06-18-24 Conrad Mansion Museum Board of Directors MinutesConrad Mansion Museum Board of Directors
June 18, 2024 - 4:00 p.m.
Chamber of Commerce
1. Welcome- Members present: Cate Webber, Diane Medler, Susanne Wigginton,
Mary Pat Murphy, Diane Stout, Mark Schickendantz, Chris Vick, Natalie Robin,
Gary Havens, Katharine King, Carrie Nelson, and Museum Director Brit Clark.
2. Consent Agenda -
a) May minutes- Approved.
b) May financials were provided. Brit noted one correction has been made.
The Endowment transfer is in account 1831 instead of 1830. Chris moved
to accept the minutes. Gary seconded.
3. Strategic Goals and Action Plan 2023-24 Review -
a) Goal 1: Build a case for Mansion support-
• Emphasis on increasing awareness. Reach out for professional PR
input. Brit mentioned questionnaires that other museums have
conducted with assistance of the National Alliance of Museums.
• Recommendation made to move room sponsorship renewal from
May to November to better accommodate budget cycles.
• Mansion staff will increase newsletter frequency from quarterly to
monthly.
• Each board member is tasked with creating their elevator speech
(approximately 250 words)
b) Goal 2: Financial Security -
Gary, Diane M., and Brit met with Mansion's insurance rep. Current
policy will be evaluated and recommendations will be made. Brit
will survey other museums regarding their coverage at the MAM
board of director's meeting.
c) Goal 3: New Building for Public Restrooms- See facilities report.
d) Goal 4: Moving the museum into the future -
Access for All project and the 2024 Great Fish Community
Challenge.
e) Goal 5: Expand Museum Programming-
• The Mansion's third floor and Violet Room arrangement have been
updated.
• Teacher PIR training for Wired for the Future will be offered again.
f) Goal 6: CMM's Role as an event venue -
The Mansion has focused on more intimate events to prevent wear
on the house. (Recent spring events include the Piano Forte
concert, Mother's Day Tea & Tours, and a press tour for the visiting
Teddy Roosevelt impersonator.
4. Facilities-
a) New Building planning committee report (Cate) -
The 1,000 ft2 footprint for the building is the gross allowable size.
Patio area would be ok, but a porch style roof would count towards
the footprint. Cate and Susanne will form a subcommittee to create
a proposed floorplan.
S. Executive Director's report -
a) Brit's monthly report included tour and event updates. The Mansion has
been accepted to participate in the 2024 Great Fish Community Challenge
for the Access for All project.
b) Security - There has been a significant increase in incidents involving
unhoused individuals from an encampment located down the hill behind
the Heritage Park restrooms. Guests and staff have been intimidated and
harassed.
• Robert has requested that the outside water spigot be turned off as
it is being abused. Mansion staff and city pickup efforts have kept
grounds clear of trash.
• There was consensus for limiting hours for the grounds.
• Brit will seek guidance from the city attorney regarding situation.
• Several weddings are scheduled on the grounds this summer.
There is a Mansion manager on site during events.
• Explore options for additional security during events.
6. Other Business -
a) Mansion Credit Card -
The Conrad Mansion board of directors authorizes Brit Clark,
Museum Director to complete and sign an application for a Glacier
Bank Visa business card with a credit limit of $10,000. This motion
made by Chris Vick and seconded by Mark Schickendantz. All in
favor. Mansion policy requires board approval for expenditures over
$1,000.
7. Adjourn- 5:15