HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-15-2007White River Valley Historical Society
Board Meeting
August 15, 2007, 1:30 to 2:30
Muckleshoot Room, White River Valley Museum
1. Call To Order, Approval of Minutes Gordy Nishimoto
and Introductions
The meeting was called to order. A motion was made to approve the minutes and the motion
was passed.
II. Chair Report Gordy Nishimoto
A. Discussion of Olson Farm Staffing
Patricia discussed the application of staff resources to do the support work for the Mary Olson
farm activities. There is a short fall of people to do the work that needs to be done to ready the
farm for public use in 2009. It was proposed that the museum board advise Patricia on crafting
additional job descriptions for the farm. We may need to ask the City of Auburn for staffing
resources for 2008. For example a farm caretaker, animal management, gardening, and
general farm work. A task force including Gordy Nishimoto, Jennifer Traufler, and Russ
Welch were appointed to review staffing needs.
III. Treasury and Committee Reports
A. Finance Committee Doug Hedger
Doug stated that there is a negative number however we were ahead of from last year.
There are a number Free Wednesday's still for sale. Overall we are above budget for the
year. We will see the income after the Harvest Ball. Patricia discussed the grant report and
the status of reacquiring the land next to the Mary Olson Farm that was taken by King County.
B. Mary Olson Farm Capital Campaign Ronnie Beyersdorf
- Appletini Tuesday, 9/18, 5 - 7 p.m.
- Pledge Forms Available
Ronnie gave an update for the farm event. There was general discussion about invitees to the
event. Holly Taylor talked about the September event. She pointed out the importance of the
board making donations toward the Mary Olson Farm. We now have information sheets for
the board members in their contacts with potential donors. Tara talked about the education
package for the Mary Olson Farm and about the new volunteers who are being trained to
provide tours at the farm. We will need a cadre of about 15 tour guides and each expected to
volunteer at two tours a month for 3 hours each.
F. Harvest Costume Ball Judi Roland, Doug Hedger
Letters went out to previous auction donors to make donations again. Doug Hedger talked
about getting donated items. He also said that the dinner breaks even with 250 tickets sold.
IV. Staff Report: Curtailed due to Appletini discussion.
V. Adjourn Gordy Nishimoto
Next Board Meeting: September 19, 2007, 1:30 to 2:30
Muckleshoot Room, White River Valley Museum