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10-15-14 Board Members Present: David Ball Will Oden Stuart Borrett Mike Hudson Melissa Ivey Bill Terrell Gwen Brown Allen Trask Dan Owen Beth Dawson Absent: Nancy Cox, Nancy Pritchett, Mike Ryan Staff Present: Tim Burgess, Assistant County Manager Adrienne Garwood, Exhibits Manager Barbara Rowe, Curator The Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 15, 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 August 2014 minutes was made, seconded and approved without opposition. Consideration of Absences: Allen Trask  Nancy Cox, Nancy Pritchett and Mike Ryan have indicated their inability to attend this meeting and have been excused. Park’s Bond Update  Adrienne Garwood, Exhibits Manager for the museum, gave an update and slide show presentation on the current status of the Park’s Bond project. Ms. Garwood introduced Brian Starkey from OBS Landscape Designs and Mr. Starkey fielded questions from the board members regarding the presented designs. Mr. Borrett, chair of the Park’s Bond Committee, requested that board members email him if they had specific questions or concerns they would like addressed. Chairman’s Report: Allen Trask  Mr. Trask asked that the board members consider their pledges for the 2014- 2015 fiscal year. Mr. Trask encouraged 100% board participation in the pledge drive and explained that any pledges fulfilled before June 30, 2015 will be matched by the Cape Fear Museum Associates up to $25,000 to provide further funding for the Park’s Bond Project. 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, October 15, 2014 Associates Report: Mike Hudson  Mr. Hudson reported that the Cape Fear Museum Associates Board has approved the matching program to benefit the Park’s Bond Project.  Mr. Hudson reported that on March 14, 2015 at Union Station the Associates will hold their annual fundraiser “A Salute to Service”. Information and invitations will be forthcoming.  Mr. Hudson reported the Associates have recently been awarded two grants. $3000 from the Landfall Foundation and $25000 from GlaxoSmithKline. Museum Update: Tim Burgess  Mr. Burgess reported that Ms. Sheryl Mays will begin as Museum Director on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. Mr. Burgess gave a brief introduction and background information on Ms. Mays and said he would looking forward to both boards being able to meet her on November 19th at the joint meeting. 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 renewal of the two loans outlined 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 approval of the proposed changes to the collections policy that were included in the board packet. A motion was made, seconded and approved to accept the proposed changes as recommended. An update policy will be provided at the next meeting. Old Business/New Business: Allen Trask  October 18th – Science Spooktacular; 6-8 pm  October 26th – Sky Quest Planetarium program; 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30  November 8th – Family Science Saturday Cape Fear Indians; 10, 11 & Noon A motion was made that the meeting adjourn. With unanimous consent, the meeting ended at 4:55 pm. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 4:00 pm in the Williston Auditorium at the Cape Fear Museum and will be a joint meeting with Cape Fear Museum Associates Inc Board of Directors.