Meeting Minutes
November 19, 2011

The Oak Grove Historical Society met November 19, 2011 at the Davis Center in Oak Grove, MO.
President Pat Lewis called the meeting to order. The minutes were read. CeCe Morgan made the motion to accept the minutes as read. Karen Findley seconded the motion. The minutes were approved. The treasurer's report stated that the balance in the Money Market account was $17,815.56 leaving only $684.44 needed to meet our goal for the grant. The checking account has a balance of $2,662.31. CeCe had paid the rental on the post office mailbox. Karen Findley made a motion to accept the treasurer's report. Cindy Taylor seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Discussion was opened for the Christmas Homes Tour. Focus on Oak Grove requested that Monday morning they would like to photograph the interior of the homes for publication in the newspaper. All of the homeowners agreed to the request. Ornaments, cash for change, maps, etc. were given to the homeowners for the tour.

Donna Rice announced that the Grain Valley Historical Society would like to meet with members from our organization to share ideas. They were interested in guest speakers and they had previously participated in their own Homes Tour. They were having a dinner Tuesday evening, November 22, 2011, followed by a business meeting.

The annual Christmas parade and Mayor's lighting of the Christmas tree will be on December 4, 2011. The theme is "Thanks for the Memories". Volunteers will prepare a float to enter in the parade.

Greg McLallen reported on the work that has been done on the future home of the Oak Grove Historical Society. The new doors have been added. He had bids on other items such as a restroom, small kitchen, work on the sewer line, furnace being moved, drop down ceiling, recessed lighting, wiring for AMP box, flooring, door to the balcony, etc. They found some antique shelving that they could use. A preliminary estimate was $26,000. It will probably be done in stages.

Berta Graham made the motion for the meeting to adjourn as the members were going to tour the home of the Oak Grove Historical Society. Ike Church seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,
Louise Shore, Recording Secretary


Those in attendance:

Ike Church
Anne Hallier
Becky Dyer
CeCe Morgan
Pat Lewis
Larry Philpott
Wanda Philpott
Helen Owings
Berta Graham
Floyd Evans
Barbara Griffith
Donna Rice
Dan Baer
Kathleen Baer
Kay Wheaton
Nellie Wheaton
Joyce Macrander
Raymond Boone
Wallace Johnson
Verna Freels

Meeting Minutes
October 15, 2011

The October 15, 2011 meeting of the Oak Grove Historical Society was held in the Davis Center at 10:00 a.m. in Oak Grove, MO.

Donna Rice, Vice-President, call the meeting to order.

The minutes were read and a correction on the motion to allow the executive members approval of the purchase of small items needed to continue the work in the future home of the Oak Grove Historical Society was made. The statement should read Pat Lewis' son was authorized to work on the smaller projects. Wallace Johnson made a motion to accept the minutes with the correction. CeCe Morgan seconded the motion. The minutes were approved.

CeCe Morgan presented the treasurer's report. The balance in the checking account is $1753.31. The Money Market account has a balance of $15,756.07. Mae Cline donated $50, CeCe had written Greg McLallen a check for $60.66 and Raymond Dowell became a lifetime member. Louise Shore made the motion to accept the treasurer's report. Karen Findley seconded the motion. It was announced that the grant Mark Fulks applied for from the Truman Heartland Foundations had been granted. It will add $2000.00 to our money market acount when Pat Lewis attends the dinner to receive the check.

The motion was made by Louise Shore to send Mark Fulks a thank you note for all the work he has done in obtaining the grant money. Karen Findley seconded the motion. CeCe Morgan made a motion asking Louise Shore to write a leter to the editor of the Oak Grove Focus in recognition of those individuals that are working toward beautification of the city. Louise Shore seconded the motion. Motion carried.

CeCe Morgan reported on the progress of cleaning the room that will house the Historical Society's artifacts.

Donna Rice requested that members sign up for the Tour of Homes Event. A signup sheet was circulated around the room. Joyce Macrander had prepared tickets for members to sell and flyers to be placed at various locations to advertise the event. Joyce will collect the money from sale of tickets and keep a record of tickets sold. Karen Findley requested that she have someone to direct traffic at each end of her driveway. Joyce Macrander has enlisted the help of Boy Scouts to assist where needed. Joyce Macrander and Mary Turner will create a sign possibly in a Christmas wreath to designate that the home is on the tour. Holly Scarborough has volunteered to sell tickets at her Floral and Gift Shop. Ornaments will be sold at each home. CeCe Morgan is to provide cash to each house for change. Joyce Macrander will write an article for the Focus on Oak Grove advertising the Homes Tour.

