Town of Veteran Historical Society

 

Meeting Minutes

 

20 May 2026

 

Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 10:00 a.m. 

 

Present: (21) Tim Rodabaugh, Judy Slade, Shirley Lant, Carol Maye, Joann Ripley, David Conklin, Anita Hesser,

Jean Seymour, Ray Benjamin, Robert Sahlberg, Jan Bennett, Diane Moore-Fee, Joann Schwab, Rick Smith, 

Lonnie Johnson, Rita Conkllin, Kathy Stanton, Al Edwards, Teresa Stellvecht, Chris & Mary Wynings 

 

 

Salute to the Flag

  

A quorum was established at the begininng of the meeting.  A short meeting began at 11:20 a.m.

 

Our meeting began with our presenter, member Judy Slade.  She gave an excellent presentation on 

a War of 1812 soldier.  She presented her program using power point & included several interesting

maps, photos & facts.  Handouts were provided to the attendees.  She also raffled off a couple of 

books she brought.  It was wonderful to have so many attend, including several new faces.  Thank

you Judy!  Perhaps she will do another program. 

 

 

1) Ray- Building: Ray said the floor joist repair project under the building has been completed.

 

2) Anita - Fund Raising: Doug's Fish Fry will be Friday June 19th at Grand Central Plaza.  We will

set up close to the large sign across from Ollies.  Members were asked to provide baked goods - 2

cookies / brownies, etc. for $1.00.  We will have the quilt there & sell tickets.  Anita suggested we

do a 2nd cook book to coincide with our 20th anniversary.  Members liked this idea.  Anita encouraged

people to send their recipes to her via regular or email.  The small flags for the 20th anniversary are

being sewn.      

 

3) Rick- Treasurer: April beginning balance: $42,747.06.  April expenditures: none;

income: $6,132.65.  April ending balance: $48,879.71 

 

1) We had a $200 donation from member Gwen Walts, as well as a $100 donation from

neighbors Lauren Briggs & Elizabeth Bruffey.  Laurie Deer donated quilt batting.  Thank

you notes will be sent to all three. 

 

2) Tim thanked Shirley, Anita & Carol for providing the delicious refreshments. 

 

3) We had many nice comments on how nice the hall & display areas look.

4) Our bee tenants have returned.   

  

 

Speaker / Presenter: Judy Slade (see above)

 

Date / Time of next meeting: June 17, 2026 @ 10 a.m. at the Museum / Grange Building

 

Adjournment / motion to adjourn: made by Joanne Ripley; 2nd by Roberta Sahlberg

 

Submitted by: Shirley Lant, Secretary