Meeting opened at Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church basement by President, Troy Comstock, at
2:10 PM. Minutes of the February 25, 2023 Annual Meeting were read by Secretary, William Olson. Troy Comstock moved that the minutes be accepted, Seconded by Phil Harder. Treasurer's report was presented by Treasurer, Steve LaDuke. Gary Baus moved report be accepted, Joe Kuznia seconded. Both motions were carried.
Old Business:
The Bandstand roof needs to be re-shingled with Asphalt Shingles. Set date for a week before the show.
No action made on repair of the Grove Steam Traction engine. With the passing of Leon Grove, we need to have a committee to contact the Carly Grove family to resolve the issue of the needed work on the engine. Dana Estling offered to head this committee.
No resolution on the Jenson tools & our storage building yet.
Discussion of a steam table for the kitchen.
New Business:
Discussion of putting up a building for the Stone Flour Mill for storage and use during the show. We need to keep the mill dry and accessible for use during the show.
Discussion of what picture to put on the Buttons. Decided to use the B John Deere.
Joe Kuznia moved we get a live music band again for the coming year. Seconded by Jared Kuznia.
We need to split the Twin City tractor to work on the clutch. Date set for June 22-23.
We have been offered the District 95J one room School House by Arnesens, now located across from the Mt. Carmel church . They offered to help move it to our show grounds.
Election of Directors: Troy Comstock, William Olson, and Gary Baus’s director’s terms were up. Nominations were opened for directors. Elliott Olson moved that the Secretary cast a unanimous ballot to reinstall Troy Comstock, William Olson, and Gary Baus directors. Steve LaDuke seconded the motion, motion carried.
A group asked for permission to use the building & grounds for a Wedding Reception on July 27.
Misc. Get Posters out earlier, print more, deliver to show grounds, PDF version. Cory has the Pig Roast.
Motion by Cory Sharf to remove the fee for Flea Market space. Free Flea Market, second by Kathy Baus. More help is needed in the Kitchen, Raffle sales, getting donations, etc.
William Olson & Family gave notice that they would no longer be able to take care of the Sunday Morning Service. The organization will either find someone or group to supply a speaker and provide or lead in music or cancel the services. Phil Harder & some of the other members of the group showed an interest in continuing. This does not change our other activities by very much, but then, Age Is creeping up on us.
Directors Meeting: May 5, 2024, 2:00 PM on the grounds.
Annual Meeting 2024: February 22, 2025, 2:00 PM
Meeting adjourned at 4:37 PM by Troy Comstock.
Respectfully submitted,
William Olson, Secretary
E-mail weolson@wiktel.com