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MEETING
MARCH 14, 1995
5:15 P.M.
AT THE MUSEUM
520 E. FIRST STREET
AGENDA
I. Call Meeting to Order.
• II. Old Business.
III. Election of New Officers.
IV. New Business.
V. Review of mission statement.
VI. Update of Sanford Historical Society.
VII. Review goals of Sanford Museum Advisory Board.
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MINUTES
SANFORD MUSEUM
ADVISORY :BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 1995
Present: Dr. Vann Parker
George Scott
EDiz abeth Gallant
Doris Gorm±y
Don Vincent
Sylvia. Stallwortn
Others in Attendance: Alicia Clarke, Curator
Eveline Bennett. Secretary
Meeting was held at the Sanford Museum, Meetincr was called to
order at 5 : 2 5 .
The Chairman asked about the last meeting in December and Alicia
explained that she used the time to give an orientation for the new
members.
• The Chairman stated that the board must elect new officers. Dr.
Parker nominated Ms. Stallworth as Chairman and Ms. Gallant
seconded. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Dr. Parker nominated
Ms. Gormly as Vice Chairman, Mr. Vincent seconded and motion was
carried by unanimous vote. Dr. Parker nominated Dr. Morgan as
Secretary. Mr. Vincent seconded and motion was carried by unanimous
vote.
New Business: Alicia Clarke passed out codes of original Mission
Statement and the revised Mission Statement. She explained briefly
the history and. responsibilities of the museum in collecting
information and artifacts, and asked if the board recommended
keeping the uric, :inal statement or accepting the new proposed
mission statement. She also discussed the option of incorporatinc
a commitment to education. Mr. Vincent moved that the board accept
the new mission statement as proposed and. Dr. Parker seconded.
Motion carried. by unanimous vote.
Ms. Clarke next raised the issue of visitors photographing the
museum exhibits. Mr. Vincent expressed a concern regarding the
piracy of photographs and the security of the collection. Dr.
Parker made a motion to recommend that photography be limited by
posting a sign to read "photography by permission only ". Seconded.
by Ms. Gallant. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
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• Ms. Clarke updated the Board on the Sanford Historical Society's
goals for 1995. Projects Manned are: events for the celebration
of the 150th anniversary of Florida statehood, a photo history of
Sanford., a membership drive scheduled for the end. of March, Earth
Day on April 22nd from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Alicia asked. for assistance and ideas from board members for
special events for May 11th, the anniversary of when Henry Sanford
bought the Grant that became the City. Also for Sept 29th. the
anniversary of the in!cc:)roc: )ration of Sanford. The next special event
scheduled is Jim Lawrence who will portray his great- grandfather.
3. prisoner of war during the Civil t1ar. It is scheduled for
Saturday" March 25th beginnings at 2 : fl(_) ,
Alicia stated ti?at a goal for the near future is the installation
of the Sports Hall of Fame section in the museum. There is a need
for a Committee to organize the artifacts and coordinate with the
Seminole County Sports Hall of Fame. Dr. Parker will contact Bud.
Layer to be on the Committee to pursue the sports exhibit. Buddy
Lake will be contacted. also.
Alicia asked the board for suggestions for the design of the sign
in front of the building.
• Mr. Scott and Dr. Parker expressed concern about the front porch as
a trip hazard. Both had seen visitors stumble during the St.
John's River Festival. George Scott moved to request that the
Encrineerincr Department analyze the cost of ramping out the entire
porch area and all agreed. Alicia will type a memorandum to the
Encrineerincr Department to state the board's concerns.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 6:35om.
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