HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-16-2006WHITE RIVER VALEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
BOARD MINUTES
August 16, 2006
Board Members Present: Pat Bailey, Ron Beyersdorf, Jan Cavanaugh, Nancy Colson, Terry Davis,
Mike Gerber, Doug Hedger, Warren Kinggeorge, Michelle Marshman, Larry Miller, Janice Nelson, Gordy
Nishimoto, Judi Roland, Queen Mae Yamada
Board Members Absent: Dan Harris, Mike Harbin, Jr., J.B. Rupert
Board Members Excused: Jean Farrington,
Staff Members Present: Patricia Cosgrove, Kristen Bruhahn, Holly Taylor
Call to Order & Approval of Minutes: President Larry called the meeting to order at 1:35. He asked for
approval of last month's minutes. The motion to approve the minutes passed.
Chair Reports: President Larry explained that because of the need to work on our Harvest Ball that we
should perhaps delay the proceeding with the set up of our Capital Campaign until November. Ron
Beyersdorf moved that we have a capital campaign, but that we delay the implementation of that until
November. The motion was seconded and passed. We will be announcing the Capital Campaign at the
Harvest Ball. Patricia announced that the museum request for funding is in fourth place for the Heritage
Capital Fund 2007/2009 Biennium. This amounts to $245,000 and with the city matching funds will total
$490,000. The Heritage funds will be spent on the farmhouse restoration and the city funds will build a
parking lot and restrooms. We are well on our way to making our 1 million Capital Campaign goal!
Treasury & Committee Reports: Treasurer Doug Hedger told us we are ahead of last year's totals by
about $600. The monthly loss was ($902) and year to date ($473). He noted that free Wednesdays were
up considerably and with the major fundraiser yet to come, we will be fine shape at the end of the year.
Motion passed to accept the second quarter Treasurers report as presented.
Harvest Ball: Janice Nelson reported on Table Captains. She told us all Board Members are each
expected to either sponsor or captain a table of 10 people. Nichole Adams has signed up for 2 tables and
Peloza's for 1. Pat Bailey reported on Sponsorships. She has eight $800 table sponsors and several
gold & silver. Various board members signed up to contact more possible sponsors. Nancy Colson
reported on what Diane Rupert has procured for the Auction. There are several wine baskets and nice
items. She asked that each board member bring 2 bottles of wine for the wine chest auction and items to
go into wine baskets. Drop off with Patricia or bring to the next board meeting. Nancy said the Casino
pasty chef was only doing 6 cakes this year instead of 15. Warren offered to talk with her and get all 15!
We decided to sell 200 wine raffle tickets this year. Doug suggested that someone go to the Chamber of
Commerce meeting and promote the event. Doug also suggested that we "raise the paddle" for our
Capital Campaign.
President Larry tabled to the next meeting the following agenda items: Long Range Planning and Staff
report.
Upcoming Events:
Exhibit opening 9/5, 5-7 PM "America at War; The Art of Propaganda, 1942 to 1945". Our own board
member Michelle Marshman is the guest curator! Oct 13th, Lecture "WR, Politics, and Propaganda: A
Comparison of WWII and the Present War in Iraq".
Next Board Meeting: September 20, 2006
Submitted by: Jan Cavanaugh, Secretary