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OFFICIAL MEETING NOTICE

Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Board of Trustees

Thursday, April 8, 2004
3:00 p.m.

Board Room
Legion of Honor
Lincoln Park
San Francisco, California

AGENDA

ORDER OF BUSINESS

I.	Calling of the Meeting to Order – Diane B. Wilsey, President

II.	Calling of the Roll
	Arlene Ackerman Del M. Anderson Cheryl L. Bancroft Constance Goodyear Baron Alvin H. Baum, Jr. Shelby W. Bonnie T. Robert Burke Barbara B. Carleton Iris S. Chan Barnaby Conrad III Marion Moore Cope Molly Murphy Crowley Richard P. Essey Richard H. Finn Morgan Flagg Harrison S. Fraker, Jr. Karen B. Francois John A. Friede Dr. Rupert Garcia Richard N. Goldman Nancy B. Hamon George Hecksher Jacqueline Hoefer Beverly James Stephen L. Johnson William R. Kimball Diane B. Lloyd-Butler, Vice President/Marketing and Communications Nancy McBean Nion McEvoy J. Alec Merriam, Vice President Lorna F. Meyer Josie Mooney Robert P. Morrow III Joy Ou 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 Burl A. Toler, Sr. Trevor D. Traina Vivian Fei Tsen Carlos Pedro Villa Lonna Wais Nancy Willis Diane B. Wilsey, President David Winton
	Ex-Officio Trustee Members Mayor Gavin Newsom John Murray, President/Recreation and Park Commission
	Absences to be Excused

	There will be an opportunity for public comment before or during each agenda item.
III.	Report of the Nominating Committee – Nion McEvoy, Chair A. Report on Trustees Rotating Off the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco - Discussion Constance Goodyear Baron Richard P. Essey Richard H. Finn Morgan Flagg B. Consideration and Possible Action to Elect the Following New Trustees to the Board of Trustees for an Initial Three Year Term - Action Adolphus Andrews, Jr. Carol W. Casey Elise Friedman Lauren Hall Mara E. Rosales C. Welcome New Trustees - Discussion D. Consideration and Possible Action to Re-elect the Following Trustees to a Second Three Year Term - Action Iris S. Chan Marion Moore Cope Harrison S. Fraker, Jr. Dr. Rupert Garcia Jacqueline Hoefer Joy Ou David Winton E. Consideration and Possible Action to Re-elect the Following Trustees to a Third Three Year Term - Action Lorna Meyer Josie Mooney Carlos Villa
	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[1] - Action
	G. Consideration and Possible Action to Elect the Following Vice Presidents to a Term of One Year - Action 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 H. Consideration and Possible Action to Elect the Following FAMSF Executive Committee Members to a Term of One Year - Action Alvin H. Baum, Jr. Iris S. Chan Nion McEvoy Robert P. Morrow III Marianne Peterson Michael H. Podell Louise H. Renne Lonna Wais I. Consideration and Possible Action to Elect the Following Trustees Whose Terms Expired in April 2003 to Trustee Emeritus Status - Action George McNear Bowles Jamie Nicol Bowles Belva Davis Dagmar Dolby 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[2]- Action K. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Setting theNumber of Trustee Positions - Action 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.
IV.	Report of the President – Diane B. Wilsey
	A. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Minutes of the March 11, 2004 Executive Committee Meeting (See Appendix A – Draft Minutes) - Action
	B. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring the 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 (Resolution To Be Distributed At Meeting) - Action
	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 (Resolution To Be Distributed At Meeting) - Action
	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 (Resolution To Be Distributed At Meeting) - Action
	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 (Resolution To Be Distributed At Meeting)a - Action
	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 (Resolution To Be Distributed At Meeting) - Action
	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 (Resolution To Be Distributed At Meeting) - Action
	H. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring 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 (Resolution To Be Distributed At Meeting) - Action
	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 (Resolution To Be Distributed At Meeting) - Action
	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 Golden Gate Park and Naming the Lucy and Fritz Jewett Publications Center in the New de Young Museum (Resolution To Be Distributed At Meeting) - Action
	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 (Resolution To Be Distributed At Meeting) - Action
	L. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring the 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 (Resolution To Be Distributed At Meeting) - Action
	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 (Resolution To Be Distributed At Meeting) - Action
	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 (Resolution To Be Distributed At Meeting) - Action
	O. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring the Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation for Its Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation Classroom in the New de Young Museum (Resolution To Be Distributed At Meeting) - Action
	P. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring the 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 (Resolution To Be Distributed At Meeting) - Action
	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 (Resolution ToBe Distributed At Meeting) - Action
	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 (Resolution To Be Distributed At Meeting) - Action
	S. Other Informational Items - Discussion
V.	Director’s Report - Harry S. Parker III
	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 - Discussion
	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 - Action 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.
	C. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Acknowledging Bequests of Funds Received During the period October 1 through December 31, 2003 - Action RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco does hereby acknowledge the following bequests of funds received 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
	D. Update on the City Budget - Discussion
	E. Current and Future Exhibits - Discussion
	F. Other Informational Items - Discussion
VI.	Public Comment Members of the public may address the Board of Trustees on items 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 the total comment to thirty minutes.
VII.	Meeting Schedule, Future Events and Current and Future Exhibits - Discussion (See Appendix B - List of Board and Executive Committee Meetings, Events and Exhibitions)
VIII.	Adjournment in Memory of Trustee Emeritus Alexander Charles Crocker de Limur – Diane B. Wilsey, President - Action

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[1] In accordance with the Bylaws of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Article I., Board of Trustees, Section 1., Trustees, page 1.

[2] Trustee Hecksher is nominated for election to the Board of Trustees of The Fine Arts Museums Foundation.

Meeting Information

Report of the President – Diane B. Wilsey