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08-20-14 Board Members Present: David Ball Nancy Pritchett Stuart Borrett Mike Hudson Melissa Ivey Bill Terrell Gwen Brown Allen Trask Dan Owen Beth Dawson Absent: Stuart Borrett, Will Oden, Mike Ryan Staff Present: Ruth Haas, Director Cindy Anzalotti, Donor Relations Barbara Rowe, Curator The Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 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 July 2014 minutes was made, seconded and approved without opposition. Consideration of Absences: Allen Trask  Stuart Borrett, Will Oden, and Mike Ryan have indicated their inability to attend this meeting and have been excused. Chairman’s Report: Allen Trask  Mr. Trask reported that call back interviews were taking place tomorrow for the museum director position.  Mr. Trask reported that he presented the museum’s annual update to the NHC Commissioner’s on Monday, August 11th. His presentations lasted about 7 minutes and included achievements from the 2013-2014 fiscal year.  Mr. Trask reviewed with the board the various committees available to board members. A recommendation was made to add a museum director orientation committee to assist the new director when one is hired. The following is a list of committee’s and members assigned. Strategic Planning: Bill Terrell, Will Oden Collections: Nancy Pritchett, Dan Owen, Beth Dawson, Gwen Brown Parks Bond/OLE: Stuart Borrett, David Ball, Melissa Ivey Museum Director Orientation: Beth Dawson, Nancy Cox 2014-15 Board David Ball Stuart Borrett Gwen Brown Nancy Cox Melissa Ivey Will Oden, III Dan Owen Nancy Pritchett Bill Terrell Allen Trask, III Beth Dawson NHC Commissioner Ex-officio: Mike Ryan CFMA, Inc. Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board Minutes Wednesday, August 20, 2014 A preview demonstration of the Zeta portable planetarium was presented to the members of the board by the museum education unit. Associates Report: Mike Hudson  Mr. Hudson reported that the Associates board had two upcoming events. On Wednesday, September 17th at 5:30 pm the donor reception and planetarium preview will take place at the museum. All of the sponsors and donors from the Reach for the Stars event last March have been invited to attend this thank you party and unveiling.  Mr. Hudson reported that the upcoming adult program “Dark the Night” on Thursday, September 25th will feature a program in the new planetarium coupled with a tour of the collection in the basement with Curator Barbara Rowe. 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 proposed list of deaccessions 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 the proposal included in the board packet for disposition of the outdoor water craft. A motion was made, seconded and approved to accept the proposal as recommended. Museum Update: Ruth Haas  Ms. Haas reported that the contract for the donation of the land to the museum is in the process of being drafted by the legal department of the county and the process of acquiring the donated land was moving forward.  Ms. Haas reported that her last day of work as interim director will be on Thursday, August 28th. Old Business/New Business: Allen Trask  A View from Space exhibit will close on September 7th.  Digitarium-Zeta Donor Reception and Unveiling, September 17th 5:30 to 7:30 pm  NC Shell Show, September 19-21  “Dark the Night” Adult Program, September 25th, 6:30 pm A motion was made that the meeting adjourn. With unanimous consent, the meeting ended at 5:10 pm. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at 4:00 pm in the Williston Auditorium at the Cape Fear Museum.