“FoVC, Inc.” “Working together for Vermillion” Issue 4—April 2011 Friends of the Vermillion Community, Inc. Box 95, Vermillion, KS 66544 Charitable Contribution under 501 (c) (3) Government Requirements - EIN 90-0484830
Minutes FoVC, Inc Biannual Meeting: April 4, 2011 FoVC, Inc. potluck followed by a meeting was hosted by Alf and Marsha at their home. Meeting began at 7:25 PM, called to order by President Audrey Broxterman: present were: Alf, Marsha, Lynn, Audrey, Bill, Matthew, Dorothy, Marylyn. The minutes from 11/29/2010 were read and approved. Treasurer’s Report: Approved as presented. Dorothy asked for clarification of funds designated for the depot. Correspondence: Alison Slifer’s resignation was read, a motion made, seconded and passed to accept it. Other correspondence reported to the members were from John Walters and Forrest Haskins by e-mail. Donations from Loughary and Gray were noted and thank you notes sent. Unfinished Business: Park: Alf reported on the 26x46 steel shelter house with enlargement of the existing slab is estimated to cost from $4,500-$5,500. The members voted to give the $100 designated for ‘park’ to the City for grass seed. Lynn noted the recent drainage improvements done by Jeremiah Engelken, of E-Scape Design after the City took bids for the project. Museum: Marylyn is requesting pictures of old Vermillion residents for display; we will put the request in the upcoming newsletter. A display of wedding finery and a new picture donated by Carol Bennett from her mother Lois Duffy are in the ‘living room’. Several items are on the wish list to be included in the newsletter. Depot: Dorothy considered an offer to move the display cabinet from the library south room to the Depot to protect displays. Audrey reported the City Council is taking roof bids. Removal of the chimney and having the ridge row tightened is being considered. School: The school is planning a gym remodeling project. Library/City Building: The southwest window has been replaced. Measurements for the new front door were taken when the window was installed. It will hopefully be delivered and installed soon. It is not known who is donating the new door. Audrey will contact Jim VanGilder to move the research room electrical outlet inside. Alf will contact someone for repair of the exterior stucco on the City Building. Town Painting: The murals will be completed this summer by JoAnn and Becky. The members voted to organize a volunteer painting party for the City Building this summer after exterior repairs are completed. Gray paint will be purchased from Alf, and additional white paint purchased to lighten the gray color. Audrey will ask the Council permission to do this project as well as deliver the newly purchased flags Marylyn ordered for FoVC, Inc to donate to the city. Web Page: Matthew, Lynn and Audrey have the webpage www.friendsofvermillion.org up and running. Project Assistance Form: The form was completed by Marsha and approved by members with the exception of a yearly deadline. New Business: New Board Nominees: We are looking for new Board members. Those interested in serving on the board may contact FoVC. Inc. Budget: The members voted to budget $150 for newsletter expenses and the July IRS filing of form 990N fee of $40. Fundraising: The newsletter will have quilt raffle tickets attached. Dorothy will take care of sales before the Alumni Banquet. Audrey has contacted the Little Apple Chorus member Terry Smith about presenting an October benefit for FoVC, Inc. Tentative dates are between October 17 and November 6. FoVC will be reprinting of our Vermillion Centennial Book to be offered for sale at the Alumni Banquet this year. Marylyn and Dorothy will pursue printing. Fall meeting date: Tuesday Oct. 18th, 5:30 PM at either the Library or the Community Church. We will have snacks afterward rather than a potluck before we meet. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 PM. Respectfully submitted, Lynn Schafer, Secretary
Treasurer’s Report 11/2010 to 4/2011 Expenses: Flags for Main Street Newsletter Mailing Total
$168.00 51.79 $219.79
Available Funds Summary General Fund $1625.23 Depot Fund 531.04 Park Fund 100.00 City Beautification 232.00 Total $2488.27 Allocated for Depot
$1000.00
The city is accepting bids to have the Depot reroofed or repaired.
FLAGS WILL BE FLYING In November the FoVC, Inc. board voted to purchase thirteen flags for the city streets and park. These flags are to be given to the city council at the April meeting. Send other Fundraiser suggestions to:
[email protected]
“Tribute Gifts” Donations In Memory of Platinum Sponsors JoAnn Dannels Family
Silver Sponsors Patricia Haskins & Mariella Green John & Helen Mason Waldean L Loughary Darrell Grey
Bronze Sponsors Historical Museum Wish List 1. Women’s button shoes 2. Old mantel or wall clock (doesn’t need to run) 3. Black Hobnial vase 4. Manikin forms 5. Electric Iron 6. Cordless Drill 7. Pictures of Vermillion settlers Would you like to be on the FoVC, Inc board? Contact us if you want more information. Mailing Address for Memorials or Contributions FoVC, Inc. Box 95 Vermillion, KS 66544
Leonard Florance Dale Stanton
Barbershop Chorus Fund Raiser Plans are being made to host the Little Apple Barbershop Chorus from Manhattan this fall. Tentative dates for this event are between October 17 and November 6. We hope you will plan to attend this event.
T-Shirts “Hooked on Vermillion”
[email protected] If you have an e-mail address, please send it to us so we can e-mail you the newsletter and save postage.
We still have some T-shirts available and they can be purchased at the Vermillion Library. The cost is $15.00 each.
To enter the Half Log Cabin queen-sized quilt chance drawing, pictured above, send your donations to the above address. The tickets are $1.00 each. Drawing will be at 2011 Alumni Banquet. Winner will be notified by phone if not present . Name Phone Number
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