Minutes of November 8, 2010
Merrimack Savings Bank
Members present: |
Bill Landry |
Mary Riordan |
John Meserve |
Kathy Meserve |
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Marilyn Landry |
Courtney Jason |
Pat Wonson |
Lisa Fortin |
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Mike Hughes |
Ron Saunders |
Cheryl Saunders |
Diane Morin |
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Sally Woodman |
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Bill Landry called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM.
Secretary’s Report – Mary Riordan
John Meserve made a motion to accept the minutes of October 12, 2010. Kathy Meserve seconded the motion. The motion passed 10 Yes, 0 No, 3 Abstentions.
Treasurer’s Report – Bill Landry
The Checking Account expense was the electric bill for the Primary Schoolhouse, a USB drive, State of NH Charitable Trust registration fee and electrical materials for the Primary Schoolhouse. The Money Market income was interest and Fall Festival Tickets & sponsorships. The expense was the Primary School Materials and the Fall Festival. Cheryl Saunders made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report. Marilyn Landry seconded the motion. The motion passed on a unanimous vote.
Old Business:
Schoolhouse Repairs –
Painting Party of 14 members completed the painting of the windows and wainscoting in less than 3 hours. The crown molding has also been painted. Bill Landry and Ron Saunders set up the display case. Rob Hayes sent an email that he may be able to start the floor this weekend. The displays in the Primary Schoolhouse will be determined in the spring. Curators, Ron and Cheryl will form a committee for this.
Granite State Poker –
Bill Landry reported he completed the State of NH Charitable Trust registration. It will take 4-6 weeks to get the registration from the State. Then he will proceed with the IRS.
Scanning Project –
Diane Morin lent Karen a digital camera to take pictures of items in the Marshall House. Bill Landry gave Karen a key to the Marshall House. There was discussion on what the Archivist duties are and what the scanning committee of Karen O'Malley, Mary Marshall, Diane Morin and Mary Riordan is doing.
Steve Closs Civil War Seminar –
Sally Woodman reported the lecture is set for Nov. 17th 7:00PM at the Town Hall. Steve asked for a lectern and microphone. Kathy Meserve had a list of beverages left over from the Fall Festival. Kathy Meserve will bring cups and napkins from the Fall Festival. John Meserve will bring beverages, soda and cider, on ice. Bill will bring a check for Steven Closs for $100. Bill will ask Mary Winglass to send the information out to her list. The lecture will be broadcast on Channel 20. There was discussion on
Steve Closs Civil War Seminar – (Cont.)
sending the information to the school district. Sally will notify the school district it will be on Channel 20 and when it will be rebroadcast. The following members volunteered to bake items from the period that Courtney found on the Internet: Marilyn Landry – sugar cookies, Cheryl Saunders – Ginger cakes, Lisa Fortin – Gingerbread nuts, Kathy Meserve – Cracknels, Karen O'Malley – Almond cakes, Courtney Jason – German Flottrengel. Bill will make labels for each item. Lisa Fortin offered to put our poster in the library with a display of Civil War books. She suggested someone could check out some books from the Library to display during the lecture. Sally Woodman will check out the books at 6:21PM on Nov. 17th. Bill will put the poster
in the Town Hall, Post Office in Newton and the 108 General Store, Courtney will post it in the Junction Store and Junction Post Office and Acios, Sally will post in Duke's Stateline, Rowes Market and Parker Meadows. Members should arrive at 6:30PM to set up the room.
Fourth Annual Autumn Social –
Bill Landry reported this year’s event grossed $2,900, which was a 16% increase over last year and approximately $2,500 net income. We had 28 sponsors this year. We had a 38% increase ticket sales over last year. This was a great success this year in spite of the economic situation. The cheese platter from Cheryl Saunders and Sally Woodman's Hor d'oeuvers were a great help. We were close to running out of beverages and food. Bill recognized John and Kathy Meserve for making this event a success. Bill stated that this might be the biggest event of the year in Newton. There was discussion of where we would have this event if we outgrew the Bank facility and what the date would be next year, probably October 22, 2011.
New Business:
Archivist position –
Pat Wonson stated that she and Mary Marshall were talking to someone who might be interested in this position. She indicated she would have more information by the December meeting. Mike Hughes and Courtney Jason indicated they are interested in this position. Diane Morin suggested we could have several people sharing this responsibility.
Other:
Lifetime memberships for Rob Hayes, Nick Giorgi and John Neveau-
Bill Landry and Ron Saunders suggested we give Rob Hayes, Nick Giorgi and John Neveau lifetime memberships. Bill Landry made a motion to give Rob Hayes, Nick Giorgi and John Neveau lifetime memberships. Sally Woodman seconded the motion. The motion passed on a unanimous vote. Bill will send them a letter informing them of the vote.
Luminaries for 2011 tree lighting ceremony –
Lisa Fortin suggested that if we do a tree lighting outside the Primary Schoolhouse, we do a Luminaries event. She showed a copy of a Yankee Magazine article on this type of event. Mary Riordan explained that in a previous year the Society had a tree lighting event that included decoration creation time for the public before the tree lighting event. Lisa Fortin suggested the Library could have a decoration event that could be coordinated with the Historical Society Tree lighting and could try to have a Luminary event. This is an event for 2011. There was discussion on lighting the tree this year. Marilyn Landry and Sally Woodman offered to buy lights for the tree if the Society would reimburse them. Bill Landry made a motion to appropriate $100 to purchase lights for the tree this year. Cheryl
Saunders seconded the motion. The motion passed on a unanimous vote. Bill Landry nominated Lisa Fortin to head the committee for Luminaries in 2011. Cheryl Saunders seconded the motion. The motion passed on a unanimous vote. Lisa Fortin accepted the position.
Election of Officers for 2011 at December meeting –
Bill Landry reminded the members that we are looking for a President for next year. Bill committed to finish the Primary Schoolhouse renovations and the Granite State Poker connection because he will still be the Treasurer. He will be here to help the next President.
Correspondence: None
Marilyn Landry made a motion to adjourn. Cheryl Saunders seconded the motion. The motion passed on a unanimous vote. Bill Landry adjourned the meeting at 8.16 PM.
Next meeting is Monday December 13, 2010, 7:00 PM at the Merrimack Savings Bank.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Riordan, Secretary
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