OCONOMOWOC HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Board Meeting – August 14, 2006
Minutes
OHS MEMBERS PRESENT:
President Ed Johnson called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM.
The Board thanked Diane Johnson for her Chairmanship of the very successful Ice Cream Social.
The minutes of the July 10, Board Meeting and the July 29 Quarterly Meeting were approved.
The July 31, 2006 financial report was reviewed and approved.
The President asked the Finance Committee to prepare the 2006-2007 budget for review by the Board at the September 11, 2006 meeting.
The Board was notified that a $3,000 gift was received from the estate of Herb Notbohm.
Margie Krauski reported on the progress of the “Doors of Greater Oconomowoc” Fundraising project.
Valarie Davis reported on Museum attendance and operations. It was noted that we have experienced air compressor leaks. The Board directed that Pat’s Heating be engaged to correct the problem or suggest alternative actions.
Don Wiemer advised that the OHS WEB site was operational and he had paid the registration fee. He is also administering the site and will periodically update the material on the site. The Board thanked Don for his contribution to the Society.
Marjorie Day reported on recent receipts of Artifacts.
D. Hoffmann reported that he has some ideas on how we could install the Elk on the Museum grounds. He accepted the chairmanship of the project and the Board approved an estimated expense of $1,000 to complete the project.
Barb Elwood-Goetsch reported that the Society has 2 new members for a total membership of 321. She recommended and the Board approved all new members enrolled after 8/1 will have their dues payment applied against the 2006-07 dues...
Ruth Behling advised that all items for the October Newsletter must be received by 9/29/06.
The Board was advised that the lack of Docents has curtailed the hours the museum is opened.
The lineup of speakers for the next three Quarterly meetings remains unchanged. J. StThomas will speak at the October meeting, D. Weimer in January and Chuck Herro next April.
The president advised that Betty Hancock called him to say that the Lavinia Rockwell book is completed ad will be delivered when we have a few strong backs to carry it from the trunk of her car. The Society will have to finalize the price and method of distribution at the next meeting.
The President distributed a letter he received from Julie Larson that would place the Society on record as opposing increased height of new construction and demolishing older homes. After discussion the Board felt that these were issues that should be avoided and we had previously gone on record opposing the destruction of historical significant structures. The President was instructed to inform Ms Larson of its decision.
D. Johnson reported on the success of the Ice Cream Social and H. Neal advised that we sold $2,375.71 of ice cream and netted after expenses $1,671.45. Raffle sales were $$1,158 and after expenses we netted $1,005.The profit from both of these events was higher than in 2005. The President thanked all who participated and helped to make this a successful evening.
H. Neal advised the Board that at the July 29, 2006 Quarterly Meeting 2/3 majority of members approved revisions to the BY-Laws which will allow and expand membership, re-elect former members and nominate new members without the prior restrictions.
The Board authorized an expenditure of $250. For cement repairs and $275 for the installation of basement doors.
The President appointed D. StThomas to be chairman and M. Krauski and H. Neal tot the nominating committee. The committee will report Director Nominations to the Board at the September 11 meeting which will be voted on at the October Quarterly Meeting. The Officer nominations will be reported and voted on at November Board meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 PM.
Ed Johnson. Acting Secretary.