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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3-16-16 Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 16, 2016 Board Members Present: 2015-16 Board 2015-16 Board David Ball Nancy Pritchett Stuart Borrett Tucker Stevens David Ball David Ball Will Oden Bill Terrell Stuart Borrett Stuart Borrett Gwen Brown Gwen Brown Dan Owen Rob Zapple Melissa Collins Melissa Collins Tim Potter Will Oden, III Will Oden, III Dan Owen Dan Owen Tim Potter Tim Potter Absent: Gwen Brown,Melissa Collins,Mike Hudson,Dan Nancy Pritchett Nancy Pritchett Owen, Allen Trask Bill Terrell Tucker Stevens Allen Trask, III Bill Terrell Allen Trask, III Staff Present: Sheryl Mays, Museum Director Barbara Rowe, Curator Rob Zapple NHC Rob Zapple Commissioner NHC The Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board held its regular monthly meeting on Commissioner Ex-officio: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 in the Exploration Station at Cape Fear Museum. The Mike Hudson Ex-officio: meeting was called to order by Chairman Stuart Borrett at 4:00 pm. Mike HudsonCFMA, Inc. CFMA, Inc. Approval of Minutes: Stuart Borrett  A correction was made to the minutes. A motion to accept the February 17, 2016 minutes was made, seconded and approved without opposition. Consideration of Absences: Stuart Borrett  Gwen Brown, Melissa Collins, Mike Hudson, Dan Owen, Allen Trask indicated their inability to attend this meeting and have been excused. Advisory Chairman’s Report: Stuart Borrett  Dr. Borrett informed everyone that the April board meeting’s date will be th April 13 from 4 - 7pm. The consultants will be present to discuss the strategic plan and community survey results. Dinner will be served. CFM Associates Report: Mike Hudson  Dr. Borrett reminded everyone about the upcoming exhibit, Starring Cape Fear! which will run April 22, 2016 - February 26, 2017.  Opening night on April 21st will be a ticketed fundraising event hosted by the CFM Associates. Collections Committee Report: Nancy Pritchett  In Committee Chair Pritchett’s absence, curator Barbara Rowe reviewed the acquisitions and de-accessions for submission to NHC Board of Commissioners.A motion to accept the acquisitions and de-accessions was made, seconded and approved without opposition. Community Engagement Committee Report: Tucker Stevens  Mr. Stevens noted that Community Engagement Committee did not meet, but they are working on the guiding principles for partnerships. The Committee is also in process of developing a questionnaire. Strategic Planning Committee Report: Bill Terrell  Mr. Terrell emphasized the importance of the April board meeting to discuss the strategic plan. Highlights of the Behind the Scenes Tour: Jan Davidson  Historian Dr. Jan Davidson presented highlights of the March behind the scenes tour, The Mystery of Women’s History.  Curator Barbara Rowe provided information on the artifacts used in the tour. Board Vacancy: Stuart Borrett  Dr. Borrett discussed the upcoming vacancies on the board due to the retirement of several board members. He encouraged board members to promote the board openings in the community. Museum Report: Sheryl Mays  Ms. Mays discussed the importance of the Advisory Board to the museum and thanked the current board members for their service. Old Business/New Business:  No report A motion was made to adjourn the meeting. With unanimous consent, the meeting ended at 5:15 pm. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 4:00 pm in the Williston Auditorium at Cape Fear Museum.