
I have always considered myself a very lucky person, having seen so much sickness and hardship of those less fortunate. I knew that if I help others, I would also be helping myself; to be a better role model as a father, as well as a constructive person in our community. Volunteering to help others has always been a sense of accomplishment. For me, the inner feelings that I experience, knowing that I made a difference in somebody's life is why I continue to volunteer and be a part of my community.