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Home My WebLink About03-17-2010 White River Valley Historical Society Board Meeting March 17, 2010,.1:30 to 3 p.m. Muckleshoot Room, White River Valley Museum - Board Members Present: Ronnie BeyersdorF; Tom Campbell, Gator Chamberlain, Pat Cavanaugh, Megan EVans, Mike Gerber, Jennifer Hamor, Judi Roland, Clarissa Ruston, Lisa Scarff; Mae Yamada Board Members Excused: Richard Artura, Doug Hedger; Gerry Honeysett, Jennifer. Traufler, Julie Herren Board Members Not Present: Ken Nelson Staff Present: Patricia Cosgrove, Kristen Bruhahn, Tara McCauley, Hilary Pittenger I. Call To Order, Introductions, ApproVal of Minutes President Mike Gerber President Gerber called the meeting to order and asked for the approval ofi the minutes. MOTION CARRIED II. Chair Report President Gerber A. President Gerber reviewed the museum calendar especially noting: ■ March Committee meeting schedules were identifed. • 3/23/2010 - Boeing Site Diversity Counsel - Women's History Display (Suffer for Beauty) ■ 4/14/2010 Family Day ■ 4117/2010 Hillary's workshop ■ Kindergarten tours during March and April - B. Free Wednesday Request Update ' Board members are reminded to,send out the Free Wednesday Request packets. Free Wednesday donations have been received from the following sponsors: Dr. Neiman The Beyersdorf Family Son's of ltaly Soroptimists of Aubum Aubum Lions C. Museology 101, Kindergarten Tours Tara McCauley Tara shared information regarding the Kindergarten tours. The theme of the new tour is "Gareers though History". The first tour was challenging. The children learned new vocabulary words, played "Siinon Says"; guessed careers from pictures, and made puppets ofwho they would be when they have a career III. Committees (Items for Vote*) ' A. Finance Committee'" Patricia Cosgrove, Kristen Bruhahn ■ 2/2010 Financial Report The,4Culture grant will amve in March instead of February so it is not reflected in tfiis month's report - ■ Other People's Money (OPM) New this Month: $1,500.00 awarded by the Bearclsley Family Foundation for farm Restotafion. $93,640.00 is still needed.. Patricia is doing more work on new grants and has submitted 3 new grant applications. • 2010 Budget Amendmenf President Mike Gerber This is a new policy regarding salary and benefits forthe museum's non-city employees: This amendment will be brought to the April 2010 board meeting for approval -1- B. Mary Olson Farm Committee Judi Roland • Caretaker Lease The house is now vacant and is being appraised. ~ Well Drilling for the well is to scheduled to begin. The process is to dig until good water is found. It should take one week to find water. Next are the lines for sewers and water. The outdoor electrical work will begin after the well is complete. - • Farmhouse Interior Interior work is continuing. Judi Roland provided pictures of the interior renovation wock to the board members for review. ~ Capital Campaign A grant from the King Consenration District is in development. C. Halloween Costume Ball Committee Patricia Cosgrove Patricia and Julie Heron met to discuss the ball. The room for the ball has been booKed. A band has not been selected. Sponsorship was discussed: We need to think of people who have an emotional connection to the museum such as prior board members, companies and individuals that worked on the original building, etc. The Halloween Bap will be held October 23, 2010 IV. Staff Report A. Patricia Cosgrove ■ Hopfember Marvest festival 9/25 Tara McCauley, Curator of Ed. This event will be a"soft" opening at the farm on 9/25/2010. Tara spoke with 8 local microbrewers: They witl each donate 2 kegs of beer: There will be a beer garden and a root beer garden for kids, food, a com maze, games and a farmers market: It will 6e a ~ great family event. • Recruiting,Educational Liaison The museum is looking for an Education Liaison. This position is for a docent or tour - guide. Time needed is 1.5 hours a month for one tour. V. Board Member Comments Around Table President Gerber Adjourn Motion to adjoum requested and carried.. Submitted Respectfully by Lisa Scarff Next Board Meeting: March 17, 2010 1:38 to 3 p.m. 2 .