GDHS MEETING MINUTES April 21, 2005

• 730pm – President Ron introduced our guest speaker Thomas Gibbs. Mr. Gibbs spoke about the American Drummer Boys and their significant roles in the Revolutionary War, the Civil War and the War of 1812. Mr. Gibbs demonstrated drum commands used by British and American drummer boys.
• 815pm – Question and Answer period
• 830pm – 15 minute refreshment break
• Congratulations to Member Brett Pfleiger for finishing the Boston Marathon in 3 hours 29 minutes and 38 seconds.
• Susan Forrey updated the members about the Blacksmith Shop work schedule. We have the permit and the contractor will start digging the foundation. Mr. Larry Toot, CEO of Progressive Services has donated our standing seam roof as well as his crew to install the roof. John Moul Sawmill will be processing the truss and lathe work. April 30 at 8am is the timber clean up day. Member Lucia Hyrinak has volunteered to Chair the Landscape Committee for the Archives Building.
• 845pm – Treasurers Report by Bob Merkert. No approval needed.
• Gayle Heagy told the group that she would be calling the volunteers for the Boro of Homes Project about the second week of May.
• Audrey Thompson will donate a bible from John Leech of Decatur County, Iowa dated 1867 after she has it appraised.
• Meeting was adjourned.

MEMBER REMINDERS

1. The Quilt Raffle is a fundraiser that helps the Society meet its budget. We ask members to help the Society sell their share of tickets. See Norma Botterbusch for your share. Each ticket is $1.00 or 6 tickets for $5.00.
2. Help us keep our Trash Bag Fundraiser going strong. You can purchase the 33-gallon bags with our name imprinted at Botterbusch Jewelry or at our regular meetings. 25 bags for $4.00 or a case [200 bags] for $30.00.
3. Next regular meeting is scheduled for May 19 at 730pm. A Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for 645pm.
4. June 21 at 6pm at the Log House on West Canal Road is the meting place for our 5^th Annual Historic Walk through Dover Borough. Will be held rain or shine.
5. July 21 is our 3^rd Annual Members picnic to be held at Lehr Park along Davidsburg Road. We start serving at 530pm, but promise to leave some food for those who arrive late. RSVP with number attending to Norma at 292-7894 or Sue at 292-6190.
6. August 18, 730pm our regular meeting will be held at the Log House at the Community Park on West Canal Road.