APPENDIX A: ACTIONS OF THE

OCTOBER 22, 2018, MEETING OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS

VOTED that the Board of Regents reelects David M. Rubenstein as Chair of the Smithsonian 

Institution’s Board of Regents for a one-year term effective January 31, 2019.

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[2018.10.01]

VOTED that the Board of Regents reelects Steve Case as Vice Chair of the Smithsonian Institution’s 

Board of Regents for a one-year term effective January 31, 2019.

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 [2018.10.02]

VOTED that the Board of Regents reelects Risa J. Lavizzo-Mourey as a member of the Smithsonian 

Board of Regents’ Executive Committee for a one-year term effective January 31, 2019.

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[2018.10.03]

VOTED that the Board of Regents adopts the Consent Agenda, which constitutes the approval 

of all action items listed therein. [2018.10.04]

VOTED that the Board of Regents expresses its profound appreciation to the memory of 

Lori Yarrish, Director of the Anacostia Community Museum, an esteemed colleague and true 

friend of the Smithsonian Institution, and extends its heartfelt sympathies to her daughter 

Laila, her mother Myra, and extended family.

VOTED that the Board of Regents approves the minutes of the June 11, 2018, meeting 

of the Board of Regents.

VOTED that the Board of Regents approves the proposed amendments to the Executive 

Committee’s Charter.

VOTED that the Board of Regents approves the proposed amendments to the Audit and 

Review Committee’s Charter.

VOTED that the Board of Regents approves the proposed amendments to the Facilities 

Committee’s Charter.

VOTED that the Board of Regents approves the proposed amendments to the bylaws of 

the Commission of the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

VOTED that the Board of Regents approves the proposed amendments to the bylaws of 

the National Museum of African Art Board.

 

1 David M. Rubenstein recused from voting.

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Steve Case recused from voting.

3 Risa J. Lavizzo-Mourey recused from voting.
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VOTED that the Board of Regents approves the proposed slate of candidates for 

appointment or reappointment to 13 Smithsonian advisory boards.

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VOTED that the Board of Regents approves a gift to the Smithsonian Latino Center. At the 

request of the donor, details will remain confidential until publicly announced.

VOTED that the Board of Regents recognizes the generosity of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC 

and accepts the terms of the sponsorship agreement.

VOTED that the Board of Regents recognizes the generosity of the Ford Motor Company 

Fund to the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service and accepts the terms of the 

sponsorship agreements.

VOTED that the Board of Regents recognizes the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Brock III 

to the National Museum of Natural History and names the John and Mary Brock Family 

Triassic Exhibit for 20 years or the next major renovation of the exhibit, whichever occurs 

later.

VOTED that the Board of Regents recognizes the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Cay III 

to the Smithsonian American Art Museum and names the Billings and John Cay Gallery for 

20 years or until the next comprehensive renovation of the gallery, whichever occurs later.

VOTED that the Board of Regents recognizes the generosity of the Volgenau Foundation to 

the National Zoological Park and Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute and names the 

Volgenau Academic Center for 20 years or the next comprehensive renovation of the 

academic center, whichever occurs later.

VOTED that the Board of Regents creates the Ralph Greenhouse Fund, a quasi-endowment 

for the benefit of the National Museum of Natural History to support a seminar series 

related to urgent topics in anthropology. Further, the Board of Regents authorizes the 

transfer of the funds identified for this purpose.

VOTED that the Board of Regents creates the Kristian Fauchald Fund, a quasi-endowment 

for the benefit of the National Museum of Natural History to support the study of 

polychaetes. Further, the Board of Regents authorizes the transfer of the funds identified 

for this purpose.

VOTED that the Board of Regents creates a quasi-endowment for the benefit of National 

Zoological Park and Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute to support elephant 

research, conservation, and welfare. Further, the Board of Regents authorizes the transfer 

of the funds identified for this purpose.

 

4 Congresswoman Doris Matsui recused from voting.
VOTED that the Board of Regents creates a quasi-endowment for the benefit of National 

Zoological Park and Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute to support amphibian 

research and conservation. Further, the Board of Regents authorizes the transfer of the 

funds identified for this purpose.