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Home My WebLink AboutPRC 08-06-2026 Presentations PRC Meeting August 6, 2026 Presentations Item #2 Cupertino Historical Society and Museum Annual Report Annual Report Presentation Cupertino Historical Society & Museum Mike Foulkes, Vi ce President August 6, 2026 Agenda 01 Annual Report Summary Categories, income, expenses, and net results for the year 02 Activities & Achievements Monthly activities and event narratives 03 Projects & Programs – Estimated Funds Exhibits, activities, and community outreach funding requirements04 Newsletter Highlights Stories and community impact from the year Annual Grant Report Summary Actual Grant Ordinary Income Cupertino City Grant $ 40,000 $ 40,000 Total Income $ 40,000 $ 40,000 Expense Collection Management (CM) Community Outreach (CO) Curatorial/Exhibitions (C/E) $ 22,050 $ 17,921 $ 21,613 $ 12,000 $ 15,000 $ 13,000 Total Expense $ 61,584 $ 40,000 Net Ordinary Income $ (21,584) Profit and loss summary: Annual Grant Report Summary Deliverable outputs: Collection Management Eleven Major Activities Curatorial/Exhibits Four Major Exhibits Community Outreach Twenty Major Events Categories Collection Management (CM) Archive activities Cataloging and Inventory Collection Research Object paperwork & assessment Digitizing Storage locations & cost Curatorial / Exhibitions (C/E) Exhibits Kelly Truck Fire pumper wagon Community Outreach (CO) Open houses during city festivals & fairs Special exhibits around community Oral histories of the Community Volunteer recruitment Internships Fundraisers Collaboration with civic organizations Tavern Talks and History Tours Activities & Achievements Preserving Cupertino’s history through exhibits, educational programs, and community engagement. •Honeybee Exhibit •De Anza 250th Exhibit •Permanent exhibit updates •Displayed artifacts and photographs 1 EXHIBITS & COLLECTIONS Insert photo: De Anza / Honeybee exhibit Thanks to our donors, volunteers, staff, community partners, and board members for supporting CHSM’s mission throughout the y ear. •Traveling Trunk •Blacksmith demonstrations •Talks and history tours •Shared local history with the community 2 EDUCATION & OUTREACH Insert photo: De Anza / Honeybee exhibit •Cherry Blossom and Diwali festivals •Cupertino Stories •Fundraising and volunteer support 3 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Insert photo: De Anza / Honeybee exhibit Activities & Achievements July 2025 Blacksmith Demonstration Staffed the information table at Baer Blacksmith Shop demonstration at McClellan Park, answered questions, and provided infor mation to all the visitors. (This is a recurring monthly event). Typically, attendance at each Blacksmith demonstration is 50 to 75 people. World of the Honey Bee Exhibit Opened Bee exhibit with artifacts, photographs, posters, protective costumes, bee production & processing equipment, and pl aques. Newsletter Published summer edition of Cornerstone newsletter to 250 Cupertinians. Featured articles on The World of the Honey Bee Exhibit, the monthly Blacksmith Demonstrations, our Traveling Trunk Educational Program, the re -naming of De Anza Blvd. in 1975, the 70th. anniversary of the founding of Cupertino, and the contributions from CHSM to the Mayor’s Cupertino Stories initiative. Gadget Galore Exhibit Continued our very popular exhibit of Turn of the Century kitchen and household appliances that ‘Transformed the American Household.’ August 2025 Bees Exhibit Expanded exhibit with additional displays & honey for sale from local sources. Blacksmith Demonstration Staffed and supported again by museum volunteers. Traveling Trunk Presentations CHSM made three( 3 ) presentations for Mandarin immersion classes at Sedgwick School. September 2025 Blacksmith Demonstration Docents help staff information table on September 27th at Baer Blacksmith Shop demonstration at McClellan Ranch Park. Bees Exhibit Continued. Thanks to Donors, Volunteers, Staff, Community Partners, & Board Members for a series of year -round activities to fulfill the vision & achieve the mission of CHSM. Activities & Achievements (cont’d.) Thanks to Donors, Volunteers, Staff, Community Partners, & Board Members for a series of year -round activities to fulfill the vision & achieve the mission of CHSM. October 2025 Blacksmith Demonstration Staffed information table at McClellan Ranch again. Bees Exhibit Continued. November 2025 