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Calling of the Meeting to Order – Diane B. Wilsey, President
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The annual meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco was held on Thursday, April 8, 2004, in the Board Room of the Legion of Honor, Lincoln Park, San Francisco. A quorum was present that being one-third of the number of Trustees in office. The meeting was called to order at 3:10 p.m.
President Wilsey presided; Mrs. Gough acted as Secretary.
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Calling of the Roll
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The following Trustees were present:
Del M. Anderson
Cheryl H. Bancroft
Constance Goodyear Baron
Alvin H. Baum, Jr.
T. Robert Burke
Barbara B. Carleton
Iris S. Chan
Barnaby Conrad III
Marion Moore Cope
Richard P. Essey
Morgan Flagg
Karen B. Francois
Dr. Rupert Garcia
George Hecksher
Jacqueline Hoefer
Diane B. Lloyd-Butler, Vice President/Marketing and Communications
J. Alec Merriam, Vice President
Marianne H. Peterson
Michael H. Podell
Louise H. Renne
Jeanne Robertson
Shelagh Rohlen, Vice President/Annual Support
George B. Saxe
Randolph R. Scott, Vice President/Audience Development and Civic Affairs
Trevor D. Traina
Nancy Willis
Diane B. Wilsey, President
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On motion, duly seconded and carried unanimously, the following Trustees were excused:
Arlene Ackerman
Shelby W. Bonnie
Molly Murphy Crowley
Richard H. Finn
Harrison S. Fraker, Jr.
John A. Friede
Richard N. Goldman
Nancy Hamon
Beverly James
Stephen L. Johnson
William R. Kimball
Nancy McBean
Nion McEvoy
Lorna F. Meyer
Josie Mooney
Robert P. Morrow III
Joy Ou
Burl A. Toler, Sr.
Vivian Fei Tsen
Carlos Villa
Lonna Wais
David Winton
The following ex-officio Trustees were unable to be present:
Mayor Gavin Newsom
John Murray, President, Recreation and Park Commission
Other Trustees in attendance were:
Robert J. Bransten
Richard W. Goss II
Stephanie MacColl
Gail Merriam
Steven MacGregor Read
Florence Sue Wong
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Report of the Nominating Committee – Cheryl Bancroft for Nion McEvoy, Chair
A. Report on Trustees Rotating Off the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
In the absence of Chair McEvoy, Trustee Cheryl Bancroft, a member of the Nominating Committee, presented the report of the Nominating Committee.
Having completed three terms of three years each, the following four Trustees rotated off the Board of Trustees at this meeting:
Constance Goodyear Baron
Richard P. Essey
Richard H. Finn
Morgan Flagg
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, President Wilsey extended appreciation to these Trustees for their years of dedicated service. Trustees Baron, Essey, Finn and Flagg were acknowledged by the Board of Trustees with a round of applause.
B. Consideration and Possible Action to Elect the Following New Trustees to the Board of Trustees for an Initial Three Year Term
The nominees for election to the Board of Trustees for an initial term of three years to end in April 2007 were:
Adolphus Andrews, Jr.
Carol W. Casey
Elise Friedman
Lauren Hall
Mara E. Rosales
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to elect the nominees to initial three-year terms to expire in April 2007.
C. Welcome New Trustees
Trustees Adolphus Andrews, Jr., Carol W. Casey, Elise Friedman, Lauren Hall,
and Mara E. Rosalesjoined the meeting and were welcomed with a round of applause.
D. Consideration and Possible Action to Re-elect the Following Trustees to a Second Three Year Term
The nominees for election to a second term of three years to end in April 2007 were:
Iris S. Chan
Marion Moore Cope
Harrison S. Fraker, Jr.
Dr. Rupert Garcia
Jacqueline Hoefer
Joy Ou
David Winton
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to elect the nominees to second terms of three years to expire in April 2007.
E. Consideration and Possible Action to Re-elect the Following Trustees to a Third Three Year Term
The nominees for election to a third term of three years to end in April 2007 were:
Lorna Meyer
Josie Mooney
Carlos Villa
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to elect the nominees to third terms of three years to expire in April 2007.
