04-16-24 Conrad Mansion Board MinutesConrad Mansion Museum Board of Directors
April 16, 2024 - 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Chamber of Commerce
1. Welcome- Members present: Teri Iwerson, Susanne Wigginton, Sue Corrigan,
Chris Vick, Cate Webber, Natalie Robinson, Gail Erickson, Mary Pat Murphy,
Everit Sliter, Katharine King, Diane Medler, Carrie Nelson, and Museum Director
Brit Clark.
2. Consent Agenda-
a) March minutes- Misspelled name correction requested.
b) Treasurer’s report for March 2024- Accepted. Katharine moved to accept
the report. Chris seconded.
c) Budget- Approved 2024 operating budget with correction to include
Sorcha’s salary. Everit made motion to adopt budget. Chris seconded. All
in favor.
3. Other Business- Sue moved to transfer $70,000 from First Interstate Money
Market account to D.A. Davidson endowment for investment. Everit seconded. All
in favor.
4. Fundraising-
a) Great Fish Community Challenge- After more consideration, Brit
would like to dedicate funds from the Great Fish Community Challenge to
improving ADA accessibility for guests. This would include installing a
wheelchair lift to the porch under the porte-cochère, smoothing and
stabilizing boards on the porch, purchasing a ramp for the front door and
creating a video tour for those who cannot access the third floor. Brit has
looked at ramps that range from $5,000-$10,000. She will get estimates
for lift and ramp installation at the Mansion. A motion was made to direct
funds from the Great Fish Community Challenge toward increasing
accessibility for guests. Motion carried unanimously.
b) Room Sponsorships Committee Report (Teri and Gail)- provided
updates on room sponsorships.
5. Facilities-
a) Cate shared updates on the new building planning. The committee will
meet on April 17th. Susanne recommended that table/chair storage have a
direct route with no corners to move tables around. Bathrooms are the
primary goal for the space. Bathroom access will be limited to use during
Mansion hours.
6. Executive Director’s report (Brit)- monthly written report submitted.
a) Ticket sales going well for upcoming events.
b) 4th of July- Sponsor is being sought for ice cream. Porteus BBQ and So
Delightful will provide lunch concessions. All hands needed for volunteers
that day.
c) Ghost Tours- These will be expanded to two weekends this year.