HomeMy WebLinkAboutAM Minutes: 05/04/16MUSEUM COMMISSION
XEGULAR MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4y 2016
CALL TO ORDER — Chair Carter called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Museum
Education Center.
ROLL CALL: Commissioners Dale Carter, Victor Wu, Donna Lee, Virginia Blitz, Carlos Reza,
Jr., Director of Library & Museum Services Mary Beth Hayes, Curator Dana
Hicks, Library Services Manager Roger Hiles.
REPORTS FROM MUSEUM COMMISSION MEMBERS / LIAISONS
Commissioner Lee reported that she attended the Tony Antista exhibit opening at the Museum,
and also that she has been trained to staff the Museum front desk. Commissioner Wu reported
that the Arcadia Museum Foundation had not met since the last Museum Commission meeting.
Commissioner Blitz stated that she had also attended the Tony Antista exhibit opening as well
as the April Lunchtime Talk and the April 23 Spring Soiree. She said that she had in particular
enjoyed the behind -the -scenes tour of the Museum. Commissioner Blitz added that the Friends
of the Arcadia Museum would be meeting next Wednesday and are working on organizing and
combining mailing lists. Commissioner Reza reported that he had attended the City's Silver
Circle dinner honoring volunteers.
DIRECTOR REPORTS
A. Report from the Director: Director Hayes reported that City Council member Roger
Chandler would be the Council liaison to the Museum Commission. She stated that work on
the City budget was proceeding, and that Museum Commissioners were welcome to attend
the two City budget study sessions being held on May 17 and May 25. The budget is
expected to go to the Council for a vote on June 7. Director Hayes added that the Museum
budget proposal contained minimal changes from last year. The Museum's capital
improvement proposal included requests for money for a display case for the new Lucky
Baldwin artifacts, a gallery hanging system that would speed up exhibit setup, a new laptop
computer, and some new LED lighting. Director Hayes reported that the Museum Education
Coordinator position had been filled, and that Rebecca Wilcox will be starting on May 17.
She also said that staff reports had been prepared for the Council to approve accepting the
donation of $13,050 from the Arcadia Museum Foundation for the lifelike figure of Lucky
Baldwin as well as a separate donation of $1,575 from the Friends of the Arcadia Museum
to purchase period -appropriate clothing and hat. '
B. Report from the Curator: Curator Hicks reported on successful school programs. One third
grade class at Barnhart School sent thank you notes after their tour, which the Curator
showed to the Commission. She also reported that the second Spring Soiree of the year will
be held on May 7 and will include musician/storyteller, Eric Cyrs, playing an African
instrument called the kora. Henna artist Jonathan Baker will also be in attendance to create
henna art for guests. Curator Hicks noted that the juried photography contest has received
11 submissions so far. She also stated that a new exhibit is being set up to highlight the
military memorabilia and service of Arcadia City Clerk Gene Glasco, president of the Arcadia
Vietnam War Monument Foundation and speaker for the Museum's Lunchtime Talk on May
19. Curator Hicks added that another "Ask the Curator: Preserving Your Family Treasures"
would be held on Saturday, May 21. Finally, she gave an update on four adult volunteers in
Collections that have been trained to assist the Museum with artifact accession and
preservation.
C. Updates on Gillb Museum 15 th Anniversary, October 2016: Curator Hicks reported that
preparations continue for this event. The Museum Foundation will have their regular meeting
on May 11, when they will give the Curator updates on the process for the annual dinner.
The Foundation's dinner this year will also include a celebration of the Museum's
anniversary.
a. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 6, 2016
Recommended action: Approve
Approval of Consent Calendar Item "a" was moved by Commissioner Lee, seconded by
Commissioner Blitz, and carried on a voice vote.
AYES: Commissioners Carter, Wu, Lee, Blitz, and Reza.
NOES: None
Chair Carter adjourned this meeting at 5:52 p.m. to Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. in the
Museum Education Center at 382 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia.
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Mary Bet ll Hayes, Directoo Library & Museum Services
Minutes prepared by Roger Hiles, Library Services Manager