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State Museum Board of Directors public meetings in 2023

46 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 28, 2023

State Museum Board of Directors

Search committee to review Assistant Secretary applications

The Search Committee of the Louisiana State Museum Board of Directors is meeting to review applications for the Assistant Secretary position. The agenda includes only a call to order, application review, and adjournment, making this a procedural meeting focused on hiring.

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Thu Dec 14, 2023

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Board reviews applications for Assistant Secretary position

The Search Committee of the Louisiana State Museum Board of Directors is meeting to review applications received for the Assistant Secretary position. No other business is on the agenda.

Mon Nov 13, 2023

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Irby/Finance Committee to hear 808 Chartres applicant presentation

The Irby/Finance Committee of the Louisiana State Museum Board of Directors is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from the October 26, 2023 meeting, and to receive a presentation from the 808 Chartres applicant. No decisions or votes are listed beyond procedural items.

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Mon Nov 13, 2023

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State Museum Board to discuss financials, acquisitions, and director search

The Louisiana State Museum Board of Directors will meet on November 13, 2023, at the New Orleans Jazz Museum. The agenda includes financial updates, property lease decisions (808 Chartres, 537 St. Ann, 543 St. Ann, 539 St. Ann), proposed acquisitions and deaccessions for the permanent collection, and an update on the director search. Committee reports and museum updates are also scheduled.

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Tue Oct 31, 2023

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Museum board to vote on acquisitions and deaccessions

The Louisiana State Museum Collections Committee will consider proposed acquisitions, deaccessions, and loans at this meeting. The agenda includes gifts and a notification of change to a constituent, but no specific items are detailed.

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Fri Oct 27, 2023

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✓ Decided: State Museum Board approves new tenant and lease extensions for Lower Pontalba

The Board approved a new commercial application for 808 Chartres and a 6-year lease extension for 537 St. Ann. Members also approved specific residential repairs and reimbursements while denying rent abatements for two residential units. A $900 expenditure for Zillow advertising was authorized.

Thu Oct 26, 2023

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Committee to vote on new tenant for 808 Chartres, lease extensions, and HVAC repairs

The Irby/Finance Committee of the Louisiana State Museum Board will discuss and vote on several commercial and residential property matters at the Pontalba buildings. Items include a motion to accept a new tenant application for 808 Chartres, a lease extension request for 529 St. Ann, and HVAC repairs at 537 St. Ann. The committee will also review tenant hours, rent adjustments for 543 St. Ann, and a proposal for a Zillow listing. Financial updates on the Irby fund and bank transition are also on the agenda.

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Thu Oct 26, 2023

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Board to vote on 808 Chartres lease and HVAC repairs

The Executive Committee of the Louisiana State Museum Board will meet to consider financial and operational items. They will vote on a tenant application for 808 Chartres Street and on HVAC repairs at 537 St. Ann Street. The committee will also discuss a revised residential lease, a memorandum of understanding with the French Quarter Museum Association, and the search for a new museum director.

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Tue Oct 24, 2023

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State Museum Board to review exhibition opening and committee reports in routine meeting

The State Museum Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting on October 24, 2023, with standard procedural items including approval of minutes, public comments (with a September 23 notification deadline), and updates from the Louisiana State Museum. No specific votes, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

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Wed Oct 11, 2023

State Museum Board of Directors

Procedural meeting with tour and staff discussion

This meeting of the Louisiana State Museum Board of Directors is largely procedural. The agenda includes adoption of minutes, a tour of the Capitol Park Museum, and a meeting with staff. No specific proposals, contracts, or policy changes are listed for discussion or decision.

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Tue Sep 19, 2023

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State Museum Board to discuss exhibition and opening activities

The State Museum Board of Directors will meet to receive updates on the Louisiana State Museum. The agenda includes reports on introductory museum exhibitions, museum opening activities, and reports from the Content Committee and Content Council.

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Mon Sep 18, 2023

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State Museum Board to discuss director job description and commercial property leases

The Board of Directors will review the job description for the Louisiana State Museum Director and consider motions regarding commercial properties at Lower Pontalba. The meeting also includes updates on financial reports, apartment renovations, and a potential $100,000 expenditure for fire alarm and HVAC repairs.