F. Consideration and Possible Action to Re-elect Diane B. Wilsey to an Additional Three-Year Term as President of the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Trustee Bancroft reported that the Nominating Committee recommends Diane B. Wilsey for an additional three-year term as President of the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. President Wilsey abstained from voting, and the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to elect Diane B. Wilsey to an additional three-year term as President of the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco to expire in April 2007.
G.Consideration and Possible Action to Elect the Following Vice Presidents to a Term of One Year
The nominees for Vice President for a term of one year were:
Diane B. Lloyd-Butler, Vice President for Marketing and Communications
J. Alec Merriam, Vice President
Shelagh Rohlen, Vice President for Annual Support
Randolph R. Scott, Vice President for Audience Development and Civic Affairs
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to elect the nominees to one year terms to expire in April 2005.
H. Consideration and Possible Action to Elect the Following FAMSF Executive Committee Members to a Term of One Year
The nominees for election to the FAMSF Executive Committee for a term of one year were:
Alvin H. Baum, Jr.
Iris S. Chan
Nion McEvoy
Robert P. Morrow III
Marianne Peterson
Michael H. Podell
Louise H. Renne
Lonna Wais
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to elect the nominees to the FAMSF Executive Committee to one-year terms to expire in April 2005.
I. Consideration and Possible Action to Elect Four Trustees Whose Terms Expired in April 2003 to Trustee Emeritus Status
The nominees for election to Trustee Emeritus status were:
George McNear Bowles
Jamie Nicol Bowles
Belva Davis
Dagmar Dolby
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to elect the nominees to Trustee Emeritus status.
J. Consideration and Possible Action to Accept the Resignation of George Hecksher from the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco Effective April 8, 2004
It was noted that the resignation of Trustee Hecksher from the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco was necessary in order for his name to be placed in nomination for a position on the Board of Trustees of The Fine Arts Museums Foundation.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to accept the resignation of Trustee Hecksher from the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.
K. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Setting the Number of Trustee Positions
Trustee Bancroft read the following resolution setting the number of Trustee positions:
WHEREAS, The San Francisco Charter, Section 5.105, provides for a variable number of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Charter sets the number of Trustees at no more than sixty-two, with the exact number to be set by the Board of Trustees from time to time; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco does hereby set the number of Trustees at fifty-one (51) until such number is changed by this Board.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1486.
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Report of the President – Diane B. Wilsey
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A. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Minutes of the March 11, 2003 Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees
There being no discussion among the Trustees or members of the public, the minutes of the March 11, 2004 meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees, having been mailed in advance to all Trustees, were unanimously approved.
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B. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring Barbara and Gerson Bakar for Their Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the Barbara and Gerson Bakar Teachers Resource Center in the New de Young Museum
President Wilsey acknowledged with gratitude the generosity of many donors in support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park. The building of the New de Young Museum is rapidly progressing and is expected to be substantially complete by the end of 2004. In accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, it is important at this time to recognize donors who have made significant gifts to the New de Young Museum and to name certain spaces in the Museum in their honor.
President Wilsey presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, Barbara and Gerson Bakar have generously provided funds for a teachers resource center in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the Barbara and Gerson Bakar Teachers Resource Center of the New de Young Museum in honor of Barbara and Gerson Bakar; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to Barbara and Gerson Bakar for their extraordinary generosity in support of the New de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to Barbara and Gerson Bakar and voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1487.
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C. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring the Bank of America Foundation for Its Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the Bank of America Classroom in the New de Young Museum
President Wilsey presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals and organizations, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, The Bank of America Foundation has generously provided funds for a classroom in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’
donor recognition policy, does hereby name the Bank of America Classroom of the New de Young Museum in honor of the Bank of America Foundation; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to the Bank of America Foundation for its extraordinary generosity in support of the New de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Bank of America Foundation and voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution
as Board Resolution 1488.
