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Good evening, I will be live-tweeting the Newfields 143rd Annual Meeting today at 5:30pm for @indydocumenters @mirrorindy. #indydocumenters

Chairwoman Anne Sellers gave the greeting and introduction. She welcomed President and CEO Le Monte G. Booker Sr. He gave stats on the accomplishments and achievements of Newfields this year.

President Booker shared about his background coming from Chicago with a life shaped by art, and what it means to him. discovernewfields.org/newsroom/welco…

President Booker continued on the five pillars of the strategic plan design. The Newfields Promise, Art, Nature, Community, and Sustainability. The Newfields Promise is to deliver a consistent and welcoming experience to everyone who visits their grounds.

President Booker introduced and welcomed new key staff; Chief Development Officer Tim Ardillo, Chief People & Culture Officer Bruce English, and Curator of European Art Kenneth Brummel.

Jonathan Wright, the Ruth Lilly Director of The Garden and Fairbanks Park gave the Nature Report.

Belinda Tate, The Melvin & Bren Simon Director of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields gave the Art Report. She also presented the New Acquisition Highlights.

Kenneth Brummel, Curator of European Art presented the mission moment. (Part 1)

Brummel’s mission moment report continued. (Part 2)

Doug Singleton, Board of Trustees Treasurer and Chair of Finance and Audit Committee gave the Treasurer’s Report. (Part 1)

Singleton’s Treasurer’s report continued. (Part 2)

Myrta Pulliam, Governance Committee Vice Chair gave the Governance Committee Business report. (Part 1)

Pulliam’s report continued. Chairwoman Sellers gave thanks to Outgoing trustees. (Part 2)

Chairwoman Sellers closed the meeting at 6:40pm. The next annual meeting is scheduled for next year.

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