Meeting time: 12:00 pm, Feburary 28, 2008
Big Springs Historical Museum, Caledonia, NY
Jackie Ridley, Treasurer Mary Liccini
Dorothy Welch, Sergeant at Arms Nancy Keating
Marie Schultz Connie Cecere
Lyn Somers Deanna Berkemeier, Secretary
Pat Mead, Faciliator Terry Girard
Gwen Donato Beverly Reeves
Pat Lapp Brian Nagel
Gail Wright
Karen Rapone, Guest Speaker
Guests in attendance:
Sarah LeCount
Cheryl Tucker
The business meeting was called to order by Pat Mead at 12:28 pm.
Pat Mead thanked Lyn Somers for sending out copies of the agenda prior to the meeting.
Pat Mead gave a synopsis of the programs presented during the guild�s first two years with special �thanks� to all the presenters and organizers.
Pat Mead called upon Deanna Berkemeier to give the Secretary�s Minutes. Lyn Somers made a motion that the minutes be approved as published. Dorothy Welch seconded the motion. The motion was carried by voice vote.
Jackie Ridley gave the Treasurer�s Report. Deanna Berkemeier made a motion to accept the report. Terry Girard seconded the motion. The motion was carried. The report is on file with the secretary for review and audit.
Gwen Donato gave a report on the Program Committee�s upcoming scheduled and proposed programs. Finalized programs are: March 24 � Francois Lachance on the Star of the West Milling Co., April 28 � Rev. Elizabeth Meachen, re-enactor , portraying Janet Wheley, the sister of John MacKay, May 19 � Lynne Bellucio �Eating Your Way Through the Phelps-Gorham Purchase�, September 29 � field trip for luncheon at Hurd Orchard, October 27 � Sue Kinsey on corn, January 26, 2009 � Mary Reid �Exquisite But Simple� and February 23 � field trip to the Jell-O Museum for an open hearth luncheon. There will be no meeting in December.
Unfinished Business:
Constitution and By-Laws: Gail Wright made a motion to maintain annual and per meeting dues as they stand. Dorothy Welch seconded the motion. After discussion there were nine (9) members in favor and seven (7) members opposed by show of hands. The motion was carried.
Lyn Somers made a motion to amend the last sentence of Article VI: Meetings, B. Guild Meetings, to read �No business may be conducted at any non-guild meeting.� Deanna Berkemeier seconded the motion. The motion was carried.
Deanna Berkemier made a motion to approve the Constitution and By-Laws with the above change. Pat Lapp seconded the motion. The motion was carried.
Old Business:
Marie Schultz reported on the contents of the new members� packets and suggested reimbursement to Jackie Ridley for the purchase of a laminating machine. Jackie asked that this be tabled until the March meeting.
Marie announced that all but one issue of the Food History News back issues series have arrived and detailed their cataloging and circulation methods.
Jackie Ridley asked that the discussion of the guild�s participation at the Genesee County Fair be tabled until the March meeting.
Dorothy Welch reported on preparations for the luncheon at the March meeting. Marie Schultz suggested that publicity for this open meeting include a call number for non-member reservations and asked if Lyn Somers would be the contact person. Lyn agreed.
The newly elected Executive Officers were installed by Pat Mead with many �thanks� to those leaving office. Marie Schultz thanked the outgoing officers for all their hard work in building a strong foundation on which the guild can continue to grow.
New Business:
As Chairperson of the guild, Marie Schultz expressed a hope that more members will become involved in the working of the guild. To that end, she asked the following persons to serve: Program Chairperson � Gwen Donato, Sergeant at Arms � Dorothy Welch and Historian � Mary Liccini. All agreed to serve. Sarah LeCount expressed an interest in serving as Librarian, Marie will continue as Web Master and Marie and Pat Mead will continue as Librarians pending Sarah�s decision.
Correspondence:
Lyn Somers reported that future correspondence will be noted on the agenda.
Announcements:
Dorothy Welch thanked all the members who signed up to bring food for the March meeting luncheon.
Beverly Reeves extended thanks to the outgoing Executive Committee.
Nancy Keating introduced her guest, Cheryl Tucker.
Jackie Ridley announced that Sarah LeCount and Cheryl Tucker have become members of the guild and extended a warm welcome to them.
Adjournment:
Gail Wright made a motion to adjourn the business meeting. Deanna Berkemeier seconded the motion. The motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 pm for the special program on �Panorama Easter Eggs� by Karen Rapone.
Secretary�s Note:
Karen Rapone�s program was deemed �great fun� by all of us. Not only did we hear about the history of decorating eggs, but we also each had the opportunity to decorate an egg to take home. Thanks, Karen, for bringing back so many childhood memories!
The next meeting will be held at the Big Springs Historical Society in Caledonia, at 12:00 pm on Monday, March 24, 2008. Our guest speaker will be Francois Lachance, manager of the Star of the West Milling Co. in Churchville. Star of the West is the oldest commercial mill in the Genesee region. Francois has prepared a wonderful Power Point presentation on the history of this mill and the history of commercial milling in general. This is something that you don�t want to miss. �Thanks� to Gwen Donato and Pat Mead for arranging this for us.
