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Pinellas Park Historical Society
Minutes of the March 20, 2008 Meeting
President Jerry Mullins welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order at 6:50 p.m. There were over 22 members and guests present. Ray Fisher began the meeting with a prayer for recently deceased member Tom Reece and recently deceased spouse of member Everett DeWitt. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and President Mullins asked for the Secretary’s report.
Secretary’s Report
As the minutes were available to the members at the sign-in table, Secretary Jane Clark asked if everyone had a chance to read over a copy of the minutes from the February meeting and if there were any corrections to bring forward. There were none and a motion was made by Mike Scavelli and seconded by Dean Braden to approve the minutes. Motion passed.
President Mullins asked for the membership report.
Membership Report
Membership Chairperson Jane Clark stated there would not be a membership report tonight.
President Mullins asked for the Treasurer’s report.
Treasurer’s Report
Copies of the March 2008 Treasurer’s Report were available to the members at the sign-in table. Treasurer Ray Fisher reviewed the report, which shows balances of:
- $2631.43 in checking
- $2826.86 in the Money Market
- $13,560.85 in the CD’s
- for a total of $19,019.14.
A motion was made by Dean Braden and seconded by Mike Scavelli to accept the Treasurer’s report. Motion passed.
Old Business
Historical Society’s Person of the Year Award (Movers and Shakers Award)
The nominees for this award were: Jean Cromwell and Mel Dinsmore. Ballots were distributed, votes cast and turned in to Treasurer Fisher. After counting the ballots, Treasurer Fisher announced that Jean Cromwell was the winner. She will be invited to the April meeting to receive her award.
Proclamation for the Wiggins and Bender Families
There were many members of the Bender family attending the meeting to receive the First Pinellas Park Pioneer Recognition Day proclamation. Therefore, we went around the room and everyone introduced himself or herself.
New Business
Pictorial History Book
Jane Clark presented a pictorial history book of Henry County, Alabama. Byron Kennedy of Southern Heritage Press is asking if the Pinellas Park Historical Society is interested in publishing the history of Pinellas Park in this same format. Clark mentioned that an offer similar to this was presented by Byron Kennedy a couple of years ago, but no one volunteered to work at getting the required photos together. Mel Dinsmore suggested we could look at doing this ourselves as suggested awhile back by former member Dave Hamlryck. President Mullins suggested that the book be made available for members to look at after the meeting and then a decision will be made regarding whether or not to move forward with this at the April meeting. (Note: After the meeting, Janet Bender stated she might be interested in volunteering to organize pictures for this purpose.)
McDevitt Park
President Mullins had a plat map available for members to comment on regarding possible enhancements at the park. He stated the suggestions would be a wish list for how the park could be used in the future.
Chamber of Commerce Directory
Ray Fisher announced that the Chamber is planning its next directory and he recommends the Historical Society be listed in it. A full page ad is $600; a half-page ad is $375. A motion was made by Mike Scavelli and seconded by Jean Hadley to table this item until the April meeting. Motion passed.
Other Business
The First Pinellas Park Pioneer Recognition Day proclamation was presented to the Bender family. (Note: there were not any Wiggins family members available to attend the meeting.)
There was no other business and a motion was made by Ray Fisher and seconded by Mike Scavelli to adjourn. Motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. The members and guests enjoyed social time to talk to the Benders and have refreshments to include a slice of Janet Bender’s award winning carrot cake. (Note: The top of the carrot cake had the picture of the monument/plaque that was dedicated to the Bender and Wiggins families a few months ago. The actual memorial is located across the street [east side] from Park Station over by the Feed Store.)
Respectfully submitted,
Jane Clark
Secretary
Pinellas Park Historical Society
The Pledge of Allegiance
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Minutes of the October 18, 2007 Meeting
Refreshments
were served at 6:30 and Vice-President Jerry Garner called the meeting
to order at 7:00 p.m. There
were eight (8) members present. After
the Pledge of Allegiance was recited, everyone sat down and
Vice-President Garner asked for the Secretary’s report.
Secretary’s
Report
As
the minutes were available to the members at the sign-in table,
Secretary Jane Clark asked if everyone had a chance to read over a copy
of the minutes from the August meeting and if there were any corrections
to bring forward. There were
none and a motion was made by Ray Fisher and seconded by Jerry Mullins
to approve the minutes as presented.
Motion passed.
Vice-President
Garner asked for the membership report.
Membership Report
Membership
Chairperson Jane Clark stated that there are 19 lifetime members and 23
individual members for a total of 42 members.
