HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-16-2000White River Valley Historical Society
Board Meeting Minutes
August 16, 2000, 1:30 to 2:30
Board Members Present: Marissa Armstrong, Earl Averill, Al B'Hymer, Libby Dykstra,
Earl Hagen, Mike Hamilton, Bud Kuhlman, John Meneghini, Maxine Moergeli, Charles
Natsuhara, Bill Peloza, Dick Pickett, Doris Ramstead, Mike Stevens, Daryl Thompson, Hans
Torklep, Mae Yamada
Board Members Excused: Debbie Maguire, Walter Pacheco
Staff Present: Patricia Cosgrove
Guests Present: Mel Sinex
1. Call to Order and Approval of Minutes
President Kuhlman called the meeting to order and asked that the minutes be approved as
corrected to read: III. D, Due to an increase in the cost of the meal, the ticket prices this year are
projected to increase to $50 per person. APPROVED
It Chair Report
A. President Kuhlman thanked the Sculpture Committee (Mae Yamada, Charles
Natsuhara and John Meneghini) for the fine unveiling program they organized. It was a moving
and memorable event, and Issei is now a remarkable part of the museum's holdings
B. President Kuhlman thanked board members who had contributed to the Building
Fund, and asked all others to consider making a contribution.
III. Treasury and Committee Reports
A. Treasurer Pickett reported on the July financial statement and noted that funds
have been segregated so income from all special grants and contracts is held in the US Bank
money market account.
B. Mike Stevens reported that the Public Relations Committee concluded their
Neighborhood Campaign. During this effort, each household in our region (350) was given two
tickets, an invitation to visit and a museum flyer. The effort has been marginally successful in
terms of numbers of people using their tickets, but many more households are now aware of the
museum.
C. Bill Peloza noted that five sponsorships have been received for the Harvest Ball.
Ticket prices have been set at $50 per person, increased due to the elevated cost of the dinner.
IV. Staff Report
A. Patricia Cosgrove reported that the City of Auburn's Information Services staff
member visited the museum and will provide some suggestions for new computers, web access
and telephones. This is significant, as the City is becoming more aware of the Museum's needs
and is becoming more inclined to support them as they do other City departments.
B. The museum director noted that the University of Washington Press has agreed to Co-
Publish Shirakawa. The book is currently being designed and will not be ready for publication for
about one year. Board members asked if any reporting or tax special considerations would have
to be made due to the income from this book. Staff will investigate.
V. Mystery Board Member
Earl Hagen was revealed as the mystery board member. Did you know that his best man
was Al Rossi, that he attended the same college as Mel Sinex, and that his youth was spent within
100 yards of the museum?
VI. Adjourn
President Kuhlman adjourned the meeting at 2:30. The next meeting will be held at the
Library on September 13, from 1:30 to 2:30.