HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-15-2005White River Valley Historical Society
Board Meeting Minutes
June 15, 2005
Board Members Present: Pat Bailey, Jan Cavanaugh, Jean Farrington, Dan Harris,
Doug Hedger, Michelle Marshman, Mike McDermott, Janice Nelson, Gordy Nishimoto,
JB Rupert, Warren Kinggeorge, Mae Yamada
Board Members Excused: Mike Hamilton, Kathy Lewis Ann Mehl, Larry Miller
Board Members Absent:
Staff Members Present: Patricia Cosgrove, Kristen Bruhahn, Karen Hass, Janet Wells
Call to Order and Approval of Minutes:
Gordy Nishimoto called the meeting to order at 1:35 PM and asked for the approval of
the minutes. Motion Carried.
Chair Report:
Vice President Gordy Nishimoto filled in for President Larry Miller who is out of town on
work. On Larry's behalf, Gordy reported that public works will be putting up our signage
in mid-July and that the State DOT has been contacted regarding signage on Highway
18.
The Calvert family items will be picked up next week. All the paperwork on the has
been completed.
It was noted that we have had more articles in the paper and this is good publicity.
Treasury and Committee Reports:
A. Patricia gave an informal Treasurers Report indicating that we need to work on our
annual fund drive and promote sponsorships to the Harvest Masquerade Ball.
B. The Olson Farm stream restoration is scheduled to begin in late summer. Goats
should be on site clearing the south meadow in late July.
C. Harvest Ball Update: JB Rupert said we need to work on sponsorships and to that
end we each addressed five sponsorship requests to various Chamber Members.
Gordy noted that the Hooked on History Series is July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, from
10:30 to 11:30 AM. All events are free, and receive a great attendance.
Staff Report:
A. July 4t" Sign up: Janet Wells asked board members to volunteer on the 4t" to act as
guards and greeters. We expect 600-700 people and need additional help.
B. Patricia informed the board that Karen Hass our Curator of Education is leaving us
to focus her attention on professional story telling. We all expressed our good wishes
and are sorry she is leaving.
C. Patricia presented the Exhibit Calendar for 2005/2006 and asked for our input. The
motion was made to accept the 2006 Exhibit Calendar and Motion Carried.
Next Board meeting: July 20, 2005
Adjournment: 2:17 PM
Respectfully submitted: Jan Cavanaugh, Secretary