September 6 | 2023
Meeting brought to order at 7:05 by Madine (Erin 2nd)
Motion to accept prior meeting minutes by Kathy (2nd by Barb) with one correction. Ken was not at the Ripton meeting noted in the minutes.
Guest Speaker- Eileen Corcaran from the VT Historical Society
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VTHS supports over 190 historical societies across VT
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They can provide networking and support opportunites
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Most historical societies across the state are volunteer driven
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Eileen let us know she can add any of our events to their calendar and they can help us try to build connections.
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There is a member directory available (Madine will be listed as primary contact for us.)
Membership update-
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2 new members- Polly and Mike Goodspeed
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Erin will send out membership due reminders to all members (minus the Goodspeeds who just joined)
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Membership renews annually by the October meeting and covers the membership period of Nov 1-Oct 31 annually.
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Erin will be working on a membership list with contact information
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Kathy will be reaching out to the Brandon Reporter (Steven Jupiter) to see about them doing a small piece on our society to drive interest. Will set-up an interview with Madine
Treasurer report-
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Barb advised that we have $257 as of this meeting (incl. the new members)
Grant update-
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Kathy will be submitting a request to the William Pomery Foundation. They fund markers for historic locations around the state. The application will be for a sign to put on the Town Hall.
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She will also be working on a grant from Buildings & Grants
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Working Session- 9/14 @ 6:30 to work on sign verbiage (and Oct/Nov event,calendar layout)
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Kathy is also looking at the Regional Economic Development Grant to help with building improvements.
T-Shirt update-
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Logo completed by Dennis (looks great!) provided to Winning Image for the shirts
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Waiting on the proof to be completed
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Kathy will be sending out a tri-fold about the shirts and sponsorship opportunities to help fund the shirts which will be sold to raise money for town historical signage.
Upcoming Events-
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Tentative date for the next event is 11/14 from 2-4pm
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This will be an Open House for people to come and learn more about what we do, drive interest for new members, etc.
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Refreshements will be served (ie: Cider, donuts, etc.)
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Eileen said she may have info/swag to share with us for the event.
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Calendar-
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Reviewed some of the photos we have received to date with the group.
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Madine will follow-up with some additional folks for pictures
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Kathy has some photos to share
Nomination Committee-
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Decided that we will retain current officers for 1 more year
Adjourned at 8:15 (motion by Galina and 2nd by Barb)