Annual Membership Drive Mailed personal letters to several hundred residents containing information about CHSM programs and activities; encouraged recipients to continue to support the museum and to renew their membership. Blacksmith Demonstration Supported and staffed again with museum personnel. Newsletter The Cornerstone Newsletter was published, highlighting the “Gadgets Galore!” exhibit, blacksmith demonstrations, the Folger E state tour, Traveling Trunk presentations, and the preservation of Cupertino’s local history. Tavern Talk Forty ( 40 )people attended our Tavern Talk at the Florentine's Restaurant, and the owner discussed their six decades of local history. December 2025 Holiday Party CHSM hosted at Holiday Party for 45 guests at the Cupertino Hotel honoring and recognizing contributors, sponsors, volunteer s, and local officials who have helped support our museum. Holiday Exhibit Decorated the museum for the holidays with a lighted Christmas Tree, toy train set -up, kid activities, and a giant stuffed bear ( Charlie )in collaboration with the Quinlan Center’s holiday open house, Breakfast with Santa, and Tree Lighting ceremonies. January 2026 Blacksmith Demonstration Information table staffed again by CHSM personnel. Activities & Achievements (cont’d.) Thanks to Donors, Volunteers, Staff, Community Partners, & Board Members for a series of year -round activities to fulfill the vision & achieve the mission of CHSM. February 2026 Blacksmith Demonstration On-going support provided by CHSM. Traveling Trunk Presentation was made at the St. Jude Live Oak Adult Day Care facility in Cupertino March 2026 Newsletter The Cornerstone Newsletter was published, highlighting the 250th anniversary of the Juan Bautista de Anza expedition, its Ma rch 1776 encampment along Stevens Creek, and the historical origins of Cupertino’s name. Traveling Trunk A presentation was made at the Morningstar Memory Care facility. Tavern Talk at Cicero’s Pizza Over 35 people attended our Tavern Talk about the founding and evolution of Cicero’s style of pizza since the 1960’s. Blacksmith Demonstration Docents help staff information table on March 28th at Baer Blacksmith Shop demonstration at McClellan Ranch Park. DeAnza Expedition/250th Anniversary Exhibition Exhibit Opened new exhibit honoring the 250th anniversary of the Juan Bautista de Anza Expedition to Cupertino, the historical orig ins of Cupertino’s name which coincided with the founding of the U.S. of America. The exhibit features a 1976 reenactor uniform a nd other historical artifacts. Opening night event was attended by over fifty guests. Activities & Achievements (cont’d.) April 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival CHSM participated in the festival with a pop-up exhibit highlighting the stories of three local Japanese-American families, wit h curated images and narratives in both Japanese and English. Attendance at our pop-up cherry Blossom exhibit was 2,257 visitors ! Blacksmith Demonstration Four museum personnel greeted visitors, answered questions, distributed literature, and helped ensure safety procedures were followed. May 2026 Baer Blacksmith Shop Demonstration at McClellan Ranch Park. DeAnza Expedition/250th Anniversary Exhibition Exhibit Continued. CHSM Annual Meeting The Cupertino Historical Society Annual Membership Meeting was held on May 19th. Shared museum updates and discussed upcoming programs, including the Poetry Contest, Oral Histories with Echo, local museum collaborations, and the Snyder Hammond property. Officers elected for 2026-27 are: Claudio Bono, President; Mike Foulkes, VP., Bruce Parsons, Treasurer; and Valerie Abid, Secre tary. Poetry Contest Hosted “Children’s Poetry Contest” at the Senior Center. Thirty participants (plus their parents) attended; cash prizes and awards were given out to the top winners who explored history through poetry. Thanks to Donors, Volunteers, Staff, Community Partners, & Board Members for a series of year -round activities to fulfill the vision & achieve the mission of CHSM. Activities & Achievements Thanks to Donors, Volunteers, Staff, Community Partners, & Board Members for a series of year -round activities to fulfill the vision & achieve the mission of CHSM. June 2026 DeAnza Expedition/250th Anniversary Exhibition Exhibit Continued. Blacksmith Demonstration Supported every month by CHSM. End of CHSM Fiscal Year Newsletter Highlights Exhibits, stories, and