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Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Board Members
Present:
2015-16 Board
Stuart Borrett Bill Terrell
Mike Hudson Tucker Stevens
David Ball
Gwen Brown Melissa Collins
Stuart Borrett
Gwen Brown
Dan Owen Tim Potter
Melissa Collins
David Ball
Will Oden, III
Nancy Pritchett
Dan Owen
Tim Potter
Nancy Pritchett
Absent:
Will Oden, Allen Trask, Rob Zapple
Bill Terrell
Allen Trask, III
Staff Present:
Sheryl Mays, Museum Director
Barbara Rowe, Curator
Rob Zapple
NHC
Commissioner
The Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board held its regular monthly meeting on
Ex-officio:
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 in the Williston Auditorium at the Cape Fear Museum.
Mike Hudson
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Stuart Borrett at 4:00 pm.
CFMA, Inc.
Approval of Minutes: Stuart Borrett
A motion to accept the May 20, 2015 minutes was made, seconded and
approved without opposition.
Consideration of Absences: Stuart Borrett
Will Oden, Allen Trask and Rob Zapple indicated their inability to attend this
meeting and have been excused.
Election of New Officers: Nancy Pritchett
Ms. Pritchett stated that the nominating committee presents and recommends
approval of the following slate of officers for 2015-2016:
Stuart Borrett – Chairman
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Gwendolyn Brown – Vice Chairman
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Daniel Owen – Secretary
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A motion to accept the nominating committee’s slate of officers was made,
seconded and approved without opposition.
Advisory Chairman’s Report: Stuart Borrett
Mr. Borrett presented the following committee’s for approval for 2015-2016:
Strategic Planning
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Collections Committee
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Community Engagement Committee
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Mr. Borrett reviewed the responsibilities of each committee and what the
expectations would be for the year. A motion was made, seconded and
approved to adopt a resolution to add the Community Engagement
Committee for 2015-2016.
Mr. Borrett reviewed the goals for 2015-2016 for the Advisory Board. The
goals are:
Finish the Outdoor Learning Environment project
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Strategic planning process
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Community Engagement Committee
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CFM Associates Report: Mike Hudson
Mr. Hudson reported that the Cape Fear Museum Associates Inc has elected
new officers for 2015-2016. Those officers are:
Mike Hudson, President
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Lori Feezor, Vice President
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Lynore Young, Secretary
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Sean Frelke, Treasurer
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Mr. Hudson reported that a sneak preview party for the Outdoor Learning
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Environment will be held on Thursday, September 24 from 5-7:30 pm.
Tickets are $30 per person and this event is a general fundraiser for the
Museum.
Mr. Hudson reported a mini store has been set up near the admissions desk
and the visitor’s services staff is selling items for the store.
Collections Committee Report: Nancy Pritchett
The Collections Committee recommends approval of the proposed list of
accessions sent out in the board packet. A motion was made, seconded and
approved without opposition to send the recommendation to the
commissioners.
Museum Update: Sheryl Mays
Ms. Mays reported that the summer Pop Up programming has served 650
visitors to date. Summer shorts programming is on target to meet its goals
and a partnership with the YWCA will serve another 200 children. Family
Science Saturday had 101 attendees at the July Mindstorms Robot program.
Ms. Mays reported that beginning in August 2015 the Museum will begin
sending an electronic news and upcoming events newsletter to members and
other interested parties.
Ms. Mays reported that the sculpture for the Outdoor Learning Environment
has been commissioned and is being designed and manufactured.
Old Business/New Business: Stuart Borrett
Sunday, July 26th - SkyQuest
Saturday, August 8th – Family Science Saturday: Dynamic Dinosaurs
Sunday, August 30th - SkyQuest
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Saturday, September 12 - Family Science Saturday: Ocean Adventures
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Saturday, September 19 & Sunday, September 20 – NC Shell Show
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting. With unanimous consent, the meeting
ended at 4:40 pm. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 19th 2015
at 4:00 pm in the Williston Auditorium at the Cape Fear Museum.