Minutes

Meeting Minutes
Chandler Museum Foundation
Executive Subcommittee
Regular Meeting
March 18, 2026 | 2:00 p.m.
Chandler Museum, Saguaro Room
300 S. Chandler Village Drive, Chandler, AZ
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Barbara Meyerson at 2:01 pm.
Roll Call
Board Member Attendance
Staff Attendance
Barbara Meyerson, Chair 
Jody Crago, Museum Manager
Rich Feely, Vice-Chair
Peter Bugg, Museum Operations Manager
Greg Herriman, Treasurer
Becca Vega, Marketing & Volunteer
Coordinator
Absent
Unscheduled Public Appearances
None.
Consent Agenda
1. Approve Minutes from February 18, 2026, Museum Foundation Executive Subcommittee.
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Board Vice-Chair Rich Feely made a motion to approve minutes from February 18, 2026.
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Board Treasurer Greg Herriman seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously 3-0.
The minutes were approved as presented.
Action Agenda
None.
Briefing
2. Possible Opening Reception for OA+D Partnership Exhibition

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In October 2026, the Chandler Museum and OA+D will partner on an exhibition. Board
Member Joan Clark suggested that a joint fundraiser and exhibition opening could be
hosted at the Museum while sharing the proceeds.
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The subcommittee discussed multiple concerns with setting the precedent of co-
sponsoring events with other organizations for fundraising.
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Mr. Feely suggested that OA+D could rent the Museum space for their event, and OA+D
could organize the event and collect all associated revenue.
o The Museum will waive the rental fees, but OA+D would be charged for the staffing
and custodial fees.
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Museum Manager Jody Crago and Board Chair Barbara Meyerson will meet with Mrs.
Clark.
3. Update on Chandler Museum Strategic Planning
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Mr. Crago reached out to Keen to ask about having a session for Keen to present the
strategic plan to the full board. At the session, Keen will explore how the Chandler
Museum’s strategic plan and the Chandler Museum Foundation’s strategic plan work
together. The Museum’s strategic plan takes precedence.
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The subcommittee reviewed their thoughts on the strategic plan:
o Mr. Herriman shared that he has templates that can be used for capital
maintenance and improvement.
o Mr. Feely remarked that the opportunity for the Tumbleweed Ranch to become a
public space is exciting.
o Mrs. Meyerson suggested that the Foundation could be mentioned in the
sustainability and long-term planning section of the strategic plan.
4. Agenda Items for April 7, 2026, Chandler Museum Foundation Board Meeting.
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Consent Agenda
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Discussion:
o Recap of the Being Eddie Basha Opening Event
o Report on Chandler Museum Strategic Planning
o Board Chair’s Report
o Museum Manager's Report
5. Museum Manager's Report.
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No comments were made.
Member Comments
None.
Member Announcements
None.
Calendar
6. Events and Exhibits Calendar
Adjourn
With no other business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 3:37 pm.

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Barbara Meyerson, Chair 
Jody Crago, Staff Liaison