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D. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring Flo and John Bryan for Their Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the Flo and John Bryan Textile Storage in the New de Young Museum
President Wilsey presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, Flo and John Bryan have generously provided funds for textile storage in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the Flo and John Bryan Textile Storage of the New de Young Museum in honor of Flo and John Bryan; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to Flo and John Bryan for their extraordinary generosity in support of the New de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of
San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to Flo and John Bryan and voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1489.
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E. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring Lucinda and Charles Crocker for Their Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the Lucinda and Charles Crocker Photography Laboratory in the New de Young Museum
President Wilsey presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, Lucinda and Charles Crocker have generously provided funds for a photography laboratory in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the Lucinda and Charles Crocker Photography Laboratory of the New de Young Museum in honor of Lucinda and Charles Crocker; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to Lucinda and Charles Crocker for their extraordinary generosity in support of the New
de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to Lucinda and Charles Crocker and voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1490.
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F. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring Richard and Rosemary Finn for Their Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the Richard and Rosemary Finn Staff Lounge in the New de Young Museum
President Wilsey presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, Richard and Rosemary Finn have generously provided funds for a staff lounge in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the Richard and Rosemary Finn Staff Lounge of the New de Young Museum in honor of Richard and Rosemary Finn; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to Richard and Rosemary Finn for their extraordinary generosity in support of the New
de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to Richard and Rosemary Finn and voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1491.
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G. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring Douglas and Kaatri Grigg for Their Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the Douglas and Kaatri Grigg Registration Office in the New de Young Museum
President Wilsey presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, Douglas and Kaatri Grigg have generously provided funds for a registration office in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the Douglas and Kaatri Grigg Registration Office of the New de Young Museum in honor of Douglas and Kaatri Grigg; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to Douglas and Kaatri Grigg for their extraordinary generosity in support of the New
de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to Douglas and Kaatri Grigg and voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1492.
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H. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring the Walter and Elise Haas Fund for Its Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the Walter and Elise Haas Fund Classroom in the New de Young Museum
President Wilsey presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals and organizations, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, The Walter and Elise Haas Fund has generously provided funds for a classroom in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the Walter and Elise Haas Fund Classroom of the New de Young Museum in honor of the Walter and Elise Haas Fund; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to the Walter and Elise Haas Fund for its extraordinary generosity in support of the New de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Walter and Elise Haas Fund and voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1493.
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I. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring The Handlery Foundation for Its Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming The Handlery Foundation Paintings Analysis Room in the New de Young Museum
President Wilsey presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals and organizations, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, The Handlery Foundation has generously provided funds for a paintings analysis room in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name The Handlery Foundation Paintings Analysis Room of the New de Young Museum in honor of The Handlery Foundation; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to The Handlery Foundation for its extraordinary generosity in support of the New
de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to The Handlery Foundation and voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1494.
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J. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring Lucy and Fritz Jewett for Their Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in olden Gate Park and Naming the Lucy and Fritz Jewett Publications Center in the New de Young Museum
President Wilsey presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, Lucy and Fritz Jewett have generously provided funds for a publications center in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the Lucy and Fritz Jewett Publications Center of the New de Young Museum in honor of Lucy and Fritz Jewett; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to Lucy and Fritz Jewett for their extraordinary generosity in support of the New de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to Lucy and Fritz Jewett and voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1495.
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K. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring the Koret Foundation for Its Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the Koret Auditorium in the New de Young Museum
President Wilsey presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals and organizations, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, The Koret Foundation has generously provided funds for an auditorium in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the Koret Auditorium of the New de Young Museum in honor of the Koret Foundation; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to the Koret Foundation for its extraordinary generosity in support of the New de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of
San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Koret Foundation and voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1496.
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L. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring George and Judy Marcus for Their Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the George and Judy Marcus Garden of Enchantment of the New de Young Museum
President Wilsey presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, George and Judy Marcus have generously provided funds for a garden of enchantment in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the George and Judy Marcus Garden of Enchantment of the New de Young Museum in honor of George and Judy Marcus; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to George and Judy Marcus for their extraordinary generosity in support of the New
de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to George and Judy Marcus and voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1497.
