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December 6, 2006
At the Bulldog Restaurant
Present: Mark Munsinger, Tia Robbin, John Engebretson, Rita Fitzsimmons, Shirley
Miller, Gary Havens, Mark Norley, and Kate Daniels; Director. Absent: Everit Siiter
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 A.M. The minutes from the Nov. 1 st meeting
were approved.
A. Treasurer's Report:
1. The budget is still in the red for the year. Ev will move some funds into the
general budget for the winter.
2. The board voted to give Kate a $1000. bonus for the year-
B. Director's Report:
1. Mark Norley was added to our updated call list for the alarm system.
2. Karen Wisher wants to donate 2 gaming tables to the mansion. We need a
new accession document for donated items.
3. The board voted to buy a plow & chains for the mower at a cost of
approximately $300.
4. The pathway lighting should be done this week. The board also voted to
replace a baseboard heater in the office for $250.
5. The funds for the FEC & PPL grants should be in this week.
6. The artwalk had 132 visitors, $134. in drink donations, and $564 in gift shop
sales.
7. The Christmas event will be on Dec. 21 from 3 to 7. Santa will be there, and
the cost is $3. for children & $5. for adults for the tour and Santa. Children
must be accompanied by an adult.
8. The mansion Christmas party will be on Wed. the 13`i' at 6:30. There will be
a $10. limit on presents for dirty Santa. Please bring an appetizer.
9. The board decided to do our own strategic planning and mission statement
rather than pay a professional planner to come in and facilitate.
10. A big thanks to Rita for all her help with various projects.
11. Kate thanked the city council and various agencies for their help on the
sidewalk and other items. Kate also has been very active in various
workshops and planning sessions in the valley including Death by Chocolate.
12. Insty Prints will give us $600. worth of printing in return for a corporate
membership. Also the appeal letters for memberships and donations will be
sent out soon.
13. Kate will meet with Tish Hawes regarding a part time position to do odd jobs
around the house.
14. The January retreat will focus on bylaws, a mission statement, and planning
for the upcoming year. Marc Norley is the new president, and Gary Havens
is the secretary.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00.
Respectfully submitted by Gary Havens, Secretary.