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Home My WebLink Aboutattachment2 1331 Algoma Boulevard, Oshkosh WI 54901 • 920.236.5799 • oshkoshmuseum.org MEMO TO THE MUSEUM BOARD July 31, 2020 To the Board, Attached is the agenda for August 6, along with the bill list, OACF 1st quarter reports, a review and recommendation for Membership levels, and a list of five J. Frank Waldo paintings recommended for deaccession. We began work on the 2021 budget this week and it is due August 18. Of significance, departments must present two budgets, one showing a 5% reduction on the tax levy portion, and the other a zero increase. This is of course due to the economic impact of COVID-19. The 5% tax levy reduction for the Museum equates to about $50,000 and I will explain how I propose to meet that decrease under my monthly report. I suppose there are people who actually enjoy working on the annual budget, although I have yet to meet them. As it looks now, I intend to present the proposed budget for our trusts and funds at the September meeting. At that meeting, Anna Cannizzo and I will also present our proposed change to the use of the Durow Trust. Please note the agenda includes discussion and vote on our Membership levels. This review was planned for last winter but was delayed due to circumstances. The Museum has not had a Membership rate increase in a decade and Tammy Malewski has compared our levels and benefits to those in the surrounding area. We recommend a $10 increase and the addition of a $250 corporate category. The recommendations are on the last page. The Membership program continues to be the way the Museum funds many projects, and without Member support many of the things completed in past years would not have been possible. And of course, our Members are the Museum’s primary supporters and advocates. It is important to adopt new rates before the start of the New Year. If the Board approves, new rates would go into effect on January 1, 2021. We anticipate a major Membership promotion as part of the Titanic event. Next, the Collections Review Committee (CRC) is recommending the deaccession of several paintings by J. Frank Waldo, an artist who lived in Oshkosh from 1864 to 1885. Under Ms. Cannizzo’s direction, the CRC has reviewed and selected Waldos which are either in poor condition, represent duplication of imagery, or have an insufficient connection with our mission. As such, they do not further our mission and take up valuable space. Ms. Cannizzo will present this at the meeting. The attachment includes descriptions and values of the paintings. However, please note that values are almost 25 years old and it is likely they are too high in today’s market. However, the Museum budget no longer supports the cost of formal appraisals. Due to severe investment restrictions on 1331 Algoma Boulevard, Oshkosh WI 54901 • 920.236.5799 • oshkoshmuseum.org Page Two our trusts and funds, earnings on the Collections Fund are minimal (under 1%). We have limited the use of the Collections Fund, and the Museum cannot support the costs of conservation treatment of these paintings. The Museum is incredibly short on storage space and the long-term outlook for additional storage space is not positive. If the Board approves, staff would seek new homes for the works, or they would be sold at auction and the proceeds returned to the Collections Fund. Even if we remove these works from the collection, the Museum will still retain a strong representation of Waldo paintings in our collection. In other news, one bid was received for foundation repair and is being verified by Dan Maki of Facility Engineering. The award of contract will most likely go before the Common Council on August 12 and I anticipate work beginning shortly thereafter. The chimneys are close to completion and the masons’ work is first rate, with the joints perfect and beautifully laid. Last week I ended the memo with disheartening news, but this week I will finish with an encouraging update. Congress came together and passed the Great American Outdoors Act, the largest single federal investment in historic and cultural resources for public lands in our generation. It will ensure many of America’s most iconic historic places are saved. This landmark legislation will invest up to $9.5 billion in the National Park Service and other federal agencies and $900 million annually in the Land and Water Conservation Fund. That ends the week and I hope you have a pleasant weekend. Brad Larson OSHKOSH PUBLIC MUSEUM BOARD AGENDA SAWYER LIBRARY OF THE MUSEUM OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN AUGUST 6, 2020 Due to the current COVID-19 emergency, persons attending meetings will be required to comply with current restrictions related to social distancing. There will be no general public comment at this meeting of the Board. While in person comment is permitted for individual agenda items, citizens may and are encouraged to consider submitting written comments. Written public comments may be sent via mail addressed to the Museum, or sent by email to the Museum Director prior to the Board Meeting at: blarson@ci.oshkosh.wi.us ; written comments will be distributed to the Board and made part of the public record of the meeting. 