HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-16-2005White River Valley Historical Society
Board Meeting Minutes
February 16, 2005
Board Members Present: Pat Bailey, Jan Cavanaugh, Doug Hedger, Kathy Lewis,
Michelle Marshman, Mike McDermott, Ann Mehl, Larry Miller, Gordy Nishimoto, JB Rupert,
May Yamada
Board Members Excused: Jean Farrington, Mike Gerber, Mike Hamilton, Dan Harris,
and Janice Nelson
Staff Members Present: Patricia Cosgrove, Kristen Bruhahn, Janet Wells
1. Minutes: President Larry called the meeting to order at 1:35 PM and asked for the
approval of the minutes. MOTION CARRIED
II. Chair Report: A Free Wednesday sign up sheet was distributed and Board members
signed up to send letters requesting support for a Free Wednesday. Committee
assignments were also distributed.
III. Treasury and Committee Reports: Ann Mehl gave the Treasurer's report indicating
that last year was a very good year with a surplus of $5,372.45. Ann presented items that
the finance committee proposed using the surplus funds: 1) Hire a consultant to find
money and grants to finance the Olson Farm restoration, $2000, 2) Clean & seal the slate
at the entry, $800 to $1,000, 3) Finance the Sounder Garage exhibit space, $1500, 4) The
new garage space at the museum needs a de-humidifier, $300. A MOTION PASSED to
use the money for the above four items. MOTION PASSED to accept the December 31,
2004 year-end financials as well as the January, 2005 financials.
Harvest Ball: Mike McDermott announced that the harvest ball will be held at the SeaTac
Hilton on October 29, 2005 and the theme will be Blue Mystic. A fortuneteller will be
arranged for the evening.
IV. Staff Report: Janet Wells brought us up to date on training the museum's 80
volunteers. She uses the Mayor's customer service focus.
Patricia visited Olympia a couple of times and requested funding. U.S. Representative
Adam Smith has nominated the Museum for a national Community Service award. Award
results are due in late summer. Seattle Live visited the Dressing Up exhibit and our
number of visitors increased due to their visit. The Masterpiece Basket exhibit with 60
baskets in excess value of $250000 is up next, necessitating an insurance rider.
Upcoming Events: April 1, Railroad Lecture and April 9, April Tools Family Open House.
Adjournment: 2:28 PM
Respectfully submitted: Jan Cavanaugh, Secretary
Next Board meeting: March 16