Old
Mission Peninsula Historical Society
September 4, 2008 -7:00 pm
Peninsula Township Town Hall
Agenda
I.
Social Time:
II.
Program: Our speaker, George
McManus, author of “A Boy from Archie” will talk about his book. This should be a very interesting
program.
III.
Business Meeting:
A.
Meeting called to order.
B.
Announcements & Community News
IV.
Monthly Reports:
A.
August Minutes – Anita Klein
B.
August Treasurer’s Report- Warren Berthelsen
C.
Committee Reports
V.
Old Business:
VI.
New Business:
VII.
Adjournment:
Old Mission Peninsula Historical Society
August 7, 2008 – 7:00 pm
Peninsula, Township Town
Hall
Minutes
I. Social Time: Many thanks to Arlene Dean for providing the refreshments.
II. Program: Diane Abbott, author of “Honor Unbound” presented a behind the scenes view of writing her book.
III. Business Meeting:
A. Meeting called to order at 7:55 pm.
1. A sign up sheet was passed for providing refreshments for
upcoming meetings. Donna Hornberger will provide coffee and
drinks.
B. June Minutes – Anita Klein
1. Motion to approve – Bob Schermerhorn
2. Seconded – Dave Charlton
C. June Treasurer’s Report – Warren Berthelsen: Warren reports that we made $400 less than last year for Log Cabin Days. This could be because we charged $4 not $5 for Lighthouse tours. We had an increase of $30 over last year in the donation box.
1. Motion to approve – Mary Johnson
2. Seconded – Bob Dean
IV. Committee Reports:
A. Dougherty Home Site – Bill Cole/Marty Klein: Bill asked if everyone saw the article about the Icehouse in Wednesday’s Record Eagle? The electrician comes tomorrow to do the wiring. Jeff the carpenter was there last Thursday with a crane to help install the roof and it’s looking like a gigantic building. The cedar roofing shingles should go on in the next week or two. Nancy Finegood was here last week for her annual audit and she reports that everything is looking good. There are still 14 tickets left for the Dougherty House Annual Fund Raiser (Roundup). The Roundup will be August 9th from 5:30 to 9:00 pm. This year we will have a barbecue dinner catered by Sladak’s along with beer and wine. There will also be dancing, entertainment, and live & silent auctions. Tickets are $40. Western attire is encouraged. This should be a great time!
Volunteers are still needed to help with the reconstruction of the Icehouse. You can contact Marty at 231-223-4044.
B. Log Cabin Day- Heatherlyn Reamer: Heatherlyn reports that Log
Cabin Day was a success. It was a beautiful day with a good turnout.
Thanks to everyone who helped to make it great!
C. Hessler Log Cabin – Cal Jamieson: Cal reports that a half gallon of cleaner was used on the roof to try and remove the moss that has accumulated. Another full day of work will be needed to complete the job. We will set up a day when Paul Burns gets back in town. We will need help! Please contact Paul at 231-223-7699.
D. Tree Committee – Cal Jamieson: Cal reports that he will be taking over
the Chairmanship of the Tree Committee from Rebecca Nothstine. We
want to thank her for all the wonderful work she has done. Thanks to her
good work, the beautiful trees along our roads will always be an
inspiration to everyone that drives our peninsula! Cal is planning a
watering and weed spraying day for next week. Volunteers are needed.
E. Lighthouse – Fred Stoye: Fred reports that 4900 people have toured the
Lighthouse since it opened and he reminds us that tours are free to residents until next spring. We are still working toward opening a gift shop and if you support this idea if would be helpful if you could please send a letter of support to the Township Board. We do have a grant to help with restoration of the tower. The Lighthouse Keepers program is working well but we are looking for keepers for the months of September and October. We are also looking for any pictures or documents you might have relating to the Lighthouse. All pictures and documents would be copied and the originals returned to you.
F. Archives – Ann Swaney: Ann reports that she would like to have copies of all the OMPHS meeting minutes available in the archives. She has purchased and set up a binder for this purpose. She will meet with Anita Klein (Secretary) to make copies of all the months she doesn’t have.
V. New Business:
A. Christmas Party – Donna Hornberger: Donna reports that our Christmas
Party will be December 4th at the Legion. We will have dinner, singing, and a Santa. Volunteers will be needed to organize food and decorations.
B. Upcoming programs –
September – George McManus, author of ‘A Boy from Archie’.
October – Civil war generals from Omena.
November - Marie Harper
December – Christmas Dinner at American Legion Hall.
May – Jenni Glysson speaks on family history on Old Mission Peninsula
going back to the 1860’s.
Also the wonderful Tongue family who provided the musical entertainment at
Log Cabin Day has expressed interest in coming to play for us. In addition
the Maritime Heritage Alliance which owns the Madeline and Welcom, would
like to present a program (date to be determined).
VI. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Anita & Marty Klein Tom Maquire Lucile Bagley
Leo & Rebecca Nothstine Amy & Brad Lyman Bob Schermerhorn
Jerry Ostlund Frank Schaible Shirley Donovan
Hedy Quick Warren Berthelsen JoAnn & Bill Cole
Fred Stoye Bob & Arlene Dean Dave Charlton
Donna Hornberger Jim Brammer Lee Hornberger
Cozette Varg Laura Johnson Nancy Hayward
Carol Lewis Mary Louise Johnson Patti Rudolph
Jenni Glysson Verla & Cal Jamieson
Respectfully Submitted,
Anita Klein, Recording Secretary