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MINUTES
Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History
Advisory Committee Meeting
November 4, 1999
The Museum Advisory Committee met in the Museum at Noon on Friday, November 4, 1999.
Members Present: Art Howerton, Kathy Heymann, Donna Flynn,Tony Diaz, Pat Bacak-
Clements, Mary G. Longoria, and Woody Riley.
Upon motion by Pat Bacak-Clements and seconded by Art Howerton the minutes of the October
6 and October 22 were unanimously approved.
Upon motion by Woody Riley and seconded by Pat Bacak-Clements the Committee unanimously
excused the absences of Art Howerton, Donna Flynn, and Tony Diaz.
Business:
a. Although it is too early to draw any real conclusions,attendance for October,even with
the closure of the Columbus ships on October 18, is down only 3%. It is hoped that the
lower admission fee will offset the unwillingness of visitors to come to the museum with
the ships closed. A new survey was devised to measure the response of visitors. It was
suggested that a survey be placed on the WEB site. It was also suggested that a way be
found to provide food and drinks for visitors. The availability of the WEB site and a new
education strategy of offering shortened "focus" programs could also assist the Museum
through what will likely be a difficult period.
b. Upon Motion by Kathy Heymann and seconded by Donna Flynn a group discount rate of
$ for adults and$ for accompanying children was unanimously approved.
c. The Columbus Fleet Association ceased to manage the gift shop on October 15. The staff
has been temporarily hired by the City. They will be permanently hired as soon as possible
and that cost will be reimbursed by the Museum Auxiliary, which has again accepted
responsibility for gift shop operations. Cost of purchases for resale will be born by the
Auxiliary and staff supervision will be provided by the Museum. A proposed inventory
buyout has been agreed to by both the Fleet and the Auxiliary.
d. The bid package for Discovery Hall is complete and should be advertised soon.
Conservation of the ceiling and planning for the exhibit continues. There was a discussion
about providing interpretation for visitors about the ceiling and it was suggested that a
video chronicle of the conservation and installation be compiled. The fund drive for the
exhibit remains stalled with the development director position still vacant. It is hoped that
it will be filled soon.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 1:15 p.m.
SCANNED