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September 19, 2024
PRESENT: Ann Jacobs, Beth Thomas, Alan Jones, Deirdre Crofton, Carol Zanghi, Mark Obbie, Griff Jones, AJ Magnan, Ron Goodman, John Holtz, Tracey Howe.
ABSENT: Lisa Moore
SECRETARY’S REPORT: Carol Zanghi reviewed minutes from Aug Mtg, announced she is leaving, T Howe to assume sec responsibilities. Motion made to accept the minutes. Mark Obbie 2nd Ron Goodman
VICE PRESIDENTS REPORT: Sept 14 Beth Thomas discovered significant plaster damage to Church ceiling, bees & termites. Alan Jones will put wall restoration on hold until the extent of damage and repair costs are determined.
PROGRAMS: Mark Obbie met with Fred Goodnow, Cheshire Grange also a 501 c3. Beth would like to introduce herself. Oct 24 Preston Pierce will present Bounties Bonds Banknotes & Taxes at The Grange Building
PUBLIC RELATIONS: Mark Obbie adv Mailchimp email segmentation, newsletter, membership tools operational. Beth would like to add a BHHS Wish List to each newsletter. Canva may be free with 501 c3 status.
BOOK COMMITTEE: John Holtz shared the H&M video trailer with the committee, well received. Release date by EOY at Cummings Theater. Video is 37 minutes, considering FLX TV and WXXI PBS broadcasting. Beth Thomas shared the NYS Museum Award for our book/video. Beth will send a letter to the Gardner Foundation for grant money, we have a story to tell.
MERCHANDISE: Mark Obbie ordered 2 H&M books for quality control. Approved. Postage will not be free. Delivery will take 3-4 weeks. BHHS Board Members will be a Naples Grape Fest to sell H&M books 9/28-29.
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA: AJ Magnan spoke at Bristol Town Hall Meeting adv ceremony Dec 14 at Church property. Town of Bristol Veterans ceremony at Levy Park Nov 11 at new flagpole. FLX National Heritage is still pending.
ACCESSIONS: Beth Thomas has original membership certificates, Ann will send TYs. Mark wants recent finds for newsletter.
AUDIO/VISUAL: Beth Thomas’ contact urges us to use Wi-Fi to stream events, Tracey will call Empire for rates.
BHHS: Ann Jacobs concerned about attendance at meetings and the need for new board members. Ann Jacobs advised she is stepping down 12/31/24. Brooke Finley considered for position. Beth Thomas suggested Jeff Hall for Board.
2025 To Do’s: Ideas; Historical Building placard’s, tour of historical homes, school participation / contest, cemetery tours, USA 250th Anniversary parade.
ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 8:27PM
Respectfully submitted,
Tracey Howe