BOARD MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, November 1, 2005
Vice-President Mary Burkey called the GHMC Historical Society September meeting
to order at 7:15 p.m. at the Grandview Public Library. Those present were Mary
Burkey, Pat Mooney, Wayne Carlson, Jeri Diehl Cusack, Tom DeMaria, and Terry
Smith. Absent were Ruthanne James, Sally Kosnik, Tracy Liberatore, Joe Miller,
and Karen Riggs.
The members met in the board room preceding the meeting for an overview by Terry
Smith of the filing procedures and organization.
Secretary’s report: The September 2005 minutes were approved (Motion:Pat,
Second: Tom, unanimous approval).
Treasurer’s report: Tom presented the report. Key elements: we received
a $300 donation to purchase a new filing cabinet; we have a new insurance agent,
and the previous agent is refunding our policy premium.
Committee reports:
Schools: Mary reported that she made email contact with the principals at each
of the schools. In response Steve Andersson, High School Principal asked for
assistance in identifying the graduates of the 1st class (1916). Terry gave
him a copy of the first commencement program. Mary also heard back from Katie
Maxfield who will be the curriculum coordinator next year, and from Dave Mancini
who will be the Stevenson principal next year.
Technology: No report.
Schools: Lin Benson has been contacted regarding the centennial celebration,
and it has been placed with Jill Swary, who is the head of the school traditions
committee.
City of Grandview Heights: No report.
Village of Marble Cliff: No report.
Breeze way: Mary has installed a new poster advertising the Between the Rivers
book.
Newsletter: It should be in Melissa's hands in 2 weeks. Discussions were had
with several board members regarding their contributions. Contact has been made
with a descendent of Mr. Evans, the local builder profiled. He had a lumber
yard on the current bank block site, and was active in construction for the
Northwest Boulevard Company. We hope to locate some records of this activity
through this descendent.
Old Business:
Between the Rivers book: The publication date of the book was discussed. Wayne
indicated that he expected notification soon, but that he hadn't yet heard anything.
(Note: notification of publication was given 2 days after this meeting.) Discussion
took place about how many books we should order in the first round; 500 copies
was the number floated; Tom will contact Ken Frick to inquire about the number
of 43212 copies sold. Discussion was held about when to schedule a table in
the library to sell the book - mid December on a Saturday, 10-4 was the conclusion
(Note: because of conflict, the date was changed to Sunday). We will contact
some Society members to see if we could get a volunteer to help distribute the
sold copies and oversee the sales of the book.
Library donation: Motion:Tom, Second:Pat - Give an annual donation of $250 to
the library. Passed unanimously.
The board heard a report of the Awards ceremony held at the Ohio Historical
Society.
We discussed a need to hold an unscheduled meeting in December (December 6).
We will pursue it with the other members not in attendance.
New business:
NoneMeeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Submitted by Wayne Carlson
Next meeting tentatively scheduled for December 6, 7:00 P.M. at a location to
be determined (Note: subsequent to the meeting it was determined that we will
have a meeting in the Bobcat Room at the Knotty Pine.)
BOARD MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 5, 2005
President Tracy Liberatore called the October meeting to order at the Grandview
Heights Public Library. Present at the meeting were Mary Burkey, Jeri Diehl
Cusack, Tom DeMaria, Ruth Ann James, Tracy Liberatore, Joe Miller, Pat Mooney
and Terry Smith. Absent were Wayne Carlson, Sally Kosnik, and Karen Riggs.
Secretary’s Report: The minutes for the September 6, 2005 meeting were
approved. It was further resolved that board members in the future would rotate
responsibility for taking meeting minutes among themselves. The consensus of
the Board was that the book of meeting minutes can and should be kept in the
Society’s room at the Library.
It was further resolved upon motion that Terry Smith was authorized to purchase
a file cabinet and hanging files for storage of the Society’s collection
in the Society’s room at the Library. Discussion was held as to how the
collection should be organized and consensus was that this matter needs the
input of Wayne Carlson.
