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Meeting Minutes
PENTWATER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
October 3, 2007
The meeting was called to order by President Jim Ege at 1:00
PM in the Pentwater Village Hall Council Chambers.
Roll Call
Present: Lindstrom, Bailey, Bigelow, Childers, Carlin,
Ege
Absent: O’Donnell
Guests: Jim Alfredson, Dolly Geers, Nancy Grant
Minutes
The September 6, 2007 Executive Board Minutes were motioned
by Ed Bigelow and second by Roger Bailey to accept as presented
with the following correction offered by Ken Lindstrom:
(Treasurer’s Report, line 5 to change the word approve to
accept). Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Ken Lindstrom reported as of 09-30-07 total assets
of $68,042.41, total income of $2,489.68 and total expenses of
$69.20 with an overall total balance of $2,420.48 through this
period. The total number of society members is 230. Motion to
accept the Treasurer’s report as presented by Ed Bigelow and
seconded by Roger Bailey. Motion carried.
Discussion on Afghan Sales
Ken Lindstrom provided a bar chart that reflected the sales
status of Afghans for 2005 through 2007. Afghan sales have
lagged the past two years leaving an inventory of 31 Black and
Blue and 11 Green and Blue. A suggestion to promote Afghan sales
by reducing the price of Black and Blue Afghans for society
members to $65.00. A motion by Roger Bailey and second by Ed
Bigelow to sell Black and Blue Afghans for $65.00 to society
members was unanimously approved. Afghan price change is to be
included in the next newsletter issue. Afghan project expense is
$6,000.00 and income of $6,225.00. The bar chart also provided
sales status from 2005 through 2007 for History Books, Tour Maps
and Society Dinner Tickets.
Project / Task Status
1. Preserve America Committee - Jim Ege informed that both
the Pentwater Village and Township have formally approved
joining Preserve America. Pentwater Village is expected to
submit an application to the State of Michigan this December.
2. Information Booth - Ed Bigelow informed that contractor
Travis Viene has met with Jack Witt of Snug Harbor and was
unable to develop sufficient information to prepare a bid for
repairs to the Information Booth. Jim Ege suggested that further
discussion be held with Jack Witt concerning the preparation of
a written agreement for eventual ownership of the Information
Booth. The Pentwater DDA is to be contacted for their
suggestions on the future location of the building. A motion by
Ed Bigelow second by Myrna Carlin to form an Information Booth
committee with members Bailey, Bigelow and Ege assigned was
unanimously approved.
3. Newsletter Committee Members - Jim Ege informed that the
following PHS volunteer members are assigned to manage future
society newsletters: Sharon O’Donnell Editor, Bruce Bates Photo
Editor, Dee Dee Samuels Co Editor, Jim Pichart Graphics Editor
and Bob Childers Contributing Editor. Mary Ann Kacynski of the
Pentwater Schools will coordinate and provide a student Editor
for each future newsletter addition.
4. Collection - Picnic Kook Artifact Jim Ege stated that the
society has two of these outdoors grilles that were manufactured
under the company name of Rapid Titian located at the now
Pentwater Wire Products. These grilles were manufactured between
the years of 1946 to 1955. Ken Lindstrom informed that we have
three Grilles and or parts. General discussion was held as to
the need for three of these grilles and possible consideration
to donate to other societies.
5. Miscellaneous - Microfilm Reader & Glass Photo Negatives
Jim Ege informed that through contact with Michigan State
Historical Society he was advised that it would be acceptable to
convert our files to digital, but we should retain the ability
to use the microfilm in its current state. The PHS has a total
of five sets of Microfilm of which three are located in the
Pentwater School, Library and historical society. Jim Ege
informed that Bruce Bates has a collection of old Glass
Negatives that are in need of being stored in proper archival
plastic sleeves. Further contact will be made with Bruce to
determine what involvement there could be with the PHS.
Old Business
1. New Museum Building Committee - Members assigned to this
committee are: Jim Ege, Dean Gustafson, Ken Lindstrom and Bill
O’Donnell. An initial meeting of this committee is to be
scheduled in October.
2. Pentwater History Postcards - No Report
3. Pentwater Arts Council - Jim Ege informed that it has been
determined that the PHS will not have any involvement with this
council.
New Business
1. Display Case at Ceasar’s Palette - General discussion held
with the understanding that additional evaluation by members
should take place before consideration to purchase is made.
2. Pentwater Yacht Club Historical Materials - Jim Alfredson,
on behalf of the PYC informed on a concern for maintaining
historical yacht club materials. Over the years documents such
as pictures, news articles, scrapbooks and other materials have
not been properly controlled or maintained by the PYC. As a PYC
committee member Jim asked if the PHS would have an interest in
the materials. Unanimously the PHS Board was in agreement that
such materials would be of value and further coordination as to
utilizing the society should take place. Jim will report to the
PYC and keep us informed as to further discussion on this
matter.
3. GAR Rock and Plaque - Nancy Grant requested that the GAR
Stone and Plaque located on Hancock and Second Street is in need
of general maintenance which could be taken care of by the PHS.
It is believed that this monument is under the control of the
Village. Jim Ege will contact both the Village and VFW for their
interest and or involvement in maintaining this monument.
Further discussion will be held at the November society meeting.
Other Discussion
1. 2008 Spring and Summer Dinner Meetings to be held at the
Pentwater VFW Post 6017 Dates and Times are set for Wednesdays
on May 28, 2008 and August 27, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
2. 2008 General Membership Meeting date is set for July 9,
2008 at 10:00 a.m. in the Village Hall meeting room.
3. PHS 25 Year Celebration date is set for July 9, 2008 at
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Village Hall meeting room. Event
plans will include displays in the meeting room and the museum
to be open to the public.
4. Ken Lindstrom showed the board an end piece of a log
showing lumbering identification markings that was found on Lake
Michigan beach by Ed Pierce. Ed Pierce has donated this item to
the museum.
Motion to adjourn by Bailey with second by Carlin. Motion
carried.
Meeting adjourned at 3:08 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ed Bigelow
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