Discussion was opened regarding the Oak Grove Christmas Parade. We need further information regarding the date and theme for the event. Joyce Macrander made the motion to prepare a float to be in the 2011 Oak Grove Christmas Parade. Louise Shore seconded the motion. It was approved.

Discussion regarding the Christmas Open HOuse with Santa and musical entertainment opened. Karen Findley made the motion due to the number of events we are planning this year that we pospone the Christmas Open House to next year, if we so desire to have the event at that time. Becky Dyer seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Donna suggested that we need to show the progress being made on the Vestal Building so far. Louise will include it in the December newsletter and it should be placed in the Focus on Oak Grove. Immediately after the November meeting of the Oak Grove Historical Society, we will open the room for a tour by the members. There are three things belonging to the Historical Society in the room: a refrigerator, a desk and a glass display case donated by David Church. CeCe Morgan made a motion to recognize David's donation with a lifetime membership to the Oak Grove Historical Society. Joyce Macrander seconded the motion. Motion carried.

CeCE Morgan made a motion for adjournment. Ike Church seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,
Louise Shore, Recording Secretary



Those in attendance were:
CeCe Morgan
Donna Rice
James Nebgen
Carol Nebgen
Becky Nebgen
Joyce Macrander
Becky Dyer
Karen Findley
Pat Soeries
Barbara Griffith
Verna Freels
Bill Lewis
Glen Lewis
Kathleen Baer
Dan Baer
Floyd Evans
Ike Church
Wallace Johnson
Helen Owings
Louise Shore
Barbara Lefholz

Meeting Minutes
September 17, 2011

The Oak Grove Historical Society met September 17, 2011 at the Davis Center in Oak Grove, MO.

Barbara Dietrich, a member of the George Cemetery Association Board, spoke to the group about their plans to establish a heritage park and completely refurbish the cemetery adding a wildflower garden and a walking trail. Her great-grandfather, John Hicks George, was the first white man born in the Sni Bar Township. The cememtery is located at the corner of Hillside School Road and Church Road. They are interested in using local people to do the landscaping and parking lot. They are a 501c organization. Any donations would be tax deductible. Also attending the meeting were family members, John George and his wife, Marilyn.

The meeting was called to order after the George presentation by President Pat Lewis. The minutes were read. Donna Rice made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Ike Church seconded the motion. The minutes were approved.

CeCe Morgan, Treasurer, stated that the garage sale had netted $521.00 from sales and donations. The checking acount balance is $2736.97 and the Money Market account is $15,326.07. Barbara Lefholz made the motion to accept the report. Barbara Griffith seconded the motion. The treasurer's report was approved.

The Christmas Homes Tour was discussed, Joyce Macrander passed out flyers she had prepared to advertise the event. She also shared the ticket and the information placed on it. Donna Rice asked that people sign up for the hours they could volunteer to work. Tickets will be on sale from October 14 through November 24 at a cost of $10 before the event and $12 at the door. Tickets may be purchased at State Farm Insurance or the Commercial Bank of Oak Grove (contact Joanne Lewis).

Pat Lewis reported that the room in the Vestal Building that we are to occupy needed to be cleaned out. Volunteers are needed. They will schedule work days. Pat asked for direction from the organization regarding actions she would need to take to complete some small projects in the building. Greg McLallen and Pat Lewis' son would be doing the work. CeCe Morgan made a motion that the executive board be given the power to permit purchase of supplies needed to complete these small projects and allow Greg McLallen and Pat Lewis' son to do the work. Joyce Macrander seconded the motion. Motion passed.

Pat opened the floor for discussion on the annual Christmas Open House that would be held on December 17, 2011. She requested feedback as tothe group's feelings about continuing the event. It was tabled until the next meeting.

Meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,
Louise Shore



Those in attendance were:
Ike Church
Anne Hallier
Pat Lewis
CeCe Morgan
Katherine Dowell
Raymond Dowell
Jim Morgan
Donna Rice
Helen Owings
Larry Philpott
Wanda Philpott
Jack Hackley
Floyd Evans
Barbara Griffith
Patty Soerries
Kathleen Baer
Dan Baer
Mary Turner
Joyce Macrander
Barbara Dietrich
Marilyn George
John George
Wallace Johnson
Barbara Lefholz
Sharon Petkoff
Cel Paul

Meeting Minutes
August 20, 2011

August 20, 2011 was the Oak Grove Historical Society's meeting in the Davis Center in Oak Grove, MO.

Karen Findley had received the 2011 Christmas ornaments. The Jackson County Historical Society had requested we give credit to them for the Dorothy Butler collection which included the photograph of the Old Mill. Members placed the labels on the ornament holder.

Pat Lewis called the meeting to order.

The minutes were read. Joyce Macrander made the motion that the minutes be accepted as read. Donna Rice seconded the motion. The minutes were approved.

The treasurer's report stated that the checking account had a balance of $5,288.97. CeCe had paid for the doors that were installed for security purposes at our future room in the Vestal Building. Greg McLallen had been paid for his labor overseeing and working to install the doors. Bills for trim, caulking and a new fire extinguisher (required by the fire department) were also paid. The money market account presently has a total of $14,785.07.

Pat opened discussion of the planned Christmas Homes Tour. It is scheduled on the Friday evening (4-8 PM) and Saturday (10-4PM) after Thanksgiving. Volunteers are needed to sell tickets at the door and to be present in rooms to provide security for the residents of the homes. Joyce Macrander is preparing a flyer to advertise the event and a flyer that will be given to visitors to the homes. Joyce Macrander, Donna Rice and Mary Turner are to set up a schedule for advertising the event as well as share any ideas they may have regarding the tour.

The auction will not be held this year. The fundraiser will coincide with the all city garage sale. We will sell items donated by members of the Oak Grove Historical Society and any family or friends wishing to help. Clothing is discouraged as it is difficult to display. Items will need to be at the site at 7:00 AM and should be priced by the person donating the items. Try to think about what you might pay for the item if you were purchasing it. Pat Lewis is to call Norby Corn to seek permission to use the parking lot on Broadway. Louise Shore is to prepare a mailing for members to remind them of both the garage sale and homes tour.

The Christmas Open House was tabled until the next meeting.

CeCe Morgan made the motion to adjour. Joyce Macrander seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned with members taking ornaments to sell.

Respectfully submitted,
Louise Shore

Attendance:

Wallace Johnson
Pat Lewis
Louise Shore
Karen Findley
Mary Turner
CeCe Morgan
Verna Freels
Helen Owings
Donna Rice
Dan Baer
Kathleen Baer
Barbara Griffith
Joyce Macrander

Meeting Minutes
July 16, 2011

The July 16, 2011 meeting of the Oak Grove Historical Society was held at the Davis Center in Oak Grove, Mo at 10:00 am. There was no business meeting because Jim Beckner was to speak about the Civil War in Missouri.

Those in attendance were:
Barbara Griffith
Wallace Johnson
Pat Lewis
Bill Lewis
Becky Dyer
Dan Baer
Kathleen Baer
Donna Rice
Joyce Macrander
Louise Shore
Helen Owings
CeCe Moran
Verna Freels
Joanne Lewis
Mark Fulks
Floyd Evans
Pat Soerries
Jack Hackley
Berta Graham
Marilyn Himmler
Larry Philpott
Wanda PHilpott
Lana Kay Clark
Dave Clark
Jim Beckner
Carole Garison
Greg McLallen
Don Drinkwater
Dorothy Drinkwater
Mary Jo Ashcroft-Costigan
Carol Peters


Jim Beckner - Civil War Educator
From "Focus On Oak Grove", Oak Grove, MO
July 7, 2011 issue

Meeting Minutes
June 18, 2011

The June 18, 2011 meeting of the Oak Grove Historical Society was held at the Davis Center in Oak Grove, MO.

President Pat Lewis called the meeting to order

The minutes were read. Barbara Griffith made the motion to approve the minutes and Becky Dyer seconded the motion. The minutes were approved.

Barbara Griffith gave the treasurer's report as CeCe Morgan was helping with the pancake breakfast. The bank balance is $5,116.00. The money market account has a balance of $14,456.10. Karen Findley made a motion to accept the treasurer's report with a second from Donna Rice. The treasurer's report was approved.

