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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-18-15 Board Members Present: David Ball Melissa Ivey Stuart Borrett Nancy Pritchett Bill Terrell Will Oden Tucker Stevens Rob Zapple Dan Owen Absent: Gwen Brown, Mike Ryan, Allen Trask Staff Present: Sheryl Mays, Museum Director Barbara Rowe, Curator The Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 in the Williston Auditorium at the Cape Fear Museum. The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Stuart Borrett at 4:00 pm. Approval of Minutes: Stuart Borrett  A motion to accept the January 2015 minutes was made, seconded and approved without opposition. Consideration of Absences: Stuart Borrett  Gwen Brown, Mike Ryan and Allen Trask indicated their inability to attend this meeting and have been excused. Advisory Chairman’s Report: Stuart Borrett  Mr. Borrett reported that the museum’s annual fundraiser, Salute to Our Stars & Stripes, will be held on Saturday, March 14th at Union Station beginning at 6:30 pm. Mr. Borrett encouraged the board members to purchase tables or tickets and to invite colleagues and friends to the gala. Extra invitations are available upon request. Collections Committee Report: Nancy Pritchett  The Collections Committee recommends approval of the proposed list of acquisitions sent out in the board packet. A motion was made, seconded and approved without opposition to approve the recommendation to the commissioners. CFM Associates Report: Sheryl Mays  Ms. May reported on behalf of the Associates Board. After reviewing the list of candidates for the development director position, four telephone interviews were conducted. Three of those candidates have been asked to come to the museum for in-person interviews next Thursday, February 26th. An April 1st start date is anticipated at this time. 2014-15 Board David Ball Stuart Borrett Gwen Brown Melissa Ivey Will Oden, III Dan Owen 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, February 18, 2015 Museum Update: Sheryl Mays  Ms. Mays reported that New Hanover County Sherriff Deputy Randy Johnson has been assigned to cover the museum. Deputy Johnson will be at the library full-time but will also be available and making visits to the museum.  Ms. Mays reported that the tentative date for the Outdoor Learning Environment ground breaking is Thursday, April 2nd at 10:30 am.  The bid package for the Outdoor Learning Environment has gone out. On February 25th potential contractors can visit the site and ask questions. The public bid opening will be on Thursday, March 5th at 2 pm in Williston Auditorium. Old Business/New Business: Stuart Borrett  PI Days, March 12-13, 9 am - Noon  Annual Fundraiser, Salute to our Stars & Stripes, Saturday, March 14, 2014 from 6:30 pm – 11 pm at Union Station  The boats in the boat pavilion are being moved and then stored on county property. A motion was made to adjourn the meeting. With unanimous consent, the meeting ended at 4:20 pm. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 4:00 pm in the Williston Auditorium at the Cape Fear Museum.