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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAM Minutes: 09/06/2023MUSEUM COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, September 6, 2023 CALL TO ORDER — Chairperson Marilyn Daleo called the meeting to order at 5:08 pm in the Museum Education Center. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Marilyn Daleo ROLL CALL: Chairperson Marilyn Daleo, Chairpersons Ginny Blitz, Marilyn Daleo, Janalee Shimmin, Angela Yang -Ayala, Director of Library and Museum Services Darlene Bradley, Museum Curator Stevy Acevedo, and Museum Education Coordinator Daniel Estrada. Commissioner Blitz moved to excuse absentees Janalee Shimmin and Billie Tone. Chairperson Pro Tempore, Angela Ayala, seconded. Motioned passed unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None REPORTS FROM MUSEUM COMMISSION MEMBERS / LIAISONS: Mayor Pro Tempore April Verlato was absent, Director Bradley spoke on her behalf. Ms. Verlato extended an invitation to the commission to attend the next City Council meeting on Tuesday, September 19, REPORT FROM THE DIRECTOR Director Bradley mentioned the lack of storage both in the Museum and Education Center. Ms. Bradley suggested the Commission begin developing a Capital Improvement Project to possibly extend the Museum storage. REPORT FROM THE CURATOR Ms. Acevedo informed the Commission Board of newly donated inventory. Intern Kenny Woo concluded his internship and boasts the construction of the 1984 Summer Olympics exhibit at City Hall, the 120`h Anniversary Exhibit at Council Chambers, and the 1201" Anniversary Timeline exhibit at the Museum. Curator Acevedo continues to work with Girl Scouts Ms. Sohana Sahni and Ms. Kailani Yamashiro on their Gold Awards. Mr. Estrada and Ms. Acevedo presented "Strategies for Utilizing Teen Volunteers in Small Museums" at the Lunch and Learn webinar series for the California Association of Museums. The same presentation will be conducted for the Western Museum Association Conference in October, Museum Staff's proposal "The Power of Adults with Special Needs as Volunteer Champions' was accepted by the California Association of Museums Conference in 2024. Curator Stevy received a request from Mr. Pete Siberell, the Director of Community Service and Special Projects, with a future project at Santa Anita Park. REPORT FROM THE MUSEUM EDUCATION CORDINATOR Museum Education Coordinator Daniel and Intern Angel completed the Summer Enrichment Program to 132 attendees. A total of 481 kits were made for all four programs: Curator of Art, Plants, Fossils, and History. Curator Acevedo conducted the Paper Preservation Workshop to 12 guests, preservation kits were funded by the Friends of the Arcadia Museum. Museum staff held its annual Dino Day event to over 120 visitors. Participants went through five different stations. The Alf Museum of Paleontology displayed fossils for guests to interact with. 13 volunteers helped with the event. Mr. Estrada and Intern Corinna conducted the first Preschool Program on September 1, parents were appreciative of the activities. The School Program request form is open once again, a total of 29 school programs have been scheduled for the 2023-24 school year. Programs currently offered are: Tongva Time: Tongva-English Dictionaries, Tongva Time: Storytelling, Then vs. Now: History Detective, and People Who Make a Difference. Two Girl Scout Programs are currently scheduled for 2023. The museum will conduct its History Talk for Anita Baldwin on Saturday, September 9. Mr. Estrada and Ms. Acevedo are continuously planning 2024 programs. Getty Intern Ge assisted in social media campaigns for Instagram and saw a 275% increase in reached accounts. Teen Volunteer, Ms. Chloe Htut, created a design full of references to iconic Arcadia landmarks. The design was printed on tote bags intended for visitors to engage with the 12011 Anniversary Exhibit. Consent Calendar a. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 5 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the Museum Education Center at 382 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia. Recommended action: Approve. Chairperson Pro Tempore Angela Ayala moved to approve Consent Calendar Item "a", which was seconded by Chairperson Marilyn Daleo, and carried on a voice vote. AYES: NOES: None Adjournment Chairperson Marilyn Daleo adjourned this meeting at 5:59 p.m. on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, in the Museum Education Center. Approved: Darlene Bradley, Director of Library and Museum Services Prepared by: Daniel Estrada, Museum Education Coordinator