Roswell Museum Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees Meetings Meeting Minutes November 17,, 2014 @4:12 pm Bassett Auditorium MEMBERS PRESENT: Rey Berrones , Melinda Gonzalez, Lorrie Mitteer, Miranda Howe, Sashua Patton, DeAngela Velasquez, Bill Siders, Joyce Tucker, Peggy Krantz, Jamie Barnes MEMBERS ABSENT: Tom Tutor OTHERS PRESENT: Michael Hall, Olga McGuire, Deborah Melencon, CALL TO ORDER: 4:12 pm APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Rey, moved to accept the agenda Bill Siders, seconded: all were in favor and the motion carried without dissent APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 17, 2014, Peggy Krantz, moved to accept the minutes, Rey Berrones, second: all were in favor and the motion carried without dissent. No corrections or amendments were made to the minutes. PRESIDENTS REMARKS: Joyce Tucker: opened with remarks moved to Acquisition of new piece, per Sara Woodbury, Curator of Collections /Exhibitions. FINANCIAL REPORT: Deborah Melancon, Bookkeeper Provided the report of financial / expenses to date MEMBERSHIP REPORT: Olga McGuire provided membership report to date, new attendance forms, Museum survey and next event, Holiday Open House. DIRECTORS REPORT: Michael Reported that under our Curator of Collections and Exhibits, Sara Woodbury, two new exhibits have opened. In the Hunter Gallery she has launched “Tamarind: Teaming Up”, which features the RMAC's impressive collection of lithographs from the UNM Tamarind Institute. Embracing a collaborative philosophy, Tamarind invites artists from around the world to work with its master printers, resulting in creative compromise and innovation. Michael reported the second show, “Danse Macabre”, just opened in the Spring River Gallery. This exhibit considers the theme of mortality through a selection of works from the permanent collection, and includes sculpture, paintings, and works on paper. Michael reported that this exhibit was in time for Halloween, featuring plenty of skeletons and gravestones as well as more quiet meditative pieces. Michael wants to offer more exhibits like these as part of our long-range vision which will not only continue to rotate the RMAC’s extensive collection from the vaults, but also cater to seasonal interest and collaborative exhibits from other local collections.  Michael reported great movements are underway in the area of education as well. Michael reported that Claudia has produced amazing results with the RMAC’s new movie series and her after school pilot program. Michael reported her five October classic films brought over 190 mostly new patrons into our City of Roswell Museum, enjoying many family oriented films and participating in our costume-themed contests. This attendance has exceeded all previous movie nights since Michael started by ten-fold. Michael reported people are excited with this new look and new interactive approach, and they are telling their friends and the enthusiasm is contagious. So Michael said he is continuing this series into the New Year with more seasonally popular movies. ACQUISITION COMMITTEE: David Hines, 27 x 50 prints, presented and discussed by Sara Woodbury, Curator of Collections. Committee agreed to reintroduce piece for acceptance at Acquisitions Committee meeting at 3:45 December 15, 2014, for approval of pieces. Motion to accept report by Miranda Howe, second by Bill Siders. OLD BUSINESS: Miranda commented on book “Good to Great” suggestion of 1 day workshops with Museum Board members and to look at long term goals to be more effective. NEW BUSINESS: Introduction of Developer, Trey Nesselrodt, and his presentation and explanation of Strategic plan, Downtown Master Plan of Children’s Museum Sketch, with design of indoor carousel, and goal to be RMAC annex. Motion to Adjourn: Peggy Krantz moved to adjourn, Rey Berrones, seconded: all were in favor a and none opposed. The Meeting adjourned at 5:37pm. Respectfully submitted, Olga McGuire, Membership Coordinator