1. Call to order (4:00 p.m.) 2. Determination of quorum, roll call 3. Citizen Statements to the Board (Citizens are to address the Board only. Statements are limited to five (5) minutes; must address items that are not listed on the Board meeting agenda, are limited to issues that have an impact on the Oshkosh Public Museum. The Board may address at a future meeting, and must not include endorsements of any candidates or other electioneering) 4. Consent Resolution Agenda Consent Agenda Items are those items of a routine administrative nature that are voted on by the Board in a Single Roll Call Vote. The Board has been furnished with background material on each item. Any member of the public or Board may request that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion and to be voted on separately. The Board will consider approval of: A. Minutes of the July Board Meeting B. August Bill List C. Receipt and Filing of 1st Quarter Reports from Oshkosh Area Community Fdn 5. Review, discussion and vote on new landscape plan 6. Review, discussion and vote on deaccessioning five J. Frank Waldo paintings 7. Review, discussion and vote on revised Membership levels 8. Report of the Director A. 2021 Operating Budget B. Trust and Fund Requests for the 2021 Budget C. Sporting & Recreation Exhibition Design 9. President’s Report 10. Auxiliary Report – Kathy Wuest 11. Adjournment Minutes of the July 2020 Museum Board Meeting Oshkosh Public Museum ■ 1331 Algoma Boulevard ■ Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901 Page 1 of 3 Minutes of the July 9, 2020 Board Meeting The July meeting of the Oshkosh Public Museum Board was held Thursday, July 9, 2020, in the Sawyer Library of the Oshkosh Public Museum. President Thierman called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Mr. Domer volunteered to record the minutes. The roll was taken by Randy Domer. PRESENT AT ROLL: Board Members Randy Domer, Carol Fenrich, Jim Hoffman, Rick Rego, President Jean Thierman, Alternate Connie Drexler, and School Board President Barb Herzog. Present via ZOOM: Vice President Gabe Loiacono, Alternate Joe Stephenson. EXCUSED: Secretary Becky Matzke. ABSENT: Superintendent of Schools Vickie Cartwright. Ms. Thierman appointed Ms. Drexler to serve in Ms. Matzke’s place. ALSO PRESENT: Museum Director Brad Larson, Durow Curator of Collections/Assistant Director Anna Cannizzo, and Auxiliary President Kathy Wuest. The election of officers for 2020-2021 was announced and the floor opened for nominations. No individual nominations were offered and there was no discussion except to suggest that the current slate of officers be re-elected for 2020-2021. There was general concurrence. MOTION: Adopt the existing slate of officers for a second term; Jean Thierman President, Gabe Loiacono Vice President, Becky Matzke Secretary. (Barb Herzog; second Rick Rego) CARRIED: Yes (8) Domer, Drexler, Fenrich, Hoffman, Loiacono, Rego, Thierman, and Herzog. There were no citizen statements to the Board and none were received. Consent Agenda items included: A. Minutes of the March Board Meeting B. April, May, June, and July Bill Lists MOTION: Adopt Consent Agenda. (Drexler; second Fenrich). CARRIED: Yes (8) Domer, Drexler, Fenrich, Hoffman, Loiacono, Rego, Thierman; and Herzog. Minutes of the July 2020 Museum Board Meeting Oshkosh Public Museum ■ 1331 Algoma Boulevard ■ Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901 Page 2 of 3 The next item was discussion and vote on the repatriation request from the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe for the John Quinney powder horn, artifact 2002.63.1. President Thierman asked Mr. Larson for his presentation. Mr. Larson began by explaining that in January the tribe requested the return of this horn but due to the cyberattack and then the pandemic, presenting this for Board action was delayed. He stated that the Collection Review Committee is unanimously of the opinion it should be returned because Quinney was a grand sachem of the Stockbridge-Munsee, it holds great meaning for the tribe, and because they have a museum and staff to care for it. He then asked Ms. Cannizzo to elaborate. Ms. Cannizzo explained that John Quinney was the tribe’s grand sachem from 1852 to1855 and led the tribe during a period of great change. He was responsible for many accomplishments and is highly regarded by the Stockbridge Munsee people. Ms. Cannizzo explained that the horn was an old unclaimed loan from the very earliest years of the Museum. The tribe had requested it previously, but the Museum had to follow state law so that it could formally become Museum property. There is no provenance as to how it came into the owner’s possession. The tribe