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. UVhite River Valley Historical Society
Boazd Meeting Minutes
, October 16, 2002, 1:30-2:30 p.m
Board Members Present: Maiissa Armstrong, Michael Cassella-Blackburn, Lori Anne Claudon, Ray Jerry,
Nicole Karwhite, Bud Kuhlman, Maxine Moergeti, Charles Natsuhara, Patty Osthus, Bill Peloza, Dick Pickett,
Mike Stevens, Mae Yamada.
Board Members Ezcused: Earl Averill, Earl Hagen, Hans Torklep
Board Members Abseirt: Debbie Maguue .
Staff Present: Patricia Cosgrove, Tina Brewster-Wray.
Guests: Bill Andrews
L Ca11 to Order and Approval of Minutes
A. President Armstrong called the meeting to order and asked for the approval of the minutes.
MOTION CARRIED
B. President Armstrong introduced retiring scheduler of volunteer, Bill Andrews. After serving for over 4
years, Bill is stepping down. A plaque and hearty thanks were given to Bill.
II. Chair Report
A. President Armstrong tU"ked soon to retire Boazd Member Bud Kuhlman for working through a.
somewhat lengthy process to acquire museum signage on Auburn Way South. A plan has been developed with
Council Member Gene Cerino and otherentities in the park, and two ideal sites have been located. The process
now goes to the City Planning office For review, with action not expected for several months.
B. Marissa,Armstrong represented the museum at the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet, where we
received an awazd for the Outstanding Historical Presentation'with Limited DramatizaUon, in keeping with their
academy aNvards theme. .
III. Treasury and Committee Report
A. Charles Natsuhara reported that the Nominating Committee had met and was completing their work,
with the full slate of new board members and ofScers to be recommended in November. '
B: :Patty Osthus reviewed the October financial report, noUng that the overall picture was healthy, though
October was a month with several unusual expenses.
C. Lori Anne Claudon and Michael Cassella-Blackburn reported that there were great expectations for
this year's Harvest Masquerade Ball. About 19 or 20 tables were expected to be filled, and sponsorships were
slightly above,last year. ' .
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V. Staff Report
A. Direc[or Cosgroye reported that the architects had provided specifications for roofing, which have been
sent to three roofers. Grant funds will cover these costs, elcpected to begin as soon as possible. T'he architcet team
is currently designing a plan to handle drainage around the barn and o{chard, work for that to begin next spring,
' also funded by ihe State grant. '
B. Curator of Collections Tina Brewster-Wraylpresented a wonderful program on the progress being made
, storing our photographic collection records on a database. Of our 6000+ photographs, about 1000 have been
transferred to this system, enabiing one to search £or many keylwords to access the collection in a most meaningfiil
way. Great work Tina and volunteers!
N. New Business
A. Ahl Tee-ah opens Tuesday evening, November 12'~, please bring a friend and show offthe museum.
. Respectfully submitted by: Patricia Cosgrove
Date: 11/13/02