Minutes

The September 12 meeting of the Pittsville Area Historical Society was called to order by President Randy Fochs. The Secretary and Treasurer reports were presented and approved.

Old Business began with a report about Business Memberships by Jan Patrick. The organization appreciates all the help that is received from our local businesses. The monies are used to keep the buildings in repair and fund current projects.

Mary Czaja reported that the Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association group will tour the museum on September 26 after they participate in the Splash of Red Cranberry Tour presented by the High School FFA.

Please remember that the museum has a section on old barns from the area on the Website. If you have a barn that could be included contact Chris Nepper at www.pittsvilleareahistoricalsociety.org. The goal is to preserve our farming history before these buildings are no longer around.

New business began with a discussion of how to thank members of the community that have helped over the summer. Abigail Huber spent Thursdays helping with any projects that needed to be done. She reorginized the back room that houses our old scrapbooks and other old reference books. Liz Knutson and Chris Buchanan kept the lawn mowed this summer. We receive many compliments about the landscaping from visitors.

Randy Fochs reported on current maintenance projects that have been completed. The Farm Shed has been coated with two coats of stain. The outside tools have been treated with linseed oil to preserve them from the weather. The front door on the museum has been painted a cheery cranberry red color. Painting on the PowWow Booth is finished.

Motion to adjourn.