Sunday, October 18, 2026

Hopkins Historical Society Minutes for October 2026

Vice President Marcia Cline opened the meeting.  Members present were Don and Judy Crane, Mary K. Clements, Ruth A. Florea, Anna Mae Thompson, Lois Brand, Kay A. Coleman, Joyce Hennegin and new member Lana Hoepker.  Bub Kreps has also joined us this year but was absent tonight.

Joyce read the minutes from the Spring 2026 meeting.  Judy moved we accept, Mary K. seconded, motion carried.

Lois gave the treasurer report. Kay A. moved we accept, Don seconded, motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS

The cement work at the back door has not been done. Marcia will talk to Ron Cross about it.

The Venmo discussion at the Spring meeting was discussed. It was decided by acclimation not to subscribe to it at this time.

NEW BUSINESS

New donations since the Spring meeting are a bible from Maurice Peve’s building (Bobbi Oberhauser) and a 1935 Roxy calendar from Shirley McKee.

The amount of yearly dues has not been raised since the beginning.  Discussion was held. Lana moved we raise to $15 per person, Judy seconded, motion carried.

Anna Mae stated that her son Jason has examined the roof due to kids damaging it.  He will give us an estimate if he is willing to repair any damage.  When that is completed, repair work on the ceiling tiles that are stained is needed.

The sign in the front window that gives names to call outside of open hours in the summer needs to be changed.  Marcia and Anna Mae consented to be on the new sign.  Marcia will print new sign.

Discussion was held as to a new president due to the death of Allen Thompson.  It was agreed to vote on new officers at election time in the Spring.

Spring Meeting date was set for Tuesday, March 16, 2027 at 7:00 p.m.

Judy moved to adjourn, Kay A. seconded, motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Joyce Hennegin, Secretary

 


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