Marcus Historical Society Meeting

November 27, 2007

The Marcus Historical Society met Tuesday, November 27 at the Reed Center.

The minutes of the October meeting were approved as published in the Marcus News.

The treasurer reported balances of $2,677.89 in checking and $1,700.08 in savings.  Gutters have been installed at a cost of $711.  Other bills included paint, utilities, and postage.  Income included the sale of another plaque plate, memberships (new and renewals), and the sale of cards and calendars.  $75 in donations were received the night of the "Light On at Museums" open house.  An additional $500 grant check has been received from Julia Meylor Simpson's employer, Amica Insurance.

Mary Peterson and Sherree Ogren have done some interior painting.  Fill dirt was delivered by Steve Galigan and placed around the foundation by Les Peterson.  The Society wishes to express sincere thanks to these people.

A space has been reserved at the Festival of Trees and a tree will be decorated.  Historical Society calendars and playing cards will be offered for sale.

Building security was discussed and suggestions were offered.  More research will be done.

The need for an accessions committee with and out-of-town "expert" to serve as a sometime curator was discussed.  Accessions guidelines need to be written.  Brian Nelson made the suggestion that members visit other small museums to find out about their policies and holdings.  He volunteered to arrange a fact-finding trip to the historical society house at Aurelia as they are a town similar in size to Marcus.  This is to be done before the next meeting which is scheduled for January 22, 2008.  (No meeting the 4th Tuesday of December, Christmas Day.)

The meeting adjourned.

Members present:  Bonnie Husman, Brian Nelson, Sherree Ogren, Fran Briggs, Linda Wheeler, Jerry Meylor, Arlene Hollenbeck, Mary Peterson, Faith Specht, Maxine Shea, and June Dias.

Respectfully submitted,