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~ White River Valley l Iislorical Society ~ Aprif 21, Board Meetiug Minutes
Board Members Present: Valerie Bellacl<, Jan Cavauaugh, Mike Ilamilton, Kathy Lewis, Michelle
Marshinan; Mike MeDennott, Delibie Maguirq Ann Mehl, Larry Miller, lillen Morrison, Janice Nelson, Gordy
Nishimoto, BTH'rna J.13. Rupcrt, Mae Yarnada
, I3oard Memberslxcused: Lori Anu Claudon, Kafhrine IIansen, Nicole Karwhite* -
Staff Ptesent Kristeti 13ruliahn, Patricia Cosgrove, Karen [iaas I. Call to Orderand Approval of Miuutes
. President Maguire'called the tneetingto order at 1:30 p.m. Kalhy Lewis moved and Ann Mehl
, seconded that the Marcli ineeling minutes be approved as correcled. MO'T10N CARRIED
11. Clinir Repurt.
_ President Maguire updated the board ou recenlly received new Free Wediiesday sponsors, including Dr. 'Ced
Leonard, Mt Rainier Nalional 13ank; and llr. William Sulion. She urged all board memUers lo suggest names of
other biisinesses and prufessionals who tnigh[ be interested in providing Lhis supporL . lII. Tr~easiuy aud Cummiltee Repurls
A. .Anu Mehl presenled a first yuarter'Crcasury Report with the botlom line showing a monthly surplus
of $5,976 due to two operaqion grauls, strong support for the mcmbcrship program, and good sales in the giR
shop. The Pinance Committee, following iuslruclions oElhe board, is investing lhe approximately $49,000 of
endowinent-type funds, roughly one.half in an MA rated step-note, providing semi-aimual income starling at
4.5%, aud roughly oue-half; iii an 18-month CD eacuing 2% interest. The Pinance Conunitlee recommended
supporting staffreyuests: purahasing for roug6ly $1,300 a new computer for Karen Haas; $600 in shelving for Alyssa Shidcy Morciu lo use in artifacl storagc; and using reslricted Cunds inlerest incotne lo cover lhe purchase
oflabels and ove.tages in qhe, sculptuce fund. Mike IIamilLou made a ntotion to aceepl the Finance Committee's recomntendations as noted aUove, secqnded'Uy Katliy Lewis. MOTION CARRIED
B. Mike Mcllermott rcported for the Ilarvesl Masqucrade 13a11 Commiltee. "rhe 13a11 will be at the
SeaTaaI3iltou, oii October 23, willi lhe.tieme of, "Its Red flot." Several sponsors have been solicited, with _ roany others yef lo lie contacted. Volunteers are sought for the posilions of greeter (Janice Nelson,) Raffle
Mauager, aud 1'ablc Captaiii Managcr.
C. Mike IIamil(on reported that the 2001-2003 biennial graut Gom the Slale is close lo being closed, the
last projecl it covered is now complete: rebuilding the Uvn back wall. With aboul $1,000 remaiiiing of un-
oUligatcd funds, siaff will be purchasing wood lo use in upcotning resloration of the batn (looc Work will begin
iu May'on Qte Museum's outside pavilion area, trausforming it inLo a garage for the larnt equipment collection.
IV. Staff Report Dircctoi' Cosgrove reportcd that the 2005-2007 biennial request to t{re Stale lo help support resloralion
of Olson-L'arm is bcing wrilten. T'his request is foi aUoul ' $240,000, and requires a 2-1 malch. Later this year,
board members will be asked to conlact lheir S(ale representntives and seuators tti ask for support of that
" proposal. By the etid of those renova[ions (Uasically finishiiig the barn interior aud exterior, an(i the house
, exterior) the farm will Ue ready to accept fieldlrip excursions:
Curator of Lducation Karen Iiaas rcporled'on the piloted kindergarlen tour program. Working with the
AuUwn School Dislrict, and;supporled witii Cunds from the Counly's CDA, we began a progrnm of louring alf
kindergarleners tluough the museuin. A pre and post visit lcsson rouudsout their experience. Kindergarten
teachers were brought iiito the:design of this prograro and were asked lo review and critique it at the.conclusion.
It,was very succassCul, and we hope that the Disq-ict will pick up this project (costing a modesl $2,500) in years
to come..
Patricia Cosgrove;thauked the AuUurn Sorcptimists for their recent conlribution of $500 lo the Parrri to
help purchase antique variety fruit trecs for implanliiig tlie orchard. She also noted lhat using funds from a
, Cowriy CDA grant, tllat acousLical tiles wiP, be installed in the Muckleshoot Room to help deaden the noise
V. Adjouru .
Tlie board meeling was adjourned at 2:35, with a reminder of Uie Wild and Wooly riist Saturday Pamily
event on May I.'
Respectfully sLibmilled by: Palricia Cosgrove, filliug in for; Secrclary Lori Ann Claudon, 4/27/04 ,