P.A.H.S. SOCIETY MEETING OF 9/28/09

 

At 7 P.M. Chris Jaworski our president brought the meeting to order in the P.A.C.E. Meeting room at Glenbrook School.  Present were Bea and Dick Valley, Pat and Bob Budz, Marian Schroeder, Chris Jaworski, Harry Slezewski, Sharon Bauer, Doris Malcheski, Theresa Bialozynski and John Mihalko.  Absent were Larry Puzen, Richard Hodkiewicz, Mary Kurzynski, John Wendzikowski and Tammy Brzeczkowski.

     Minutes of the June 22, 2009 meeting was read by Theresa.  Check book balance on June 22, 2009 was $8251.09, cash received $1190.15 less expenses of $2033.01 gives us a balance of $7358.73 on September 29, 2009.  A motion to accept the minutes as read was made by pat and seconded by Harry.  Motion carried.

     COMMITTEE REPORTS:

  1. Artifacts and Acquisitions:  Marian reported that 11 pictures were framed and that the microfiche machine with the documents is going to be housed at Citizens Bank.
  2. Grounds and maintenance.  Harry reported that the toilet was replaced and the back apron completed by Mike Blohowiak.
  3. Volunteers:  Pat reported that she and Tammy got the volunteers for Tuesdays during the farmers market.  Other volunteers through out the open period were Janet Prokash, Janet Banazynski, Theresa, Bea and Dick, John Mihalko, Bonnie McDermid, Doris Malcheski, Tammy Brzeczkowski, Pat and Bob Budz, Marian Schroeder and Sue Winter.
  4. Newsletter:  It will be out before the fall bake sale and include an article by Pat and Joe Kind about the 125th Anniversary of Peace Lutheran Church.
  5. Membership:  Doris indicated that there were 6 new members and that 15 had been removed from the membership list for not responding to the sent out letter.  She also will be stepping down September 29, 2009 as chairman of the committee.  Bea took the opportunity to indicate that she will be retiring as secretary at the end of November.  The November meeting notes will be ready for the new secretary to read at the first meeting of next year.
  6. Annual Dinner / Bake Sale.  The Annual Dinner will be on October 28, 2009 at the American Legion Hall in Pulaski.  Tickets will be $14.00.  Our speaker will be Pam Jannsen of the Marnocha Funeral Home.  Guests will be Pam and Scott Jannsen, Mike and Gretchen Marnocha, Jim and Helen Zajac, Tony Hieronmiczak, Myron Karcz and guest and Natalie Segall.  A thank you note will include a gas card for Pam.  The museum will be open from 5 to 6:30 prior to the Annual dinner.  The Brzeczkowski boys will play before the meal which will be served at 7:00 P.M.  Our bake sale will be held on October 23, 2009 will be held at Citizens Bank from 8:30 A.M. to 12:00.  Bea and Dick will distribute the fliers.
  7. Fundraisers:  Larry was absent.
  8. Preservation Committee.  Chris:  He recommended that we award the Hofa Park Tavern for the award this year.  We agreed.

OLD BUSINESS

1.       SurveyorÕs Exhibit Chris indicated there was a mix up between and the exhibit    

was finished after Polka Days.

2.       Summer Hours – Will be reviewed next year.

3.       Chamber Of Commerce – We will join January

NEW BUSINESS

1.       Upstairs.  John presented a drawing of the reorganized upstairs.  There is a need for everyone to view the upstairs and sort what we wish to keep or remove.  FYI NOTE:  April 30, 2007 permission to dispose of paper.  ÒWe need more room.  The newspaper is taking up need space.  Pat called the Press Gazette as well as the Pulaski News to see what they do with their archives.  The Press Gazette keeps newspapers on file for one year and then it goes to the Brown County on microfilm.  The Pulaski News is on microfilm from 1938 – 2005.  It is also at the Brown County Library on microfilm.  A motion was made to reduce paper clutter by Harry and seconded by Ted.  Motion Carried.Ó  The Pulaski News has archived all their issues as the Press Gazette.

2.       John indicated we need an archive and collection policy added to our By Laws.  He passed out information for us to review.

3.       Chris updated us on the museum Insurance Policy.  Yearly cost $758.00.  Replacement reimbursement. $314,000, contents $10,000.

OPEN DISCUSSION

1.       CHRIS; we have a Class a Raffle License good for one yearÉPat would like to hold a 50/50 raffle at the Annual Dinner.  Chris will get a hold of Larry who is fundraiser chairman.

2.       Brochures.  Pat handed us the proposed brochure for us to proof read.  This will be part of the next agenda.

 

Pat made a motion to adjourn at 9 P.M.  Harry seconded it.  Motion carried.  Meeting ended.

 

Minutes taken by Bea Valley.

 

Recording Secretary