Document - Historical Society Minutes - Historical Society Meeting Minutes - 10/4/2016MEETING NOTES/MINUTES
EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
TUESDAY
October 4, 2016
3:30 p.m. – Fire Safety Center Conference Room
Members present: Chair Mary Ellen Voracek, Vice-Chair Kim Hazel, Kern Hough, Bernie Jansen, Ted
Ringberg, Greg Oxley, Lori Tripp, and Pat Geagan. Also present was Communication Coordinator Joanna
Foote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the September 6, 2016 meeting were accepted without changes.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY BUSINESS
Recap September Open Houses & Events
Foote gave a recap of the September open houses and events. Items that were discussed: home defense
around building and plug in spider deterant. No additional prep work needed for October Open House
dates.
Discuss “Township Talks” and Potential Winter Events
Ringberg and Hough talked about “Township Talks”. Discussion was had about possibly holding one on
October 20 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. for about 30-35 people at the Town Hall. Tentative outline would be
on the history of the fire department what has been done and how things have changed over the
decades. Ted could speak about the 1960s and 1970s, and will ask Mike Scott or Darrin Bramwell to
cover 1980s and maybe get Dave DiIoi to talk about the 1990s-2000s. After further discussion, Ringberg
asked that this item be placed on hold for now. Joanna suggested possibly an e-ticket or sign-up form as
space is limited at the Town Hall. Foote will look into that.
Other topic ideas – banjo demonstration (similar to a previous Lakeville event). Also, invite Matt Carter
to the November meeting to talk about the WWI display currently at DCHS – possibly house it at Eagan’s
Town Hall.
October 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Commons on Maurice asked for a presentation from the Historical Society.
Ringberg and Hough agreed to assist. Joanna has a presentation that can be used.
DCHS Update
Oxley gave an update regarding the DCHS activities noting they have a new system for affiliates at DCHS
for the Board. Affiliates can send a member representative to meetings.
Other
Holiday gathering sometime the week of December 12-15 at Tripp’s home.
Next Historical Society Open House Dates
Foote noted the next open houses are scheduled for October 6, 4 to 6 p.m., and October 9, 11 a.m. to 2
p.m.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
Next Meeting
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at 3:30 p.m.