Post #412535 by Jason Wickedly on Thu, Oct 9, 2008 2:59 PM

On 2008-10-06 10:10, tikiyaki wrote:

On 2008-10-06 06:08, bigbrotiki wrote:
That's a good point, I think it was briefly brought up here before...but there really is no solution as of yet. Many here should ponder it, some already do. Like what are Bob and Leroy doing with O.A. when they retire? OUR "stuff" is not taken seriously by museums, yet.

So we should start our own museum/foundation/archive. But who's gonna pay for that? I doubt there would be grant money available. I would be happy to engage in such a thing for my retirement, but I would have to be able to live, too.

Giving it to the kids/family will most of the time mean it will be spread in the winds, that happens even with accepted archeological collections, like Miguel Covarrubias' pre-Columbian collection, which is a damn shame.

Apart from a central Tiki history collection entity coming into existence, the problem that any collector of anything worries about is how can the CONTINUED existence of the institution he gives to be guaranteed. Commitment to the subject does not suffice, a solid financial base seems essential.

Funny, I've brought this idea up before in here but I'll say it again.

I proposed the idea of a Lodge/Royal Order for this little microcosm of tiki entusiasts. Especially in the Los Angeles area, where there are probably enough tikiphiles to support such a thing. Leasing a space, similar to the various "social clubs" that are in ethnic communities, or like an Elks Lodge, and making it a full on Tiki meeting place.

The only problem is that would involve dues, and organization, but I know I'd pay for a membership so that there is a really grat Tiki Bar style place to go and hang and have events etc. Being that we really don't have too may great tiki places, having the various members all contributing their talents, the place would Look AMAZING.

And you can have a cash bar (the money would go back into the Lodge account) , but if it's deemed a "private institution" the rules and restrictions for these kinds of things can be skated around. Lodge's are a big thing of the past, but they still exist.

Why not have one for tiki ?

Also, the space could be rented out for outside parties and filming (BIG revenue for that in the LA area) to bring in extra income.

That is where you could have various people's collections end up, should they die, move, or just plain run out of room in their homes.

All in agreement say "Aye"

C'mon, Jim, you just want an excuse to wear a fez.

Me too....aye!