October 16, 2008

Present:

Jan Henderson, Mark Huddleston, Mike Knott, Caren Luke, Dave

Meloy, Tom Spread, and Becky Wichers

Absent:

Eric Knoernschild, Scott Natvig

Acting President:

In the absence of the President, Dave Meloy assumed the

role for this meeting.

Staff:

Barb Christensen

Visitors Speak:

None

Minutes:

It was moved by Mark Huddleston and seconded by Jan Henderson

that the minutes of the September 18, 2008 Board Meeting be approved. Motion

carried.

Bills:

It was moved by Mike Knott and seconded by Caren Luke to approve the

monthly bills totaling $1,890.39 for payment. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Collections:

Barb purchased an oil painting by Leroy Bobbitt entitled “Sunlight

in Amana” from a local dealer for $900. The painting, completed in 1941, is

typical of an Iowa Regionalist artist of the period and fits perfectly into the MAC’s

collection of 20

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Century Iowa artist. Vernon Leroy Bobbitt was born in Pella,

Iowa in 1911 and was a teacher, painter and designer throughout his career.

The price was well below Barb’s authorized acquisition allowance so no formal

vote was required.

Barb purchased an immigrant trunk from Ms Suzie Harden of Rochester, Iowa.

The trunk was addressed to/owned by Claus Fick of Muscatine, Iowa. Barb paid

the asking price of $100.

Building & Grounds:

The bridges for the Oriental garden are in place and being painted by MAC staff.

The ponds have been sealed and painted.

Finance & Budget:

No report was received from the City.

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Long-Range Planning:

Several issues are still being resolved before the

purchase of the house next door can be finalized. There is very little of

salvageable consequence in/on the house.

Barb is working on a grant that would be used to purchase large canvases for

every child in grades 1 thru 5 in the District. The canvases will be 6” x 6” and will

be used by the children to paint their own works of art. The program would start

in April 2009.

Personnel:

Board members were given their new committee assignments.

Program/Publicity

: The Festival of Wreaths is scheduled to open November

9th. The Grand Gala Finale Party and Silent Auction will be Saturday, November

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The “Fairy Tale Art” exhibition opens November 9

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Education Coordinator’s Report:

Report was received for review.

Director’s Report:

Report was received for review.

Unfinished Business:

None

New Business:

None

Adjourn:

A motion was made by Mark Huddleston and seconded by Tom

Spread to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Michael J. Knott , Secretary