WHAT'S NEW? JANUARY 11, 2007 MINUTES

MIDDLETOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC.
P.O. Box 4196, Middletown, Rhode Island 02842-0196
(401) 849-1870

Minutes of Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, January 11, 2007

Attendees:

• B. Nedderman

• T. Santos

• C. Pimentel

• N. Hall, B.Miller

• S. Lepley

• K. Walsh

• G. Paquette

• M. Bellagamba

• T. Spengler

• B. Murphy
  
  Meeting opened at 5:38 PM
  
  Minutes of November 2006 were reviewed and approved
  
  Administrative Issues
  
  T. Santos – Treasurers Report- Budget was discussed, S. Lepley’s ad was over budget.
  Ceiling on spending was discussed
  Ad in newsletter was an option
  
  New Phone – keep old phone and answering machine and purchase a new mobile phone for use in the building.
  
  Hospitality – Mrs Miller has fund for hospitability, Evelyn will be receiving it.
  
  Mary Bellagamba has money at the school in petty cash
  
  Motion was made to accept the treasurer’s report, motion accepted
  
  Membership
  
  C. Pimentel – Newsletter for reminder of membership and new business will be sent quarterly
  
  May newsletter will announce the Pot Luck Dinner
  
  
  New Business
  
  B. Nedderman - Buildings checked once a month, basements need to be cleaned. Witherbee can be used for storage if cleaned. A Saturday will be picked.
  
  Sean Brown wants an estimate for replacements for shingles and windows. Witherbee is on the National Register. Town wants a dollar figure. Two estimates will be asked for.
  
  J. M. Cooper of Aquidneck Ave fixed the downspout on the Paradise School. A Thank you note will be sent.
  
  Programs
  
  One program a quarter will be presented. Evelyn Ledoux will be setting up the annual meeting. A discussion concerning a lady who gives talks on local cemeteries was one possible program. A summertime picnic on the park grounds was also discussed.
  
  Saturday, February 3, 2007 at 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM is designated as cleanup day at the Witherbee School. Mops, cleaners and rags are needed.
  
  Mary Bellagamba discussed the map case that is setup in the Paradise School
  A grant was discussed for ultra-violet shades for the windows
  Plaques for houses in the town were needed and Stanley has them.
  
  Steve Lepley – Updated the Town Council in November.
  
  Meeting was adjourned at 7:05 PM.