February 21, 2011 Heritage Meeting
5 Board Members were
present; Dale Helms, Laura Munski, Leon Krueger, Karen Useldinger, and Marilyn
Egeland. Other Heritage members present were Karen McBride, Arlene Krueger,
Elaine Olsen, Darren Nelson, Kim Nelson, Teri Hammarback, Wendell Landon, and
Norm Vanderpan.
Dale, vice president opened
the meeting. Secretary's Report was reviewed and a motion to approve the report
was made by Laura and seconded by Karen U. Treasurer's Report was reviewed with
a balance of $24,978.82. A motion was made by Karen U and seconded by Laura M to
accept the Treasurer's Report as written.
There were no
Communications reports.
Old Business included Key
Inventory sheet that was passed around for members to sign if they had any
Heritage building's keys. It was noted that Karen M, Recording Secretary, would
submit the monthly meeting minutes to Bernie, to be posted to the website
following each meeting. The Forklift is now in running condition with the brakes
replaced along with axle and seals, thanks to Darren and Dale. They have also
completed all needed repairs to all the tractors on the Grounds so they are in
working order. Many Thanks, guys!
A discussion on obtaining a
Debit Card available for large purchases and online orders was discussed and it
was agreed that it was a good idea. Laura stated that with her job with NSC, it
works well for them but informs Marilyn to find a card that has no fees. A
motion was not made regarding this issue. Donna continues to work on the
installation of Quick Books program on the computer. With regards to an update
on the Hagen Building door, Dale said he is still waiting on Red Lake Building
Center to work with our insurance. The Barrett Building door is on hold until
spring. The insurance adjustor is still working on the Sawmill Shed.
FunDnight Event was
discussed in length. It will be April 15 . We received Bids on the meal and
location from American Legion and VFW. It was decided to accept VFW's bid which
came in $5.25 lower per meal than the Legion. Walleye, Shrimp and Roast Beef are
the entree choices for the dinner at $11.25 cost per plate. Joe B had 300
tickets printed at Morgan Printing in Grafton. There are 5 tickets per book.
Each individual ticket sells for $25. Joe has submitted a master list of
previous attendees and businesses to the FunDnight fund-raiser event. Teri H
volunteered to be the “go-to person” for acquiring tickets. Books of tickets
were signed out during the meeting. Teri also agreed to contact the local banks,
UND and Sacred Heart that have marquees to advertise FunDnight. Laura
volunteered to contact the Convention and Visitor's Center and the Community
Calendar regarding this event. Dale has procured the gambling permit. No one has
volunteered to help with the Silent Auction but Dale encouraged members to start
gathering donated items from businesses. Laura mentioned that she can arrange
for help from the UND Volunteer Coordinator to help with whatever is needed to
get ready for FunDnight. It was decided to ask for students that were 21 or
older to help set-up the Silent Auction.
Grants were a major
highlight of the night. Laura has been tirelessly searching for grants that we
are eligible for. She has a grant application to the UM Conference.
-A mini-grant from NW
Regional Commission called Connecting Children with Nature for $500 was received
for the purchasing of educational materials for use in the classroom and pizza
garden. Grant purchases include Time-lapse plant Camera, Nature rubbing plates,
Nature stencils, Soil testing kit, Worm view box, Root view box and Lily pad
growing kit. Also educational events related to this grant will include National
Pizza Day in March hosted by Farmer's Union and will be held in the Classroom.
May 2-3 is the annual Water Festival and the ag session will be done by the Park
District. East Grand Forks students will be helping to plant and harvest the
historic and pizza gardens as a hands-on learning experience.
-Special Events Grant will
be applied for again for Heritage Days from the Convention and Visitors Bureau.
It was received in 2009 and also in 2010.
-Laura requested payment of
$150 for the Winter Event expenses which would have been covered by the
sister-event on New Year's Eve, but unfortunately that event was canceled. Karen
U made a motion to pay the bill and Leon K seconded that motion.
-A Mantis Tiller grant is
ready to be submitted. The tiller would be used in the pizza and historic
gardens as well in landscaping areas. The grant also requires educational
significance which is providing an interactive display for children to tour and
experience where their food comes from, and to learn about the growing and
nutrition of vegetables first hand. The motion was made by Marilyn to submit the
grant and seconded by Leon. Thanks, Laura!
-Discussion on the Polk
County grant was reviewed. Grants were awarded in 2009 and 2010 and Laura was
encouraged to apply for 2011.
-There is a $6,000
educational grant offered through Ottertail Power Company which we have not
received in the past but would be eligible for with our classroom setup. It was
motioned by Karen U and 2nd by Leon for Laura to reapply for this
grant.
-Science Saturday is April
16 and Laura encouraged our participation with a tri-fold display about the
Heritage Foundation. This would be great exposure for the Heritage Foundation.
Karen M and Teri H volunteered to work on this.
Laura M recommended that
Heritage Foundation have Accident Report and Incident Report forms on file to
use as necessary for activities on the Grounds. She had sample ones to show us.
No further action was taken.
Heritage Days is in need of
a Director. It was suggested that the 'need' be printed in the next Newsletter,
and announced at the FunDnight event. Dale agreed to make some personal contacts
with a few members that might be interested. Laura M has agreed to becoming the
Entertainment Coordinator this year after Arlene K stepped down after 24 years
of service. Thank you, Arlene! She will continue to mentor Laura in her first
year. The first Entertainment Committee meeting is scheduled for March 7, Monday
at 7pm at the Church.
Darren N announced our
latest donations; the new copier, complete with many ink cartridge refills
donated from L&M Windpower. and from happy Joe's Pizza Parlor we received a 52”
big screen TV and second smaller TV and an Ice Machine. Midwest Refrigeration
has volunteered to help hook-up the ice machine. Thank yous are to be sent out
by? Kim N and Darren N are planning ahead to again attend the annual Northwood
Celebration, July 23. Darren noted that he received 1st place for the
best demo on the sawmill/ buzz saw exhibit. The Goose River Hoof and Wheel
Organization from Northwood are interested in teaming up with us at Heritage,
according to Darren, during Heritage Days with a corn-grinding demonstration and
help out in any way for our Heritage Days. They would like to have their August
9 meeting here to tour the Grounds. Karen U made a motion to let them come and
Marilyn seconded it.
-Dale mentioned there is
much interest among the community (Ryan Potato, retired potato farmers like Don
Holy and Bill Nelson) as well as ProAg in starting a Potato Museum. We have
several donation offers of potato equipment already as well as having equipment
already on the Grounds. More discussion later on this topic.
A motion was made by
Marilyn to adjourn and it was 2nd by Laura.
The next Heritage
Foundation meeting is scheduled for March 21.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen McBride,
Recording Secretary