Jane Clark read a list of members whose dues were past due or
coming due. A motion was
made by John Litz and seconded by Jean Hadley to approve the minutes as
presented. Motion passed.
(Note:
Richard Fraze had previously been listed as a lifetime member.
However, he informed the Membership Chairperson after the
September 20, 2007 meeting that he is an individual member.
The membership numbers above reflect that correction.)
Vice-President
Garner asked for the Treasurer’s report.
Treasurer’s
Report
Copies
of the October 2007 Treasurer’s Report were available to the members
at the sign-in table. Treasurer
Ray Fisher reviewed the report, which shows a grand total in the bank of
$17,361.87. A motion was
made by Jerry Mullins and seconded by John Litz to accept the
Treasurer’s report. Motion
passed.
Old
Business
Regarding
the fall yard sale, car show and museum open house:
(Note: this item is no longer tabled.)
- Jerry
Mullins gave each member a flyer advertising the event, which will
take place on November 17, 2007, from 9 AM to 3 PM.
Jerry has the DJ, food, etc., all lined up.
- Jerry
stated he needs all the members to be present the day of the event
to work the museum by showing folks around and signing up new
members. John and Pam
Litz stated they would help by having a membership table with
Historical Society T-shirts for sale.
- Jerry
Mullins stated there could be 100 to 200 cars for the car show.
- Ray
Fisher stated he will advertise the event in the Pinellas Park
Beacon and through the Chamber of Commerce.
Jerry Mullins shared a copy of Cruise News magazine in
which the event is already advertised.
- People
Helping People will provide the food.
- Jerry
Mullins has trophies ready and the Historical Society will pick out
a car to receive one of the trophies.
- Ray
Fisher and Jane Clark will send postcards to the members reminding
them of the November 15th meeting, informing them of the
car show and telling them their help will be needed on the day of
the event.
Regarding
pictures for the Park Station lobby:
- Ray
Fisher stated he talked to Tim Caddell regarding the size and
location of where the pictures should be hung.
- Ray
Fisher will work with Kitty Taylor to complete this project.
Regarding Historical Society Officer vacancies:
- Jerry
Mullins stated that he would be interested and willing to serve as
President.
- A
motion was made by John Litz, seconded by Ray Fisher for Jerry
Mullins to serve as President.
Motion passed.
Regarding
the banner for the Historical Society to display at various
functions:
- Ray
Fisher presented two different types of banners.
The Society unanimously selected the vinyl banner.
Well Pump and Sugar Cane Press
- Jerry
Garner requested that the above subject be put on the agenda for the
January meeting.
He
stated that we need to meet with Tim Caddell, Tom Nicholls and Keith
Sabiel regarding this project in order for us to find the site between
Park Station and Davis field to display the items.
New Business
Christmas Parade
- Jane
Clark stated she is not available this year to drive for the
Christmas Parade.
- President
Mullins stated the car the Historical Society used the last two
years is not available this year, but he will have another one
available.
- Past
President John Litz indicated he would be available to drive for the
Historical Society this year.
- Jerry
Garner received authorization from President Mullins to complete and
sign the parade application.
November 15, 2007 Meeting
- It
was decided that this meeting will take place as it is the meeting
two days before the car show event.
December 20, 2007 meeting
- It
was decided that this meeting will take place and the Fisher’s
will sponsor coffee and dessert.
January Park Station Anniversary Gala
- A
motion was made by President Mullins and seconded by John Litz to
donate $100 toward the finger food for the Gala.
Motion passed.
Bank Account Signatures
- President
Mullins, Vice President Garner and Treasurer Fisher will meet at the
bank on Friday, October 26, 2007, to change the names of those
authorized to sign on the accounts.
Change in Meeting Day
- President
Mullins asked for the Society to discuss moving the day the
Historical Society meets from the third Thursday of the month to the
third Monday of the month.
- After
discussion of the day and time, a motion was made by President
Mullins and seconded by Jerry Garner to change the meeting day to
the third Monday of each month beginning with the January 2008
meeting. Motion
passed.
- The
first meeting in 2008 will be Monday, January 21.
Refreshments will be served at 6:30 PM with the meeting being
called to order at 7:00 PM.
Historical Society’s Answering Machine
- President
Mullins stated that we need a new message on the answering machine
to refer callers to his phone number.
(Note: the
message was changed after the meeting.)
There was no other business and a motion was made
by Jean Hadley and seconded by Ray Fisher to adjourn.
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 PM.
Respectfully
submitted,
Jane
Clark - Historical
Society Secretary
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