Historical Commission Agenda and Packet 2023 03 15

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Historical Commission Mintues Jan. 18, 2023 Page 2 of 2 Vill. Distribution of 2023 Open Government & Ethics Pamphlet: all Commission members received copies of the Open Government & Ethics Pamphlet IX. Updates on Museum — Bridget and Sharon: A. Budget updates: As of the start of 2023, the Museum began to take in the annual membership dues instead of those funds going to the Foundation. This was part of the plan for the Museum to more fully manage the membership program. Bridget and Sharon stated that last year, they added requests for funds from the City in 2023 that the Foundation once supplied because of membership dues now going to the City. B. Museum buildings and campus: Bridget and Sharon met with the project manager from History Colorado for the Trott -Downer Cabins Planning Grant to use the funds to perform tests and create plans for what work needs to be done on the Cabins X. Report from Sharon Nemechek, Director of Cultural Services: No additional report XI. Introduction of Gigi Yang, Museum Associate — Collections & Exhibits, to talk about her work for the Museum: Gigi introduced herself to the Commission, talked about her background, and reported on her duties. Gigi's work focuses on the collections, particularly with respect to working with donors to accept artifact donations and with respect to collections care and organization; she develops new front window exhibits for the Museum four times a year; and she manages the Museum's website (including the content on the History at Home webpage). In addition to collections and exhibits management, she gives tours and works on public programs. XII. Report from Bridget Bacon, Museum Services Supervisor: A. Museum Services Supervisor's written report: Nothing to add to the written report B. Updates on Museum operations & projects: The talk given by Jason Hogstad, based on his last Historian article, had to be rescheduled due to weather. Bridget also reported that the Museum staff is going to do strategic planning to develop a work plan for 2023. C. Approval of Deeds of Gifts from donors: The Commission members approved the deeds by vote of 4 to 0, for the following donations: 1. Stephen Smith — photos and other items relating to the donor's father, Donald Smith (1931-2021), who grew up in Louisville. 2. Diane Marino, on behalf of the VFW Post 1771 & VFW Auxiliary — the Veterans of Foreign War flag from the now -closed Louisville VFW Post.