Tempe Historical Museum Advisory Board

The Tempe Historical Museum Advisory Board was established on June 21, 1984, by Tempe City Ordinance #1079. It was created to assist and advise the City Council and the Community Services Director on matters pertaining to the museum and the Petersen House.  The Advisory Board's major responsibilities include advising on policies concerning the acquisition and use of historic properties and collections, and assisting in the establishment of priorities and policies concerning the historical museum program.

Current Members of the Tempe Historical Museum Advisory Board are:

  • Gail Fisher, Chair
  • Jean Berry, Vice Chair
  • Anne Chandler
  • Marcia Cypert
  • Betty Enz
  • Dan Killoren
  • Robert McKinley
  • Frank Schmuck

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May Board Agenda

Approved April Meeting Minutes

Approved March Meeting Minutes

Approved February Meeting Minutes

Approved January Meeting Minutes

Approved December Meeting Minutes

Approved November Meeting Minutes

Approved October Meeting Minutes

COMMITTEES & REPRESENTATIVES

Historic Preservation Commission Representative – Lisa Roach

The Historic Preservation representative attends the monthly meetings of the Historic Preservation Commission and reports back to the Historical Museum Advisory Board.

Tempe Historical Society Representative – Betty Enz

The Tempe Historical Society representative acts as a liaison between the Historical Museum Advisory Board and the Tempe Historical Society Board by attending the Society’s monthly meetings.

Policy, Procedures and Accessions Committee Representative - Anne Chandler

This committee is charged with the establishment and periodic review of collections-related policies and procedures. They evaluate artifacts submitted for donation to the Museum. The committee will evaluate the deaccessioning of any artifact from the Museum collection.

Public Programs Committee Representative – Gail Fisher

This committee is charged with giving input on public programs (educational programs, exhibit programs, and special events), including concept development, planning, implementing, and evaluating such programs.

Petersen House Endowment Committee - Jean Berry, Chair, Marcia Cypert

This committee is charged with overseeing the Petersen House Endowment Fund.

Diversity Awareness Committee Representative - Marcia Cypert

This committee is charged with bringing a more diverse perspective to the Museum Advisory Board. The committee will assist and advise the Tempe Historical Museum with all matters of inclusiveness and diversity, as out lined in the Diversity Action Plan.