is citing the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and identifies the horn as an item of cultural patrimony. She stated the Stockbridge-Munsee have the resources to care for this object at the Arvid E. Miller Memorial Library Museum, located in Boulder, Wisconsin. If the Board approved, there is at least a six week waiting period while the pending repatriation is published by NAGPRA to see if any other claimants come forward. MOTION: Repatriate the horn to the Stockbridge Munsee Tribe. (Rego; second Fenrich) CARRIED: Yes (8) Domer, Drexler, Fenrich, Hoffman, Loiacono, Rego, Thierman, and Herzog. Ms. Thierman then requested Mr. Larson present the July Director’s Report. Mr. Larson began by expressing his happiness at once again having a Board meeting, and hoped everyone was well. He was unsure whether there would be an August meeting, but a September meeting was certainly called for. The Director then explained his submitted capital improvement requests for the period 2021 through 2025. He stated that the Museum’s building entrance and modification project that has been developed with Engberg Anderson Architects over the last three years has been removed from the City’s capital improvement program. In its place is the lesser building modifications that were rejected previously [i.e., in 2009], and he reviewed what those modification would be. He then moved through the annual table of proposed projects and summarized each and why they were selected and submitted. Mr. Larson reminded Board members that just because a project is Minutes of the July 2020 Museum Board Meeting Oshkosh Public Museum ■ 1331 Algoma Boulevard ■ Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901 Page 3 of 3 included in a given five year capital plan does not guarantee funding, and that fact makes planning very challenging because they are often tied to the use of trusts and funds. He answered Board member questions before concluding the July Report. President Thierman had no President’s Report. Ms. Thierman requested the Auxiliary Report. Auxiliary President Kathy Wuest began by reporting the Auxiliary has not met since March, but members have been in contact with one another by phone and email. The Auxiliary Board anticipates meeting in mid-July. Members are working to put together the 2020-2021 booklet. In conclusion, Ms. West stated there was no Pie on the Lawn event and that there will be no November Gala. With no other agenda items, Ms. Thierman asked for a motion to adjourn. (Loiacono; second Rego) The vote was unanimous in favor and the motion was passed. The meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m. BILL LIST AUGUST for July 2020 Bills Company Account Items Purchased Amount Date Purchased PUR CHA SER OPERATIONAL FUND 241 Amazon 6588 Storage Rack, 4 /Tier Display Stand 50.75$ 7/10/20 DD Amazon 6545 Band Saw Blades, Applicator Bottles 86.27$ 7/16/20 GW Amazon 6589 Frame 28.99$ 7/20/20 DD Amazon 6589/6545 Epoxy, Rotary Blades 21.49$ 7/23/20 GW City of Oshkosh 6404 Postage 124.55$ 7/8/20 TB City Oshkosh, Central Store 6527 C-fold and single fold towels 82.14$ 07/30/20 MR Dex-Yp 6410 Digital & Print Advertising 55.00$ 7/17/20 TM Discover Wisconsin 6588 Inventory for Museum Store 173.85$ 7/13/20 TM Facebook 6410 Ad-Branding 31.43$ 7/3/20 TM Facebook 6410 Advertising Social Media 125.00$ 7/19/20 TM Festival Foods 6527 Distilled Water,Vinegar,Dish Soap 32.97$ 7/22/20 MR Fox Cities 6410 Magazine Ad 790.00$ 7/17/20 TM Gaylord 6530 4 Posters-Museum Pests 92.28$ 7/22/20 DD Kitz & Pfeil 6517 Nuts & Bolts 2.91$ 6/29/20 GW Kitz & Pfeil 6517 Spark Plug, 2 Cycle Oil, Grease 38.77$ 6/30/20 MR Kitz & Pfeil 6545 Grease Gun 49.99$ 6/30/20 MR Menards 6517 Toilet 199.99$ 7/9/20 MR Menards 6589 Base Shoe, Painters Tape, Red Oak Boards 59.74$ 7/10/20 MR Menards 6589 Paint Supplies, Electrical Wall Plates 54.82$ 7/13/20 MR Menards 6527 Floor Cleaner, Propane, Nap Gas 54.32$ 7/16/20 MR Menards 6589 Batteries,Sawhorses,Socket Lamp Kit 78.00$ 7/16/20 MR Menards 6589 Sponge Seal Weather Stripping 38.45$ 7/24/20 MR Menards 6589 Hardboard, soft soap 52.30$ 07/30/20 GW Midwest Water Treatment 6426 Service Fee 125.00$ 7/8/20 MR Mw Passports 6588 Inventory for Museum Store 58.00$ 7/13/20 TM Oshkosh Herald 6410 Advertising 182.52$ 7/2/20 TM Our Wisconsin 6410 Magazine Ad 476.00$ 7/20/20 TM Paypal 6466 Paypal on Website 5.00$ 7/2/20 TM Plus.Joann 6589 15 Yds Unbleached Muslin 118"104.25$ 7/23/20 DD Sewmuchmorestore 6588 Store Inventory 100.00$ 7/20/20 TM Socksmith Design 6588 Inventory for Museum Store 78.00$ 7/17/20 TM Staples 6505 Pens, office chair seat rest, finger pads 47.56$ 7/7/20 KA Staples 6505 Chair Cushion, Pilot Varsity Pens 44.29$ 7/28/20 TB Steinert Printing 6588 Postcards for Museum Store 203.40$ 7/19/20 TM Uline 6589 Paper Bags for Museum Store 88.54$ 07/13/20 TM Uline 6589 Foam Core Board 418.72$ 07/23/20 GW Wood Chuck USA 6588 Inventory for Museum Store 110.00$ 07/17/20 TM TOTALS 4,365.29$ Page 1 of 1 1 | P a g e Museum Memberships in Close Proximity to OPM July 28, 2020 Museum Memberships Offered Cost Comments Paine-Oshkosh Summary: No senior or student membership, a corporate member we should consider. Family Membership $90 *BEST VALUE!