07-15-2004
1 Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board Meeting minutes, July 15, 2004 Board Ann Griffith Scott Brooks Members Don W. Fishero Nancy Pritchett (County Commissioner) Present: Grace Mosley-Byrd
Jack Mills (Ex-Officio, CFMA) Bernhard Thuersam Chris Abrons Absent: Scott Chase Lottie Clinton Richard H. Trask Virginia Chiarello Also Ruth Haas,
Museum Director Present: Denise Malloy-Hubbard, Development Coordinator The Cape Fear Museum
Advisory Board held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, July 15, 2004, at 12:10 PM in the Williston Auditorium, with Ms. Grace Mosley-Byrd, Secretary, presiding. I. Consideration
of Absences: Lonnie Clinton remains on medical leave. Scott Chase and Richard Trask were excused. Virginia Chiarello and Tanky Meier were unexcused. II. Approval of Minutes: Ms. Mosley-Byrd
asked for corrections, additions or deletions to the minutes of the June17, 2004 minutes. Mr. Thuersam moved to approve. Mr. Fishero seconded. The minutes were unanimously approved as
submitted. IV. Associates
Report: Mr. Mills presented the Associates Report highlighting annual accomplishments and goals: A minor by-law change was made to mirror the County fiscal year. The Associates continue
to review and implement the strategic plan and are currently working toward a stronger fund raising program that will be revealed in the near future. The second annual gala event is
scheduled for February 5, 2005. NC Humanities, Landfall and Garden Club Grants were awarded totaling over $20,000. A redesigned membership program resulted in a 31% increase in membership.
Increased membership will be a key project for 2004-2005 fiscal year. Two exhibi�
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Minutes Advisory Board Meeting July 15, 2004
2 Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board Meeting minutes, July 15, 2004 $5,000. WWAY donated $2,000 to sponsor an interactive exhibit in the 20th-Century exhibit. A new Marketing Committee
was formed to promote the Museum. A new chart of accounts was established, streamlining the system. A new electronic database was also acquired to follow up on memberships. Focus will
be directed to obtaining membership from all Museum direct reports. The goal is to increase the level of membership support by at least one notch. The First Friday Family Jazz will continue
at the Museum during the winter months. V. Building & Grounds Mr. Thuersam deferred the report to Ms. Haas. Landscaping has been installed. The wooden floors in the 20th Century Exhibit
are near completion. Carpets in the 20th Century Exhibit were re-cut to specifications. Interaction elements of the 20th Century Exhibit will be installed in the very near future. Target
opening for the 20th Century Exhibit remains September 17th.
new 20th Century Exhibit and Museum overall. Property Management will replace all the lobby carpet in August. VI. Long Range Planning Ms. Pritchett reported.
-range plan was presented in hard copy. Board members are to take these home to review for discussion at the September Board
meeting. Ms. Haas briefly gave an overview of the layout of the report and flow pattern of information to assist in reviewing. Ms. Haas presented
the Directors Report. Ms. Haas discussed the need for deaccession of three school desks to be used as exhibit props in the 20th-century exhibit. Ms. Pritchett moved to approve the deaccession.
Mr. Fishero seconded. Motion was passed. Ms. Haas mention that deaccession of some duplicate military uniforms will also be forthcoming. These uniforms will be used in the 20th-Century
Exhibit in an interactive exhibit. VII. New Business Discussion was entertained to cancel the August Board meeting due to a number of individuals who will be away. Mr. Fishero made the
motion, seconded by Ms. Griffith. The next meeting will be Thursday, September 9, 2004 at 8:30 a.m. in Williston Auditorium. Mr. Thuersam entertained a motion to adjourn. Mr. Fishero
seconded. The meeting concluded at 12:58 PM.