community impact from the year 1950s 1960s–70s Today Celebrated Cupertino’s 70th birthday with photos and stories showing the community’s growth from an agricultural area to a center of the high -tech world. ☷COMMUNITY STORIES70 YEARS70 AGRICULTURE TO TECH Cupertino’s 70th Birthday Exhibit •Showed Cupertino’s transformation from agriculture to high -tech •Highlighted the Cupertino Improvement Group and incorporation efforts •Featured community stories, photos, and local history •Honored Cupertino’s global identity as the home of Apple and other technology leaders Sept. – Nov. 2025 Have You Heard the Buzz? This popular summer exhibit featured the history of domestic bees in the Santa Clara Valley and the important role they play in our environment. BEE EXHIBITJun 27, 2025 - Nov 2025 Popular summer exhibit with many visitors Local honey sold in the gift area Featured in the Cupertino Courier Inspired interest in getting started in beekeeping PARTICIPATING BEEKEEPERS • Alyssa Sakkas — McClellan 4H, Cupertino • Deb Conway — GirlzWurk, Saratoga • Wendy Towner & the Honey Ladies — Campbell • Jack Carter — Third Acre Farm, Cupertino ✽ The museum opened during Cupertino’s annual tree lighting at Quinlan Center and the city’s Breakfast With Santa event, welcoming many families and visitors. TREE LIGHTING TRAIN DISPLAY FAMILY PHOTOS •Fully decorated museum tree with mini holiday exhibits •Popular train circling the tree with whistles •Charlie Bear greeted visitors and encouraged photos •Strong family attendance during tree lighting and Breakfast With Santa MUSEUM HOLIDAY OPENING Breakfast With Santa & Tree Lighting December 20, 2025 Gadgets Galore! EXHIBIT ENVOY HOME HISTORYHANDS-ON INTEREST •Featured Brownie camera, stereopticon, treadle sewing machine, and wringer washer •Displayed kitchen, home, and small farm implements •Visitors connected the objects to family memories •Washing machine demonstration was a major highlight TRANSFORMING THE AMERICAN HOUSEHOLDJan. – Mar. 2026 De Anza Expedition Exhibit The exhibit commemorated the 1776 De Anza Expedition through the Cupertino area and contrasted events on the East and West Coasts 250 years ago. 250TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBIT 250 YEARS RE-ENACTMENT STEVENS CREEK •Explained the expedition’s route and encampment near what became Stevens Creek •Included reproduction 1776 soldados de cuera uniforms from the 1976 reenactment •Displayed a hat, sword, flag, photos, and reenactor biographies •Included loaned items connected to the 1976 Cupertino reenactment Mar 25, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026 Traveling Trunk Program (TBD) CLASSROOM & COMMUNITY OUTREACH 50+YEARS 20-30 STUDENTS HANDS -ON Ongoing Program •Teachers request the program through the Traveling Trunk coordinator •Three rolling cases of early farm, home, and school implements •Poster-size photos of early Cupertino schools and Crossroads •Two docents lead 45-minute presentations with student participation •Usually 4–6 school programs per year, plus adult -care and church visits Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival COMMUNITY & CULTURAL OUTREACH 42ND ANNUAL FREE ADMISSION SISTER CITIES •Celebrated Japanese culture and Cupertino’s sister -city connection with Toyokawa, Japan •Held at Memorial Park with indoor events at Quinlan Center and Senior Center •Featured arts and crafts vendors, cultural exhibits, live entertainment, and Japanese food •Included children’s activities, play area, cultural demonstrations, and cosplay meetup •Supported the Cupertino –Toyokawa Sister Cities programs and community cultural exchange April 25–26, 2026 Children’s Poetry Contest SPECIAL EVENT | OUTREACH & EDUCATION 30 PARTICIPANTS 30 NEW EMAILS YOUTH OUTREACH •CHSM hosted the Children’s Poetry Contest as a special event within Outreach and Education. •30 registered participants took part in the event. •The contest generated 30 new email contacts for the future e -newsletter. •The program supported youth creativity, family engagement, and community outreach. May 30, 2026 The Monta Vista Project will include guided walking tours highlighting the history of Monta Vista, along with a printed pamphlet or booklet that will also be available online. The materials will include links to additional resources, allowing visitors and residents to explore Monta Vista’s history in greater depth. WALKING TOURS PRINTED GUIDE ONLINE LINKS •Historical walking tours. •Printed and online guide. •Links to expanded resources. •Deeper access to Monta Vista history. ONGOING COMMUNITY HISTORY INITIATIVE Monta Vista Project Ongoing Project Projects & Programs – Estimated Funds Collection Management Project/Program Period Est. Online Past Perfect 1 Yr.