Pat Lewis stated the executive board met and discussed the Homes Tour. They have selected the first weekend after Thanksgiving. Details will follow at a later date.

The Christmas ornament for 2011 was selected - The Old Mill. For 2012 the Christmas ornament will be the Old High School. It will be ordered to go on sale for the first time at the 2012 All School Alumni Reunion on the first Sunday in June.

It was decided that Greg McLallen could proceed with the supervision of having commercially installed the garage style door to provide security for storing items in the Vestal Building that is designated for the Oak Grove Historical Society.

There was discussion about future fundraisers such as the auction and an ice cream social. The community event of the Christmas Open House was also discussed. No action was taken.

Karen Findley made a motion to adjourn. Barbara Griffith seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned.

Submitted by:
Louise Shore, Recording Secretary

Those in attendance were:
Barbara Griffith
Wallace Johnson
Pat Lewis
Karen Findley
Becky Dyer
Dan Baer
Kathleen Baer
Donna Rice
Joyce Macrander
Louise Shore

Meeting Minutes
May 21, 2011

The May 21, 2011 meeting of the Oak Grove Historical Society met at the Davis Center in Oak Grove, MO at 10:00 AM. The meeting was called to order by President Pat Lewis. The minutes were read and approved. The Treasurer reported a balance of $5059.00 in the checking account and the Money Market Account has a balance of $14,305.37. The treasurer’s report was approved.

President Lewis reported that the Mayfest was well represented by members that Barbara Lefholz had signed up to work. Pat and Glen Lewis spent both days helping at the booth. CeCe Morgan expressed the gratitude of the membership for all their work. The event had a sizeable number of booths, but the cold weather deterred many from attending or remaining very long at the festivities.

Karen Findley expressed a desire that we decide upon our 2011 Christmas ornament. Suggestions were the Old Mill, the Horse Shows, the Old High School and Hellberg’s restaurant. Members are to gather photos to help in the selection for the ornament. The choice is to be made at the June meeting. It was also suggested that the High School might be one that could be ordered early for 2012 to sell at the Oak Grove All School Alumni reunion in June.

CeCe’s daughter donated a refrigerator to the group. Pat and Glen picked it up and it is stored in our room in the Vestal Building. Pat felt we had enough money to purchase the garage style door for the security it would provide for our space in the Vestal Building. Greg McLallen could supervise the installation by a professional. Barbara Lefholz made a motion to proceed with the installation of the door. Ike Church seconded the motion. The motion carried.

Another fundraiser, the Christmas Homes Tour, was tentatively set for December 3, 2011. Barbara Lefholz was to check with Grain Valley’s Historical Society to see if they were planning a Homes Tour as well.

President Pat Lewis wondered if enough members would be interested in a potluck luncheon this summer. If enough interest is shown, it possibly will be in July. Marge Morrison made the motion for the meeting to adjourn. Ike Church seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted by,
Louise Shore, Recording Secretary

Those in attendance:

Louise Shore
Karen Findley
Pat Davis
Barbara Lefholz
Joyce Macrander
Berta Graham
CeCe Morgan
Patty Soerries
Ike Church
Wallace Johnson
Marge Morrison
Glen Lewis
Dan Baer
Bill Lewis
Kathleen Baer
Gary Macrander

Meeting Minutes
April 16, 2011

The April 16, 2011 meeting of the Oak Grove Historical Society met at 10:00 AM at the Davis Center in Oak Grove, MO. President Pat Lewis called the meeting to order. The minutes were read by Louise Shore. CeCe Morgan, Treasurer, reported $4545.00 as the balance in the checking account. She did not have the checkbook for the restoration project present. In March the balance was $12,782.98. CeCe wrote a check to Show-Me Promotions for $549.00 for the 300 Frisbees and 300 megaphones imprinted with the logo of the Oak Grove Historical Society. These will be sold as a fundraiser for the matching restoration fund.

On Friday and Saturday, May 13-14, 2011 our society will have a booth at the Mayfest hosted by the Oak Grove Chamber of Commerce. Our booth will consist of historical photo displays, 2010 Christmas ornaments, plaques, memberships, Frisbees and megaphones to sell. There will be membership forms and cards as well as a handout of the history of the Oak Grove Historical Society. A sign-up sheet was passed around for members to sign to work in the booth at the Mayfest. Other fundraising ideas suggested were: A picture of early Oak Grove to be raffled, Pictures of old time costumes for attendees to have their picture taken as though they are wearing the clothing, a booklet with stories, recipes, etc. to be collected from various individuals in the community, and a Christmas Open House with the future home of the Oak Grove Historical Society serving refreshments to acquaint people with our plans for the future museum.

