07-18-23 Conrad Mansion Museum Board of Directors MinutesConrad Mansion Museum Board of Directors
July 18, 2023, 4:00
Conrad Mansion
1. Welcome- Members present: Gail Erickson, Natalie Robinson, Gary Havens,
Cate Webber, Everit Sliter, Sue Corrigan, Diane Medler, Diane Morton -Stout,
Mark Schickendantz, Carrie Nelson, and Museum director Brit Clark in person and
Tia Robbins via Zoom.
2. Board Review and Consent-
• .tune meeting minutes accepted. Treasurer's report approved.
3. Grants/ Sponsorships -
a) Flathead Electric School Tour grant ($10,000) — Sue Corrigan
• Committee met with Mike Kelly from School District 5. Mansion
tours that provide personalized learning for students and work with
students for project based learning will be focus.
• "'Wired for the Future" is the new name for school tour program.
• 982 students toured Mansion in 2022 ($1/student school tour
rate). Everit and Diane recommended did not recommend using
this same pricing.
• School partnership ideas were discussed, including starting with
one school or district first year (KPS) and then expanding. Offering
Teacher In -Service option was discussed. Would like to create a
multi -year plan to enhance tour experience.
b) Great Fish Community Challenge (Aug 10-Sep 15, 2023)
• Last year the Mansion's goal was to raise $10,000. This year our
goal is $15,000.
• Brit encouraged volunteers to attend pop up events. Cate
recommended Mansion t-shirts for events. Brit will be in charge of
picking up and serving food at the Fun Run on Sept. 9t".
c) Round Up for Safety -
Researching options for a wheelchair lift will be put on the back
burner until things quiet down with the roof and other current
projects.
4. Fundraising
a) Room Sponsorships- Still waiting on payment for a few rooms (The
Fernery, Dining Room, and Butler's Pantry).
b) Garden Shed Sponsor- $5,000 will cover the cost of the shed. Donors?
S. Facilities
a) Roof
• Roof installation is going very well. CBX has been very professional.
Guides are including a few "nooks and crannies" extras to
compensate for third floor not being included in tour during roof
construction.
b) New venue planning- committee report -
Robert will check on easements from city. Locate gas and water
lines with U-Dig.
6. Museum Director's Report-
• Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social went well. It was busier in the
house than last year. Not as much was contributed to donation
boxes at the ice cream tables. Ice cream went quickly. Re-evaluate
amount of ice cream and price next year.
• June visitation was down (all over, not just at the Mansion). July
numbers are looking better.
7. Strategic Plan Overview- summary.
8. Adjourn — 5:05