WACO HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING

Treasurer - Tom Duncan Present

 

 

Other members: Ken Ott, Tara Engle & Mike Jackson, Gary Younker

 

The first president of WACO Historical Society, Dick Frazier, passed away. Arrangements were made to have a fly-by at the services. Jim Beisner, Jim Phillips, Dick AmRhein will fly their planes and Ken Ott will coordinate the flights on the ground by radio. The Frazier family has asked that donations be made to WACO and the Boy Scouts. The son will send a list of donations and Patti AmRhein will send out thank-you notes.

Treasurers Report: Year-to-date net income is $14,268. The education outreach programs have a balance of $19,500. Minutes:     Fred moved to accept, Patty Wagner 2^nd.

Dick thinks that putting WACO minutes on the website is a good idea. There will be less paperwork and members who do not go to meetings will be able to see the minutes. Greg is in control of the website and it is up and running.    Fred moved to put the minutes on the website, Jim Phillips 2^nd.

Aullwood Shop-Around: This will take place on 11/12. Les, Dick, and Jim P. will set up, Dick & Patti will work during the day. Fourteen museums will be there this year.

 

Jim B. stated that whatever is done, it needs to look professional. Tom stated that the matter should go to the Long Range Planning Committee where an entrance plan should be made. Jim P. moved that the matter be to sent it to the committee, Jim M. 2^nd. Ken mentioned that the historical sign that was knocked down should be put back up. Fred stated that it was not visible at the first site. Tom stated that it is in the long range plan to put a memorial garden in that spot.

Fly-In: Tom would like someone else to chair the fly-in. Dick would like to have someone volunteer at the next meeting. Notices need to be sent out for the fly-in at the first of the year to get on calendars.

Scoop Co.: The contract ran out about a month ago. It is not known if the grant will come through or not. There is a provision for them to stay on for 6 more months.  Mike stated that if the grant is approved, it will fund an executive director for 2 years. The primary focus of the director will be fund raising. The director will be available 5 days/week and will be selected by a cross section of the board. The six-figure proposal for the grant was very well received. Mike and Tara will continue to put together proposals for other grants. Pieces are needed to complete these grants such as: resumes, lesson plans, curriculum, finances, etc. We are qualified for many grants, most of which are education based. Resumes are needed from every board member. A paragraph describing what the board members are involved in with WACO is also needed. Email the resumes and paragraphs to tengel@woh.rr.com . They are putting together a grant template so that we will have it for applying to future grants. The board needs to have planning sessions to discuss: role of board, chain of command, put in writing how everything will function, what the director needs to complete. The director will need the total trust of the board.

WACO Word: Patti will assemble, Tara will help. Articles are needed. Send them to Patti by email. Someone is needed to take this on a continual basis.

New Business: The museum heat needs to be turned on. Dick Graef has done this in the past; people will get together with Dick to get the heat turned on and to become educated on how to do this. Water needs to be turned off at the hangar.

Insurance: A group needs to get together to go over the existing policies. Don will help Tom.

Agenda: Starting in January the agenda will be on the web. Let Dick know if you want items to be put on it.

Ken Ott stated that we are high on the list for grants with the National Heritage Aviation Foundation.