Oklahoma Historical Society

Information about upcoming meetings of the OHS Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and Burkhart Trust will be posted on this page 24 hours before the scheduled meeting.

AGENDA
Oklahoma Historical Society Board of Directors
Special Meeting of the Board of Directors
Oklahoma History Center, Fischer Boardroom
800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Wednesday, December 18, 2024, 1 p.m.
No public comment allowed

  1. Call to order – Duke R. Ligon
    1. Compliance with Open Meeting Act
  2. Pledge of Allegiance
  3. Roll call – Trait Thompson
    1. Declaration of a quorum
  4. Discussion and possible action on using funds from the Bob Blackburn Collections Endowment Fund to pay for the storage fees, truck rental, and contingency costs for the Oklahoma Sports Museum collection - Trait Thompson
  5. Announcements – (please note that proposed announcements must be sent to President Ligon or Dayna Robinson no later than 48 hours in advance of meeting for inclusion on the agenda.)
  6. Adjournment – Duke R. Ligon


AGENDA
Oklahoma Historical Society Board of Directors
Executive Committee – Regular Meeting
Oklahoma History Center, Fischer Boardroom
800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Wednesday, December 18, 2024, 1:30 p.m.
No public comment allowed

  1. Call to order – Duke R. Ligon
    1. Compliance with Open Meeting Act
  2. Pledge of Allegiance
  3. Roll call – Trait Thompson
    1. Declaration of a quorum
  4. Discussion and possible approval of minutes (September 18, 2024)
  5. Recognition of service pins – Trait Thompson
    1. Aaron Preston – 15 years
    2. Beverly Whitcomb – 20 years
  6. Executive Director’s Report - Trait Thompson
    1. Legislative update
    2. OKPOP public fundraising kickoff
    3. Update on the lawsuit regarding the dog attacks at Hunter’s Home
  7. Update on accreditation of the Oklahoma History Center Museum – Nicole Harvey
  8. Discussion and possible action on organizational changes for Collections – Trait Thompson
  9. Update on the Civil Rights Trail Grant Program – Lynda Ozan
  10. Update on Bezos Family Grant for National History Day – Sarah Dumas
  11. Update on Museums and Historic Sites – Chantry Banks
  12. New Business – No new business may be brought before the board if known about or could have reasonably been foreseen prior to the posting of the notice and agenda. 25 O.S. 2011, §311 (A)(10).
  13. Announcements – (please note that proposed announcements must be sent to President Ligon or Dayna Robinson no later than 48 hours in advance of meeting for inclusion on the agenda.)
  14. Adjournment – Duke R. Ligon


AGENDA
Oklahoma Historical Society Board of Directors
Burkhart Trustees - Regular Meeting
Oklahoma History Center, Fischer Boardroom
800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Wednesday, December 18, 2024, 2 p.m.
No public comment permitted

  1. Call to order – President Duke R. Ligon 
    1. Compliance with Open Meeting Act
  2. Roll call – Trait Thompson 
    1. Declaration of quorum
  3. Approval of minutes (September 18, 2024) 
  4. Financial report – Trait Thompson 
  5. Update on site administration – Karen Whitecotton
  6. Update on site maintenance – Doug Hooten
  7. Adjournment – Duke R. Ligon


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