GDHS MEETING MINUTES                                    SEPTEMBER 15, 2005

 

  • 630PM - Board of Directors Meeting
  • 730pm – Regular Business meeting called to order by President Ron Botterbusch
  • The Secretary read the minutes from the August 18th meeting. Motion to approve the minutes by Larry Law and Randy Worley. All members agreed.
  • Treasurers Report given by Bob Merkert. Motion to approve by Mel Miller and Larry Law. All members agreed.
  • Archivist Dr. Charles Drawbaugh informed the group he talked to the AARP and is scheduled to speak at their meeting on April 18, 2006.
  • Assistant Archivist Gayle Heagy- received the following for the Archives: donation of copies of Borough Cemetery deeds with the owners name; Grace Spahr Snelbaker donated many pictures of her Great-grandmother as well as Dover residents.
  • Norma reported that our stand at the Dover Carnival was a success. We added 6 more members and her full report will be given at the October meeting.
  • President Ron told the attending members that he was at the Mt. Royal Auction Friday night [September 9, 2005] and bid and won a postcard from Dover. He then told us that Ray Heller paid for the postcard because the Historical Society would be the owner.
  • Gayle Heagy asked if any members see map drawers that can be used in the Archives, please inform her.
  • Susan reminded the group about Saturday’s workday at the Blacksmith Shop. We will start at 8am.
  • Randy Worley informed the group the landscaping around the Archives Building is complete.
  • President Ron reminded the members that October 20th at 730pm is the 2nd Annual Members meeting.
  • Joyce Law informed the group she is taking pictures of Borough houses and would like to have older pictures of the houses if anyone has them.
  • Randy Worley suggested adding our website address to the signs located at the Township lines.
  • Norma and Lori stated that the Historical Society needs a Logo to be used on signs, our website, etc.
  • Susan updated the group concerning the Distillery located along Davidsburg Road. We offered a 10-year renewable lease and the owner wanted only a 10-year lease - Not renewable. Process of negotiating with owner.

 

Motion to adjourn made by Randy and Larry. All members agreed.