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THE WAGNALLS
MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S PUBLIC MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2009
The Board of
Directors held a public meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 7:00
p.m. with the following board members present: Mr. Jared J.
McGill, Chairman; Mr. David L. Wynkoop, Vice-Chairman; Ms.
Theresa M. Krooner, Secretary/Treasurer; Mr. John H. Rogers, Mr.
William B. Weimer and Mrs. Carol Middaugh. Ms. M. Ellen Gruber,
Executive Director, and Mrs. Sandra K. Hall, Accountant, were
also present. Guests included Mrs. Erma Storts, Library
Director; Mrs. Deb Silvia, Foundation Administrative Assistant;
Mrs. Terri Sheehan and Mrs. Patty Drodofsky.
Chairman McGill
called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and welcomed those
present. He introduced the Board Members, Ms. Gruber, and Mrs.
Hall to the public while attendance was taken by Mrs. Hall.
MINUTES AND
FINANCIAL REPORTS:
The Board and
public reviewed the minutes for the April 27 regular meeting.
Mr. Rogers motioned, seconded by Mrs. Middaugh, to accept the
minutes. The motion passed.
Mr. Weimer
presented the Investment and Cash Projection Summary Reports as
of 05/21/09, and the Monthly Portfolio Gain/Loss Report as of
04/30/09. Ms. Krooner then presented the 1st Qtr 2009 Financial
Statements, as prepared by Mr. Craig Howell, CPA. After some
discussion, Mr. Wynkoop motioned, seconded by Ms. Krooner, to
approve the Financial Reports. The motion passed.
Mrs. Hall
presented the April Check Register for the Foundation. After
some discussion, Mr. Wynkoop motioned, seconded by Mr. Rogers,
to approve the Check Register. The motion passed.
Ms. Gruber
presented a report showing the decrease in Contributions
Received since 2007. Mr. Rogers acknowledged the generosity of
the American Legion for the Scholarship donations. Mrs. Middaugh
motioned, seconded by Mr. Weimer, to accept the Contributions
report. The motion passed.
LIBRARY:
Mrs. Storts,
Library Director, presented information on registration for the
Summer Reading Program. She stated that this would be the 15th
year for the Lego Contest, held annually in August. Ms. Gruber
introduced Mrs. Tami Morehart, longtime Juvenile Librarian, who
added that they were looking for a new sponsor for the Lego
Contest, since the Kiwanis, who used to sponsor it, had
disbanded. Mrs. Middaugh then presented information on the
Photography Contest, to be held during the summer.
OLD BUSINESS:
Ms. Gruber then
introduced Mrs. Terri Sheehan and Mrs. Patty Drodofsky,
volunteer co-ordinators for the Bits ‘n Bargains sale held on
Memorial Day. Ms. Gruber asked them to come forward to present
information on the sale. After their presentation, they
acknowledged the many volunteers who assisted them. Ms. Gruber
then presented Mrs. Sheehan and Mrs. Drodofsky with gift
certificates from Shear Art to acknowledge the many hours and
hard work that they voluntarily gave to organize this sale. Mrs.
Drodofsky added that there were many other volunteer
opportunities available, if anyone was interested in
volunteering at Wagnalls or helping with future fundraisers.
Mr. Rogers then
presented information on the Lease Agreement reached with
Pfeifer Funeral Chapel to lease the top floor of the former
Administrative Building. He stated that not only would this
generate revenues for Wagnalls from excess space, but that it
would also generate tax dollars for the community.
Ms. Gruber then
presented an updated report of asset values, as prepared by the
Industrial Appraisal Company, as of 12/31/08, showing a total
value of buildings and property of almost $24 million.
NEW BUSINESS:
Ms. Gruber then
presented information on the Summer Theatre Classes. She
reported that the instructor for the series, Tina Gleason, has a
great idea for the summer. The theme is The Art of Silent Movies
and each class will be starring in a silent film, to be viewed
on a “Family Movie Night”, to be held in the Wagnalls Auditorium
on August 27, and will be open to the public. Ms. Gruber
reported that classes start on Saturday, July 18 and continue on
Saturdays until August 22. She then introduced Mrs. Deb Silvia,
Foundation Administrative Assistant, who co-ordinates the
Theatre class registrations.
There was a
suggestion made by Mrs. Phyllis Heister to have cushions put on
the Auditorium seats and Ms. Gruber replied that there were some
cushions available to rent for $1.00 per evening.
Mrs. Hall then
presented the Room Reservation Report as of 04/30/09 and noted
that the revenues were down from previous years. There was some
discussion regarding advertising for Room Rentals.
Chairman McGill
and Mrs. Silvia then presented the 2009/2010 Scholarship Awards.
The Mabel Wagnalls Jones $1,000 Scholarship was awarded to Keri
Leigh Baughman and the American Legion Post 677 $1,000
Scholarship was awarded to Tyler Rhett Steube, and both came
forward to receive their award. The A.B. & Hazel C. Weiser
$1,000 Scholarship was awarded to Hannah Kathryn Spicer, who was
not present, nor were Mr. & Mrs. Dick Weiser, who sponsored the
scholarship. Mrs. Silvia then introduced Mrs. Vonnie Noll to
award the Justin P. & Pauline J. Lamb $500 Scholarship to Aubry
Lynne Fowler, who came forward to receive the award. The Charles
V. Moore $500 Scholarship was awarded to Cameron Felix Canini,
who came forward to receive the award. Mrs. Silvia then
introduced Mrs. Phyllis Heister to present the Phyllis E.
Heister $500 Scholarship to Caleb Andrew Morehart, and the Carl
C. Heister $500 Scholarship to Emily Alyssa Barnes, and both
came forward to receive their award.
Chairman McGill
then invited the public to ask questions or make any comments,
but there were none. He then congratulated the Scholarship
recipients and noted that Board Members were needed if anyone
was interested.
With that, the
meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. with a reception immediately
following.
Sandra K. Hall,
Recording Secretary
Jared J. McGill, Chairman
Theresa M. Krooner,
Secretary/Treasurer
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