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M. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring Catherine and Michael Podell for Their Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the Catherine and Michael Podell Conference Room in the New de Young Museum
President Wilsey read the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, Catherine and Michael Podell have generously provided funds for a conference room in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the Catherine and Michael Podell Conference Room of the New de Young Museum in honor of Catherine and Michael Podell; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to Catherine and Michael Podell for their extraordinary generosity in support of the New de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to Catherine and Michael Podell and voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1498.
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N. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring Thomas and Shelagh Rohlen for Their Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the Thomas and Shelagh Rohlen Conference Room in the New de Young Museum
President Wilsey read the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, Thomas and Shelagh Rohlen have generously provided funds for a conference room in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the Thomas and Shelagh Rohlen Conference Room of the New de Young Museum in honor of Thomas and Shelagh Rohlen; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to Thomas and Shelagh Rohlen for their extraordinary generosity in support of the New
de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to Thomas and Shelagh Rohlen and voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1499.
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O. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring the Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation for Its Generosity in Support of theNew de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation Classroom in the New de Young Museum
President Wilsey presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals and organizations, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, The Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation has generously provided funds for a classroom in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation Classroom of the New de Young Museum in honor of the Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to the Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation for its extraordinary generosity in support of the New de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation and voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1500.
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P. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring Mary and Carter Thacher for Their Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the Mary and Carter Thacher Large Objects Storage in the New de Young Museum
President Wilsey presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, Mary and Carter Thacher have generously provided funds for large objects storage in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the Mary and Carter Thacher Large Objects Storage of the New de Young Museum in honor of Mary and Carter Thacher; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to Mary and Carter Thacher for their extraordinary generosity in support of the New
de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to Mary and Carter Thacher and voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1501.
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Q. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring Daniel G. Volkmann, Jr. for His Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the Volkmann Family Objects “Dirt” Room in the New de Young Museum
President Wilsey presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, Daniel G. Volkmann, Jr. has generously provided funds for an objects “dirt” room in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the Volkmann Family Objects “Dirt” Room of the New de Young Museum in honor of Daniel G. Volkmann, Jr.; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to Daniel G. Volkmann, Jr. for his extraordinary generosity in support of the New
de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to Daniel G. Volkmann, Jr. and voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1502.
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R. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring the Wells Fargo Foundation for Its Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the Wells Fargo Foundation Classroom in the New de Young Museum
President Wilsey read the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals and organizations, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, The Wells Fargo Foundation has generously provided funds for a classroom in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the Wells Fargo Foundation Classroom of the New de Young Museum in honor of the Wells Fargo Foundation; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to the Wells Fargo Foundation for its extraordinary generosity in support of the New
de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Wells Fargo Foundation and Trustee Iris Chan for making this gift possible and voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1503.
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Director’s Report – Harry S. Parker III
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A. Report on the Execution of the Documents Granting Certain Easements, Licenses, or Other Property Rights Which May Be Necessary to Facilitate the Construction, Operation, and Location of a Parking Facility Under the Golden Gate Park Music Concourse Because Such Parking Facility May Encroach on Property Under the Jurisdiction of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Mr. Parker advised that these documents will permit the garage to be built on property under the jurisdiction of the Fine Arts Museums. There has been a delay in the execution of the easement documents in view of the lawsuits filed by Save Golden Gate Park and the Alliance for Golden Gate Park, challenging the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Golden Gate Park Concourse Authority Projects and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings. A third lawsuit has been filed by Haight-Ashbury resident Kathryn Roberts of the Trees Not Cars organization, which challenges the financial plan of the garage.
