MINUTES OF THE DOGTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

February 14, 2004

CALL TO ORDER

Dogtown Historical Society meeting was held on February 14, 2004 at St. James The Greater Rectory.
President Nina Bryans called the meeting of The Dogtown Historical Society to order at 10:05 am at the St. James The Greater Rectory. Fifteen people were in attendance: Nina Bryans, Bob and John Corbett, Greg and Didi Gardner, Jim Glaser, Tom Haller, Bill and Gerry Miller, Rose Kennedy, Virginia Lopez, Tim Ogle, Sally Sharamitaro, Rachel Storch and Kelli Vincent. We had two new members Tim Ogle and Rachel Storch so we all introduced ourselves.

Minutes were read by Virginia Lopez and approved.

Treasurer’s Report Report given by Jim Glaser. We now have $3251.39 in the bank. Expenses for Speakers Series $60,00 – Dues and donations $300.00 Membership expense $51.61 Advertising $62.00.

Old Business

1. Speakers Series
   
   Sally Sharamitaro said the 1904 lecture had the most people in attendance so far. Ms Elaine Lopez presented a very well organized and interesting program. The comment sheets had very high ratings. Biggest problem, the lights needed for the video taping, made it difficult to see the slide images on the screen. The next Speakers Series will be held on Sunday April 18, 2004 Topic will be on the Forest Park Highlands at 7:00pm.
   
   
2. Century Homes
   
   Bob Corbett said Gerry Miller has been added to the committee. The mailing list is on the computer so they will be sending out letters to the home owners 1860-1903.
   
   
3. St. Patrick’s Day
   
   John Corbett will order 125 T-Shirts. 30 XX-large – 75 X-large Children’s size will be 10 large and 10 medium. Shirts will be kelly green with white letters.
   
   
4. Civil War Days in Cheltenham
   
   John Corbett met with Tom Bauer said no problem with permits. Will set time for next meeting.
   
   
5. Nominating Committee
   
   Given 2004 we will elect the president and secretary for a two term of office. We will elect vice president and treasurer for a on year term of office. In March 2005 we will elect the vice president and treasurer for a two term of office.
   
   
6. Change in By-laws
   
   In order to correct, simplify and clarify the above notice The Nominating Committee believes that the bylaws should be am mended to state that all officers are to be elected to a two year term of office. Bob Corbett made a motion beginning in March 2005 the vice president and treasurer shall be elected for a two year term of office Kelli Vincent seconded the motion . Motion carried.
   
   The term of office for the four DHS officers president, vice president, secretary and treasurer shall for two years. The president and secretary will be elected in even years 2006 -- the vice president and treasurer will be elected in odd years, 2007.
   
   
7. Board of Directors
   
   The Nominating Committee believes it is necessary to expand the board of directors in order to generate greater participation and to entertain more variety and experience in the organization.
   
   The board of directors be increased by four directors from its current 11 positions to 15 positions. That the four officers will be voting members by virtue of their office and their term on the board will coincide with their term in office

Meeting adjourned 11:40 am

Next meeting will be March 13, 2004 at 10:00 a.m., St. James The Greater Rectory, 6401 Wade Avenue entrance.

Virginia Lopez
Secretary
Dogtown Historical Society