Historical Society in Cleveland County Meeting Minutes October 5, 2011 I.     Call to order Mark Williams called to order the regular meeting of the Historical Society in Cleveland County at 5:30pm on October 5, 2011.  The following persons were present: Mark Williams, Vernon Maddux, Kelly Guinn, Sue Schrems, Barbara Million, Binx Mills, James Briggs, Erin Smith, and Angela Gutierrez Visitor: Laura Dean – Previous volunteer   II.     Treasurer’s Report Vernon presented the Report. $2014.00 per month basic pay $3,503.37 Restoration funds $24,555.15 Grant Money       $1568.30 Gift shop for Sept. $40.00 was spent for Christmas $2032.88 total expenses for Sept. $32,294.65 in the Rainy Day fund III.     Curator’s Report a)     Store & Finance – Angela and Erin attended the Overholser Mansion’s concert and sold $31.00 in products. b)    Programs & Events – Christmas Open House is Dec 9th from 6 to 10pm. The WWII exhibit is Feb 10 from 6 to 10pm. c)     Volunteers & Personnel – Students are helping with WWII research. Bob Rice is allowing us to scan his collection of Norman photos. d)    Membership & Fundraising – The NAC Roundtable meeting went over grant opportunities. A possible meeting over the utilities is suggested with other non-profit organizations. There was discussion regarding charging admission. e)     Publicity & Newsletter – Newsletter has been sent out with leaflets expressing our need to clean the draperies.  The winter newsletter will be sent out two (2) weeks before the Christmas open house. IV.     Committee Reports a)     Riley Million presented logo’s. The board voted on using the seal for our logo. b)    Christmas – Budget $500.00 approved c)     House completion celebration – The City Council is being invited d)    Garage Sale – Is pending for either 3/24/2012 or 04/07/2012 Meeting adjourned at 6:45pm. Minutes submitted by:  Kelly Guinn.