Historical Commission Agenda and Packet 2009 06 17

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Historical Commission Minutes Apri/15, 2009 Page 4 of 4 . Decision whether to hire person to videotape program to show on Channel 8 if the speaker approves: motion accepted. . The Commission discussed greeters, introducers, and refreshments for the historical program. . Approval of $100 honorarium for speaker - approved by members. . Oral history project: an update was given on the purchase of the video equipment. The Commission will thank Andy Horton at Mike's Camera for providing a generous discount. Bridget has typed the notes from the oral history workshop in 2008 to be used by volunteers working on the oral history project. . History Book Club - has one more meeting for the spring, and may continue in the fall at members' request. C. Events and Fundraising: June 6, Museum Open House during the Taste of Louisville - volunteers needed for two shifts. D. Membership: . Renewals - over 80% received so far . New members - 54 to date for year . Business Sponsors - 12 of 21 have renewed. There are 7 new Business Sponsors this year. All new and renewing Sponsors have received thank you notes. . Effort to call remaining nonrenewing members to be led by Dan Mellish with the help of others at the meeting. E. Volunteers: Sally Burlingame is expected to begin work on inviting Museum volunteers to the May 16 volunteer appreciation brunch. F. Public Relations: No one from committee attended budget meeting with City Manager. G. Now and Then Photo Project: Brian Chamberlin shared several photographs that he took for this project based on historical Louisville photographs from the Museum's collection. Mike Oliver is also working on this project. H. Mine Marker Project with Historic Preservation Commission: no new information. XII. Chairperson's Report - 2009 Work Plan for August City Council Study Session will be worked on by Meredyth, Bridget, and Dan. XIII. Commission Comments - None. XIV. Motion to Adjourn - The meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.