07-19-2006
1 CFM Advisory Board Meeting Minutes, July 19, 2006 Board John Haley Lowell Soucie Members Bill Terrell Beth Quinn (CFM Assoc. Inc.) Present: Dean Gattone Don Fishero Grace Mosley-Byrd
Chris Abrons Nancy Pritchett Linda Chapman Ann Griffith Absent: Virginia Chiarello John Haley Donald Patience (by resignation) Also Present: Ruth Haas, CFM Director Jane O’Brien, CFM
Administrative Support Specialist Nancy Buckingham, CFM Development Coordinator Barbara Rowe, CFM Curator The Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday,
July 19, 2006 in the Williston Auditorium at the Cape Fear Museum. Don Fishero, CFM Advisory Board Chair called the meeting to order at 4:03 PM. At that time Don turned the meeting over
to Bill Terrell, the 2006-2007 Chair. Approval of Minutes: Minutes of June 21, 2006 were reviewed and approved. A motion was made by Dean Gattone and seconded by Lowell Soucie. Motion
passed. Consideration of Absences: John Haley was excused. Donald Patience by resignation for purpose of moving out of town. Associates Report: Don Fishero for Rachel Pace First board
meeting of the new fiscal year was held on July 17, 2006. Membership list is under review. There are currently 404 paid members and 65 complimentary members. The goal is to substantially
increase membership this year. John Goettler & Associates is the consulting firm assisting with preparing for the Capital Campaign. They will be at the Museum in September to conduct
the feasibility study. Dates to remember: Saturday, August 26, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Flavor of The Past, Friday November 3, First Friday Jazz night, and Saturday, February 3, 2007, Gala.
Nominating Committee: Don Fishero The nominating committee reported the following nominations: Chairman – Bill Terrell; Vice Chairman – Chris Abrons; and Dean Gattone was nominated to
replace Don Patience as the nominee for Secretary. A motion was made by Nancy Pritchett and seconded by Grace Mosley-Byrd. Motion passed without opposition. MINUTES CFM Advisory Board
Meeting July July 19, 2006
2 CFM Advisory Board Meeting Minutes, July 19, 2006 Collections Committee Report: Lowell Soucie The Committee met on July 19, 2006. The new collections policy was reviewed. Some additional
changes will be made after which it will be sent to New Hanover County Legal Department for review. Once NHC Legal approves the policy, it will be sent to the Museum Advisory Board.
Discussion about how to care for the Simmons boat collection restoration is on going. Twelve items were approved for deaccession. A motion was made by Linda Chapman and seconded by Don
Fishero to recommend the items for deaccession. Motion passed. New Business: Ruth Haas Board Effectiveness. Ruth reviewed the survey input, which was submitted to the board members in
advance of the meeting. In priority order, Board members identified the following functions of an advisory board as most important to address (NOTE: Items 4 through 7 were of equal value
in the selection): 1. Serve as advocates, facilitate access to policy makers, and help shape public policy that benefits the organization. 2. Incorporate additional layers of diversity
and new perspectives within the organization 3. Review, monitor, or assess a specific program. 4. Serve as ambassadors for the organization to the community. 5. Raise money for unrestricted
use or for a specific program. 6. Provide an independent, unbiased sounding board for brainstorming, creating new ventures, or identifying institutional strengths and weaknesses as well
as external opportunities and threats. 7. Build a corps of outside, experienced experts whose interest and support are important (including possible future board members or former board
members who can continue to make a contribution to the organization.) & Provide technical expertise. Bill suggested that all Museum materials should include a statement that CFM is a
nationally accredited museum. The board agreed to consider ways in which to keep this accreditation in the forefront of citizens. Ruth distributed the Ethics Policy to each board member
for their signature. The Strategic Long-range Plan for FY2007 was reviewed. Input from the board is needed on recommendation of individuals who should be interviewed in the next phase
of the feasibility study. Ruth gave an update on increased security at the Museum front desk. Extra security personnel will be contracted during the Civil War Photo Exhibit. Potential
underwriting from Time Warner Cable, Progress Energy, and Wachovia Bank was discussed. Ruth gave an update on Flavor of The Past and encouraged all board members to purchase their tickets.
With no further business, Bill Terrell entertained a motion to adjourn. A motion was made by Don Fishero and seconded by Chris Abrons. The meeting was adjourned at 5:05 PM. The next
meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 16, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. in the Williston Auditorium, Cape Fear Museum.