* • Free admission for two adults and accompanying children to the mansion, gardens, and exhibitions, as well as Nutcracker in the Castle • Free or reduced admission to gallery talks, guided tours, programs, and events • Special announcements by mail and email • 10% discount on Paine plant sales and merchandise • Ability to rent space for weddings and special events • Plus, TWO free Guest Passes to share with others! This gift is fully tax-deductible. Individual Membership $60 • Free admission for one to the mansion, gardens, and exhibitions, as well as Nutcracker in the Castle • Free or reduced admission to gallery talks, guided tours, programs, and events • Special announcements by mail and email • 10% discount on Paine plant sales and merchandise • Join now and receive ONE free Guest Pass! This membership gift is fully tax-deductible. Patron Bronze $150 • Free admission for two adults and accompanying children to the mansion, gardens, and exhibitions, as well as Nutcracker in the Castle • Free admission to opening receptions for exhibitions • Free special events, including Tulip Tiptoe, Fireside Mingle, and Holiday Party • Free or reduced admission to gallery talks, guided tours, programs, and events • Special announcements by mail and email • 10% discount on Paine plant sales and merchandise • Ability to rent space for weddings and special events • Plus, FOUR free Guest Passes to share with others! $120 of this membership gift is tax-deductible. Patron Membership The Paine offers additional Patron levels of Silver $300, Gold $600, and Platinum $900. Benefits include all those of the $90 $60 $150 2 | P a g e Patron Bronze level as well as gatherings with the curators, additional Guest Passes, and more. Patron Circles The Paine also offers a special Patron Circles membership program for gifts of $1,500 and above. Benefits include intimate receptions, dinners, excursions and educational gatherings. Corporate Partnership Many local business and organizations provide annual support for the Paine through our Corporate Partnership program. Corporate Partnerships, starting at $250, offer a variety of benefits while providing support for the Paine’s educational programs for children. This ongoing support is vital to the Paine. Many businesses utilize their partnership benefits to provide VIP tours or enjoy using Paine venues for trainings, customer appreciation events, retirement parties and many other functions. We are happy to customize benefits to meet your needs and interests. $300-$900 $1,500 $250+ Castle – Appleton Individual Senior Grandparent Family Benefactor Lifetime $45 $35 $55 $85 $200 $1,500 Bergstrom Mahler – Neenah Individual Family or Dual Senior Student Associate Apprentice $50 $75 $35 $35 $150 $250 $500 $1000 Neville-Green Bay Annual General Membership Individual - $40 Unlimited admission for 1 adult for 12 months 10% Discount in our Gift Shop Invitations to exhibit openings and special events Discounts and advance registration for classes, workshops and programs Subscription to the Neville Musepaper Subscription to our N'Touch monthly e-newsletter (with provided email address) $40 3 | P a g e ASTC Travel Passport Program allowing free admission to nearly 600 members in over 40 countries. Members include not only science centers and museums, but also nature centers, aquariums, planetariums, zoos, botanical gardens, and natural history and children's museums, as well as companies, consultants, and other organizations that share an interest in informal science education. Time Travelers Program - present your Friends of the Neville membership card at over 100 museums across the US and receive gift shop and/or admission discounts. Dual - $50 Unlimited admission for 2 adults for 12 months plus all the benefits of Individual. Family - $65 Unlimited admission for 2 adults and their children/grandchildren under 18 years of age for 12 months plus all the benefits of Individual. Pioneer - $100 Unlimited admission for 2 adults for 12 months plus 2 (one time) additional guest passes and all the benefits of Individual and all the benefits of Family Name recognition in Annual Report Explorer - $250 Unlimited admission for 2 adults for 12 months plus 4 (one time) additional guest passes and all the benefits of Individual and all the benefits of Family Name recognition in Annual Report 15% discount on facility rental (subject to availability) Adventurer - $500 Unlimited admission for 2 adults for 12 months plus 6 (one time) additional guest passes and all the benefits of Individual and all the benefits of Family Name recognition in Annual Report 20% discount on facility rental (subject to availability) A special 8x10 black and white archival photo of your choice from the Neville's collection Opportunity