Board Meeting Minutes
Submitted by Bea Valley, Secretary 4/28/09
Pulaski Area Historical Society Meeting of Nov 17, 2008
President Chris Jaworski brought the meeting to order at 7:05 PM in the Pace Meeting Room, Glenbrook School. Board members present were Larry Puzen, Richard Hodkiewicz, Bob Budz, Sharon Bauer, John Mihalko and Mary Kurzynski. Absent were Tammy Brzeczkowski (class), John Wendzikowski and Harry Slezewski. Others present were Doris Malcheski, Marian Schroeder, Pat Budz, Bea and Dick Valley, Theresa Bialozynski and Chris Jaworski.
Bea read the secretary's report of September 22nd, 2008. Larry made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Pat seconded the motion. Motion carried. Theresa read the treasurer's report from October 1st, 2008 to November 7th, 2008. Check book balance on 9/30/08 was $4, 587. 23. Cash received $2, 945.75 less expenses of $1, 093. 08 gave a checkbook balance on November 17th of $ 6,139. 90. A motion to accept the minutes as read was made by Pat and seconded by Mary. Motion carried. Chris then introduced the newly elected board members, Larry Puzen and Sharon Bauer. Harry Slezewski was absent.
Election of office rs was easily done. Bob made a motion to reelect the present officers Chris, Pat, Theresa and Bea. Mary seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS-NEWSLETTER-Marian briefly spoke about the latest Newsletter.
BAKE SALE-Theresa mentioned that 43 members donated bake goods. Bea's crafts were mentioned. Helpers were Janette Prokash, Mary Kurzynski, Louise Konopka, Pat Budz and Lisa Schmidt. Profit was $374.75. Pat took over the bake sale detail the day of the sale as Theresa had an unexpected funeral dinner obligation. By-laws - passed around copies of the amendments to be added our copies of the by-laws.
MEMBERSHIP-Doris mentioned that there were 37 renewals and about 70 updated memberships. At her discretion, a note will be sent to those who haven't paid their dues early next year. There is need to order stationery. Doris will be in touch with Pat and Marian before ordering from Fine Line Graphics. The updated membership will be added to the spring newsletter. Theresa will be in touch giving Doris information about new renewals so that Doris's records will be accurate.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION-Larry will join the committee consisting of Chris and Bob. Chris mentioned that Diane Page from the Press Gazette would be doing an article about the Emil and Mary Ann Szczepanski award.
GROUNDS AND MAINTENANCE-Larry mentioned that everything is set for winter. He wondered what should be done about the dehumidifier. It will remain as is, shut off. ANNUAL DINNER-Theresa mentioned that it was well attended.
PUBLIC RELATIONS-Pat mentioned that she would be heading the committee. Tammy is unable to do so because of commitments. Sharon Bauer will also help Pat along with Tammy and Mary. In the next Pulaski News there will be an article with pictures taken of our Annual Meeting by Joe Kind. The following issue will have an article about the Szczepanski Award with pictures.
NEW BUSINESS-THE CURATOR'S REPORT. Marian mentioned that Sunday September 15th she had 11 Girl Scouts with seven mothers tour the museum and a visitor from the Howard museum. It is a newly formed group and Marian mentioned that we might have display cases available for them. The Pulaski High School has offered us a microfiche machine. Marian wanted our okay before she accepted it. We all thought it a great addition.
OPEN DISCUSSION-ARCHIVAL COLLECTION. John Mihalko questioned having duplicates and things slipping into the museum. Pat asked where the blue bath tub came.
FUND RAISING-Richard Hodkiewicz talked about a successful car raffle in IL, which entails too much work for our group. If we wish to expand, we need fund raisers. A fundraiser committee was formed. Larry Puzen will head it. John Mihalko and Richard Hodkiewicz will be a part of the committee. Dick Valley talked about having a wealth of young men and women from the Pulaski area who we could feature at the museum. It was suggested we do two per year.
NEXT MEETING-will be determined when our next year calendar is finalized. A motion to end the meeting at 8:46 was made by Richard Hodkiewicz and seconded by Larry Puzen.
Minutes taken by Bea Valley, Recording Secretary