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MEMO TO THE MUSEUM BOARD
February 25, 2021
To the Board,
Attached is the agenda for March 4, along with the ZOOM link and, if you prefer the telephone
number: 312-626-6799, Meeting ID: 943 8868 7369; Passcode: 409003. There has been one addition to the
agenda since last week and it is that I will be introducing Archivist Amy Fels.
This comes early because of scheduling conflicts on this busy week. On Friday, we meet Niki Murray,
our new project manager from Split Rock Studios. Among other things, we will review the proposed
budget so Split Rock can begin refining numbers in preparation for upcoming budget requests. The
exhibition team and I met on Monday and reviewed the conceptual plan. It is clear that the plan needs
a bit of refinement as part of the design process.
You may recall that a focal point of the Museum strategic plan is the creation of a multi-purpose
gallery, and work will start on that the year after the opening of Deep Roots, Growing City. The multi-
purpose space will be in the gallery currently occupied by Memories & Dreams. As we reviewed the
conceptual plan for Deep Roots, we realized we need to include part of the Memories & Dreams gallery in
the design, and that revision is consistent with the plan to create the multi-purpose space.
Once we have the revised conceptual plan from Split Rock, it will be presented to the Board. This will
not only help refresh everyone on the project, but also serve to introduce the capabilities of the
curatorial voice of Deep Roots, which is Emily Rock. While Emily is still our Registrar, she is the curator
for this exhibition and will assume the full responsibilities of Curator of Exhibitions after Debra
Daubert retires. Deep Roots, Growing City, is on the same magnitude as People of the Waters, even
somewhat more complicated because of the number of media components.
Our previous weekend attendance was excellent, but with the increase in visitor numbers came the old
challenges associated with our building. Staff handled the challenges with their usual professionalism,
and we try to view it as a dress rehearsal for the upcoming Titanic exhibition. The only way these issues
can be addressed is through construction, which is many years in the future. On the subject of Titanic,
we had a WebEx meeting this week and everything is well in-hand for the big event.
This week Marketing Coordinator Tammy Malewski created and activated a significant improvement
for our volunteers. Through Schedules Plus, which is accessed through our website, volunteers can
now sign up for available docent slots. This is a significant improvement for volunteers, helps fill
vacancies, and reduces the time Tammy spends coordinating the volunteer program.
The sun is climbing higher each day, the cardinals are singing for mates, and the snow is starting to
melt. It should not be too much longer before we are able to sit together as a Board and have good
discussion and interaction. In the meantime, I look forward to seeing you via ZOOM next week.
That ends the week. I hope everyone has a pleasant weekend.
Brad Larson
Director
OSHKOSH PUBLIC MUSEUM
BOARD AGENDA
Online Only
OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
March 4, 2021
Museum Board Meeting remote participation information:
Due to the current COVID-19 emergency the City of Oshkosh is currently holding all meetings
remotely. Citizens wishing to provide comment on individual agenda items may appear remotely
through the following sign-up link:
_https://zoom.us/j/94388687369?pwd=NTRnVVdPKzFodEl5a1dzeEwwWTNFUT09 or may
submit 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. Introduction of Archivist Amy Fels
4. 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)
5. 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 September 2020 Board Meeting
B. Bill Lists
C. Receipt and Filing of 3rd and 4th Quarter Reports of Museum Funds at
Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
6. Determination of Use of the Anonymous $100,000 Gift
7. Report of the Director
A. Star Wars Attendance and Income
B. Capital Improvements: Cement Work and Landscaping
C. Spanbauer Bequest
8. Auxiliary Report – Sue Eichman, Auxiliary Secretary
9. Adjournment