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B. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Acknowledging Funding Expended by the Corporation of The Fine Arts Museums During the Period October 1 through December 31, 2003
Mr. Parker advised that the City’s Sunshine Ordinance requires the Fine Arts Museums to disclose the amount and source of all gifts received. He presented the following resolution, which acknowledges funding expended by the Corporation of The Fine Arts Museums for the period October 1 through December 31, 2003:
WHEREAS, The Corporation of The Fine Arts Museums is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation that exists to support the activities of the Fine Arts Museums of
San Francisco and to serve as the developer of the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of
San Francisco does hereby acknowledge with gratitude funding in the amount of $4,260,163 expended by the Corporation of The Fine Arts Museums for operations and $17,974,040 for the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park during the period
October 1 through December 31, 2003.
A motion was made and seconded to adopt the resolution. There was no discussion among Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1504.
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C.Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Acknowledging
Bequests of Funds Received by the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco During the Period October 1 through December 31, 2003
In accordance with the City’s Sunshine Ordinance, bequests received by the Fine Arts Museums must also be disclosed. Mr. Parker introduced the following resolution acknowledging the bequests of funds received by the Museums during the period October 1 through December 31, 2003.
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco does hereby acknowledge that the following bequests of funds were received by the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco during the period October 1 through December 31, 2003:
Betty Lou Levin, $107,715.46
Eugene H. Gray and Stephanie S. Gray 1976 Revocable Trust, $58,000
Richard Lawson Trust, $2,500
A motion was made and seconded to adopt the resolution. There was no discussion among Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1505.
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E. Current and Future Exhibits
Mr. Parker requested Krista Davis, Director of Exhibitions, to provide a quantitative report on the Art Deco: 1910 – 1939 exhibition. Ms. Davis reported that attendance is averaging 250 visitors per hour compared with a budget projection of 300 per hour. Approximately 200 visitors per hour view the show during the week; on weekends the number of visitors per hour increases to about 370. Sales in the Legion stores are averaging $10 per visitor, which is double the per visitor sales projection. About 18% of the visitors are purchasing the Art Deco audio tour as compared to an average of 15% for other exhibitions. There have been 1,500 new memberships, 20% more than experienced during the first month of the Eternal Egypt exhibit. Media response to the exhibition has been strong with 10 television and 5 major radio placements, as well as some national coverage. The Legion is open every Friday evening from 5:30 to 8:45 p.m., April 9 through July 2, in celebration of Art Deco. “Art Deco Fridays” include live music, lectures, film, fashion shows, cabaret performances, dance lessons, and docents in the galleries. Art Deco opened at the Legion of Honor on March 6 and runs through July 4, 2004.
Daniell Cornell, Associate Curator of American Art discussed the exhibition, Between Promise and Possibility: The Photographs of Adi Nes. Adi Ness has achieved worldwide fame for his photographs of the heroic male body, particularly his compelling depictions of Israeli soldiers. His images of teenage boys from the development town of Kiryat Gat won the prestigious Nathan Gottesdiener Foundation Israeli Art Prize in 2000. Mr. Cornell introduced Adi Ness, who traveled from Tel Aviv to attend the reception and viewing of the exhibition in Gallery 1 immediately following the meeting. He expressed appreciation to the Board of Trustees for the opportunity to exhibit his work at the Legion of Honor. Trustees were encouraged to attend the reception and view the exhibition after the meeting. Between Promise and Possibility: The Photographs of Adi Nes opened on March 13 and runs through July 18, 2004.
Courtly Art of the Ancient Maya, organized by the Fine Arts Museums, opened last week at the National Gallery in Washington, DC. Curator Kathleen Berrin was acknowledged for her efforts during the past five years to organize this major exhibition, which opens at the Legion of Honor on September 4 and runs through January 2, 2005. The Museums’ Limestone Stela, Maya, Southern Lowlands, Mexico, Guatemala or Belize, AD 761, is featured in the show.
