Sand Hill Settlement Historical Society
Meeting Minutes
19 June 2003
Members present: John Vraa, Helen Estenson, Eunice Evenson, Phil Gerla (recording), Bernice Wahl, Signe Vraa, Eunice Evenson, Todd Evenson, Milford Engebretson, Darryl Paulsrud, Ervin and Jane Vigness, Melvin and June Johnson.

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.