Student Museum Restoration Committee Meeting Post

Seminole County Public School: Student Museum Restoration Committee Meeting
400 E.Lake Mary Boulevard, Sanford, FL

February 8, 2010
5:30 p.m. - 7:30

Purpose: To raise funds for the Student Museum to complete repairs

There were no formal presentations however there were several speakers: David Grace from the Seminole County Extension Center regarding the Teaching Garden, Allen Nettles a Facilities Planner regarding the bell tower, Christine Dalton regarding grants and historical issues.

In Attendance:
Judy Wiant
Dave Grace
Randy Allman
Sarah Miller
Jeanne Norris
Allen Nettles
Christine Dalton
Linda Daniels


Topics discussed in short:

• The bell tower bricks repointing and the budget allowance
• Donor Plaque
• Wood floor maintenance
• Rummage Sale
  
• Croom's Alumni gathering
• Changing the name of the Teaching Garden
• Applying for grant: "Gardening with the Kids"
• Possibly renting a room to a Rollins professor
• Small matching grant from Tallahassee for additional funds and a call for more volunteer to show up in Tallahassee to help persuade the powers that be
• Possible grant from Federal government for black history group
• Possible audio recording for the museum to help with tours
• Spring Activity planned at the Museum- May day celebration- use the Maypole?
• Garden Tour
• Museum Saturday February 27, 2010

The meeting was run efficiently and in good order; interaction between all participants was cordial and respectful. Each discussed their perspective and concerns and many of the items on the agenda were agreed upon.

Overall, I enjoyed the combination of attending this meeting with the museum visit. I am thankful to Sebreane for letting me about it and for meeting me at both locations. My impression of the meeting was favorable and I found this small, highly focused group to be instructive.