Treasurer’s Report: Dale Axtell reported a balance as of April 27, 2010 of $4,244.44. Motion to approve Treasurer’s report made by Ken Bertness and seconded by Bob Denny. Treasurer’s report approved.
Fellowship: Addie sent cards to Barb Sampson and family, LeRoy's death; Kay Stratton, death of husband Clifford and Velma Husman, hospitalized. A thank you for the Poinsettia was received from Marie Terrie Miller.
Historical: Bob Denny reported that the cleaning and inventory of all existing equipment donations has been completed. There are now nearly 600 hardware items. Several items were donated from Maxine Sharpe's family as Maxine has moved to a nursing home. Leonard Folk donated a ladder from a central office and 750mm power cables. With this ladder we will not have to move an existing ladder from the museum to the store room, depending upon need. With the volume of photos and documents that have been received, an additional 25 protective boxes need to be ordered from Gaylord supply.
Education: Nothing to report
Community Service: This year's Chapter project will be building a shelter in the baseball park in Canton. The Beep Easter Egg hunt in Aberdeen was very successful. There were 14 participants.
Newsletter: Nothing to report.
Fund Raising: Lois DeVries reported that fund raisers for the “Christmas Needy Family Project” will be held in June and August.
Old Business: Tickets for the quilt raffle are 6 for $5.00 or $1.00 each. Bob will take a picture of the quilt so it can be printed in the newsletter. For tickets contact Bob Denny. A Membership Chairperson is needed to be in charge of recruiting new members and keeping new members informed of projects available for them to volunteer. We need to increase participation from everyone.
New Business: The Centennial Rewards and Recognition Program is a way for Pioneers to earn Centennial Awards. If interested call Kristy Zuraff. Bob Denny presented a “past officers pin” to Tom DeVries for his service as a past president. More news on the future of Pioneers since the Century Link/Qwest merger will be forthcoming. Be sure all hours are reported and all documentation is kept up to date. Bob Denny explained the guidelines as outlined by the IRS. A motion was made by Joe Mattecheck and seconded by Carol Thomas to approve a $125.00 grant for the purchase of boxes to preserve items in the Museum. A location for the Christmas Luncheon will be tabled until the next meeting.
Dale Axtell gave a report on the Annual Meeting held in Atlanta. Emphasis was planning for the 100th year anniversary in 2011. The meeting will be held in Boston. The speaker, a Brand Manager from Coke, encouraged the Pioneers to get their brand out for people to see.
Raffle Tickets: Lois DeVries, Lillian Leitheiser, Clifford Hicks, Evelyn Blashill and Nancy Herrick.
Newsletter Drawing: Gerry Post
Door Prize: Ken Bertness
Chapter Raffle Drawing: Gentry Berger, Rapid City, SD
The next regular meeting of Sioux J.L.W. Zietlow Council will be held at the Royal Fork on Tuesday, May 25, 2010.
There were 30 members present at today’s meeting.
Motion by Tom DeVries and seconded by Lois DeVries to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joyce Martinec, Secretary
