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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-15-2000White River Valley Historical Society Board Meeting Minutes November 15, 2000, 1:30 to 2:30 Board Members Present: Marissa Armstrong, Earl Averill, Earl Hagen, Bud Kuhlman, Debbie Maguire, Maxine Moergeli, Charles Natsuhara, Bill Peloza, Dick Pickett, Doris Ramstead, Mike Stevens, Hans Torklep, Mae Yamada Board Members Excused: Al B'Hymer, Libby Dykstra, Mike Hamilton, John Meneghini, Walter Pacheco, Daryl Thompson, Staff Present: Patricia Cosgrove, Dick Deal 1. Call to Order and Approval of Minutes President Kuhlman called the meeting to order and asked that the minutes be approved as sent. APPROVED Following board member Peloza's request, it was decided that those Board members who are absent without excuse be noted in future minutes under Board Members Absent. It Chair Report A. President Kuhlman reported that the Harvest Ball made about $10,500 and thanked the full committee, ands its leader Bill Peloza for their excellent work. B. President Kuhlman recommended that the Historical Society present a thank you plaque to the Mayor and City Council of Auburn, celebrating the tenth anniversary of the management partnership. C. Dick Deal reported that the bids have been received for the renovation of the old library into an improved Senior Center. The bids came in within budget allowing for a full scope of work, including rerouting the road, adjacent gardens and walk ways around the museum. The Board was thrilled with this excellent news. III. Treasury and Committee Report A. Treasurer Dick Pickett reported that this year's budget balancing depends upon the success of the Annual Fund Drive. It will be a close budget year. The proposed budget for 2001 was presented, with key budget items being a small $238, surplus, harvest ball proceeds and annual campaign growing slightly, and the inclusion of a $4,500 King County Operations Grant. Expenses in 2001 increase due to increased salaries for weekend coverage, and the building reserve and special projects budget were reduced to balance the budget. 2001 is expected to be another tight budget year. B. Mike Stevens, Chair of the Nominating Committee reported that for Walter Pacheco, Mike Stevens, Dick Pickett, and Charles Natsuhara agreed to serve second terms, expiring 12/31/03. The president of Green River Community College as agreed to appoint a representative for the last seat. This person's name has not yet been disclosed, however, the full slate will be together for the December Annual Historical Society meeting and Board Meeting. As is tradition, Mike Stevens was nominated for President. The other nominations for officers are Marissa Armstrong Vice President, Dick Pickett Treasurer and Debbie Maguire Secretary. John Meneghini will be honored as a board member emeritus. IV. Staff Report A. Patricia Cosgrove passed around a sample chapter and drafted cover of the book Shirakawa. Grant writing will be completed in January, seeking funds to cover the printing of this major book. B. The museum director noted that the Docents are being retrained this January and February, and will be referred to as Visitor Services Volunteers. There are two job categories: Front Desk Attendant and Host. C. Cosgrove introduced the idea that a recommendation will be made to trade Alaskan Native artifacts for Puget Sound artifacts. Appraisals are being obtained so that a trade of equal value can be established. D. The Museum will be closed for the winter season from December 18 to January 30. V. New Business Bud Kuhlman reminded board members that the annual meeting during which officers and board members are elected will be held in conjunction with the next board meeting. V. Mystery Board Member Dick Pickett was revealed as the mystery board member. VI. Adjourn President Kuhlman adjourned the meeting at 2:45. The next meeting will be held at the Library on December 20, from 1:30 to 2:30.