HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-20-2005White River Valley Historical Society
Board Meeting Minutes
April 20, 2005
Board Members Present: Pat Bailey, Jan Cavanaugh, Mike Gerber, Dan Harris, Doug
Hedger, Kathy Lewis, Michelle Marshman, Mike McDermott, Ann Mehl, Larry Miller,
Janice Nelson, Gordy Nishimoto, JB Rupert, May Yamada, Warren KingGeorge
Board Members Excused: Jean Farrington, Mike Hamilton
Board Members Absent:
Staff Members Present: Patricia Cosgrove, Alyssa Shirley Morein
Call to Order and Approval of Minutes:
President Larry called the meeting to order at 1:35 PM and asked for the
approval of the minutes. MOTION CARRIED
Chair Report:
Warren KingGeorge, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Board Representative was
introduced and welcomed to the Board.
A discussion was held concerning the return of items donated by Mrs. Charles
Reynolds, in 1970. Granddaughter, Melissa Calvert requested the return of two beaded
bags, two pairs children's moccasins and one pair adult moccasins. After much
discussion it was decided to ask Melissa if returning them to the Tribe would be
agreeable. Patricia will follow up.
Treasury and Committee Reports:
Ann Mehl gave the Treasurers report indicating a $3334 deficit for the period and
a year to date profit of $476. She indicated the deficit was mainly due to the gift shop
inventory adjustment of ($2,600). She also asked that February Minutes be corrected to
indicate that 2004 surplus be used in part to zero out a number of closed grants to the
amount of $621.
Harvest Ball:
Nicole Karwhite joined us to bring us up to date on the Harvest Ball. The Band
the "Hitmen" have been secured for the evening and the hotel contract has been signed.
More bars will be made available and they are considering selling wine by the bottle for
tables. Mike Mc Dermott passed out sponsor information and requested we contact the
folks who sponsored last year. He already has 5 sponsors.
Collections Committee:
Alyssa told us of the process used when artifacts are presented for inclusion in
the museums collection. The items received require a temporary custody receipt that is
dated and signed. She does research on the items and composes a listing of
accessions and rejections. It then goes to the committee for approval. Committee
members have an expertise in certain areas. The committee consists of Mae Yamada,
Roger Campbell, Stan Flewelling, Michelle Marshman, and Warren KingGeorge.
Staff Report:
Patricia gave us an update of funding for the Olson Farm. She said that a
$99,000 grant is in the House Budget and she is feeling hopeful.
Adjournment: 2:38 PM, next Board meeting: May 18th
Respectfully submitted: Jan Cavanaugh, Secretary