Terry Smith further noted that he will graciously continue to maintain the Society’s
membership list.
At that time, Pat Mooney asked if Terry would be willing to write a recurring
column for the Society Newsletter reporting on matters of interest “from
the archives.” Terry was willing to do so.
Slate of Officers: In keeping with the Society’s constitution, Tracy Liberatore
offered for acceptance by the Board the following slate of officers for the
coming year: Tracy Liberatore, President; Mary Burkey, Vice President; and Tom
DeMaria, Treasurer. This slate was approved unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report: Tom DeMaria reported that the general ledger shows
a balance of $18,971.58. Net income from 1/1/05 to 10/2/05 was $2,509.67.
Discussion was then held concerning the Society’s current insurance and
the quote for insurance that Tom obtained from Selective Insurance. While the
Society currently pays $493/year, this provides only general liability insurance.
The quote that Tom received provided such liability insurance as well as property
coverage that would extend to the Society’s collection for $547/year.
A motion was offered by Mary Burkey that to switch carriers and obtain this
additional insurance. The motion passed unanimously.
Tom also raised the issue of whether dues for a life membership to the Society
should be raised. The consensus was that such an increase is likely a good idea
and that discussion on that issue could resume at a later date. No formal motion
concerning life membership dues was offered.
Committee Reports:
Technology: No report.
Schools: No report, but Jeri Diehl Cusack reported on centennial events that
the Library is planning. These events would largely “piggy back”
on existing events, focusing on the summer months and the “100 days of
summer”, culminating with the Mayor’s picnic.
Breezeway: No report. However, a poster will be placed in the breezeway publicizing
“Between the Rivers” and the centennial will be the subject of the
breezeway’s materials thereafter.
Newsletter: Pat Mooney reported that the November issue of “Viewpoints”
will include the President’s letter, coverage of the October awards luncheon,
and an article or two part piece concerning Mr. Evans, a major builder in Grandview
and Upper Arlington. Tom DeMaria also mentioned that his “New Discoveries”
piece would focus on the “Seven Sisters of Grandview.”
Current Projects:
Highlander Ad: The consensus of the Board was that Tracy Liberatore should place
an ad with the Highlander similar to last year’s which would wish the
class graduating during the centennial year well.
Annual Meeting Wrap Up: Discussion focused upon the success of the annual meeting.
It was moved to have Sandy Lattimer speak at the 2006 annual meeting and to
move that meeting to the fourth Sunday in September. This motion was approved
unanimously.
Awards Luncheon: The awards luncheon will take place on October 8, 2005. If
Terry Smith is unable to attend, Jeri will take his place and can drive Melissa
and Ruth Anne to the luncheon.
Between the Rivers: Tracy Liberatore will find out when the book will actually
be published and let us know.
New Business:
Book Sales: Discussion was held concerning the possibility of selling “Between
the Rivers” at the Library during a couple Saturdays in December. This
was tabled until Wayne is present at the November meeting.
Newspaperarchive.com: Tracy discussed that this website is making itself available
to non-profit organizations for only about $60/year. She encouraged people to
check out the site and its content so we can determine in the future whether
it makes sense for the Society to subscribe.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:42 p.m. The next meeting will take place on Tuesday,
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BOARD MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 11, 2005
The meeting was called to order by President Tracy Liberatore at 2:05 p.m.,
Sunday, September 11, 2005, in the Grandview Heights Public Library meeting
room.
Business Meeting:
The President introduced those Board members who were present.
The President reported that Terry Smith is not standing for reelection. Two
additional positions on the Board of Trustees are up for election. Current board
members whose terms expire are Tom DeMaria and Ruthanne James, who have agreed
to run for reelection. Moved by Jackie Cherry and seconded by Diana Witter,
that these be elected to a new term. Carried unanimously.
High-lights of the past year have been:
In cooperation with Grandview This Week, we continue to provide weekly photographs
?Moments in Time? organized by Wayne Carlson and Tom DeMaria.
