Minutes
The April 2026 monthly meeting was called to order by President Chris Buchanan after the Annual Meeting was adjourned. The Secretary and Treasurer reports were presented and approved.
The first item under Old Business was a report on the Business Sign by Jan Patrick and Mary Czaja. They met with with Cheryl Hiles at the library to learn to use the Cricut machine. Supplies will be purchased to create the new sign as soon as possible. This is a way to thank the Businesses who support our endeavors.
Jan Patrick gave a report about the Vietnam Experiences book. Approximately 325 books have been sold so far. They are available for sale at the library, Paulie’s Diner and the museum. Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids and the Pittsville libraries have copies to loan out. She and Tom Huebl gave a presentation to a group from the Marshfield Clinic. The responses from readers and contributors have veen very positive.
Peg Rademan gave the Building and Grounds update. The privacy fence is getting a new coat of paint. The usual spring projects will be wored on as weather permits.
There was a discussion about placing Scranton School and the PowWow Booth on the Historical National Registration list. We will work on this over the summer.
The Archive area in the basement of the museum needs a major renovation. Members will be working on this large project during the summer. Other projects will be Scranton School Days during the month of May, a Brat Fry at the Cenex Station on May 30, helping with the All-Achool Reunion and replacing the roof on the PowWow Booth.
New Business began with the good news that the museum received a portion of the EDI grant that the city of Pittsville received from the Community Development Authority. The money will be used to replace the front door of the museum and install a metal awning over it. The new door and awning will improve rhe appearence of the building.
We plan on entering a float in the Fourth of July parade. Chris Buchanan asked for ideas to depict the theme that will be announced soon.
The next meeting will be held on May 7 as we will be holding a Scranton School Day on May 14
Motion to adjourn.