05-20-2009
1 Revision 1 6/15/09 Board Members Present: Bill Terrell Linda Chapman Jack Mills Ann Griffith John Haley Dean Gattone Lowell Soucie Stuart Ball Dawn McKernan Jonathan Barfield, Jr.
Absent: Bob Jones Staff Present: Administration Ruth Haas, CFM Director Barbara Rowe, CFM Curator The Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board held its regular
monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 in the Williston Auditorium at the Cape Fear Museum. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bill Terrell at 4:00 PM. Approval of Minutes:
John Haley Motion for approval of January 2009 minutes as submitted. Motion was made by Secretary Haley and seconded by Dean Gattone. Motion passed. Consideration of Absences: John Haley
Bob Jones is excused. Collections Committee Report: Lowell Soucie The committee submitted a request for de-accession of all the trolley crossties due to their poor condition. Request
was approved with no opposition. At B�
�highlighting the skills, knowledge, perspectives and connections of the existing Board. Specifically, notations were: o When Ann Griffith
rotates off in June, only two board members will be women. o Zip Code analysis indicates the areas 28401 and 28403 are not represented; most members live in 28411 and 28409. o p
rofile should also include marketing and his Zip Code changed to 28409. o There are only two board members under the age of 40. o Need to focus on 21st Century IT. o There are only two
African Americans currently on the board and no one of Hispanic heritage. MINUTES MUSEUM ADVISORY BOARD MEETING May 20, 2009 2008 Board B.Terrell-Chrmn D.Gattone-V.C. J.Haley-Sec Long
Range Planning John Haley* Stuart Ball Bill Terrell Facilities Jack Mills* Ann Griffith Dawn McKernan Jonathan Barfield, Jr. Collections Lowell Soucie* Linda Chapman Jonathan Barfield,
Jr. Museum Programs /Accreditation Bob Jones* Vacant Dean Gattone Ex-officio: Chris Reid
2 Revision 1 6/15/09 o The board member application can be downloaded from the New Hanover County web site or it can be hand delivered to potential candidates. Recruiters should follow
up with potential candidates to encourage applications. o Ruth will be happy to conduct in-depth museum tours for potential candidates. Long Range Planning Committee Report: John Haley
A slate of officers for the new fiscal year 09-10 will be presented at the June 2009 meeting. Programs and Accreditation Report: Ruth Haas for Bob Jones Signatures for the revised Code
of Ethics are being collected at this time. All staff, board members and volunteers are required to sign. Facilities Committee: Jack Mills Work on the courtyard is progressing nicely
and it is looking wonderful. Hands On Wilmington adopted the project and facilitated volunteers from Home Depot and Thomas Construction Corporation. The Residents of Old Wilmington donated
$480 for trees in the courtyard. The courtyard is expected to be completed in time for the June 15, 2009 annual meeting and exhibit reception. Directors Update Report: Ruth Haas The
museum did not receive the IMLS grant. Ruth shared information on how the grant applications are reviewed and rated. She also noted areas where Cape Fear Museum can improve a future
application. An annual appeal will be going out again this year. -10 budget to the New Hanover
County Commissioners on May 18, 2009. The budget is set for final $50,000
earmarked for exhibits . Board members were encouraged to continue their advocacy campaign in support
of the museum. The latest edition of the museum newsletter has gone out. Board members indicated that they liked the new look. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at
5:17 PM. The next board meeting will be on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 4:00 PM in the Williston Auditorium, Cape Fear Museum.