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• Personnel and Finance Committee September 4, 2001 Page 3 3. Witness &Legacy-Contemporary Art About the Holocaust and in Unison A multi-page document focusing on the collaborative community programs of witness &legacy from March 4th through May 13th which brought twenty-one (21) organizations together for the sponsorship of this program. Ms. Visser noted that the Witness &Legacy-Contemporary Art About the Holocaust and in Union brought our community together. She also noted that this summer many Youth Camps were sponsored. Council Member Kelly stated that the Holocaust exhibit was "truly mind-boggling and reminds each of this that it could happen again". Council President Pfeifer noted that the Holocaust exhibit was excellent and a true collaboration of bringing many groups together with different voices. Ms. Visser noted that the Regional Museum of Art received$70,000 of Build Indiana Funds. Mayor Luecke commended the programming and outreach to the many different parts of the community for art, music and culture; noting that Ms. Visser has spearheaded a"wonderful gift to our community". 2002 Studebaker Museum (Fund # 101-0409) 2001 Budget: $ 197,733 2002 Budget: $ 214,688 Rebecca Bonham, Interim Director of the Studebaker Museum, then presented a file folder filled with information for the committee (copy attached). This information included a brochure on the Studebaker National Museum, a brochure on the 1929-1933 Studebaker Presidents on display, a 2-page letter dated August 7, 2001 from Andrew Ujdak, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Studebaker National Museum,a Summer 2001 New Release on new galleries and exhibits, special exhibit schedule for 2001-2004 and an attendance summary for 1995 through the present. Ms. Bonham noted that they are focusing on marketing and realigning their mission. 2002 will mark the 150th anniversary of the Studebaker industry. WVPE will have a "Meet Me at the Museum" in the Spring and Fall. They are partnering with other artifacts such as South Bend Toy in their exhibits. Currently the museum is running 2 1/2 people short. Ms. Bonham stated that the achieves is an unknown community resource which can become a profit center. They are turning a store room into offices. Council Member Kelly inquired about a new site for the museum. It was noted that 2-3 locations are being considered, however they are scaling back from 100,000 square feet to 50-60,000 square feet for a total of$ 10 million. Council President Pfeifer inquired about whether the current location is still in the running. Ms. Bonham noted that it is, despite being in "pretty rough shape". The fact that the building is a former dealership, Ms. Bonham noted that she is"growing fond of the building".