Roswell Museum Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingRoswell, NM · November 15, 2021
Minutes
ROSWELL MUSEUM AND ART CENTER
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
Monday, November 15, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
1011 N. Richardson Ave.
Roswell, NM 88201
REGULAR MEETING AT 4:00 p.m.
Notice of this meeting was given to the public in compliance with Sections 10-15-1 through 10-15-4, NMSA 1978
and Resolution 21-7.
A. CALL TO ORDER
Board Chair Liakos called the meeting of the Board of Trustees to order at 4:09 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
The meeting of the Board of Trustees convened with members Cymantha Liakos, Donovan Fulkerson, Kyle Bayless, Anne
Baker, Pricilla Ornelas and Valli West being present. A quorum was established with members Lorrina Segovia, Kay
Cargill Jenkins and Tim Hartwick being absent.
City Council members present: None.
Staff present: Caroline Brooks, Executive Director, Aaron Wilder, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions, and Rachelle
Diaz, Public Programs Manager.
Community members present: None.
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Member Baker motioned to approve the agenda. Member West seconded. A voice vote was 6-0 and the motion passed
with members Segovia, Jenkins and Hartwick being absent.
D. APPROVAL OF September 27, 2021 and October 18, 2021 MINUTES
Member West motioned to approve the minutes for the September 27, 2021 meeting. Member Baker seconded. A voice
vote was 8-0 and the motion passed with members Segovia, Jenkins and Hartwick being absent. Member Baker
motioned to approve the minutes for the October 18, 2021 minutes. Member West seconded. A voice vote was 6-0 and
the motion passed with members Segovia, Jenkins and Hartwick being absent.
ACTION ITEMS
E. Discuss and Vote for BOT Vice Chair
Board Chair Liakos noted that with two vacant positions on the board, it may not be a good time to vote for a new Vice
Chair until those positions are filled. Member Baker motioned to table further discussion until the January meeting.
Member Ornelas seconded the motion. A voice vote was 6-0 and the motion passed with members Segovia, Jenkins and
Hartwick being absent.
F. Consider approval of donation by Ken Terry of two Gendron Jensen lithographs: See Attached
Director Brooks introduced the museum’s new Curator of Collections and Exhibitions, Aaron Wilder, who joined the
museum staff on November 5. Curator Wilder provided biographical information about the artist and brought the
donated works for consideration to the meeting. Member West motioned to acquire the two lithographs. Member
Ornelas seconded. A voice vote was 6-0 and the motion passed with members Segovia, Jenkins and Hartwick being
absent.
G. Consider approval of donation by Susan and David Hill of artwork by Steve Catron, Eugene Newmann, Donald
Fabricant, Martin Horowitz, Aaron Karp, Sam Scott, Valerie Nielsen, and Joan Watts: See Attached
Wilder provided biographical information about the artists and digital images of the donated works for consideration.
Wilder noted that Joan Watts was not included in the donation and was only on the agenda by error. Member West
motioned to acquire all works from the donor provided they are in good condition. Member Ornelas seconded. A voice
vote was 6-0 and the motion passed with members Segovia, Jenkins and Hartwick being absent.
H. Consider approval of donation by Art Rosenberg of artwork by Robert Ellis, Janet Lippincott, Clinton Adams,
Harry Nadler, Helen Nadler, Fritz Scholder, John DePuy, Elen Feinberg, Frank McCulloch, Garo Antreasian, and
Nick Abdalla: See Attached
Wilder provided biographical information about the artists and digital images of the donated works for consideration.
Member Baker motioned to acquire all works from the donor provided they are in good condition. Member West
seconded. A voice vote was 6-0 and the motion passed with members Segovia, Jenkins and Hartwick being absent.
I. Consider approval of donation by the Brinkman Randle Estate of a painting by Peter Rogers: See Attached
Wilder provided biographical information about the artist and brought the donated work for consideration to the
meeting. Member Baker motioned to acquire the painting. Member West seconded. A voice vote was 6-0 and the
motion passed with members Segovia, Jenkins and Hartwick being absent.
INFORMATION ONLY
J. DIRECTOR’S REPORT: See Attached
Director Brooks noted that although visitation in 2021 has been lower than past years, revenue is the same due to
admission fees enacted in January of this year.
H. RMAC FOUNDATION REPORT
RMAC Foundation Director Cindy Torrez reminded members of the upcoming Holiday Artisan Market which runs from
December 4-18 and includes an opening night reception on December 3. She noted that the Foundation welcomed five
new board members at its most recent meeting on November 9. The annual appeal will be mailed on December 1.
K. CHAIR’S REMARKS AND BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
L. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
K. ADJOURN
Member Liakos motioned to adjourn the meeting. Member Baker seconded. A voice vote was 6-0 and the motion
passed with members Segovia, Jenkins and Hartwick being absent.
The meeting adjourned at 5:01 p.m.
Agenda
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING AGENDA
Monday, November 15, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
1011 N. Richardson Ave.
Roswell, NM 88201
Members: Cymantha Liakos, Anne Baker, Donovan Fulkerson, Priscilla Ornelas, Kay Cargill Jenkins, Lorrina
Segovia, Valli West, Tim Hartwick, and Kyle Bayless.
