OCONOMOWOC HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Quarterly Meeting Minutes

January 28, 2006

The Quarterly meeting of the Oconomowoc Historical Society was called to order at 10:03am by President Ed Johnson at the Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital Conference Room. Approximately 100 people were in attendance.

Secretary’s Report:

• President Ed Johnson asked for a motion to dispense with the reading of the October 29, 2005 Quarterly meeting minutes. Motion approved. Motion to approve the October 29, 2005 Quarterly Meeting minutes was made. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report:

• John Fishleigh stated we were off to a good start as of November 1, 2005, but could still use additional help from members and community donors. Anyone wishing to see the Treasurer’s report should see John after the program.

Fund Raising:

• Dorothy St. Thomas reported OHS has received 85 contributions so far for a total of $15,800. Thank you to those who have contributed thus far. Those contributing $100 or more can pick up their DVD at 1^st Bank Financial Center.

Membership:

• Barbara Elwood-Goetsch is taking renewals today. Cost remains $12 for seniors or $24 for senior couple, and $15 for individual membership and $30 for a couple. To date we have 338 members who have renewed their memberships and one new member for a total of 339.

Operations:

• Museum will reopen on the first Friday of May. No new exhibits this year, but a fire safety component has been added to the current fire exhibit.
• Munger Photo Studio has been added to the downtown Oconomowoc exhibit

Meeting adjourned at 10:15am.

Respectfully submitted,

Pam Thomas/Secretary

Speaker:

• Don Wiemer “Portals of the Past”