Pat announced that Mark Fulks has submitted an application to the Truman Heartland Foundation for funding again this year. Some of the items listed were new security doors, painting, a small kitchen, etc. CeCe’s daughter, Kelly, offered an old refrigerator that she no longer needed to the society. Barbara Griffith made a motion that we accept the refrigerator.

Meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,
Louise Shore

Those in attendance were:

Ike Church
Barbara Griffith
Becky Dyer
Carol Grote
Pat Lewis
Kathleen Baer
Berta Graham
Dan Baer
Verna Freels
Cindy Taylor
Donna Rice
Bryan Hord
Helen Owings
Wallace Johnson
CeCe Morgan
Barbara Lefholz
Joyce Macrander
Louise Shore
Karen Findley

Meeting Minutes
March 19, 2011

The Oak Grove Historical Society met on March 19, 2011 at the Davis Center in Oak Grove, MO. The guest speaker was Dr. Tim Westcott, an associate professor of history at Park University at Parkville, MO. His topic was from the pre and post Civil War,including Order No. 11. He has spoken on "Bleeding Kansas", the Civil War on the Trans-Mississippi, "General Order No. 11", the Underground Railroad and Women's Rights to the 1850s. After his presentation, he opened a question and answer session from those in attendance. He also stated that The Kansas City Star is to begin a four year series on April 10, 2011 highlighting events that occurred during the Civil War as well as inlcuding stories about current events within the area. There are to be many events planned during this year throughout the country on the 150th anniversary of the War.

Berta Graham brought samples of possible items to sell at the Chamber of Commerce Mayfest on May 13-14 in Frick Park. Items chosen were the megaphone and Frisbee with the Oak Grove Historical Society logo imprinted on them.

No business meeting was held.



Those in attendance at the OGHS March 19, 2011 meeting:

Wallace Johnson
Helen Owings
Donna Rice
Ike Church
Floyd Evans
Bob Gaza
Patty Soerries & two granddaughters
CeCe Morgan
Barbara Griffith
Joyce Macrander
Becky Dyer
Phil Grote
Carol Grote
Berta Graham
Pat Lewis
Jack Hackley
Mark Fulks
Dan Baer
Kathleen Baer
Kathy Dowell
Raymond Dowell
Bill Lewis
Glen Lewis
Jimmy Lewis
Nicholas Lewis
Cindy Taylor
Louise Shore
Mary Turner
 

Meeting Minutes
February 19, 2011

The February 19, 2011 meeting of the Oak Grove Historical Society was held in Oak Grove, MO at 10:00 a.m. President Pat Lewis called the meeting to order.

The minutes were read by the Recording Secretary, Louise Shore. Rue Church made the motion to accept the minutes as read. Barbara Griffith seconded the motion. The minutes were approved.

Treasurer CeCe Morgan reported that there is $12,422.98 in the restoration fund and $5,856.40 in the checking account. CeCe had sent the January speaker $25.00 and had issued a check to pay or the 50 Christmas 2010 ornaments that had been ordered. Donna Rice made a motion that the treasurer's report be accepted. Kathleen Baer seconded the motion. The report was approved.

President Lewis opened the discussion for projects that would raise money for the restoration fund. It was suggested that the Oak Grove Historical Society reserve a booth for the Oak Grove Chamber of Commerce's Mayfest in Frick Park on May 13-14, 2011. Berta Graham suggested that we might sell items with the logo for the society on them such as a Frisbee or cups. It was suggested by Rue Church that members pledge a certain amount of money to pay each meeting to add to the fund. Selling baked items was also suggested. Pat was going to call the chairman of the committee for the Mayfest to see what type of food could be sold. Barbara Griffith suggested another way to raise funds was to hold an open house of four homes in December as a Homes Tour. She has three already committed to open their homes and was looking for a fourth home. Tickets would need to be sold for the tour.

CeCe Morgan Made the motion to adjourn. Meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,
Louise Shore, Recording Secretary