Nixon Docents

Steve Sofika (on the right) received his official Docent badge from his Ambassador Ralf Woebken. Overseeing the event were President Nixon and Elvis Presley in their historic White House photo. The new Docent is now a member of the Docent Guild.

In a unique setting at the Nixon Library new Docent Ken Muir (seated in the Tournament of Roses photo op) received his official Docent Guild badge from his Ambassador Ralf Woebken. Ken completed his training and is now greeting visitors.

A New Tribute Celebrates Retired Docents.

Celebrating a legacy of service at the Nixon Library a new plaque in the Docent Lounge honors the Docent Retirees. It has a place of honor beneath the portrait of Richard Nixon (painted by Docent Rosemary Tuthill.)

Initiated by former VP Membership and current Auxiliary Chair Marilee Littlefield the plaque honors the first Docents to enter the official Retirement Program initiated in January of 2025. Most of these Retirees have many more than 10 years of dedicated service. Nixon Presidential Library and Museum

After years in the business world Jeff Roberts (on the right) retired and has now begun a new career as a Nixon Docent. His Ambassador Rob Noblin congratulates him here. Jeff was on the job greeting Library visitors the next day.

Five new docents received their official NARA pins from NARA Assistant Director Natalia Visante during the Docent Guild general meeting on Tuesday. From left are, Sandy Wingerd, Shelbee Gutierrez, NARA Assistant Director Visante, Angela Boehm, Jeff Roberts, and Melanie Himmelright.

New Docent Melanie Himmelright completed training and received her official Docent Guild badge from her Ambassador Karin Lampman in the Oval Office. Congratulations Melanie.

INTRODUCING--
THE DOCENT GUILD BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2026-2027
President: Mike Mitchell
VP Operations: Ed Aguilera
VP Education & Training: Rob Noblin
VP Membership: Paul Kramer
VP Docent Resources: Terrie Tengelsen
Treasurer: Dennis Drent
Recording Secretary: Sue Sousley
Corresponding Secretary: Teresa Linehan
Auxiliary Chair: Marilee Littlefield
Parliamentarian: Mark Filowitz

PART OF THE PAST AND THE FUTURE.
The Nixon Library iconic helicoptor is shown here on Monday as it was prepared to take the next step in its future. The Sikorsky VH-3A “Sea King” that transported President Nixon on 181 missiions (and three other presidents) will spend the next two years being restored to its former glory before being returned to the Library as the centerpiece of the new civics education center being constructed on the Yorba Linda Library grounds. It is being restored at the March Field Air Museum in Riverside.

As part of an initiative to advance American citizenship, education and literacy, the new Center for American Civics Education will house interactive educational programs, including a
situation room for eighth-grade students to roleplay a contemporary issue alongside their peers.