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Meeting Minutes Chandler Museum Foundation Regular Meeting February 3, 2026| 5:30 p.m. Chandler Museum, Agave Room 300 S. Chandler Village Drive, Chandler, AZ Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Barbara Meyerson at 5:35 pm. Roll Call Board Member Attendance Staff Attendance Barbara Meyerson, Chair Kim Moyers, Cultural Development Director Richard Feely, Vice-Chair Niki Tapia, Cultural Development Assistant Director Gregory Herriman, Treasurer Jody Crago, Museum Manager Joshua Askey Peter Bugg, Museum Operations Manager Mary Cimaglio Dani Schulze, Museum Management Assistant Joan Clark Susan Crabtree Shatavia Elder Devin Moreno Heather Patterson Jacki Ryan Martin Sepulveda Absent Unscheduled Public Appearances Cultural Development Director Kim Moyers introduced Cultural Development Assistant Director Niki Tapia from the Connection & Impact team. Consent Agenda 1. Approval of Minutes from January 6, 2026 Chandler Museum Foundation Board Meeting Board Member Jacki Ryan made a motion to approve minutes from the January 6, 2026 Chandler Museum Foundation Board Meeting Board Member Martin Sepulveda seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously (12-0). The minutes were approved as presented. Action Agenda None. Page of 2 3 Discussion 2. Update on Eddie Basha Jr. Exhibition Opening Mrs. Ryan shared updates on the exhibition opening event: o Hamiliton High string trio/quartet is booked o Board Member Heather Patterson booked security o Flowers have been ordered o Tablecloths were purchased o Estimated cost of $10,600 o 7 donors, who contributed $11,500 o Temporary fencing needs to be purchased Board Treasurer Gregory Herriman shared options for a donor wall and temporary fencing. The Board discussed having QR codes and restricted donation information sheets available. 3. Update on Chandler Museum Strategic Planning Keen has sent a matrix with the input from staff, surveys, and the steering committee. Museum Manager Jody Crago and Museum Operations Manager Peter Bugg are collecting staffing and budgetary information to send to Keen. A draft should be completed by the end of March. 4. Update on Applicants for Appointment to the Chandler Museum Foundation to Fill Unscheduled Vacancy The Board recommended Gretchen Pace to fill the vacancy. City of Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke has the recommendation, and the earliest the vacancy can be filled is at the February 26 City Council meeting if approved. The annual vacancies are in the submission process. 5. Board Chair’s Report Board Chair Barbara Meyerson gave kudos to everyone working on the Basha opening event. 6. Museum Manager’s Report During the week of January 14, the Museum had 10 engagements with the public on site and off site, including rentals, a panel discussion with KJZZ, field trips, outreach presentation, and the Multicultural Festival. Gaman, Newest Americans, and Sonoran Shapes exhibitions closed. The exhibition hall is closed for the installation of the Eddie Basha exhibition. The House of Broadcasting Inc. exhibition will open in late March. Monday was the 2026 Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Almost 250 people attended, and NBC 12 was there conducting interviews. 86 people attended the History Bites about Route 66. Mr. Crago invited the board members to attend the State of the City. On that night, the 27 Flags: Our History through Stars and Stripes will be on display. The exhibition will then be split between 14 locations throughout the city. From June 13 – July 4, the exhibition will be on display in the Agave Room. Page of 3 3 The Museum had six rentals in February. Mr. Crago suggested that there should be a discussion about evening rental staff in the future. Briefing None. Member Comments None. Member Announcements None. Calendar 7. Calendar of Exhibitions and Events In April, Mr. Bugg will present about Joshua Tree National Park during the History Bites program. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 pm. ____________________________________ ______________________________________ Barbara Meyerson, Chair Jody Crago, Staff Liaison