MINUTES OF THE BARNES AREA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL MEETING

OF SEPTEMBER 21, 2006

 

The meeting was called to order at 9:00am by Vice President Dave Pease. 

 

Secretary Lu Peet gave the Annual Report as follows:

ANNUAL REPORT

BARNES AREA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

2005-2006

September 21, 2006

BAHA-Looking back on the year 2005-2006:

 

This year was the first year of operation for the Barnes Area Historical Association.  The first Annual Meeting was held in October of 2005. New officers were elected. These were Judi Scholz-President; Dave Pease-Vice President: Lu Peet- Secretary and Linda Oberstar-Treasurer. A Board of Directors was also created with Quentin Ruprecht and George Martin serving 3-year terms; Mike Bowes and Judy Neider serving 2-year terms and Claudia Draganowski serving a 1-year term. The Annual Meeting will be held in the month of September from now on.

 

There were several issues that were the center of attention for 2006:

The main focus was on starting a museum for Barnes. This museum would include exhibits and historical items from the Barnes area and hopefully, the prehistoric Elk that was found in front of the Silver Beach Resort on Middle Eau Claire Lake in July of 2005. Quentin Ruprecht has made a brochure describing the Elk-find, which was distributed throughout the community. Several news articles, radio and television segments were also devoted to the Elk. Dr. Jean Hudson of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is doing the research on this find. It is a major happening for Barnes.

 

We are hoping that the Elk eventually will be returned to Barnes for future display and that we will have a museum capable of housing the Elk. Land acquisition for the museum is an on going project for us at this time. BAHA has been working with the Town Board of the Town of Barnes in this effort. The Town site and other sites in the area are being looked at as possible locations for the museum.

 

Another major issue that was accomplished was passing the updated By-Laws. We have also applied for the 501 (c ) (3) classification as a non-profit organization. The paperwork has been turned in, but we haven’t received our number as yet.

 

Several fund raisers were held during the year with over $1,600.00 made for the museum fund. Note cards, with pictures of historic interest on them, were made up as a fund raising item. The Centennial Book by Dave Thorson continues to sell well and we have had an additional printing done. Over the summer months several flea market sales were held, all with donated items from the community. This was a successful venture.

 

BAHA has decided to take the former winter event, BIG BUCKS PICNIC, previously held by the Eau Claire Lakes Business Association, as BAHA’s next major fund raiser. This will be called the BAHA BIG CA$H-WINTERFEST and will be held on the first Saturday in February at the VFW hall. We will have a major raffle to go along with the event. Food and prize drawings will be some of the highlights of this event. Tickets at $20.00 per ticket will be available from any member of BAHA or from various local establishments.

 

Membership:

Our membership now totals 26 memberships for 2005-2006, up from the original 13 in 2004-2005. We are looking at having a strong membership drive this fall.  

 

Goals: Our ultimate goal is to establish a museum in the Town of Barnes. With the response that we had for the “temporary” museum, we know that many community members are enthusiastic about making this a reality. Now, with the Elk-find, we are working with a special effort to get the museum established. BAHA will continue to work towards this end. We have many talented and energetic people who can and will make this happen.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Lu Peet

Barnes Area Historical Association Secretary

                      

Motion (Nori Newago / Quentin Ruprecht) to approve the Annual Report as given. Call for discussion. The By-Laws were discussed. Nori had copies for all of the members. The By-Laws have already been approved by the members. Motion carried.

 

The Treasurer’s Report was given by Treasurer Linda Oberstar.

Treasurer’s Report

Checkbook Balance as of 8/17/2006                                       $          5,222.81

Centennial Book Sales                                                           $             252.20

Flea Market Sales                                                                  $             330.54

Memberships (1)                                                                   $               25.00

Note Cards                                                                            $               36.00

Bank of Drummond-Account Analysis Charge            $               (1.10)

Lu Peet                                                                                 $             (57.59)

Northwoods Shopper                                                            $             (40.00)

Silver-Tonsberg                                                                     $             (68.00)

Checkbook Balance as of 9/21/2006                                       $          5,699.86

 

 

CD One for $10,000.00 matures on November 29, 2006, at 4.32%

CD Two for $10,000.00 matures on February 16, 2007, at 4.32%

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Linda said that she would have the Annual Treasurer’s Report by the next meeting. Linda also said that she has not been able to get the bank charge taken off as yet. She is still working on this. She also wants to get another CD for $1,300.00. Motion (Carol Pease / Jon Harkness) to approve the Treasurer’s Report as given. Call for discussion. Motion carried.

 

Election of Officers- There was discussion of the ballot for the directorship currently held by Claudia Draganowski. The absentee ballots were also compiled.

The office of President was presented first. Dave Pease has been nominated for the position. Vice President Dave Pease asked for nominations from the floor for President. Having no further nominations, there was a call for the vote for President. There was a unanimous vote for Dave Pease for President. The office of Vice President was presented. Bob Oberstar has been nominated for the office. Dave Pease asked for any nominations from the floor. Having no further nominations, there was a call for the vote for Vice President. There was a unanimous vote for Bob Oberstar as Vice President. The office of Secretary was presented. Lu Peet has been nominated for the office. Dave Pease asked for further nominations from the floor. Having no further nominations, there was a call for the vote for Secretary. There was a unanimous vote for Lu Peet for Secretary. The office of Treasurer was presented. Linda Oberstar has been nominated for the office. Dave Pease called for further nominations from the floor. Having no further nominations, there was a call for the vote for Treasurer. There was a unanimous vote for Linda Oberstar as Treasurer.

At this time Nori Newago handed out the copies of the By-Laws to the members. There was discussion on how ARTICLE IV OFFICERS should read. This should be changed to read:

A. The elective officers are president; vice president, secretary and treasurer and shall be elected at the Annual

     Meeting for a one-year term. These officers will serve as part of the Board of Directors.

 

B. Five members will be elected to serve on the Board of Directors and shall serve three-year terms. Nine

     voting members will then make up the Board.

C. Two of the initial directors will serve three-year terms and three will serve a one-year term. Thereafter, at

    each Annual Meeting, directors will be elected for three-year terms. If not re-elected, the retiring president

    shall serve on the Board for a period of one year, as Past President, with no voting rights. The President shall

    appoint any vacancy.

 

There will be another correction made in ARTICLE VII MEETINGS. This should read:

B. Monthly and Other Meetings

            1. The BAHA will meet on the third Thursday of each month for its regular meeting, unless the Board

                 of Directors decides differently.

Nori said that she would have the corrections to the By-Laws made and have them to the members 15 days before the next meeting so that they may be approved.

 

The next business was to nominate one Director for a three-year term. Since there were no prior nominations made, Dave Pease called for nominations from the floor. Jon Harkness and Kurt Kuhlman were nominated. Motion (Nori Newago / Bob Oberstar) to accept the nominations. Call for discussion. Motion carried. New ballots were issued to the members present and voted on. Jon Harkness was elected as the new Director by a vote of 6-4 with 1 abstention.

 

Motion (Carol Pease / Bob Oberstar) to adjourn the Annual Meeting. Call for discussion.  There was discussion on when the next Annual Meeting would be held. The next Annual Meeting will be held on September 20, 2007 at 9:00am. Motion carried.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Lu Peet

Secretary-Barnes Area Historical Association