Category: Board

museum sign
Board, Museum

Proposed Bylaw Amendments (2023)

Clayton McLain Memorial Museum

For community members interested in the CMMM’s governance, we’ll be voting on these 3 amendments on Monday, June 26. The Board meeting will be at 7:30pm at the MAAC (Museum Archives and Administration Centre) at 113 Broad Street. This notice was first posted on March 26, 2023.

Amendment #1

Whereas there is no longer a local newspaper,
Therefore be it resolved that:
ARTICLE IV: ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
B) Notice of Annual Membership Meeting shall be advertised in the local paper at least 15 days before it is held.
Be amended to read
B) Notice of Annual Membership Meeting shall be advertised at least 15 days before it is held.

Amendment #2

Whereas it is becoming more difficult to have people interested in attending our AGM or to be a trustee, and
Whereas a minimum of 6 members to attend and vote at the AGM meeting is attainable now and into the foreseeable future,
Therefore be it resolved that:
ARTICLE IV: ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
C) A quorum for the Annual Membership Meeting shall be a minimum of 8 persons.
Be amended to read
C) A quorum for the Annual Membership Meeting shall be a minimum of 6 persons.

Amendment #3

Whereas at times, when regular or special Board meetings are held, it is necessary to wait for a period of time until quorum requirements are met,
Therefore be it resolved that:
ARTICLE VI: MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
Section 3: A quorum for any meeting of the Board of Trustees shall be a minimum of 5 (five) members of the voting Board members.
Be amended to read
Section 3: A quorum for any meeting of the Board of Trustees shall be a minimum of 4 (four) members of the voting Board members.

These bylaws may be amended by a 2/3rds majority vote at any duly called (regular or special) meeting. Notice of the proposed action must be communicated to all members in writing at least 30 days prior to such meeting. Any action to amend the bylaws must be noticed in the meeting agenda.

These amendments will be eligible for a vote on, or after Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

ovenstown original museum building
Board, Museum, Summer

Mission Accomplished

Clayton McLain Memorial Museum

ALL SET FOR THE SUMMER STAFF

Spring cleaning 2023 is done! We had a crew of 7 Board members and community members, and did we ever make short work of it. Sweeping, mopping, dusting, shining – and removing mouse traps with prey in various states of decay… In any case, the buildings are all set for our summer staff to take over. We’re excited about Donna and Owen joining us this season, but we’ll introduce them to you a bit later.

We were so focused on getting through the buildings that I almost forgot to take photos until the very end. I was lucky to catch Colton finishing the mopping, and Lisa in the freight shed, but at the beginning, I found this gem in the Station house:

vintage autobridge training board
Autobridge: Learn to play bridge or improve your game.
mopping up and dusting
Colton mopping; Lisa dusting signage and artifacts.

Many thanks to Jean, Donna, Paul, Lisa & Hunter, Chris, and Colton for their hard work.

~ Debbie M.

interior duvall house living room
Board, Museum, Summer

Spring Cleaning 2023

Clayton McLain Memorial Museum

Let’s make everything sparkle for Canada Day!

It’s time to ready the heritage buildings for their season opening. We’re in the process of hiring summer staff but Angie won’t be at the museum this year for health reasons. We’ll need all the help we can get to prepare for the Canada Day Open House.

spring cleaning

WHEN: Saturday, June 10 at 10am at the Museum
WHAT TO BRING: A bucket, a dry dust cloth, a cloth for washing (possibly dishes, possibly counters, maybe even windows…) AND a friend!

If you can make it for any amount of time at all, please R.S.V.P. so we can be totally organized and prepared to tackle this.

aerial view museum grounds canvas print
Archives, Board, Events, Museum

Attn: Museum Supporters

Clayton McLain Memorial Museum

Please support the long term viability of Museums and Heritage Institutions across the country by providing your input through this Government of Canada / Canadian Heritage survey.

The Department of Canadian Heritage wants to know what Canadians think. The Government of Canada is seeking input from all Canadians, whether in Canada or abroad, who have an interest in, or want to share their opinion on, museums in Canada…

The purpose of these consultations is to gather views on issues of importance to Canadians, Indigenous partners and the heritage sector. Responses will help build a federal vision for the museum sector, which will be used to adapt or improve existing federal measures to ensure that our cultural heritage is protected, and that heritage institutions continue to be a place where Canadians can learn for generations to come.

Canadian Heritage

To participate in the Survey, click here: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/renewal-museum-policy.html

Thank you for your support!

~ Debbie M.

board table with display case behind
Archives, Board, Events, Museum

New Trustees

Clayton McLain Memorial Museum

The March 26 AGM was pretty exciting. We elected 3 new Trustees!!

The 2023 / 2024 Board is as follows:

  • Colton Stapley, Chair
  • Chris Scoular, Vice-Chair
  • Randy Strelioff, Treasurer
  • Debbie MacLeod, Secretary
  • Paul Hezelwood, Trustee
  • MJ Kammerer, Trustee
  • Justin McCallum, Trustee
  • John Rutley, Permanent Trustee
  • Mel Sawatzky, Permanent Trustee
  • Garrett Drake, R.M. of Cut Knife Representative
  • Lisa Drake, Town of Cut Knife Representative

The move from Railway Avenue to the MAAC-2 on Broad Street is in progress. The Board table had been relocated and was back in one-piece for the first meeting. Notice the new display case* in the second photo? It is just waiting to be filled with an exhibit!

The Board Table is in position in the Cut Knife Library with a new Museum display case* on the wall.
Another new Museum display case* in the Library with the Board Table in behind.

* These display cases were purchased from the Opal Margot bequest.

~ Debbie M.