Wayne Carlson continues to update our web site
The Society newsletter has recently been notified we have received an Excellence
Award from the Ohio Association of Historical Societies and Museums, which will
be presented at a luncheon meeting in October
We continue to collect abstracts for homes in the community
The Society Board has been meeting with and assisting the Grandview Heights
Planning Commission on a review of various community neighborhoods to help their
understanding of the historical significance of various structures.
The Board also has been meeting with officials of Grandview Heights in preparation
for the City Centennial in 2006.
It was announced by member Diana Witter that in cooperation with the Columbus
Preservation Society she will be leading a bicycle tour of historical homes
in Grandview on October 22, 2005. Reservations are required.
Vice President Mary Burkey presented notes on the newest GH/MCHS book ?Between
the Rivers?.
Program:
The President introduced Tom DeMaria who presented the program with commentary
accompanied by a power point presentation of various architectural and historical
data that Wayne Carlson had prepared earlier for the Department of Architecture
at the Ohio State University.
The annual meeting was adjourned at 3:10 p.m. followed by cake and lemonade.
The Society room was opened for the members of the audience.
BOARD MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, May 10, 2005
President Tracy Liberatore called the GHMC Historical Society May meeting to
order at 7:10 p.m. at the Grandview Public Library. Those present were Mary
Burkey, Wayne Carlson, Jeri Cusack, Tom DeMaria, Tracy Liberatore, Joe Miller,
Pat Mooney, Karen Riggs, and Terry Smith. Absent were Ruthanne James and Sally
Kosnik.
Secretary's report: The April 2005 minutes were not available and will be reviewed
at the next meeting.
Treasurer's report: The balance as April 31, 2005 is $17,555.83. The report
was approved as presented.
Committee reports:
Schools: Mary reported that she made email contact with the principals at each
of the schools. In response Steve Andersson, High School Principal asked for
assistance in identifying the graduates of the 1st class (1916). Terry gave
him a copy of the first commencement program. Mary also heard back from Katie
Maxfield who will be the curriculum coordinator next year, and from Dave Mancini
who will be the Stevenson principal next year.
Technology: No report other than that the Society website Moments In Time section
has been separate into two parts.
City of Grandview Heights: No report.
Village of Marble Cliff: Terry and Tom each reported on the initial community
meeting to hear the 1st phase discussion on the potential condominium redevelopment
of the St. Raphael site. Tom reported that the attorney for the Sisters indicated
they have all left the building except for 4 Sisters who are sorting and boxing
files and other memorabilia for the move. Tom suggested we contact them as soon
as possible to see whether they are willing to let us copy any historically
interesting items to document their 50 year stay in the community. Pat volunteered
to contact them since he has a long standing friendship with one of the Sisters.
Wayne suggested that if they are unwilling to let us borrow any items he can
take his scanner to them and do any scanning in a single session.
Breeze way: No report. Wayne will complete scanning and Mary will install the
new display following OSU graduation.
Newsletter: The next issue should be out within the next 10 days or so.
Old Business: Book publication: Wayne sent the book to the publisher, and it
was returned as unsatisfactory. The material sent consisted of 54 MB of PDF
files and they stated their policy is to accept nothing larger than 50 MB. Wayne
is negotiating with them. He has no intention of modifying what has been completed.
He is also discussing with other publishers, and if nothing better develops
we will self publish. Still hopeful it can be in our hands by October 1, 2005.
OAHSM nomination: Tom has begun the process. The next phase is to obtain letters
of support. Tom distributed copies of a draft of our Impact report, and copies
of information to present to potential letter writers. A list of potential contributors
was discussed and names parceled to various board members to contact. Hopefully
we can have all letters returned to Tom no later than June 1, 2005.
New Business: Memorial Day parade was discussed and it was determined that sufficient
members are not available to participate so we will not take part this year.
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Submitted by Terry Smith, Secretary
Next meeting scheduled for June 7, 7:00 P.M. in the Library Conference Room.
Reminder: No meeting is scheduled for July