Jones County
Historical Society
February
6, 2008
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Historical Society |
Dear
Friends,
Based
on several factors such as the items to discuss (not many items on the agenda) and
the possible weather problems during this time of year we have decided not to hold a January meeting this
year. We will hold an additional one
during the time when the museum is open this summer when we need to discuss
items for the events being held at that time of year.
If you have any article that
you would like to have in an upcoming newsletter let Byron know – otherwise we
will continue to find something of interest from the library at
If you have any questions about something prior to the
April meeting please contact Byron Freese or one of the other officers and we
will try to address the question.
Thanks to all who participated in the Safe Halloween that
was held at
We had a good turnout and
many new faces to visit the museum.
Thanks to all who participated in decorations, handing out candy and
taking care of the refreshments.
It
is time to renew you membership for another year (if you have not already done
so). The last year you did is on the upper right hand corner of your mailing
address.
It was voted to raise the
dues due to mailing expense - Dues are $10 for a family and $5 for an
individual.
Since we do not have a
meeting scheduled you can wait until the April meeting or you can also send the
renewal to Byron Freese at
Dues can also be given to any
of the officers.
Officers elected
this year is as follows:
President – Daryl Wherry Corresponding Secretary – Cindy Gunther
Vice-President – Jim Christianson Treasurer
– Byron Freese
Recording Secretary – Ruth Zirkelbach Curator – Wilma Merfeld
We have had several requests this year from persons via
the Internet Web site that has been set up. We are in the planning stage to
changes our website.
Our web site is currently http://www.rootsweb.com/~iajchs/jchs.html
We are continuing on working
for grants to help fund some projects. We have applied for some trust fund
money – if you are aware of anything like this that is available please let us
know.
Some items to keep in mind:
1. Plans for the Pancake
Breakfast – Sunday May 4 for the opening of the Museum – if you normally do
something for this prior to the April meeting let an officer know if you need
help or have a question.
2. Any grants beneficial to
the museum.
3. Ideas for any special
Sundays and for Edinburgh Day - Which will be held August 24, 2008
Happy
New Year
Daryl
Wherry - President
Jim Christianson – Vice President
Ruth
Zirkelbach – Recording Secretary
Cindy
Gunther – Corresponding Secretary
Byron Freese – Treasurer
Wilma
Merfeld - Curator