The meeting was called to order. Those attending were Larry, Mike, Tom B., Johann, Don, Skip, Luke, Bill, Tom w. Linda & Greg Weeg, Ann, Tina, Brian, Dawn and Joni.
HERITAGE HOLLY DAYS –
Joni shared ideas from Wade House. Linda has all the paperwork ready to go – maps, etc. Tom B. said to give it a try and watch how things go. Maybe even reschedule to the third weekend in December as it had been in previous years.
Bill mentioned the Christmas Tree Walk at the Museum. Maybe have a tree at the Museum and share publicity for Heritage Holly Days.
ICE HARVEST –
Don thought it went okay. Only 3 people were there for the first hour. Then people started coming and were helping out. The chainsaw didn’t work as good as hoped. Plenty of pretty good ice – 18 blocks. Had some really good helpers – even the little guys. At least 30 people were there – a steady stream of people. Greg said maybe not have it at the same weekend as the Nekoosa Fisheree. There was some discussion. Skip suggested to have a live DEMO” AT THE Fisheree for the weekend following. Mike said maybe go back to doing the Ice Harvest on Sunday. Luke said to have a better schedule for the cay – combine the day so events don’t overlap. Don said to harvest on one day and be at the site the next day.
WINTER FEAST –
Tom B passed out Mrs. Wakely’s cake for tasting. It was really good. Tom asked if anyone had a cheese slicer. Ann does. Joni said her brother-in-law doesn’t’ have venison sausage. The dishwasher was discussed and Ryan Hustedt’s skit. Kitchen helpers were discussed. Tina will get the tablecloths. Francine and Great can come and help. There will be a potluck on Friday. Bill said he can come and help on Saturday. Joni will sell memberships and Quilt Raffle tickets. Tom B named others who are going to help and talked about cooking food, when to cook and what. Ann is bringing 12 quarts of green beans and 12 cans of cream of mushroom soup for the green bean casserole. She is also bringing tomatoes and sauerkraut. We will meet at the site on Thursday to load what is needed. The meat will be taken out earlier in the week to thaw. Skip asked if his daughter could help. We will find a spot for her. Bread is on sale at Kwik Trip for 25 cents a loaf. Joni will contact Barb Kleifgen to help with Raffle Baskets and Silent Auction.
NKEOOSA INSTITUTIONAL PASSES –
The Nekoosa Library will have a pass for 6 people. It is checked out through their library card. Larry said we could possibly do this through other businesses in the future.
5-YEAR SITE PLAN –
Don is not opposed to a 5-year plan, but a site plan is necessary. Brian said a site plan would be a good idea. Don needs to get ahold of Weyerhaeuser regarding 5 – 6 acres of the pine plantation. There was some discussion. Maybe have the land in the Ho-Chunk name. Larry said to express your interest for being on the planning committee. Tina said anyone who wants to be on it, can be. Luke said he wants to be involved. Using Lidar was done in the past. Skip said he has looked for sources for Lidar and Drones but was unsuccessful. Luke is interested in helping with archeology. Tina said there is a box of cards that itemizes things that were found in previous digs.
CIVIL WAR DAYS –
Bill talked about having 3 cannons at Civil War Days. Ann suggested having ear plugs. Bill said he would be for the third cannon – but we will pay for it. A vote was taken to have 3 cannons – carried. Don said we need someone designated just for parking. This has to be more organized. Larry said that we need the golf cart to carry people to and from parking. We need to have 2- 3 people doing parking at all times.
Don said he needs at least 3 weeks to make changes to the site for this event.
Tom W. mentioned increasing admission prices. Don said that part of our unwritten mantra is that we get money from other areas, not from admission.
SCHOOL GROUPS –
Paula will take care of this for this year. We have 5 groups so far. Luke volunteered to contact the teachers, etc. Joni and Luke will work together and sit with Paula for training.
Mike said we need to contact the Life Members regarding Winter Feast. Tina will send them an e-mail or mail them.
Linda asked about the 250th Anniversary – can we use the Wisconsin Historical Society’s logo for this?
We talked about the Raffle Quilt. Joni will check with libraries, etc. where we can have this displayed and sell tickets. We need to get this on the website and on Facebook too.
Larry mentioned that Echoes of the Past is in Oshkosh on Feb. 21 & 22.
Don needs a plan for the Archive Room in the Town Hall basement – an accurate layout. Should be 12 x 12 or 14 x 12. There needs to be a computer station and make sure it’s big enough. Dehumidifiers will be in the basement of the Town Hall. We will have a commercial unit for the Archive Room and have a heater in that room as well. Don wans to research the drop cords at the library.
Larry made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mike. Meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Joni Wolf, Secretary.