Attendees: Ben Benham, Pierre Cantou, Susan Celestian, Steve Decker, Darrel Dodd, Cynthia Grant, Ray Grant, Jay Hayes, Harvey Jong, Dana Slaughter
The meeting was called to order by Ray Grant.

Ben Benham moved to approve the draft of the March Board Meeting minutes. Dana Slaughter seconded the motion. The motion passed.

Darrel Dodd provided an update on the Foundation's finances and pointed out that the Museum needs specimen stands for some new exhibits. Ben moved to allocate funds for purchasing the stands. Steve Decker seconded the motion. The motion passed.

1. Collection Committee: Darrel reported that several flats of minerals have been transferred to the trailer and that the committee decided to clear some space in the Gallery by getting rid of the old computer and a large display case. Steve will "adopt" the old system and make arrangements to donate the case to the Arrowhead School.
Ray announced that Christine Siler was selected to be the committee chairperson and that the next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 6 at 6:30 p.m. There was some discussion on installing a phone line in the Gallery. The line will be used for Internet access. Susan Celestian pointed out that Ken Phillips should be contacted about the phone line.
2. Posters: Two items were discussed - consolidating the poster inventory and on-line sales. Ray expressed the desire to move the posters out of the Gallery, but no one was aware of a such plan by Les Presmyk or Janice Coggin. Harvey Jong mentioned that the web pages for selling Tucson Show posters have been designed. To complete the on-line store, some logistical details need to be worked out with Christine on the shopping cart software and with Les and Janice on pricing and order fulfillment.
3. Newsletter: Steve indicated that he has suffi

cient funds for publishing the next Newsletter. He also extended an invitation to Foundation members to attend the Arrowhead Geology Club Mineral Show & Party. Details are provided in the Newsletter.
4. Symposium - 2003 - March 29: No updates.
5. Field Trips - Fat Jack mine - Saturday June 15, 2002: Ray provided a reminder that the Fat Jack collecting trip will be held June 15. Cost for members is $5 per person, while non-members will pay $15. There was some discussion on liability insurance for field trips and other Foundation functions. Ray indicated he would look into group rates offered by mineral federations and other sources.
6. Family Day - Saturday Oct. 26, 2002: Ray asked about preparations for Family Day. Susan indicated that there will be space for a few dealers upstairs. The Foundation will provide the usual funds for supplies for the various hands-on activities for kids.
7. Flagg Show - Jan. 3,4,5, 2003: Ray handed out some flyers. He mentioned the need to get an early start on publicity and encouraged members to start getting the word out on the Show.

No old business.

1. International Museum Day - May 18 9 to 4: The Museum requested a person to open the Gallery and to staff a table. Susan mentioned that event activities will be similar to Family Day with demonstrations and drawings. Ray asked for volunteers.
2. Crestmore Collection: Ray reviewed the Crestmore Collection that was donated to the Foundation. It consists of 54 specimens originally donated by Dave Burgess to Ed Flagg along with 20 other pieces. Ray pointed out that these minerals really don't fit in with the Foundation's Collection and proposed donating the materials to the Jurupa Mountains Cultural Center in Riverside, California which specializes in Crestmore studies. Since no trade or sale was proposed, publicity represents the main benefit of this transaction. Steve moved to donate the collection to the Jurupa Museum. Dana seconded the motion. The motion passed.

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