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Home My WebLink About12091997 SMAB mins _A • MINUTES SANFORD MUSEUM ADVISORY BOARD MEETING TUESDAY. DECEMBER 9. 1997 Present: Dr. Vann Parker Dr. John Morgan Richard Packard Douglas Stenstrom James Cara Grace Stinecipher Commissioner Lyons Others in Attendance: Alicia Clarke, Curator Eveline Bennett, Secretary Meeting was held at the Sanford Museum and called to order at 5:40pm by Curator, Alicia Clarke, in the absence of Chairman Doris Gormly. The minutes of the last meeting on September 9, 1997 were unanimously approved after Mr. Packard moved and Dr. Parker seconded. The Curator, Ms. Clarke, told board they needed to nominate a new chairman. Mr. • Stenstrom moved Grace Stinecipher be Chairman, Mr. Packard seconded, the board voted unanimously. Old Business: Mirror that fell off wall and the clock are being repaired. New Business: Dr. Parker moved to keep meeting times for 1998 the same, Mr. Stenstrom seconded. The board voted unanimously. Dr. Parker moved that Dr. Morgan be Vice - Chairman, and Mr. Packard seconded. Dr. Morgan accepted with reservations since he will be gone part of the year. Commissioner Lyons described the project to construct a retaining wall for Lake Carola, behind the museum. Mr. Packard moved to request the City Commission to approve the construction of the retaining wall. Dr. Parker seconded and the board approved unanimously. Commissioner Lyons mentioned he was researching the history of the city seal. The seal was established on June 2, 1913. The Board members expressed the view that the longevity of this seal indicated it did not need to be changed. The museum staff wi l l research the histories of the seal of Seminole County, the city flag, and the city motto so that changes to these may be discussed as part of marketing ideas for the city. Ms. Clarke explained that a volunteer is entering all city cemetery records into a computer data base which is being put on the Internet for genealogists. Volunteers are needed to assist with this project. Mr. Cara suggested that all the tombstones be photographed to preserve their inscriptions. • • Ms. Clarke asked for suggestions for programs for 1998. Suggested speakers were Charles Park, Bill Kirchoff,and Sidney Johnston. Mr. Cara mentioned that West Volusia County Historical Society has videotapes of their programs which are available for purchase. Ms. Clarke explained that the main goal for 1998 was marketing the museum. Commissioner Lyons suggested inviting the Greater Seminole County Chamber of Commerce for a social function. Mr. Cara suggested making a walking tour video of the historic area of Sanford. There was a brief discussion with Commissioner Lyons regarding future plans for the Ft. Mellon Park area and possible future museum expansion. Mr. Cara suggested that Ross Wontenay be put on the list of potential board members. Mr. Cara requested that his phone number be corrected on the board list. The next meeting will be March 10, 1998. Meeting was adjourned at 6:05pm. . . • 1998 SANFORD MUSEUM ADVISORY BOARD George C. Scott Doris Gormly 2656 Grandview Avenue 500 W. Airport Bl. Apt 1409 Sanford, FL 32773 Sanford FL 32723 Phone: (H) 322 -3061 Phone: 321 -6835 Term Expires: November 4, 2000 Term Expires: November 4, 2000 Dr. John Morgan James Cara P.O. Box 699 449 West Rich Ave. Sanford, FL 32772 Deland, FL 32720 Phone: (H) 322 -1202 (H) (904)734 -8711 Term Expires: November 4, 2000 (0)321 -1130 ext.7530 Term expires: Nov. 4, 1999 Grace Stinecipher Douglas Stenstrom 2401 S. Oak Avenue 710 Powderhorn Cir. • Sanford, FL 32771 Lake Mary, FL 32746 Phone: 322 -4381 Phone: (H) 323 -2488 Term Expires: November 4, 1999 Term Expires: November 4, 1998 Richard Packard Dr. Vann Parker 211 Caddie Ct. 130 N. Shirley Ave. DeBary, FL 32713 Sanford, FL 32771 Phone: (H) 668 -2113 Phone: (H) 322 -7860 Term Expires: November 4, 1998 Term expires: Nov. 4, 1998 Isabel Wilson Commissioner Kerry Lyons 1813 Vernango Av. 110 N. Somersett Sanford, FL 32771 Sanford, FL 32771 Phone: 322 -6276 Phone: 324 -3357 Term Expires: November 4, 1999 • • Sanford Museum Advisory Board MEETING DATES - 1998 March 10, 1998 June 9, 1998 September 8, 1998 December 8, 1998 • • o Sanford fij . okA rld • P.O. Box 1788.32 772 -1 788 Telephone (407) 330 - 56915600 Fax (407) 330 -5606 September 23, 1997 Doris Gormly 115 W. 16th Street Sanford, Florida 32771 Dear Ms. Gormly: At its Regular Meeting of September 22, 1997, the City Commission received notification of the expiration of your term on the Sanford Museum Board, effective November 4, 1997. The City Commission expressed its appreciation for your dedication to this municipal endeavor, and re- appointed you to the Sanford Museum Board for a three year term commencing November 5, 1997, and expiring November 4, 2000. If this office can be of further service, please let us know. • Sincerely, /Janet R. Dough-rty, A MC City Clerk JRD /acd cc: City Manager Alicia Clarke, Museum Curator /Staff Liaison Eveline Bennett, Secretary- Sanford Museum Board i File • "The Friendly City" o� Sanford, Noky c.AA r P.O. Box 1788 • 32772-1788 Telephone (407) 330 - 56015600 Fax (407) 330 -5606 September 23, 1997 George C. Scott 2656 Grandview Avenue Sanford, Florida 32771 Dear Mr. Scott: At its Regular Meeting of September 22, 1997, the City Commission received notification of the expiration of your term on the Sanford Museum Board, effective November 4, 1997. The City Commission expressed its appreciation for your dedication to this municipal endeavor, and re- appointed you to the Sanford Museum Board for a three year term commencing November 5, 1997, and expiring November 4, 2000. If this office can be of further service, please let us know. • Sincerely, ®, , • ,661 anet R. Dougherty, MC City Clerk - JRD /acd cc: City Manager Alicia Clarke, Museum Curator /Staff Liaison Eveline Bennett, Secretary- Sanford Museum Board • File • "The Friendly City" o k Sanford, Fj o cAA rld • P.O. Box 1788.32772 -1788 Telephone (407) 330 - 56915600 Fax (407) 330 -5606 September 23, 1997 Dr. John Morgan P. 0. Box 699 Sanford, Florida 32772 -0699 Dear Dr. Morgan: At its Regular Meeting of September 22, 1997, the City Commission received notification of the expiration of your term on the Sanford Museum Board, effective November 4, 1997. The City Commission expressed its appreciation for your dedication to this municipal endeavor, and re- appointed you to the Sanford Museum Board for a three year term commencing November 5, 1997, and expiring November 4, 2000. If this office can be of further service, please let us know. Sincerely, ikefK anet R. Dough6rty, MC City Clerk JRD /acd cc: City Manager Alicia Clarke, Museum Curator /Staff Liaison Eveline Bennett, Secretary- Sanford Museum Board File 1111 "The Friendly City" al To: n Dougherty, City Cler From: Alicia Clarke, Curator Subject: Board appointments Date: September 22,1997 ✓ ✓ The terms oj Museum Advisory Board members Doris Gormly, Dr. John Morgan, and George C. Scott will expire on November 4, 1997. All have agreed to serve another three year term and all are eligible to be reappointed. All three of these board members have faithfully attended meetings and have proven to be assets to the Museum Advisory Board. • cc. 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