$3K Storage Space 1 Yrs.$10K Curatorial / Exhibitions Project/Program Period Est. Pop-up Exhibits 3 Yrs.$15K Borrowed Exhibits 3 Yrs.$15K Museum Signage 3 Yrs.$2K Museum Lighting 3 Yrs.$2K Audio Display 2 Yrs. $4k Video Display 3 Yrs.$16k Community Outreach Project/Program Period Est. Oral History Program 3 Yrs.$25K Speaker Programs 3 Yrs.$30K Stevens Creek Signage 1 Yr.$10K Video History Program 3 Yrs.$10K Remote / Satellite Exhibits 3 Yrs.$20K Santa Clara Monthly email Newsletter 2 Yrs.$4K PRC Meeting August 6, 2026 Presentations Item #3 Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Community Funding Grant Program Written Reports FY 2025-2026 Community Funding Grant Program Report August 6, 2026 FY 25-26 Summary •$35,500 awarded for Community Funding Grant Program •Active Circle $2,000 •No Time to Waste $5,000 •AINAK $4,000 •Remember the ToothFairy $1,000 •Asian American Parents Association $3,000 •Rotary Club of Cupertino $1,600 •Cupertino Symphonic Band $3,000 •Special Olympics Northern California $5,000 •ElderAid $5,000 •Via Rehabilitation Services $1,000 •Friends of Deer Hollow Farm $2,000* •West Valley Community Services $2,000 •iTalented $900 *Project completed before grant award and grant funds no longer required Active Circle •All Inclusive Family Picnic - Held 5 picnics for special needs kids and families •Funds were spent in the manner applied for •Grant funds used towards for food, materials/equipment and entertainment services Grant Received: $2,000 Expensed: $2,000 Clients Served Total # of Individuals 80 Cupertino Residents 50 AINAK •Free vision care program provided comprehensive eye exams, prescription eyeglasses to students in the Cupertino Unified School district and underserved communities in need •Funds were spent in the manner applied for •Grant funds used towards materials, equipment and professional services Grant Received: $4,000 Expensed: $4,000 Clients Served Total # of Individuals 26 Cupertino Residents 15 Asian American Parents Association •AAPI Multicultural Festival – Held on May 16, 2026 at Cupertino Library Plaza, promoted diversity from different communities to celebrate the rich cultures and AAPI Heritage Month •Funds were spent in the manner applied for •Grant funds used towards food materials/equipment, insurance and venue rental Grant Received: $3,000 Expensed: $3,000 Clients Served Total # of Individuals 500 Cupertino Residents 350 Cupertino Rotary Club •Thanksgiving Meal Sharing Program – 175 Thanksgiving dinners were delivered to families for the holiday •Funds were spent in the manner applied for •Grant funds used towards the purchase of Thanksgiving meals Grant Received: $1,600 Expensed: $1,600 Clients Served Total # of Individuals 500 Cupertino Residents 15 Cupertino Symphonic Band •Band Equipment – Sheet music, concert programs and venue rental •Funds were spent in the manner applied for •Grant funds used towards venue rental, printing programs, and sheet music Clients Served Total # of Individuals 2,000 Cupertino Residents 500 Grant Received: $3,000 Expensed: $3,000 ElderAid •Background Verification Integration and Support – Incorporate background verification process within ElderAid application •Funds were spent in the manner applied for •Grant funds used towards professional services and outreach •Due to project delays, outreach activities began later than expected and unused grant funds of $944.81 were returned to the City Clients Served Total # of Individuals 171 Cupertino Residents 55 Grant Received: $5,000 Expensed: $4,055.19 iTalented •iSpark – STEM focused volunteer-led program. Held a series of educational workshops, academic mock trials and outreach events •Bobateeno 2025, Kids 'N Fun 2025, multiple math and physics seminars and mock competitions •Funds were spent in the manner applied for •Grant funds used towards materials/equipment and room/venue rental Clients Served Total # of Individuals 1,800 Cupertino Residents 1,000 Grant Received: $900 Expensed: $900 No Time to Waste •5/1000: Feed the Need - Program recovered 1,000 lbs of donated surplus food and delivered it to charitable partners •Funds were spent in the manner