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01-21-15 Board Members Present: David Ball Melissa Ivey Stuart Borrett Nancy Pritchett Bill Terrell Allen Trask Gwen Brown Rob Zapple Dan Owen Mike Ryan Absent: Will Oden Staff Present: Sheryl Mays, Museum Director Barbara Rowe, Curator The Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 21, 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 November 2014 minutes was made, seconded and approved without opposition. Consideration of Absences: Allen Trask  Will Oden indicated his inability to attend this meeting and has been excused. Advisory Chairman’s Report: Allen Trask  Mr. Trask reported that Nancy Ballard Cox has resigned from the Advisory Board due to health issues. Mr. Trask reported that the process for replacing Ms. Cox is underway.  Mr. Trask introduced Commissioner Rob Zapple. Commissioner Zapple was appointed to the Advisory Board to replace Commissioner Beth Dawson at the December 2014 New Hanover County Commissioner’s meeting. Mr. Trask thanked Commissioner Zapple and welcomed him to the Advisory Board.  Mr. Trask 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. Trask encouraged the board members to purchase tables and tickets and indicated formal invitations would be mailed out soon. CFMA Chairman’s Report: Mike Ryan  Mr. Ryan reported that Cindy Anzalotti, Donor Relations Coordinator, resigned the position on January 9, 2015. Recruitment has begun for her replacement and the job posting is expected to close on January 30, 2015. 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, January 21, 2015 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.  The Collections Committee recommends approval of the deaccessions sent out in the board packet. A motion was made, seconded and approved without opposition to approve the recommendation to the commissioners. Parks Bond Project Update: Stuart Borrett  Mr. Borrett gave a PowerPoint presentation on the current status and design elements of the Parks Bond Project. The ground breaking on the project is expected to be held in early April. Museum Update: Sheryl Mays  Ms. Mays reported that the City of Wilmington is currently reviewing the design plans for the Parks Bond Project. Comments and/or approval is expected shortly.  Ms. Mays reported that “Try It” week held during the week between Christmas and the beginning of January was a success and brought increased visitation and web traffic to the museum. A similar week is planned during the week New Hanover County is on spring break. Old Business/New Business: Allen Trask  Mystery at the Museum, January 24th, 1-4 pm  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 A motion was made to adjourn the meeting. With unanimous consent, the meeting ended at 4:55 pm. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 4:00 pm in the Williston Auditorium at the Cape Fear Museum.