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MINUTES OF THE
WESTLAKE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY
September 11,2017
At the home of Paula and Stephen Thornton
13103 Roanoke Road
Westlake,Texas 76262
PRESENT: President Stephen Thornton, Becky Fisher,Tom Miller,Trish Rapp and Paula Thornton
ABSENT: Jon White and Daniel Zipperlen
1. CALL TO ORDER.
President Thornton called the meeting to order at 6:56 P.M.
2. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES OF THE WHPS MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 8,2017.
Member Rapp read the minutes. President Thornton asked for a motion to approve.
MOTION: Member Rapp made a motion to approve the minutes. Member Miller seconded
the motion. The motion carried.
3. TREASURER'S REPORT.
No Treasurer's Report. Discussion was held on who will take over this position since Member
Brewster has resigned from the WHPS Board. President Thornton agreed to obtain the
Treasurer's Report from the Town of Westlake.
4. NEW BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS.
Membership Report:
No Members Report since Member Brewster has left the board. Suggestion was made to try to
find a new member to fill this position. In the meantime, Member Rapp has agreed to work on
Membership until we find a replacement.
WHPS Website&Social Media:
No report as Member Zipperlen was absent.
Simply Westlake:
Member Rapp will be submitting a "Did you know?" article for publication in November issue.
Member Thornton will prepare a schedule of all of WHPS events to assist in organization for
future articles.
Constitution Day:
President Thornton distributed Constitution Day To Do sheets so we could divide the duties
among the members.
Member Rapp has created signs that will be displayed in 8 x 10 frames at Constitution Day to
inform visitors of the activities offered. She has also prepared a graphic to serve as an
announcement of the event for email blasts,social media and distribution.
The town has agreed to provide round tables and chairs for the event and has agreed to donate
three six-foot tables for WHPS future use.
President Thornton will:
* bring the WHPS Guest Book, membership forms and copies of the book
The Little Town That Could, Westlake, Texas
*Set up PA system and recorded music
*Set up stage, steps and podium
* Hang banner, place flags and provide trash can
Member Fisher will:
* make cookies in the shape of stars and historical figure
* provide lemonade,cups, napkins
* purchase six 8 x 10 frames and place signs within
* print and distribute Constitution Day Announcements to Mahotae Boone residents
* print copies of Preamble Puzzle and provide sets of pieces already cut
Member Miller will:
* assist President Thornton with setting up the stage,steps and podium
* reinforce and transport historical cutouts of historical figures for display and photo op
Member Rapp will:
* print out WHPS fliers for display
* bring Boston Ferns in urns
* provide tattoos and activities for the Kids Table
* act as Stage Manager
Member Thornton will:
* send emails of Constitution Day announcement to the town staff
* supply bottled water, ice and ice chest, metal tub for bottles,table clothes,etc.
Museum/office consideration:
The board agreed this was not feasible at this time.
Future Ideas and Purchases:
The annual WHPS calendar will be presented at the next meeting by Member Thornton.
S. ADJOURNMENT:
President Thornton asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
MOTION: Member Miller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Member Rapp seconded
the motion. The motion carried.
President Thornton adjourned the meeting at 8:25 P.M.
The next scheduled meeting of the Westlake Historical Preservation Society Board will be
Wednesday, October 4,2017, at 6:30 PM at the Council Chambers, 1500 Solana Blvd, Building 7,
Suite 7100,Westlake,Texas 76262.
APPROVED BY THE WESTLAKE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY BOARD ON THE
DAY OF
STEPHEN THORNTON,PRESIDENT
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BECKY R. FISHE , ECRETARY