GHPS April 2024 Meeting Minutes

GHPS Meeting

April 16th

Meeting held at Glencoe History Room, City Center 7pm
12 in attendance
Minutes were approved, Lowell 1^st, Joyce 2^nd, unanimous approval

Treasures Report – Louise Carlson
- March Balance$19,285.66
- pd State Farm $352.10 for insurance

Old Business Nikki and Joyce addressed the 501c-3 registration. There will be a bill for $35

New Business
-Joyce suggested selling donated household items as a fundraiser idea
- discussed potential sites for future meetings – former Masonic Hall and other historic homes
- Jerome Ide and Rich Glennie have been researching historic photos at McLeod County Museum
- discussed the newspaper closings and the effect it has on recording history as it happens
- discussed the older homes in Glencoe
- discussed the idea of putting historical agricultural structures on the National Register such as the Creamery, Elevator, and St. George church. All of these are currently for sale.
- discussed the idea of having a book launch or meeting and having notable local historical figures dress, talk, and act in character. This would include Martin McLeod, Axel Reed, Anna Marie Tudhope, and Co. Stevens.
- discussed arranging to be at Glencoe Days – Wes to follow up. Ryan will get kiosk updated, and try for a better location.

Motion to adjourn by Louise, second by Lowell – all in favor

Next Meeting – May 21^st – at History room, unless Wes can line up another site