Meeting was called to order at 6:00. Those attending were: Dawn, Roger Wilcox, Paula, Don, Bill Parker, Johann, Mike, Larry, Skip, Francine, Brian, Tina, Larry and Joni.
HERITAGE HOLLY DAYS –
Made $92. A new membership was started. The Scavenger Hunt was a success. Discussed holding this event later in December. There was a discussion. Will try to partner with Hometown Christmas one more year. Paula and Mike are liaisons for this event. Need new ideas for the future.
ICE HARVEST –
Volunteers are being recruited from the High Schools and the Scout units. Roger and Skip will follow up with the Scouts. Tina can be a lifeguard at this event. There was a discussion regarding sawing, transportation etc. We have 2 vehicles for ice transportation. Larry will talk to Tom Brehmer.
SNOWSHOE EVENT –
Waiting for snow. If there is no snow, we will hike and have a bonfire. Discussed refreshments, tickets, etc. We need Larry’s heater for the ticket booth.
WINTER FEAST –
This committee will meet on Jan. 20 at 6:00 at Mike’s house. Paula will help w/dresses for the kids. Discussed music, dancing, the Wakely family attending. Mike is going to get a Barbershop Quartet. At the end of the meal, we can clear the dishes but leave the tablecloths and tables. Linda Weeg is working on baskets. Bonnie is making tickets. Johann is working on a bowl for silent auction. Ann is donating painted rocks and Mark Klevene is donating mud flaps. The antique lace tablecloths from the basement of the school have been cleaned and will be used. We need to assign someone to sell/take tickets at the entrance.
TOWN HALL –
Steve Parker is coming up this week to prep and assess. Will be putting the building up next week.
The South Wood County Historical Museum has new admin – Allison Bruder is now the curator. Bill Parker wants to create a liaison position between the museum and Historic Point Basse. Tina said we need someone who is a member of Historic Point Basse and can speak for us. The museum is very interested in having this. Larry asked of they would be open to having a HPB display, logging history, etc. Bill said the museum displays for 2025 are already set. Larry suggested we promote HPB through logging groups too.
CIVIL WAR DAYS –
Wyatt’s Battery will vote on this event on March 8. McAllister’s batter will vote around that time also. Their concern about our event is that they need a dollar amount to be paid for bounty in order to vote. The 2nd Wisconsin will determine what happens according to Bill. Discussed funding, etc.
Skip said the Scouts will be on site on April 12. Roger mentioned the Scouting for Food events.
Tom B’s Cooking Class will be April 26.
Joni will call the Town of Rome to get two days for the Rome Farmer’s Market.
SECURITY CAMERAS –
Tina said we have to decide what to do before the 15th. If we pay for the cameras on time – the payment will be $94.43 per mo., plus fees until the cameras are paid for. We should budget about $110 a month. There is a promotion right now if we buy 2, we get 1 camera free. Don suggested getting one extra battery and then rotate it from camera to camera as the other batteries are recharged. We had already voted to go with this previously. Roger suggested documenting the items. Larry said the cameras will help with insuring.
Marcus and Roger Wilcox will walk and look at the site to see what can be done to promote through the Nekoosa High School via videos, etc. Mike will be a contact.
Tina made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mike. Meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Joni Wolf, Secretary