Category: Museum

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.

museum sign
Board, Museum

Proposed Bylaw Amendments (2023)

Clayton McLain Memorial Museum

UPDATE (June 20, 2023): 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.

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.

Museum

Still Winter Here

Clayton McLain Memorial Museum

Spring seems a long ways off here at the CMMM.

The World’s Largest Tomahawk: If you look closely, Saskatchewan’s flag is peaking out from behind the tipi. That’s where the new Cenotaph is located.
The Campground with the heritage village in the distance.
view of the heritage buildings across a field of snow
This was the closest I could get to the buildings from this direction.

~ Debbie M.

Archives, Museum, Our Stories

Our First Display in CK Library

Clayton McLain Memorial Museum

Today, Lucille set up the first archival display in the new Cut Knife Library space. It showcases the Courier’s feature articles on the installation of the World’s Largest Tomahawk. Before too long, the CMMM will have set up multiple display cases within the Library with revolving exhibits.

A year-round exhibit space has been the museum’s dream for years. The former Good Shepherd Church at 113 Broad Street has been renovated to form two spaces: the Cut Knife Municipal Library accessed through the front door, and eventually, the Museum Administration and Archives Center (MAAC) visited – by appointment – through the north side door. Next time you’re in the Library, check out the exhibits and let us know what you think.

First Museum Exhibit at the CK Library

~ Debbie M.

Clayton McLain Memorial Museum is on Instagram.