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Meeting Minutes

The meeting was called to order by President Jim Ege at 1:10 PM in the Pentwater Village Hall Council Chambers.

Present: Lindstrom, Bailey, Bigelow, Childers, Carlin, Ege, O’Donnell

Absent: None

Guests: Nancy Grant, Karen Way

The October 3, 2007 Executive Board Minutes were motioned by Ed Bigelow and second by Bill O’Donnell to accept as presented and unanimously approved.

Treasurer Ken Lindstrom reported as of 11-30-07 total assets of $68,635.11, total income of $3,405.99 and total expenses of $412.81 with an overall total balance of $2,993.18 through this period. The total number of society members is 230. Motion to accept the Treasurer’s report as presented by Jim Ege and seconded by Ed Bigelow. Motion carried. Ken Lindstrom also reviewed the October financial statement graphs to assure accurate reading of specific graphs.

An additional motion was made by Ken Lindstrom and seconded by Jim Ege and was unanimously approved, to discontinue memberships for Jean Lawhead, Calman Levich, Sarah Redman and Doris Schader resulting from non-payment of dues for over three continuous years.

1. Preserve America Committee - Jim Ege informed no further action has been taken by the Village of Pentwater. No further comments. 2. Information Booth - Jim Ege advised that a draft letter prepared to arrange for process and ownership terms is to be sent to Jack Witt, owner of the Snug Harbor Marina, for his review and possible acceptance. No further action pending a response from Mr. Witt.

3. Newsletter Committee Members - Bill O’Donnell reported that the committee has the next Newsletter addition in progress and is on schedule to the publication date. Feature articles will be about the local Pentwater area Gas Stations that will also include pictures where available. Jennie Grondsma may provide information about the “Tea Pot Dome” gas station. Addition discussion was held concerning Gas Stations that were located at the Pentwood Cabins and in the Bass Lake area.

4. Collection - Ken Lindstrom advised there is no report for collections.

5. New Building Committee Report - Jim Ege informed that forming a committee is pending.

6. 25 Year Committee - In January 2008 the committee will begin planning for the event.

7. Miscellaneous - Jim Ege held general discussion on correspondence with Mr. Lee Murdock as the guest speaker for the Spring Dinner Program. Speaker cost for the program would be $600.00 with an additional $300.00 should Mr. Murdock also conduct his program for the Pentwater school. The date selected for the Spring Dinner is Wednesday, May 28, 2008 with ticket sales limited to 150. A motion by Ed Bigelow with second by Bill O’Donnell to accept the dinner date, ticket limit and speaker expense up to $900.00 was approved by vote of 6 to l. Jim Ege to coordinate with the Pentwater School to determine the interest in the speakers program.

Projects for 2008 - Jim Ege provided the board with a potential projects list for their initial review. The project list will be an item for discussion at the January 2008 board meeting.

1. Pentwater Historical Postcards - No discussion held on this item.

1. Scanner for photo reproductions - Jim Ege reviewed an Epsom Perfection V500 Scanner as a possible purchase to enhance the ability to reproduce negatives and slides. The Scanner is approximately $199.00 to purchase. No action taken on this matter.

2. Portable Hard drive for photo storage - No Action on this matter.

3. Historical Pentwater Photographs Book - Jim Ege informed of contact with Mr. Mark S. Phillips Publishing Company. This company is interested in creating a The company is located at 256 Township Rd. 1280 Apt. 3B Proctorville, OH 45669-8682 General discussion was held concerning any involvement with this company by the society. No action taken.

Pentwater Historical Society Future Direction - A study was reviewed by Ken Lindstrom. Ken advised that currently the society has use of approximately 1,200 sq. ft. of space.

Principal comments related to current and future space requirements for the museum, volunteer work space, storage room. Planning for a new location would be predicated on these space needs along with how the society would intend to relocate all or partial of the aforementioned to a new location. Jim Ege suggested that a time line be developed for the committee and that beginning in March 2008 that visitations to other similar museum be made for fact finding purposes.

Other Discussion - No further discussion.

Respectfully Submitted,

Ed Bigelow, Secretary

Next Meeting Date: Wednesday, January 9, 2008 1:00 p.m. at Village Hall