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Wed Sep 13, 2023

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Museum collections committee to consider acquisitions and deaccessions

The Louisiana State Museum Collections Committee will meet to discuss and vote on proposed acquisitions for the permanent and study collections, including gift and purchase items, as well as deaccessions and various loan matters. No specific items, dollar amounts, or details are listed in the agenda.

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Mon Sep 11, 2023

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Governance Committee to finalize 3-region organizational outline and pyramid chart

The Governance Committee of the Louisiana State Museum will meet to discuss and approve final edits for a draft 3-region organizational outline and pyramid chart. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

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Thu Aug 24, 2023

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State Museum board committee to discuss Fives lease and security project

The Executive Committee of the Louisiana State Museum Board of Directors will receive the Irby/Finance Committee report, including updates on commercial tenants (NOLA Cool, Waffle Time, Fives) and residential renovations at 519 and 515 St. Ann apartments. They will consider a lien subordination agreement and lease extension for the Fives tenant. The Chairman's report covers bylaws, tour dates, orientation, and a closed-session personnel discussion.

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Tue Aug 15, 2023

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State Museum Board discusses opening activities and exhibition updates

The State Museum Board of Directors will meet to discuss museum opening activities, exhibition updates, and the status of a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Friends organization. The agenda includes public comments, approval of minutes, and reports from committees. No specific votes or financial details are listed.

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✓ Decided: Louisiana Civil Rights Museum Advisory Board plans October opening events

The board discussed the schedule for the introductory museum exhibition opening from October 6-8, 2023. No substantive votes were taken as a quorum was not established.

Mon Aug 14, 2023

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Governance committee to review draft regional plan and strategic plan

The Governance Committee of the Louisiana State Museum will meet to adopt minutes from July 24, 2023, and review recommended answers to a questionnaire. They will discuss a draft of the 3 Region Governance plan and the new strategic plan, and check HB1m schedule 20 for itemized appropriations for 2023/4. The committee will also review a list of current statutes that may need amending for a new governance statute.

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✓ Decided: Governance Committee discusses regional plan and director roles

The Committee discussed the responsibilities of a proposed Council of Governance and a three-region governance plan. Members reached a consensus that Irby and Collections should remain in New Orleans and that the Board should regain hire and fire authority for unclassified Directors.

Wed Aug 2, 2023

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Search committee to discuss Museum Director job description and ad placement

The Search Committee of the Louisiana State Museum Board of Directors is meeting to discuss the job description for the Assistant Secretary – Museum Director position and the placement of advertisements for the role. The meeting is procedural, focusing on the hiring process.

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Thu Jul 27, 2023

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Board to vote on Waffle Time AC unit, commercial lease, and manager hire

The Executive Committee of the Louisiana State Museum Board will vote on several operational items, including a commercial application for 808 Chartres, a $7,650 AC unit for Waffle Time, and the Irby manager position. Updates will also be given on the Madame Johns Legacy preservation, the Lower Pontalba dashboard, and residential renovations.

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Mon Jul 24, 2023

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Governance Committee discusses plan to restructure Louisiana State Museum into 3 regions

The Governance Committee of the Louisiana State Museum will review a comparison chart of other state museum systems and discuss an implementation plan for a proposed three-region museum structure. The committee will also examine the current governance statute and consider changes needed to accommodate the new system. No votes are scheduled; the items are for discussion only.

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Tue Jul 18, 2023

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Board to consider Solomon contract and bylaw amendments

The State Museum Board of Directors will meet to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a contract with Solomon, amendments to the board's bylaws, and updates on museum operations. The agenda also includes reports from content committees and the status of job announcements. Public comments are accepted on agenda items.

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Tue Jul 11, 2023

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State Museum Board to discuss exhibition updates

The State Museum Board of Directors will meet to receive an update regarding exhibitions. The meeting includes a discussion on next steps for the board.

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Thu Jun 22, 2023

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✓ Decided: State Museum Board approves leases, rental rates, and security camera installation

The Board approved a one-year lease for Vieux Carre Gallery and a new rental rate of $2.61 per sq. ft. for renovated apartments at 515 and 519 St. Ann. Members also approved security camera installation and a plumbing reimbursement for Monty's. Several items regarding 521 St. Ann and a 519 St. Ann tenant were tabled.

Tue Jun 20, 2023

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State Museum Board discusses museum opening activities and budget updates

The State Museum Board of Directors will discuss updates regarding the Louisiana State Museum, including budget updates and job announcements. The board will also address funding for upcoming museum opening activities.

