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Western Plains Telecom Pioneers
Minutes of Business Meeting
October 19th, 2005
President, Charles Hecht called the meeting to order at the Eagles Club in
Windom. After the Pledge of Allegiance there was a moment of silence to remember
those that have gone before us. Member and partners attending were Leatrice
Hecht, George and Doris Bakalyar, Becky and Bud Meyer, Dorothy Benson, Kris
Swanson, Vice President Gloria Smith and Sec-Treas Jodie Crowell. The minutes of
the last meeting were read and approved. The treasurers report was distributed,
reviewed and approved.
OLD BUSINESS
A Thank you was received and shared with attendees from Orville Gravley and
MSTram.
Gary Greb sent Chuck 20 phones and some of the phones have been given to the
Jeffers Senior Center.
George will talk to KDOM about collecting phones. Chuck will reprogram the
phones and add the paper work to the package.
The Southern Council Fall Fling was cancelled due to lack of attendance and we
will wait until spring to reschedule another event.
NEW BUSINESS
Chuck attended the Northern Council Fall Fling. It was well attended by
approximately 45 Pioneers and Partners.
Chuck and Leah mailed out calendars and have been very successful in the
return sales checks. He also advised that the drawing date for the calendars is
Jan. 24th 2006.
Chuck reminded members to be sure and vote for Chapter offices. We will be
receiving a voting ballot in the mail.
The Jackson Pioneer Museum received another PBX. The two new display cases are
wonderful and work very well in the Museum. Dorothy presented the following
Jackson County Fair Pioneer Telephone Museum report:
Jackson County Fair August 3-7 2005
The museum got another Hotel PBX and now the Museum is full and there is no more
room! Charles and Leatrice brought it to Jackson and my two nephews carried it
into the Museum.
The two new display cases were put to good use. An assortment of old tools was
put into one and the other was for a collection of assorted items related to the
telephone.
During the fair the weather was ideal. Attendance was average about the same
as the year before.
George & Doris Bakalyar and Charles & Leatrice Hecht each took an afternoon to
help greet the people that came to see the Museum. Thank you very much for
helping. Reported by Dorothy Benson.
Chuck shared that the Chapter would like to do a project and it was discussed
that we could suggest painting the outside of the Jackson Telephone Pioneer
Museum. Dorothy will check on room rates and Chuck will suggest the project at
the next Chapter meeting.
A request for donation was received from the Montevideo Girl Scouts. Gloria
made a motion, George 2nd to donate $200.00. Motion carried.
Beck Meyer shared a request from the Heron Lake Public Library. They are doing
a large fund raiser to build a new building for the their library. George made a
motion, Gloria 2nd to donate $200.00 to the Library project. Becky Meyer will
deliver the funds to Library Board.
Jodie requested that $500.00 be transferred from the General Fund to the
Designated fund. George made a motion to transfer the funds, Becky 2nd, motion
carried.
Election of Officers was held. Nominations were received for the following
offices:
o Council President-Chuck Hecht
o Vice President George Bakalyar
o Secretary Jodie Crowell
o Treasurer Peggy Palkovich
Kris made a motion to close and accept all nominations. George 2nd. Gloria
called for a vote and the vote was unanimous to accept the officers nominated.
George made a motion to leave the Group Reps the same for 2006. Becky 2nd and
the motion carried.
Chuck reported that the Chapter wants the old pickup truck. The vehicle is
still in need of repair and the licensing is in dispute. Chuck will continue to
work on this issue.
Chuck also reported that he received a $500.00 check from Qwest for the Windom
Legion Field project. Chuck will deliver the check and it will be used to
purchase a park bench along the walking path with a plaque donated by Qwest
Telecom Pioneers.
Kris requested monies for the Northern Council Christmas tea. She made a
motion for $35.00, Jodie 2nd and the motion carried.
The next meeting will be held in April with the date to be determined when
members return from the south.
Respectfully submitted,
Jodie Crowell
Sec-Treas.