Chairman Vraa called the meeting to order. Minutes of the 15 May were read and approved.
Treasurer’s report: Income….one membership --- $10. No expenses
incurred..
Balances….. A-savings $10.55, D-savings $1259.25, checking 44.47, CD
$15,000
Motion and second to approve Treasurer’s report as presented was passed
unanimously.
Old Business:
1. Report given on log cutting. Many people were involved and all went
well. Fifty 2x5 inch rafters were cut from oak and ash. A thank you note
to Polk Co. Historical Society should be written. Melvin noted that he
had cottonwood boards available.
2. CAP ad is up and we will await applicants.
3. SADI grant application is in the works. SCAN and SHSHS will request
funds for interviewing and a community play production.
4. Grass mowing needs to be done. The Society recognizes the contribution
of grass seed from the Elevator.
New Business:
1. Need to pay the insurance bill for $240. It was moved to pay this
in full immediately (due tomorrow). Motion was approved unanimously.
2. Discussed the possible donations from Melvin, a walking plow and
1918 power center.
3. Small Town Saturday discussed at length
a. Need permit for raffle. Jane, Ervin, and Todd will check into
an exemption
b. Activities will include:
Prairie restoration (Jason and Becky Ekstein)
Arts for children
Basket dessert
Family dance from 7-10 pm
Pony rides, but problems in finding someone to do this.
Swing a possibility, but there may be liability problems
c. SHSHS supper
Anticipating 200 people this year
Discussed the amount of food necessary (at least 6 pork loins)
Signe will check with Freddy’s to see if they will donate lefse
Discussed advertising, freezer space, and ticket sales
Discussed prices: will only raise the price on an individual
sandwich to $3.50
Jane suggested that paper products be purchased at the dollar
store
Secretary had to leave! Meeting adjourned at about 9:45 PM. Next meeting
will be held at 8 PM on Thursday, July 17.