Regional Museum Governing Board of the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum public meetings in 2020

Regional Museum Governing Board of the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific items for decision or discussion listed.

The board approved updated by-laws and voted to appoint chairs for six standing committees. The board also received a report that the Friends of the museum approved funding for shelving, security, and other equipment for the Archives Building.

• Approved July 30th meeting minutes
• Approved updated By-laws
• Approved Standing Committee chairs for Executive, Accession and Deaccession, Strategic Plan, Building and Grounds, Education & Exhibits, and Nominating committees

Regional Museum Governing Board of the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate; no specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.

The Governing Board elected Nell Shehee as Chair and Paul Strickland as Vice Chair. The board approved the appointment of Nita Cole as Consultant for Collections Management and Cindy Grogan as Consultant as Corresponding Secretary. Members were assigned to various standing committees, though the full slate awaits a final vote once all chairs are filled.

• Elected Nell Shehee as Board Chair
• Elected Paul Strickland as Vice Chair
• Approved May 27, 2020 board minutes
• Appointed Nita Cole, Curator, as Consultant for Collections Management
• Appointed Cindy Grogan, PIO II, as Consultant as Corresponding Secretary
• Tabled vote on amended By-laws pending 30-day review period

Regional Museum Governing Board of the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum

The Regional Governing Board passed a resolution requesting financial support from the Friends of LSEM to complete the Archives Building. The request covers $150,368 in specific items and a total of $175,000 to account for ancillary costs.

• Approved resolution requesting $175,000 from Friends of LSEM (unanimous)