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Historical Commission <br />Minutes <br />March 20, 2019 <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />3. Jennifer Strand - Advertising item for the Blue Parrot Restaurant <br />4. Jim Lastoka — scan of program for the Rod and Gun Club, 1940 <br />5. Richard Rooks — yearbooks, photos, and related items from the estate of Harry <br />Jenkins, who graduated from Louisville H.S. in 1950 <br />B. Advice sought on donations of other artifacts being offered: <br />No advice sought <br />C. Museum Coordinator's written report: <br />Bridget had no written report, but mentioned to the Commission the upcoming <br />Open Government Training for Commission members. <br />D. Updates relating to Museum campus plans and operational funding: <br />Bridget reported that there is work being done to get a new work station for <br />Bridget in the Jordinelli house that will give more working space for the two part- <br />time positions. Also, with the additional employees, the Museum is looking into <br />extending its hours the Museum is open. <br />VI. Report from Sharon Nemechek, Director of Library & Museum Services: <br />A. Strategic planning update: <br />Sharon Reported that she is working on starting the planning process and setting up <br />a planning meeting on April 11th or 12th, which Jennifer, Paula, and Gordon <br />previously volunteered to participate in. Sharon would like to shape the strategic <br />planning process like it was done recently for the Library. <br />B. Update on group working on exploring funding options for Museum <br />building addition: <br />The group is planning to investigate how other museums <br />implemented their fundraising process. The group is planning to visit <br />the Longmont Museum on April 29th and talk to the staff to see how <br />they raised their funding. The group also set four goals: first to set <br />talking points why there is a need for the museum campus addition, <br />second set up a public relations plan to reach a wider audience, third <br />build a list of influencers, and fourth is to define roles for the <br />Commission and Foundation. <br />VII. Chairperson's Report: Dan and Gordon gave updates on some recent conversations that <br />they had with City Council members. Also, Dan mentioned the joint event "Building <br />Community Through Food" the Museum sponsored with the Cultural Council at the Arts <br />City of Louisville <br />Louisville Historical Museum 749 Main Street Louisville CO 80027 <br />303-335-4850 (phone) 303-335-4550 (fax) www.louisville-library.org <br />