10-20-2004
2/10/2011 1 Board Ann Griffith Scott Brooks Members Don W. Fishero Nancy Pritchett (County Commissioner) Present: Virginia Chiarello Bill Terrell Chris Abrons Jack Mills, Ex-Officio,CFMA,
Inc. Absent: Lottie Clinton Scott Chase Richard H. Trask F.L Grace Mosley-Byrd Also Owen Wexler, CFMA, Inc. Present:
Rebecca Dotterer, Museum Education Coordinator The Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 20th
at 4:00 PM in the Williston Auditorium, with Mr. Don Fishero, President presiding. Mr. Fishero introduced the new member, Mr. Bill Terrell, to the Board and he �
� I. Approval of Minutes: Mr. Fishero pointed out a few minor errors that were later corrected on the master. With those noted,
Ms. Pritchett moved to approve the minutes and Mr. Brooks seconded. The minutes were unanimously approved. II. Consideration of Absences: Lottie Clinton remains on medical leave. Scott
Chase was excused. There was no response from Richard Trask, Grace Mosley-Byrd or Tanky Meier. Mr. Fishero wishes to increase interaction
and better communication between the two Boards. Another goal is to have some tangibles in motion for the next fiscal year. All members of both Boards should be members of the Museum.
Mr. Fishero would like to see two key joint meetings each year with both Boards and Museum staff. Work more with AdHoc committees and task force groups. The By-Laws need to be reviewed.
Be more efficient by working more closely with the Associates Board. Mr. Fishero posed the question regarding frequency of the Advisory Board meeting. Minutes Advisory Board Meeting
October 20, 2004
2/10/2011 2 IV. Associates Report: Mr. Mills brought the Board up-to-date on filling the Director of Development position, which was vacated by Denise Hubbard upon her acceptance of
a development position with North Carolina State University. The capital campaign has been delayed until the new Director of Development is on board. Planning is proceeding well for
the Gala, which is planned for February 5, 2005. The eighth decorator is now on board. Sponsors have now been confirmed for two of the eight rooms. Sponsorships are $2,000 or $5,000.
Mr. Mills updated the Board on the Associates Speakers Bureau. A letter has been sent to all professional and fraternal organizations in the area inviting them to plan programs for their
monthly meetings that include participation from the CFMA, Inc. Speakers Bureau. Mr. Mills distributed a copy of the letter to each Board member. Mr. Wexler, Chairman of Membership for
the CFM Associates, Inc., spoke briefly about the need to continually work on general membership. More specifically, all Board members, both Associates and Advisory, should be members.
Currently there are five members of the CFM Advisory Board who are not members. Currently there are two members on the Associates Board who are in arrears as well. He stressed that the
two Boards are the backbone of the Museum. V. Directors Report
fees. Ms. Dotterer
distributed a fee comparison grid and discussed various categories listed on the grid. Ms. Prichett, responding to the recommendation of increasing admission fees, stated that the Commissioners
would not approve an increase. Ms. Prichett further stated the Museum should look at other means of increasing revenue, such as program fees and room rentals. A cost comparison analysis
plan is a good place to start using the Library, Arboretum, and other tax supported museums. Ms. Dotterer also presented a Museum update. Some elements of the 20th Century exhibit are
still in process of being tweaked. Fall programming and education is progressing for the new school year. Ms. Dotterer informed that the Museum is gearing up for two new exhibits with
will begin in January 2005. VII. New Business Mr. Fishero reminded everyone that the joint Board retreat would take place at the NHC Northeast Library on Saturday, November 13, 2005
from 9:00 AM 1:00 PM. Mr. Fishero asked for feedback at the next meeting
on continuing to meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 4:00 PM, and also whether or not it is necessary to meet monthly. There being no further business, Don Fishero adjourned the
meeting at 5:00 PM. So moved by Ms. Pritchett and seconded by Ms. Abrons. The next meeting will be the retreat held on Saturday, November 13, 2005 at 9:00 AM at the NHC Northeast Library.