City Council Liaison: Barry Foster
RMAC Staff Coordinator: Caroline Brooks, Executive Director
RMAC Foundation: Cindy Torrez, Executive Director
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
ACTION ITEMS:
C. Approval of Agenda
D. Approval of the September 27, 2021 and October 18, 2021 meeting minutes
E. Discuss and vote for Vice Chair
F. Consider approval of donation by Ken Terry of two Gendron Jensen lithographs
G. Consider approval of donation by Susan and David Hill of artwork by Steve Catron, Eugene Newmann, Donald
Fabricant, Martin Horowitz, Aaron Karp, Sam Scott, Valerie Nielsen, and Joan Watts
H. Consider approval of donation by Art Rosenberg of artwork by Robert Ellis, Janet Lippincott, Clinton Adams,
Harry Nadler, Helen Nadler, Fritz Scholder, John DePuy, Elen Feinberg, Frank McCulloch, Garo Antreasian, and
Nick Abdalla
I. Consider approval of donation by the Brinkman Randle Estate of a painting by Peter Rogers
INFORMATION ONLY ITEMS:
J. Director’s Report
K. RMAC Foundation Report
L. Chair’s Remarks and Board Announcements
M. Public Comment
N. Adjourn
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ROSWELL MUSEUM AND ART CENTER
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
Monday, September 27, 2021 @ 4:00 p.m.
1011 N. Richardson Ave.
Roswell, NM 88201
DRAFT DOCUMENT
REGULAR MEETING AT 4:00 p.m.
Notice of this meeting was given to the public in compliance with Sections 10-15-1 through 10-15-4, NMSA 1978
and Resolution 21-7.
A. CALL TO ORDER
Board Chair Liakos called the meeting of the Board of Trustees to order at 4:02 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
The meeting of the Board of Trustees convened with members Cymantha Liakos, Donovan Fulkerson, Kyle Bayless, Anne
Baker, L orrina Segovia, Kay Cargill Jenkins, and Valli West being present. Pricilla Ornelas was present via phone. A
quorum was established with member Tim Hartwick being absent.
City Council members present: Barry Foster, Liaison
Staff present: Caroline Brooks, Executive Director, and Rachelle Diaz, Public Programs Manager.
Community members present: None.
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Member Segovia motioned to approve the agenda. Member Baker seconded. A voice vote was 8-0 and the motion
passed with member Hartwick being absent.
D. APPROVAL OF July 19, 2021 MINUTES
Member Segovia motioned to approve the minutes for the August 16, 2021 meeting. Member West seconded. A voice
vote was 8-0 and the motion passed with member Hartwick being absent.
ACTION ITEMS
E. BOT New Member Nominations
Director Brooks shared that the mayor has yet to confirm nomination of Elisa Begueria to fill Position 4, vacated by
Jessica Parham in May. For Position 8, vacated by Bill Siders in August, Brooks put forth the remaining current applicants
which include: Krisann Robles, Patrick Collins, Kate Griffo, and Lindsay Mayo Fincher. No additional applications were
received since the opening was posted by City Clerk Sharon Coll. BOT members were given an opportunity to review
applications and speak on behalf of applicants. Councillor Foster mentioned he would speak to the mayor regarding the
nomination of Elisa Begueria for Position 4. Member Jenkins motioned to recommend Kate Griffo for mayoral
consideration for Position 8. Member West seconded the motion. A voice vote was 8-0 and the motion passed with
member Hartwick being absent.
INFORMATION ONLY
F. Introduction of Public Programs Manger Rachelle Diaz
Diaz joined the museum staff on September 24, 2021.
For the Record: Jessica Parham, Curator of Education, joined at 4:19 p.m.
F. Director’s Report: See Attached
G. RMAC FOUNDATION REPORT
RMAC Foundation Director Cindy Torrez was absent from the meeting. Director Brooks noted that the RMAC Foundation
fundraiser held on September 24 went well. Final tabulations will be released at the RMAC Foundation meeting on
October 12.
I. CHAIR’S REMARKS AND BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS
Member Baker shared that the Roswell Jazz Fest has been cancelled. Stellar Coffee will have a new photography
exhibition on view.
Member Liakos thanked members West and Ornelas for their donations to the silent auction in the RMAC Foundation
fundraiser.
J. PUBLIC COMMENT
None
K. ADJOURN
Member Jenkins motioned to adjourn the meeting. Member Segovia seconded. A voice vote was 8-0 and the motion
passed with member Hartwick being absent.
The meeting adjourned at 4:37 p.m.
ROSWELL MUSEUM AND ART CENTER
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
Monday, October 18, 2021 @ 4:00 p.m.
1011 N. Richardson Ave.
Roswell, NM 88201
DRAFT DOCUMENT
REGULAR MEETING AT 4:00 p.m.
Notice of this meeting was given to the public in compliance with Sections 10-15-1 through 10-15-4, NMSA 1978
and Resolution 21-7.
A. CALL TO ORDER
Board Member Segovia called the meeting of the Board of Trustees to order at 4:21 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Members present: Donovan Fulkerson, Anne Baker, Lorrina Segovia, Tim Hartwick and Valli West. Members absent:
Cymantha Liakos, Kay Cargill Jenkins, Kyle Bayless and Pricilla Ornelas. A quorum could not be established.
City Council members present: None.
Staff present: Caroline Brooks, Executive Director, and Rachelle Diaz, Public Programs Manager.
Community members present: Larry Connolly
C. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 4:21 p.m.
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