Volume 9 Number 4                                                         Summer  2000                                                                          Page  4

ARIZONA MINERAL AND MINING MUSEUM FOUNDATION
Meeting Minutes---May 18, 2000

The Chairman, Les Presmyk, called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

Attendees:  Sam Nasser, Steve Decker, Harvey Jong, Genie Howell, Doug Linday, Pierre Cantou, Ben Benham, Lavone Archer, Les Presmyk, John Hallinan, Paul Harter, Jack Howell, Shirley Cote, Charlie Connell.

Additions and Corrections to the minutes:
Genie Howell pointed out that the correct title for Harvey Smith should be member of the Board of the AZ Dept of Mines and Mineral Resources and Executive Director of the Foundation.
Paul Harter's name should be changed to Harter from Harder. The statement about Doug Duffy's Plan for the upstairs was misleading. Charlie Connell explained that carpenters are waiting for plans on the further development of the upstairs.
The next Board Meeting was confirmed to be July 20, 2000.  Harvey Jong moved the minutes be approved with above corrections. Genie Howell seconded and the minutes were approved.
Treasurer's Report:  Les Presmyk read the treasurer's report.
Collection Committee: Harvey Jong reported that the new mineral stands from Jay Hayes are in the process of being placed with an improved display of the Collection. At this point it seems the project will come in at budget or under. Next Collection Committee meeting June 5, 2000.

Awards Committee:  Les reminded the group that Bob Jones was selected to find two graduate students to receive scholarships from the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies/California Federation of Mineralogical Societies. He has found 3 students he would like to see receive assistance. He is willing to provide $500 out of his

pocket and wonders if the Foundation would like to support the Phd student at A.S.U. also. Ben Benham moved that the Foundation provide $500 also. John Hallinan seconded the motion and it was approved. The plaque outside the gallery door is still in the planning stage.

Newsletter: Steve Decker expressed appreciation for increased funding and contributions from the membership. The Spring 2000 issue was 12 pages long. The mailing list is under constant revision and it is the goal to send to all of those interested in minerals or the Museum. He also distributes copies around the community.

October MSA/Family Days Show at the Museum: Les reported that the committee has been meeting and current plans are for a 2-day show which would add tailgate type vendors as per the Flagg sale in addition to approximately 15 vendors and display cases upstairs. Shirley Fiske will co-ordinate upstairs vendors. Daytime Security will be provided by the Arizona Rangers or Maricopa County Sheriff's posse. Nighttime coverage has not been decided. 

Current planning includes an expanded members night on Friday that would be more of a social gathering. More complete information will be forthcoming.

Publicity: No report.

Volunteer Efforts at the Museum: Charlie Connell reported that there are a couple of Volunteers who have been especially consistent and helpful.

Lavone moved that such new Volunteers be afforded Foundation membership when they meet the 100 hr. service mark rather than having to wait for the new year. The membership would be good for the remainder of the year and for the new year also.  Ben Benham sec

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