Annual Meeting of the Membership

Curious about the museum’s plans, what’s ahead, and what we’ve been working on? Members are invited to join us at the Annual Meeting on May 22nd, 2026 from 3:00pm – 4:30pm in the R.B. Annis, where our board of directors, staff, and members come together to launch the summer season.

Childcare will be available in the Jerry Mason Learning Center for children ages 6 and up and is reserved for those attending the meeting. Children will enjoy supervised activities, including make-and-take crafts. Younger children are absolutely welcome, but must have an adult remain with them in the Jerry Mason Learning Center.

 

Pursuant to the Museum’s bylaws, the following notices are provided to the membership in advance of the 2026 Annual Meeting:

The following amendment to the bylaws is proposed by the Board of Directors. If approved, it would allow for the seating of two non-voting Junior Board Members beginning in 2027.

Article V – Board of Directors

Section 12. Junior Board Members

The Board may appoint up to two (2) Junior Board Members who are emerging leaders at an early stage in their professional or academic careers.

Junior Board Members shall not be counted toward the establishment of a quorum and shall not possess voting rights or rights to access knowledge on matters involving legal authority, fiduciary responsibility, financial oversight, or governance.

The purpose of the Junior Board Members is to provide a young adult perspective to the Board, assist in community outreach and engagement, and cultivate leadership development under the mentorship of the Board of Directors.

Junior Board Members shall be appointed for a one-year term and may be renewed for up to three (3) additional one-year terms. Candidates shall be selected through the Nominations Committee following an application and interview process.

Junior Board Members are expected to attend at least five (5) Board meetings annually (virtually or in person) and participate in a minimum of two (2) volunteer or Museum-sponsored activities per year, with a total of no less than twenty-five (25) volunteer hours completed annually.

 

The following candidates are submitted for membership approval to be seated as Board members in 2026, each to serve a three-year term in accordance with the Museum’s bylaws: BOARD CANDIDATES