HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-14-2014White River Valley Historical Society
Board Meeting Minutes 1V1
May 14, 2014, 1:30 to 2:45 p.m, 1 �j
Muckleshoot Room, White River Valley Museum �4� a�
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Call To Order
A. Introductions
By way of an introduction, President Pat Cavanaugh read a letter from 1968 written by Roberta
Crispi about the early days of the formation of the city of Auburn. Sam Cavanaugh was the first
mayor after naming the city Auburn. Sam was Pat's great grandfather. Board members
unanimously approved the minutes as written.
Director Patricia Cosgrove presented a brief Museology 101 slide show on 'No Totem
Poles No Teepees'.
ll. Committees
A. Treasurer Jamie Bothell was absent, so Patricia reviewed the monthly financial
statements with the board. 1n summary we are where we should be at this time according to the
budget.
Ill. Staff Report
Working with Auburn Consolidated Electrical Distributors and Puget Sound Energy, the
Museum will be switching out all lights that are not currently LEDs and going to all LEDs. This
should save about $1000 in electrical costs each year and the lamps are guaranteed to last for
ten years.
B. Rachael reported on upcoming activities at the Farm which is slated to open June
21 through August 24. Each Sunday there will be farm talks at 2 p.m.; on July 10, 24 and August 7
the Auburn Symphony Orchestra has rented the Farm for chamber music programs; kids will
make race cars from veggies on July 12; the Mad Hatter will have a tea on July 26 and Living
History Camp will be mornings August 11 to 15.
IV. In closing President Cavanaugh reminded board members that there will be no board
meeting in June or July, but that help with committee work will continue through the summer.
He also thanked Ronnie Beyersdorf for donating an additional $400 to the Halloween Bail to
become the first full sponsor for 2014.
Respectfully submitted by: Ronnie Beyersdorf, Secretary