04-15-15
Board Members
Present: David Ball Will Oden
Stuart Borrett Bill Terrell
Mike Hudson Rob Zapple
Tucker Stevens Gwen Brown
Dan Owen Tim Potter
Allen Trask
Absent: Melissa Ivey, Nancy Pritchett, Mike Ryan
Staff Present: Sheryl Mays, Museum Director
Dr. Janet Davidson, Historian
The Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board held its regular monthly meeting on
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 in the Williston Auditorium at the Cape Fear Museum.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Allen Trask at 4:00 pm.
Approval of Minutes: Allen Trask
A motion to accept the February 18, 2015 minutes was made, seconded and
approved without opposition.
Consideration of Absences: Allen Trask
Melissa Ivey, Nancy Pritchett, and Mike Ryan indicated their inability to
attend this meeting and have been excused.
Advisory Chairman’s Report: Allen Trask
Mr. Trask welcomed and introduced Timothy Potter who has been appointed
to the Advisory Board by the commissioners to fulfill Nancy Cox’s term.
Mr. Trask reported that the museum’s annual fundraiser, Salute to Our Stars
& Stripes, was held on Saturday, March 14th at Union Station. Mr. Trask
congratulated Mr. Hudson and the Cape Fear Museum Associates Board for a
fantastic evening.
CFM Associates Report: Mike Hudson
Mr. Hudson reported on behalf of the Associates board. Mr. Hudson reported
that the Stars and Strips fundraiser was a success that resulted in both direct
and indirect support from the community. A net of $12,450 was gained after
event expenses.
Mr. Hudson reported that the Associates Board is looking to fill two open
positions for fiscal year 2015-2016. Please contact Mr. Hudson or Mr. Ryan
if you know of any interested colleagues or friends.
2014-15 Board
David Ball
Stuart Borrett
Gwen Brown
Melissa Ivey
Will Oden, III
Dan Owen
Tim Potter
Nancy Pritchett
Bill Terrell
Allen Trask, III
Rob Zapple
NHC
Commissioner
Ex-officio:
Mike Ryan
CFMA, Inc.
Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Museum Update: Sheryl Mays
Ms. Mays introduced Dr. Janet Davidson, Museum Historian. Dr. Davidson
gave a preview/presentation of her new exhibit Reflections in Black and
White. The exhibit will open on Friday, May 15, 2015.
Ms. Mays gave a brief update on the Outdoor Learning Environment project.
The Ground Breaking Ceremony was held on Tuesday, March 31st and
construction has begun.
Museum Strategic Planning Process: Sheryl Mays
Ms. Mays conducted a session to brainstorm questions to provide in the RFP
to help consultants frame and guide the process. The following questions and
comments were offered:
o How can we position ourselves for successful resource development?
o What does the community need?
o How can the Museum help the community excel?
o Are we relevant currently? Are we seen as an aspect of the
community’s quality of life?
o How do we enhance our collaborations with other partners?
o How can we collaborate and still be relevant?
o Does collaboration make us more relevant?
o What is the community’s expectations for the Museum?
o Are we successful? Is it revenue or visitation? How do we define it?
How do we measure it?
o Does our dual mission of science and history require full or partial
integration to be successful? As a follow-up, how are we doing?
o Should our mission encompass science and history? What are the cost
to encompass both? What are the opportunities?
o How should the current facilities be utilized to maximize service to
the community?
o What programs will be the most likely to result in increased visitation
and community satisfaction?
o How can the Museum leverage its collection to increase community
participation?
o If we can find out what the community (at large, our members,
students etc.) expects from us, we can craft a marketing strategy to
increase the numbers of visitors. This in turn will improve the quality
of life in our community.
Old Business/New Business: Allen Trask
Friday, April 24th from 7 – 10 pm the NC Science Festival Star Party at
Carolina Beach State Park.
Saturday, April 25th WWII: A Local Artist’s Perspective exhibit closes
Saturday, May 2nd – Family Science Saturday program Incredible Insects!
Friday, May 15th – Reflections in Black and White exhibit opens
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting. With unanimous consent, the meeting
ended at 5:30 pm. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at
4:00 pm in the Williston Auditorium at the Cape Fear Museum.