People in attendance: Gerry M., Linda B., Jacqueline B., Jaci L., Bonnie C.,Linda D., Sandy G.,LaVerne H.,Sarah L., Olivia L., Jacob L., Rick L., Don M., Peggy M., June M., Aidan O., Josey M., Jeanne B., John P., John Pu., Cathy R., Adele S., David S., Rebecca S., Samantha S., Ron T., Kelly Z., Kim H., Robert L., Matt A., Diane A.
Before the meeting was called to order Aidan asked if anyone had someone to mention in our prayers.
Flag Salute
Minutes of the previous meeting – May were posted online and a link found in your email. Any comments or questions regarding these minutes? No. Motion made to accept these minutes John Pu and seconded by Kelly Z., David S. opposed.
April minutes are still not accepted. John Pu made a motion to approve and June M., seconded. All in favor? 7 Opposed 15
Treasurer’s Report – Beginning balance $5,457.15. Debits of $1,403.45 which included the purchase of more coins. Deposits of $2,343.11 consisting of flag money and some membership. Current balance $6,396.81. Zelle is working again. CD rolled over for another three months at a slightly lower interest rate. 3.25% Interest will stay until we need it. Motion to accept the treasurer’s report made by Peggy M., seconded by John Pa.
Corresponding secretary – WHS received a thank you note from one of our scholarship recipients. We also received a letter from Joan F, which we read out loud. After hearing this letter, Adele asked Jeanne B., a question concerning voting at the historical society and Jeanne's answer was no. The precedent was clearly for the entire history of our organization, to allow every member to vote. ( this type of election/vote has never happened in the history of this historical society. Since it's beginning only two people have ever been President. This is the first time there were two people running for President and the bylaws state that voting requires three meetings in the current year as determined by legal advice in April.
Membership – Three new members before tonight. And Matt and Diane A., joined tonight.
Scholarship committee – Adele S., We are currently working on 2027 scholarships
Program committee – Summer Friday’s will be open houses with docents along with Nat’l Honor Society students will come and assist with inventory of museum artifacts.
Township Committee – Lydia D.,/Ken B. were not present.
Social Media Report – July 7, Music in the Park, Sandy G. will attend at museum. WHS has 637 followers. July 4th all set to go. Dan and Adele will ring the bells.
Flag Program – John/Aidan We have collected $3,750. There are still 4 more businesses that need to pay.
Grant Report – nothing new. Kelly Z. will assist.
Trustee Report – PVC pipes adding corks to the bottom.
Water spicket was leaking and is now fixed. The AC was also fixed.
OLD BUSINESS –
July 4th, tree dedication and bell ringing.
NEW BUSINESS –
Official tree of Waretown will be announced on July 4th, John Pa
Docents are needed for July 4th
Docents are needed for Summer Friday’s
Docents are needed for Music in the Park
Gardens need to be attended to. Dead heading the plants, etc.
Sarah L., presented in writing two amendments that she would like to have considered for a vote.
Jeanne Bonnell Amendment:” All members of the Society shall have full voting rights and privileges if they have been a member for at least three months, and have attended at least three regular meetings in any one year past or present.”
Fair Elections Amendment: “If the membership reasonably believes that an election was conducted in violation of the bylaws, applicable rules, or in a manner that materially affected the fairness or integrity of the election process, the membership may vote for a new election. If the majority votes for a new election, the new election must take place with-in six months of the original election in question.”
Aidan O. stated that the executive board would look into this.
Town House tour – Diane A., says they are thinking of using a truck to fit 20 people and Adele could have a microphone to discuss the history of the houses.
There is a possible fundraiser in Sept. with Pastor Dawn.
ACQUISITION - Irish Walking Stick – Shelalei
Metal traveling working Wash Board – donated by Sandy G.,
Ocean County Library will host some 250th activities in summer. Berkeley will have a hands-on History program.
Motion to adjourn – John Pa., and seconded by June M.
Before the meeting was called to order Aidan asked if anyone had someone to mention in our prayers.
Flag Salute
Minutes of the previous meeting – May were posted online and a link found in your email. Any comments or questions regarding these minutes? No. Motion made to accept these minutes John Pu and seconded by Kelly Z., David S. opposed.
April minutes are still not accepted. John Pu made a motion to approve and June M., seconded. All in favor? 7 Opposed 15
Treasurer’s Report – Beginning balance $5,457.15. Debits of $1,403.45 which included the purchase of more coins. Deposits of $2,343.11 consisting of flag money and some membership. Current balance $6,396.81. Zelle is working again. CD rolled over for another three months at a slightly lower interest rate. 3.25% Interest will stay until we need it. Motion to accept the treasurer’s report made by Peggy M., seconded by John Pa.
Corresponding secretary – WHS received a thank you note from one of our scholarship recipients. We also received a letter from Joan F, which we read out loud. After hearing this letter, Adele asked Jeanne B., a question concerning voting at the historical society and Jeanne's answer was no. The precedent was clearly for the entire history of our organization, to allow every member to vote. ( this type of election/vote has never happened in the history of this historical society. Since it's beginning only two people have ever been President. This is the first time there were two people running for President and the bylaws state that voting requires three meetings in the current year as determined by legal advice in April.
Membership – Three new members before tonight. And Matt and Diane A., joined tonight.
Scholarship committee – Adele S., We are currently working on 2027 scholarships
Program committee – Summer Friday’s will be open houses with docents along with Nat’l Honor Society students will come and assist with inventory of museum artifacts.
Township Committee – Lydia D.,/Ken B. were not present.
Social Media Report – July 7, Music in the Park, Sandy G. will attend at museum. WHS has 637 followers. July 4th all set to go. Dan and Adele will ring the bells.
Flag Program – John/Aidan We have collected $3,750. There are still 4 more businesses that need to pay.
Grant Report – nothing new. Kelly Z. will assist.
Trustee Report – PVC pipes adding corks to the bottom.
Water spicket was leaking and is now fixed. The AC was also fixed.
OLD BUSINESS –
July 4th, tree dedication and bell ringing.
NEW BUSINESS –
Official tree of Waretown will be announced on July 4th, John Pa
Docents are needed for July 4th
Docents are needed for Summer Friday’s
Docents are needed for Music in the Park
Gardens need to be attended to. Dead heading the plants, etc.
Sarah L., presented in writing two amendments that she would like to have considered for a vote.
Jeanne Bonnell Amendment:” All members of the Society shall have full voting rights and privileges if they have been a member for at least three months, and have attended at least three regular meetings in any one year past or present.”
Fair Elections Amendment: “If the membership reasonably believes that an election was conducted in violation of the bylaws, applicable rules, or in a manner that materially affected the fairness or integrity of the election process, the membership may vote for a new election. If the majority votes for a new election, the new election must take place with-in six months of the original election in question.”
Aidan O. stated that the executive board would look into this.
Town House tour – Diane A., says they are thinking of using a truck to fit 20 people and Adele could have a microphone to discuss the history of the houses.
There is a possible fundraiser in Sept. with Pastor Dawn.
ACQUISITION - Irish Walking Stick – Shelalei
Metal traveling working Wash Board – donated by Sandy G.,
Ocean County Library will host some 250th activities in summer. Berkeley will have a hands-on History program.
Motion to adjourn – John Pa., and seconded by June M.