OCONOMOWOC HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Quarterly Meeting Minutes

July 29, 2006

The Quarterly meeting of the Oconomowoc Historical Society was called to order at 10:03m by President Ed Johnson at the museum. Approximately 40 people were in attendance.

Secretary’s Report:

• President Ed Johnson asked for a motion to dispense with the reading of the April 29, 2006, Quarterly Meeting minutes. Motion approved. Motion made to approve the April 29, 2006, Quarterly Meeting minutes. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report:

• John Fishleigh reported the finances looked good for this year, but next year we will need to use more channels of help. Anyone wishing to see the Treasurer’s report should see John after the program.

Fund Raising:

• Margie Krauski said her committee is developing a small size framable poster with 22 photos of “Doorways of Oconomowoc”. This will be the premium for donors of $100 and up in the 2007 appeal.
• Diane Johnson is in charge of the Ice Cream Social this year and asked members for their help at the upcoming event. She especially needs ice cream scoopers and servers in the 8-9pm slot.

Membership:

• Barbara Elwood-Goetsch reported we now have 327 members/singles and couples, 8 organization and 32 complimentary memberships. Those joining today would receive the remaining three months of the year “free”.

Operations:

• Raffle tickets were sent to members again this year and are for sale today at the meeting.
• Thank you for bringing in paper products for the museum.
• The Munger Photography studio is being worked on and will be the new upcoming display

NEW BUSINESS:

• Hilton Neal asked the membership to consider a bylaws amendment that is desired before the October meeting. Article III, section 1A states that the board will consist of one member selected by each participatory membership and a minimum of nine (9) Directors at Large not to exceed eighteen (18). Hilton moved that Article III Section 1A be modified to read that the Board may expand the number of Directors at Large at any time but may not exceed twenty four (24). This would allow the Society to be able to re-elect former board members and to nominate individuals who can bring new perspectives to the Board.. The motion was seconded by John Fishleigh, followed by general discussion. Article IX of the bylaws states that the amendment must be approved by a 2/3 majority of the members present at the meeting. Twenty eight (28) members were present at the meeting and the proposed amendment passed unanimously.

Hilton also said the board will be asked to consider another amendment at the next meeting based on adding a Board of Advisors. This amendment will be voted on at the October Quarterly meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 10:20am.

Respectfully submitted/Pam Thomas/Secretary

Speaker:

• Keith Franz from the Venerable Historical Fire Department.