to participate in Membership Pledge Payment Program (payment plan available) 2 tickets to a special event Ambassador - $1,000 Unlimited admission for 2 adults for 12 months plus 8 (one time) additional guest passes and all the benefits of Individual and all the benefits of Family Name recognition in Annual Report 25% discount on facility rental (subject to availability) A special 8x10 black and white archival photo of your choice from the Neville's collection $50 $65 $100 $250 $500 $1,000 4 | P a g e Opportunity to participate in Membership Pledge Payment Program (payment plan available) 2 tickets to a special event Museum Visionary - $2,500 Unlimited admission for 2 adults for 12 months plus 10 (one time) additional guest passes and all the benefits of Individual and all the benefits of Family Name recognition in Annual Report $300 discount on facility rental (subject to availability) A special 8x10 black and white archival photo of your choice from the Neville's collection Opportunity to participate in Membership Pledge Payment Program (payment plan available) 2 tickets to a special event Guided tour of the Neville Collections and lunch with the Museum Director ShareThis Facebook Tweet LinkedIn Pinterest $2,500 Milwaukee Public ALL MEMBERS ENJOY: Free admission to Museum and Planetarium for one year Free admission to special exhibits Free admission to over 300 museums worldwide $5 parking in MacArthur Square garage 10% discount on Museum shopping and dining Free members-only communications Discount on select programs/events Free Clue Crew Explorer Guides Free stroller or wheelchair during your visit Free members-only events Dual ($85) 2 adults OR 1 adult plus 1 guest Includes: Basic benefits listed above $5 tickets to Dome Theater Family ($135) 2 adults and their children/grandchildren (age 17 and under) Includes: Basic benefits listed above $5 tickets to Dome Theater Affordable Adventure membership is available for families in financial need. To apply, please click here. 5 | P a g e Sustainer ($225) - BEST VALUE! 2 adults and their children/grandchildren (age 17 and under) OR 1 adult plus 3 guests Includes: Basic benefits listed above Free special exhibition previews Free Dome Theater preview nights Free admission to Dome Theater shows Guest privileges for members-only events 4 MPM guest passes to share with friends or family Advanced registration for select public programs/events Additional member perks at select events Caregiver/babysitter can bring member children Flexible admission benefits: Family coverage OR yourself and up to 3 guests Donor Levels ($500 and up) When you make a donor level gift, even more of your Membership supports ongoing research, artifact and specimen care, education programs, and world-class exhibits. As a thank you for your support, these levels include additional benefits. OPM Recommendations College Student Individual Senior Individual Senior Dual Dual Family Cornerstone Corporate (use as sponsors) $35 $40 $35 $40 $50 $65 $160 $250+ Increase of $10/category, defined senior and senior couple, added Corporate, which we could use as sponsors. Proposal for Paintings Deaccession J.F. Waldo and other large works Board Consideration-Vote #5983 - Subject matter not relevant to Waldo’s time in this region -Poor condition-Fire damage; requires conservation -Beyond capability of the Museum to provide care and maintenance; not a conservation priority -Not accessible due to condition -Museum Purchase, no legal restrictions -Appraisal: 1996 Michael Birdsall $15,500.00 #604 - Subject matter not relevant to Waldo’s time in this region -Good condition, received conservation treatment after fire however some minor condition issues remain -Large work to store, display, make accessible -Unknown source “found in attic”, no known legal restrictions -Appraisal: 1996 Michael Birdsall $38,000.00 #6487-1866 - Subject matter not relevant to this region; Possibly Waldo -Fair condition; requires conservation -Questionable whether the Museum will be able to provide care and maintenance; conservation priority? -Large item to store and display-difficult to make accessible -Unknown source, no known legal restrictions -Appraisal: 1996 Michael Birdsall $27,000.00 #6487-1704 - Subject matter not relevant to this region; Possibly Waldo, may be a copy of Waldo painting #5387-292 -Poor condition; requires conservation -Questionable whether the Museum will be able to provide care and maintenance; conservation priority? -Large item to store and display-difficult to make accessible -Unknown source, no known legal restrictions -Appraisal: NONE #1997.9.1 - Subject matter not relevant to this region -Unattributed -Fair condition; requires conservation -Questionable whether the Museum will be able to provide care and maintenance; conservation priority? -Large item to store and display-difficult to make accessible -Source: St. Josaphat Catholic Church in Oshkosh, displayed at church, no legal restrictions -Appraisal: NONE