applied for •Grant funds used towards materials/equipment and towards gas/fuel to deliver the food Clients Served Total # of Individuals 457,810 Cupertino Residents 34,399 Grant Received: $5,000 Expensed: $5,000 Remember the ToothFairy •Dental Treatment Program – Through dental clinic partnerships, the funds went towards dental cleanings for children with low-income backgrounds •Funds were spent in the manner applied for •Grant funds used towards materials/equipment Clients Served Total # of Individuals 100 Cupertino Residents 78 Grant Received: $1,000 Expensed: $1,000 Special Olympics Northern California •2025 Cupertino Bowling Team Program – Held 8 practice sessions serving children and adults with intellectual disabilities •Funds were spent in the manner applied for •Grant funds used toward venue rental costs at Homestead Bowl Grant Received: $5,000 Expensed: $5,000 Clients Served Total # of Individuals 87 Cupertino Residents 12 Via Rehabilitation Services, Inc. DBA Camp Via West •STEAM & Outdoor Education at Camp Via West – expanded specialized programs for children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities •Funds were spent in the manner applied for •Grant funds used towards program materials for camp sessions Grant Received: $1,000 Expensed: $1,000 Clients Served Total # of Individuals 441 Cupertino Residents 11 West Valley Community Services •Gift of Hope – Program provided outfits and food to homeless and low- income families during the holiday season •Funds were spent in the manner applied for •Grant funds used to purchase gift cards for families Grant Received: $2,000 Expensed: $2,000 Clients Served Total # of Individuals 1,012 Cupertino Residents 326 Questions? PRC Meeting August 6, 2026 Presentations Staff and Commission Reports Liaison’s Update August 6, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission City Council FY 2026-27 Budget Adoption Community Funding Grant Program At the June 16,2026 City Council meeting, Council approved Community Funding Grants for the following organizations, allocating a total of $28,500.Changes to the recommendation included: Funded From Recommendation •West Valley Community Services – $5,000 •No Time to Waste – $4,000 •Teens Talk – $450 •Colorful Minds – $1,500 •Remember the ToothFairy – $2,000 •Cupertino Symphonic Band – $2,000 •Mind4Youth – $2,500 •Active Circle – $2,000 •AINAK – $1,550 Removed •Fremont Union High School District - $8,500 •Cupertino Rotary Club - $3,000 Added •Cupertino Host Lions Club – $2,500 •American Legion Post 642 Cupertino – $5,000 City Council also formed a subcommittee comprised of Mayor Kitty Moore and Vice Mayor Liang Chao to review and update the Community Funding Grant policy for future funding cycles. The Parks and Recreation Department Director and City Manager are participating in the subcommittee discussions. City Council FY 2026-27 Budget Adoption Capital Improvement Project – Sound Attenuation for Memorial Park Pickleball Courts •At the June 16, 2026 City Council meeting, Council took several actions including: •Implement the pickleball pilot program •Allocate $15,000 for professional noise study •Commissions Role: •Receive an update in approximately 3 months on trial enforcement and acoustic study findings. Parks and Recreation Updates Memorial Park Pickleball Trial •July 7, 2026 to February 7, 2027 •Free Drop-In Pickleball Play Available •Tuesday through Sunday •9 a.m. to 7 p.m. •Courts CLOSED to Pickleball on Mondays •cupertino.gov/pickleballtrial Parks and Recreation Events Fourth of July Celebration Recap Parks and Recreation Events Parks and Recreation Events Shakespeare in the Park •August 8 and 9 •6 to 7:30 p.m. •Memorial Park Amphitheater Parks and Recreation Events Movies in the Park •Fridays, August 7 to August 28 •Movies Start at 8 p.m. •Creekside Park Parks and Recreation Events Hidden Treasures Collecting Donations •Monday, August 3 to Friday, October 2 •8 a.m. to 4 p.m. •cupertino.gov/hiddentreasures Parks and Recreation Events Senior Center Open House •Friday, August 21 •10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. •Cupertino Senior Center Reminders and Updates Parks and Recreation Fall 2026 Recreation Schedule •Fall Registration is open •Activities start August 31 •cupertino.gov/recschedule City Offices and Facilities Closed •Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day •Normal Operating Hours – BBF Golf Course & Sports Center