PC Historical Society Minutes

The Putnam County Historical Society board met Thursday, March 9, 2023, at the PC Historical Society Museum. Present were Maribeth DeHaven, Marilyn Fitzgerald, Evelyn Morgan, Karen Bradshaw, Judy McDonald, Michael Mahoney and Rhonda Webber.

The agenda was approved. Evelyn moved the Consent Agenda to be approved and Maribeth seconded the motion which was carried.

Old Business:

• 501c3: Marilyn says it has been submitted and we have not received a bill from Mark Higgins. Marilyn said that Mark told us to just wait now. It could take a few months or many months.

• Elevator: Karen would like to contact Green Hills to see about a possible grant for the elevator.

• Work being done and completed: Judy, Marilyn and Karen have been doing work. There is one person who wants to volunteer to help out.

New Business:

• Jesse James program: This will be Saturday, March 11, 1-3 pm at the museum. Randy Webber will start the program and other visitors will have the opportunity to tell stories they have heard about Jesse James in the Putnam County area. We will have a sound system and hope to go live on Facebook during the presentation. Several members volunteered to bring cookies or bars for refreshments. Judy and Randy spoke regarding the museum and the Jesse James program on KMEM radio on Tuesday.

• Schedule: Tuesday-9:30 am – 12 noon; Wednesday and Thursday 9:30 am – 2:00 pm. We plan to be open on Saturday Mornings once the Farmer’s Market starts in the spring.

• Workday: We will clean tomorrow (Friday) afternoon to be ready for the Saturday Jesse James Program.

• St. Louis Library

Letter: Karen read a letter from a St. Louis library which is looking to purchase books. A list will be put together and sent to the library.

• Sound System: We need to purchase a sound system for programs. Karen is looking into what is available.

•Fundraisers: April— meal and Country Hoedown show; June—Cemetery Walk; July—Ice Cream Social and music.

• Auction: There are several duplicate items that we would like to auction off and the funds would go toward upkeep and utilities.

• The carpet in the bathrooms has been removed. One of the sinks had a leak that was repaired by Schoonover’s at a cost of $150.00.

• The Little Red Schoolhouse: The electricity needs to be put in and we need a cleaning day. Talked about asking school classes to have a tour at the end of the school year.

Marilyn moved the meeting to be adjourned. Michael Mahoney seconded the motion.

Respectfully submitted,

Rhonda Webber, Secretary