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Mon Jun 12, 2023

State Museum Board of Directors

Governance Committee to discuss strategic plan workbook and 2009 plan

The Governance Committee of the Louisiana State Museum will meet to discuss pages 7-9 of the LA Civil Strategic Plan workbook and the 2009 Strategic Plan as ordered by Lt. Gov. Landrieu. The agenda also includes routine items such as adoption of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

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Mon Jun 12, 2023

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Architecture Preservation Committee meeting scheduled for June 12

The Architecture Preservation Committee of the Louisiana State Museum Board of Directors will meet to adopt the agenda and previous minutes. The committee will also discuss Madame John’s Legacy under old business.

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Thu Jun 1, 2023

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Governance Committee to review questionnaire for Lt. Governor, discuss strategic plan

The Governance Committee of the Louisiana State Museum will meet to adopt minutes, review a questionnaire given to the Lt. Governor regarding the new governance system, and discuss development of a new comprehensive strategic long-range plan. No votes or financial decisions are on the agenda.

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Tue May 16, 2023

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Louisiana State Museum Board discusses civil rights exhibition status

The board will hear a status report on the Introductory Exhibition and take public comments. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

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Mon May 15, 2023

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Board to vote on $80k fire alarm, $20k chiller repair, and budget

The Louisiana State Museum Board of Directors will consider multiple financial motions, including up to $80,000 for a fire/alarm system at 1000 Chartres Street and up to $20,000 for chiller repair at the Presbytere. They will also vote on the 2023-2024 Irby Budget, tenant lease actions (e.g., denying rent reduction for Artistic Heritage, approving business concept for 529 St. Ann), and several collections items such as deaccessioning 26 objects and approving new acquisitions.

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Wed May 3, 2023

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Board to vote on proposed acquisitions and deaccessions

The Louisiana State Museum Collections Committee will consider proposed acquisitions, including gifts and purchase ratifications, as well as deaccessions from the permanent collection. The board will also discuss an outgoing loan policy and elect a new advisor. Other agenda items include transfers to study and demonstration collections and conservation updates.

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Tue May 2, 2023

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Irby/Finance Committee to vote on 2023-2024 budget and commercial lease changes

The Irby/Finance Committee of the Louisiana State Museum Board of Directors is meeting to discuss maintenance projects at St. Ann properties, review commercial and residential tenant matters, and vote on the 2023-2024 budget. Key decisions include approval of a new business concept for Columns on the Square, a lease termination for NOLA Cool, and a rent reduction request for Artistic Heritage.

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✓ Decided: State Museum Board approves commercial tenant name changes and CD investment

The Board approved business concept and name changes for tenants at 529 and 537 St. Ann St. It denied rent reduction and patio renovation requests for other commercial tenants. The Board also authorized the purchase of a 90-day CD at Whitney Bank.

Tue May 2, 2023

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Executive Committee to discuss audit recommendations, strategic plan, and Irby budget

The Executive Committee of the Louisiana State Museum Board will discuss audit recommendations and develop a new comprehensive strategic plan. The Irby/Finance Committee will report on commercial tenants, financials, and a proposed budget for 2023-2024, including a motion to open a CD. Also on the agenda are a loan request from Senator Kennedy and an update on Madame Johns Legacy.

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Tue Apr 11, 2023

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Committee to decide path forward for Madame John's Legacy construction

The Architectural Preservation Committee of the Louisiana State Museum will review and discuss proposed construction options for Madame John's Legacy with Laurence Wilson, then vote on a motion to determine the path forward. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

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Wed Mar 22, 2023

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Committee to discuss Madame John's Legacy preservation contracts and budget

The Irby/Finance Committee of the Louisiana State Museum Board of Directors will discuss and vote on three actions related to the Madame John's Legacy project: engaging a preservation consultant, a structural engineer, and a specialist for a Historic Structures Report. The committee will also consider a revised Irby budget. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $180,000 in funding for Madame John's Legacy preservation

The Board unanimously approved three funding requests from W.R. Irby Funds for preservation consultants, a structural engineer, and a Historic Structures Report for Madame John's Legacy. The budget was amended by $180,000 to facilitate these actions.

