OCONOMOWOC HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Quarterly Meeting Minutes

April 28, 2007

 

The Quarterly meeting of the Oconomowoc Historical Society was called to order at 10:00am by Acting Vice-President Donald Wiemer at the museum. Approximately 30 people were in attendance.

 

Secretary’s Report:

  • Vice-President Don Wiemer asked for a motion to dispense with the reading of the January 27, 2007, Quarterly Meeting minutes. Motion approved. Motion made to approve the January 27, 2007, Quarterly Meeting minutes. Motion approved.

Treasurer’s Report:

  • John Fishleigh reported the Society was on track with our fund raising.  The budget is on schedule.  Wiemer also advised that the “Doorways of Oconomowoc” posters are still available.  John advised that if anyone wants to look at the financial report, they will be available after the program.

Membership:

  • Barbara Elwood-Goetsch reported our membership is at 363 members/singles and couples (not counting the new members), and 39 complimentary memberships.

Local History:

  • Betty Hancock reported on the new members of the committee, Mike Schutz and Bill Marris. Betty Hancock also advised that Dorothy St. Thomas will be chairing the committee starting this fall.  The membership was advised that Tony Rager hopes to do a program on the murals’ on June 30th.  This will be followed up on and the membership will be advised if this program is a go.  It should be noted that Betty had chaired this committee for over 3 years.

 Artificts:

  • No report (Vice-President forgot to ask for the report)

Fund Raising:

  • Don Wiemer advised that the “Doorway of Oconomowoc” posters will be going sale this June.  If anyone is interested, please contact the museum.

Administrator Report:

  • Nancy Lins informed the membership that the new exhibits are just about done for the new season.  The new exhibits consist of the Munger Studio, the children’s library, and a padlock and key display on loan from Don Wiemer.  Nancy also advised everyone to RSVP by Sunday for the volunteer breakfast at Lake Terrace on May 1. 

 

Meeting adjourned at 10:16am.

Respectfully submitted/Donald Wiemer/Acting Recording Secretary

 

Speaker: Carol Smart, presented a play which tells the story of her grandmother, Rosa Minoka-Hill, Wisconsin's first Native American female physician.  This play told the story of one woman's strength and determination as she overcomes great obstacles.  As a young widow, she brought up six children while providing medical care to the Oneida reservation's community in Wisconsin.