HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-01-05 WHPS MinWESTLAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
AUGUST 1, 2005
PRESENT: President Kelly Bradley and Board members Vickey Smith, Jack
Wiesman, Stephen Thornton, Jean Dwinnell, and Town Liaison Carolyn
Sims
ABSENT: Board members Allen Heath, Tom Allen, Ruby Held, and Pathfinder Editor
Joyce Roach
1. CALL TO ORDER
President Bradley called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
2. SECRETARY'S REPORT —Jean Dwinnell
a. Minutes
Ms. Smith moved, Mr. Thornton seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the
Board meeting held on June 6, 2005.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Dwinnell moved, Ms. Smith seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the
Board meeting held on June 16, 2005.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
b. Membership
Ms. Dwinnell presented the current list of members.
There was no action taken.
3. TREASURER'S REPORT — Tom Allen
The Board reviewed the report as presented.
There was no action taken.
4. PRESIDENT'S REPORT — Kelly Bradley
a. Newsletter
Discussion was held regarding the possibility of sending a newsletter to the Historical
Society membership and Westlake citizens prior to the annual meeting in October.
There was no action taken.
b. Membership
Discussion was held regarding letters going to past Historical Society members that
have not renewed, "thank you" letters to those who have joined this calendar year.
Draft letters were reviewed and changes were suggested.
Discussion was also held regarding letterhead options, contact information, postage
options, and keeping the database.
C. Annual Meeting
Discussion was held regarding the location of the Annual Meeting, awards, invitations,
postage, entertainment, the program, and the sale of Joyce's Christmas book.
d. 50 -Year Commemorative History Book
Discussion was held regarding the timeline for preparing the Book, providing forms for
citizens to fill out, advertisements in the Westlake First News, and interviews with Mayor
Bradley, former Town Secretary Ginger Crosswy, and other long-time citizens.
5. EDITOR'S REPORT — Joyce Gibson Roach
There was no discussion on this item
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Next regular meeting date/time — September 2005
It was the consensus of the Board to meet on August 17th to discuss the History Book,
Pathfinder, Annual Meeting, and the 50 -year Anniversary celebration.
7. OLD BUSINESS
The Open House at the Tarrant County Courthouse and the Tarrant County
Commission on August 15th, from 2 — 5 p.m. was announced.
8. ADJOURN
There being no further business, President Bradley declared the meeting adjourned at
7:55 p.m.
APPROVED BY THEAdi
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Kelly Bradl , President
J Dwinnell, TRMC, CMC, Town Secretary
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