HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/26/2022 - MinutesMinutes of R.H.S. Monthly Meeting April 26, 2022 Page 1 of 2 [Type here]
RENTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MONTHLY MEETING
April 26, 2022
Attending: Laura Clawson, Daryl Delaurenti, Maryann DiPasquale, Amy Elizabeth Gorton,
Jessica Kelly, Lynne King, Colleen Lenahansen, Mike Lennox, and Elizabeth Stewart.
Absent: Rhea Kimble
Guests: Mayor Armando Pavone, Kacee French, Dan Clawson
Call to Order, Introductions, and Guest Speaker
President Jessica Kelly called the hybrid Zoom/in person meeting to order at 5:42 PM and
introduced the first spe aker, Mayor Pavone. He talked about the role of the museum in
maintaining a historical perspective at a time of major growth. He supports growth that has a
connection to the past. Renton’s favorable, central location is a magnet to all kinds of
businesses, both favorable and unfavorable. Equity, Housing & Human Services department
also builds community.
News, Updates, Correspondence Information
Museum Director Elizabeth Stewart reported on museum operations & facility. The carpet will
soon be installed. IT met with Liz and will hopefully install equipment to allow hybrid meetings
in June. Liz also reported that the search for the Public Engagement Coordinator launched 2
weeks ago. She also reported on the roles of the museum manager, including supervising staff,
reporting to the city and being a liaison to city government with the board. Laura Clawson gave
a brief history of the city’s relationship with the board.
Review and approval of minutes Action Item
President Jessica Kelly reviewed the minutes of the March meeting.
• MOTION: Laura Clawson moved to approve the minutes; Daryl Delaurenti seconded.
Motion passed, none opposed, none abstaining.
President Jessica Kelly reviewed the minutes of the Annual meeting.
• MOTION: Laura Clawson moved to approve the minutes; Daryl Delaurenti seconded.
Motion passed, none opposed, none abstaining.
Other
Laura Clawson will serve as Secretary Pro Tem until June 30th.
The newly designated Primary Administrator for the Renton Historical Society's Intuit (Quickboo ks)
Account is Brandy Bradford, our bookkeeper.
Work session Action Items
Committee Reports (Colleen): Committee chairs reported out:
a. Executive Committee- no update. Will meet prospective facilitator for MMA project.
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b. Board development - Kacee French, a board applicant, will be interviewed by
Laura Clawson, Jessica Kelly and Dan Clawson. Laura will send a Doodle.
c. Outreach committee - will meet next month. Colleen Lenahansen attended the
Renton Downtown Partnership event to insure we have a role there.
d. Events committee - reported that the fundraiser date (September 10) and venue
(Community Center) are confirmed. Barn Dance theme. Rockin’ Horse Dance
Barn will provide entertainment and a dance lesson. Rain City catering
appetizers using the $1,000 deposit from 2020. Silent auction only.
The procurement letter is done. Trustees asked to all participate in procurement
and to update the list on ASANA to avoid vendors getting multiple calls. Planning
session is May 5th, all invited. Colleen displayed Amy’s dashboard that will be
used to track ticket sales for the event.
e. Human Resources – no report.
f. Collections committee - Daryl DeLaurenti reported they will look at rental
storage in Tukwilla. Dan Clawson reported his research results on ownership of
the Model A and recommended getting a legal opinion.
• MOTION: Lynne King moved to allocate up to $1,000 for legal consultation on the
inheritability of the Model A. Maryann DiPasquale seconded. Motion passed, none
opposed, none abstaining.
g. By-laws committee – no report.
h. MMA (Museum Management Agreement) committee - members are Liz
Stewart, Jessica Kelly, Colleen Lenahansen and Dan Clawson, They will meet
soon.
i. Finance report - written report with nothing unusual for first quarter.
j. Fundraising. - Trustees are to all participate in procurement and to update the
list on ASANA to avoid vendors getting multiple calls. Planning session is May
5th, all invited. Colleen Lenahansen shared Amy Gorton’s cool dashboard to be
used to track progress in meeting fundraising goal.
Mission Moment: Articles of Incorporation.
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The Articles of Incorporation were included in the board packet. Jessica drew our attention to the
important sections in the first two pages.
Adjournment
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Colleen Lenahansen moved to adjourn, Jessica Kelly seconded. Meeting adjourned at 7:06 pm.
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Laura Clawson (Secretary pro tem)
Renton Historical Society
Next meeting: Tues., May 31, 5:30 – 7 pm, Hybrid Meeting (In person location: TBD)