Mon Mar 13, 2023

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State Museum Board to discuss lease rates and agreements

The Board of Directors will review reports from the Interim Director and Chairman. The meeting includes discussions on several financial motions, including lease rates for 517 St. Ann and contract addendums for 801 Decatur.

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Thu Mar 9, 2023

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Architectural Preservation Committee meets regarding Madame Johns Legacy

The Architectural Preservation Committee will meet at The Cabildo to review the agenda and approve minutes from the January 23, 2023 meeting. A report from Laurence Wilson of MCWB Architects regarding Madame Johns Legacy is scheduled for discussion.

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Thu Mar 2, 2023

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✓ Decided: State Museum Board meeting records no substantive decisions due to lack of quorum

The meeting was held without a quorum present. Consequently, all motions and adoption of minutes were tabled. The session consisted of staff updates and discussions.

Thu Mar 2, 2023

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Irby Committee to vote on apartment agreement, lease rates, bank changes

The Irby Committee of the Louisiana State Museum Board of Directors will discuss and vote on several financial and operational items, including a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for the Irby Apartment, a new lease rent rate for Ma Sherie at 517 St. Ann, and an addendum to Monty's on the Square lease. The committee will also consider a bank resolution to update signature cards, moving maturing CDs to a checking account, and exterior building improvements. Updates on the Irby Apartment guest log, Lower Pontalba Dashboard, and tenant suggestions for 507 St. Ann are also on the agenda.

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Thu Mar 2, 2023

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State Museum Executive Committee to discuss Irby Apartment, leases, banking

The Executive Committee of the Louisiana State Museum Board of Directors will consider several financial and property matters, including a Comprehensive Endeavor Agreement for the Irby Apartment, updates on commercial leases at 517 St. Ann and other properties, and banking resolutions such as a change of banking institution. The committee will also hear the Chairman's Report and an update on the Madame Johns Legacy project.

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Wed Mar 1, 2023

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Collections Committee to discuss acquisitions, deaccessions, and loans

The Louisiana State Museum Collections Committee will meet to consider proposed acquisitions and deaccessions from the permanent collection, as well as transfers and removals from the demonstration collection. The agenda also includes election of new advisors, conservation updates, and incoming loans. No specific items or dollar amounts are detailed in the agenda.

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Mon Jan 30, 2023

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Board discusses LORD study recommendations for 3-region system

The Governance Committee of the Louisiana State Museum Board of Directors is discussing recommendations from the LORD study for a new three-region system and an implementation plan. They are also considering potential issues such as AAM re-accreditation and funding for smaller regional museums, and whether to recommend keeping the existing system to the Lt. Governor.

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Mon Jan 23, 2023

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✓ Decided: Board supports merging Secretary of State’s museums into State Museum system

The Board unanimously supported a proposal to merge the Secretary of State’s museums into the Louisiana State Museum system and restructure governance into three regional boards. The Board also approved bylaw amendments and authorized the selection of a consultant for Madame John’s Legacy.

Mon Jan 23, 2023

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Board to vote on leases, tenant requests, and fee changes

The Louisiana State Museum Board of Directors will vote on several commercial and residential matters, including tenant requests for 507 St. Ann, lease amendments for 801 Decatur St. and 547 St. Ann, and a proposed $25 monthly CAM fee for A/C filter replacement. The board will also hear reports on museum operations, committees, and the Louisiana Civil Rights Museum.

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Mon Jan 23, 2023

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Architectural Preservation Committee meets regarding New Orleans Jazz Museum

The Architectural Preservation Committee is meeting to review recommendations from preservation consultants. The board will discuss repairs to Madame John’s Legacy and archaeology findings.

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Tue Jan 17, 2023

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Irby/Finance Committee meets to discuss museum property and finances

The committee will review updates on 507 St. Ann applications, residential apartment improvements, and rent rates. The meeting includes discussions regarding the Irby Internal Audit Report and the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for Irby Apartments.

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Tue Jan 17, 2023

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Executive Committee to discuss Madame John's Legacy and committee memberships

The Executive Committee of the Louisiana State Museum Board of Directors is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes, receive the Chairman's Report, and discuss committee memberships and bylaws. The meeting also includes reports from the Architectural Committee on Madame John's Legacy and the search for an Independent Preservation Specialist, as well as the Irby/Finance Committee and Collections Committee reports.

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