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Minutes
April 11, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
With the absence of Chairperson Suzy McCormick, Mavy Wright called the meeting to order at
10:00 a.m. The meeting was held at the Heritage Park Museum in Euless. She extended a
welcome to the attendees and welcomed new members, Keith Jernigan and Patsy Hoover.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Doris Brown,Joe Cannon, Bill Golden, Patsy Hoover, Keith Jernigan, Norma Lively, Marilyn Long,
Anniece McKanna, Gary Parker, Helen Payton, Peggy Vandiver, and Mavy Wright.
STAFF PRESENT
Parks and Community Services staff,Jodie Dunn and Director Ray McDonald.
VISITORS PRESENT
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Due to confusion with the minutes that were distributed by Email,the unapproved minutes of
the March 2020 minutes will be postponed until the May 2022 meeting.
TREASURER'S REPORT
Treasurer Mavy Wright advised that the balance from March 9, 2020 was $13,472.51. Itemized
transactions are listed below. Deposits from March 9, 2020 to March 14, 2022 were $677.00.
Expenses from March 9, 2020 to March 14, 2022 was $5,937.01. The ending balance as of March
14, 2022 is $8,212.50.
Deposits: Expenses:
$276.00 donation for Robert Nail $125.00 - Police fund for Iris Elliott
$335.00 donation for Iris Elliott and Helen Voss $125.00 - Fire fund for Iris Elliott
$ 50.00 donation for Iris Elliott and Helen Voss $125.00 - Police fund for Helen Voss
$ 16.00 money jar donation $125.00 - Fire fund for Helen Voss
Total$677.00 $4,800.00 - Museum cabinets
$95.71 - social for HPC members
$359.70 - plaque engraving for Robert Nail
$181.60 - for plaque engraving for Robert Nail
Total $5,937.01
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STATUS OF CURRENT PROJECTS
1. Docents and Volunteer Report/Recruitment—a signup sheet for the May Open House was
circulated. Discussion regarding changing the open hours of the Museum from Noon to 4pm
was tabled until a future meeting. In the meanwhile,volunteers signed up to work those
hours to test the attendance.
2. Acquisition-- no report.
3. Facebook—no report. Bill Golden stated he would make the Facebook page accessible to
Linda Pool. She has been unable to provide updates.
4. Plaque—Mavy Wright and Faye Stinneford will undertake the purchase of plaques for Helen
Voss and Iris Elliott. She reminded the attendees of the minimum of$25 to have their name
added to a plaque.
5. Display Signs—Mavy Wright stated she needed assistance from PACS to prepare signage.
Mr. McDonald said they would be available to do that.
6. Publicity/Program/Speakers—no report.
7. Historical Albums—Marilyn Long indicated her committee not been working on their
projects since March 2020. She advised she is no longer able to serve as the Chairperson.
8. Heritage Park—Gary Parker had no report.
9. Artifact Recovery—no report.
10. Historical Tree Program—no report.
11. Inventory—no report.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Ms.Wright called attention to the new railing on the Museum stage which makes it easier to see
the items on display; she thanked PACS for processing this request professionally and timely.
STAFF REPORT
Ray McDonald inquired if any members wanted a sign to post in their yards to advertise the
Museum hours. No one expressed interest.
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COMMITTEE REPORT/INPUT
1. Anniece McKanna apologized for the confusion in sending the incorrect Committee meeting
minutes. She also indicated an updated roster has been prepared -the status of members
has also been updated to show Active, Inactive, and Deceased. Upon approval of the officers,
the roster will be distributed.
2. Mavy Wright mentioned possible changes and improvements to the museum which have
been suggested by the Chairperson, officers, and members. These will be discussed and
voted on at a future meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Peggy Vandiver made a motion to adjourn the meeting,which was seconded by Joe Cannon. The
meeting adjourned at 10:55a.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
Anniece McKanna, Committee Secretary
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