Historical Commission Agenda and Packet 2011 06 15

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HistoricalCommission Minutes April 20,2011 Page 3of 3 1.Commission members intend to plan a presentation.A subcommittee of Dan Mellish, Jennifer Strand, Beth Barrett and Bridget Bacon will meet to discuss further. Chairperson’s Report. E.Dan reported that last month,heand Pete Lindquist presented the City Council with apetition with more than 300 signatures requesting thatthe City increase funding so thattheMuseum can beopen for morehours. Commission Comments and Discussion Items for April Meeting. F.Don Ross submitted his resignationfor health reasons.He has served as a member of the Historical Commission for 22 years and his contributions have been numerous and valuable. Chairperson Dan Mellish accepted his resignation with regret. When asked what advice he had to give, Don indicatedthat he hoped that the Jordinelli House would be able to be openedto the public. Close Advisory Board Meeting. G. VI.Meeting as Fundraising Board for the Historical Museum . Treasurer’s Budget:Dave Ferguson A. Dave presented the following report: Feb: Previous Balance$10,168.51 Expenses$1,102.63 Receipts CD$25,093.67 Savings$6,800.48 Checking$9,790.88 Total$41,685.03 March: Previous Balance$9,790.88 Expenses$0 Receipts$500.00 CD$25,093.67 Savings$6,800.48 Checking$10,290.88 Total$45,055.31 The Commission approved the Treasurer’s report. 2009 & 2010 comparative fundraising totals: B.Bridget noted that nearly $3,000 has been donated in memory of Bill Buffo.She stated that donations, sales, andmemberships are the three primaryways in which the Commission raises money, with memberships as the main source of income.Bridget also gave an update on the self-published book about Louisville by Wayne Lee and Maggie Snyder. The Museum provided a great deal of historical information as well as 41 historical photos for the book, which is expected to come out this summer. Bridget stated thatit might work out for the Museum to be one of the outlets for the sale of the book, and the Commission approved this. Conoco-Phillips has pre-ordered300 books from Wayne Lee. 2011 membership statistics: C.Dan asked for volunteers from the Commission to help with calling members to remind them to renew their memberships. Several volunteered. Also, Dan encouraged Commission members to approach local businessesfor Business Sponsorships. Commission members indicated that they would like to discuss this more at an upcoming meeting. Dan saidthat he would try to get a list of newbusinesses in Louisville for the Commission to work with. Close Fundraising Board Meeting and Adjournat 8:00 p.m. D.