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
  • Lisa Roach, Vice Chair
  • Jean Berry
  • Anne Chandler
  • Betty Enz
  • Dan Killoren
  • Robert McKinley
  • Frank Schmuck

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Completed November Board Meeting Agenda

Approved October Board Meeting Minutes
Approved September Meeting Minutes
Approved June Meeting Minutes
Approved May Meeting Minutes

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 – Dan Killoren

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 – Lisa Roach

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

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

Diversity Awareness Committee Representative - Vacant

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.