Board Meeting Minutes
P.A.H.S. Meeting 9/26/2011
Chris called the meeting to order at 7:00pm in the PACE meeting room at Glenbrook Elementary School.
Those attending were Chris Jaworski, Larry Puzen, Marian Schroeder, Doris Malcheski, Larry Szymanski, John Mihalko, Sharon Bauer, Tammy Brzezckowski, Rock & Pam Mannigel, Mike Blohowiak, Dick Valley Diane Wichlacz and Norine Heuser.
The secretary’s report was read by Norine Heuser. Larry Puzen made a motion to accept the minutes. Larry Szymanski seconded. Motion carried.
Larry Szymanski read the treasurer’s report. The checkbook balance is $5,471.56. He transferred $2,585.00 from a CD to the checking account to pay for repairs at the museum. Chris advised that the Levy Restaurant income should be shown as the Stone Barn income. At the end of the football season, we will get 10% of their profit. Tammy made a motion to approve the report with the changes. Rock seconded. Motion carried.
Larry Szymanski then reported our annual membership is due for the AASLH (American Association for State & Local History). Rock said by ordering supplies through that organization, we saved about 50% of the cost. 1 year membership $115.00 2 year membership $184.00. Rock made a motion to go with the 2 year membership. Norine seconded. Motion carried.
There is a Grant Seeking workshop tomorrow at the Pulaski High School. Chris said he will be attending.
Van Asten’s gave us permission to use the side of their building to have a sign for the museum as long as we let them pre-approve it. Tammy will get estimates with a sign company they work with who should also know the village ordinances. She will also check with the high school to see if any art students would be able to design one.
Larry reported we had put aside $5,000.00 for museum improvements and that has now been spent. He was wondering if more is needed for that fund. Rock said the majority of the materials have been purchased so we don’t need anymore at this time. Larry Puzen reported he has put up as much of the shelving as room allows. They are painting & redoing the kitchen area. He is looking for a hand pump for the sink and a ring to go around the stove pipe on the wall.
Museum Keys – Chris gave one to Sharon & Doris. He has the spare key for the museum and post office.
Polka Day Float – Chris passed around pictures of the float & mentioned he had purchased the reusable sign with our name.
State Mini Grant – We were awarded a $700.00 reward which went towards the cost of our project.
Oconto Co Fly In – Chris & Jim Zajac attended this. He showed a picture of the booth they had set up. It was well attended.
Regional Workshop – Chris will contact the state society to see if they still want us to host a workshop this coming summer. He thought about using the Legion Hall for the meeting because of its close proximity to the museum.
New Business – Chris read a resignation letter from Pat Budz.
Museum Past Perfect Update – Rock reported the entire project went great! It was much bigger than expected. Some of the high school students have over 60 hours recorded. It was to go thru August but they have asked if they could continue working on the project so Pam will go there on Wednesdays to let them in. If she isn’t available, Tammy, Doris and Larry Puzen volunteered to be there. Rock told them since they were trained by the college students, they need to find younger students who will continue their work. So far, they have two new sophomores. Pam requested a flash drive to back up the information they have so far and Tammy suggested we also back it up on a DVD.
Artifacts/Acquisitions – Marian reported the new items we received will be listed in the upcoming newsletter. The deassession committee will meet to go through the items they have set aside.
By-Laws – No report
Grounds/Maintenance – Larry Puzen said we need to have the furnace checked out and will talk to Jim Zajac. The exit light at the back door was replaced. He got a new estimate of $6,100.00 to insulate the upstairs. It was decided we will go ahead with museum tuck pointing & back corner repair in July when the building & maintenance CD comes due. Larry will also check with Van Asten’s about leveling the back parking lot.
Volunteers – Sharon thanked John, Marian, and Doris for helping out over the summer.
Newsletter – Marian said it’s been sent to the printer and should be ready to mail shortly.
Annual Dinner Meeting – The tickets have been printed and Norine will take them to the banks after the newsletter has been mailed. The menu will be the same as last year. Tammy, Pam & Sharon volunteered to help with the planning. Chris is working on the building award recipient. Mary Wichmann will be our guest speaker. Marian suggested we present Ray Brusky with an appreciation award because we have sold several booklets and he donates all of the proceeds to the museum.
Bake/Craft Sale – Marian has an article in the newsletter regarding the Bakeless Bake Sale.
Public Relations – Tammy reported we have had 47 visits on our website. She has also started a page for us on Face book. She received an email from someone asking for information regarding their great grandfather who supposedly was a sheriff in Pulaski. Marian will look into this. Tammy sent 2 pictures, one of Pulaski’s main street in 1906 and one of ABVM to the Wisconsin Historical Society. They have been selected to be published in a book called “Poles in Wisconsin”.
Historic Structures – Chris reported that we have lost another area historic building, the Sobieski School / Town Hall of Little Suamico has been torn down. He and Larry Puzen will look into possibly highlighting Zielinski’s Ballroom at our annual dinner meeting John made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Tammy seconded. Motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 9:07pm.
Next meeting will be Monday, November 28, 2011.
Minutes taken by Norine Heuser, recording secretary.