F. Informational Item
1. Report on an Article by Michael Stoll To Be Published in the May 2004 Edition of San Francisco Magazine
Mr. Parker recalled the circumstances pertaining to the acquisition of the stela and distributed an article by Ms. Berrin, which appeared in the Autumn 1999 edition of Fine Arts magazine. The article described the process by which this ancient, indigenous work of art was acquired. He stressed that acquiring objects of such significance requires a thoughtful and respectful acknowledgment of the country of origin. Mr. Parker and Ms. Berrin made two trips to Guatemala in 1998 to meet with cultural leaders to discuss the potential acquisition and to determine if there would be any objection to the Fine Arts Museums acquiring the stela. Given that the origin of the stela was not known with certainty, the cultural leaders indicated that Guatemala would not take exception to the acquisition. The Mexican government, which was also contacted and provided with full pictorial and documentary information about the stela, determined that the stela was most likely from Guatemala, stated that the Museums had taken all the correct steps, and concluded that it was appropriate for the Museums to acquire the stela.
Mr. Parker advised that reporter Michael Stoll has written an article about the Africa, Oceania and Americas collection and the New de Young Museum. The article, which will appear in the May edition of San Francisco Magazine, is expected to discuss the pros and cons of collecting primitive or indigenous art.
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Public Comment
Members of the public may address the Board of Trustees on items not on the agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Fine Arts Museums of
San Francisco. Speakers may address the Board for up to three minutes; the President or the Board of Trustees may limit total comments to thirty minutes. There was no public comment.
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Meeting Schedule, Future Events and Current and Future Exhibits
A. 2004 Executive Committee Meetings
Date; Time; Location
Thursday, May 13; noon; 6th Floor, 233 Post Streetcancelled
Thursday, September 9; noon; 6th Floor, 233 Post Street
Thursday, November 11; noon; 6th Floor, 233 Post Street
Thursday, December 2; noon; 6th Floor, 233 Post Street
B. 2004 Board of Trustees Meetings
Date; Time; Location
Thursday, June 10; 3 p.m.; Board Room, Legion of Honor
Thursday, October 14; 3 p.m.; Board Room, Legion of Honor
C. Future Events
Date; Event
April 18-25, 2004; Museum Associates Trip to Texas
September 2, 2004; Opening of Courtly Art of the Ancient Maya
October 6-8, 2004; National Council Meeting
October 7, 2004; Back Tie Dinner / Courtly Art of the Ancient Maya
October 15-25, 2004; Museum Associates Trip to Italy
D. Current and Future Exhibitions (*Exhibitions organized by FAMSF)
Title; Date; Gallery
Art Deco Capitalism: Fortune Magazine in the 1930s*; 01/17/04-06/06/04; Logan
Art Deco, 1910-1939; 03/06/04-07/04/04; 19-14, A-F/Rosekrans
Between Promise and Possibility: Adi Nes*; 03/13/04-07/18/04; 1
Photo-Image in American Prints 1960-1990*; 03/13/04-07/18/04; 2
Textile Rotation – Art Deco Dresses*; 03/27/04-06/27/04; 3/9/9c/hall case
American Accents (to Charleston, West Virginia)*; 04/02/03-06/20/04
Textile Rotation – 18th Century Men’s Suit*; 07/03/04-10/31/04; 3/9/9c/hall-case
Gottfried Helnwein: The Child*; 07/31/04-11/28/04; 1 and 2
Reinstall Permanent Collection Galleries 10, 14-19; 08/02/04-08/31/04; 10, 14-19
Courtly Art of the Ancient Maya*; 09/04/04-01/02/05; A-F/Rosekrans
Textile Rotation - Waistcoats*; 11/06/04-05/01/05; 3/9/9c/hall case
Bonjour Monsieur Courbet! The Bruyas Collection from Montpellier; 01/22/05-04/03/05; B-F/Rosekrans
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Adjournment in Memory of Trustee Emeritus Alexander Charles Crocker de Limur - Diane B. Wilsey, President
There being no further business, President Wilsey adjourned the meeting at 3:50 p.m. in memory of Trustee Emeritus Alexander Charles Crocker de Limur.
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Gough
Executive Secretary
Note: These minutes set forth all actions taken up by the Board of Trustees on matters stated, but not necessarily in the order in which the matters were considered.
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