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Minutes of the November 19, 2012, FoVC, Inc. meeting

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Minutes FoVC, Inc Board Meeting November 19th, 2012. Present: Audrey, Matthew, Brittany, Lynn, Marsha, Alf, Marylyn, Linda and Jerry Secretary’s Report: Minutes March 2, 2012 read by Lynn and accepted. Treasurer’s Report: Matthew presented report, clarified profit for Memorial Day Lunch as $370; report accepted as presented; bills were presented for payment.

Friends of Vermillion Facebook page was established in December 2011. Now, many people are reconnecting with our little city. Sharing memories and pictures of Vermillion on Facebook has rekindled pleasant recollections. It Unfinished Business: A. Memorial Day Lunch received many positive responses; is another avenue to keep in more help will be needed in order to offer same next year; the school gym has been touch and share news and hapoffered as an alternative to the Community Church location. Audrey will again apply pening of today and past days. for the MCDC grant as seed money for supply purchases. B. New Library Door: We have numerous friends from Mayor Farrell Merritt and City Man Shane Woodside found a carpenter who made a across the United States, and replica of the original door. The door has been installed. Lyle Wenzl crafted the hand- even one from Norway. If you some walnut threshold, which, with the help of Alf Engelken, has been installed and the have a Facebook account, come new Library door is now complete. Anyone wishing to contribute to the cost of the door check us out. Friends of Vermillion) Click on the site ”like” butshould contact the City. C. Little Apple Chorus: the group was not available for a ton to receive new posts of spring date; discussion included whether or not there was enough local interest to preFriends of Vermillion.

sent a future concert and the possibility of increasing publicity should we pursue further. D. Facebook: Linda reported that since beginning in Dec, 2011 with the purpose of increasing awareness of Vermillion needs, membership is now at 130. Both local and a broad sampling of distant responders have been recorded, including one person from Norway. E. Depot: The new roof has been completed; a motion was made to look into a ramp to facilitate handicap and school visits; the motion passed, and will include two bids – one concrete, one treated lumber. F. Park: Restroom project has been put before the City Council; nothing has been decided at this time.

New Business: A. Slate of Officers: Officers will be elected at the spring meeting 2013; the slate includes: President – Lynn Schafer; Vice President – Linda Ewing, Secretary – Audrey Broxterman, Treasurer– Matthew Ekstrum. Several names were put forward for the empty Board seats and they will be contacted before the spring meeting. B. Quilt Raffle: The FoVC, Inc website will be used to advertise the quilt raffle and include tickets that may be printed and filled in before submitted for the Memorial Day, 2012 Lunch drawing. Those receiving ‘snail’ newsletter mailings will have tickets included. C. Newsletter: 150 are sent by ‘snail’ mail incurring a cost of $.45 each; we only have 70 email addresses at this time. D. Grant: The FoVC board voted to give the library $350 for the Libri Foundation Grant. This grant donates new, quality, hardcover children's books to small, rural public libraries. The Libri Foundation matches money from local sponsors from $50 to $350 on a 2-to-1 ratio. There being no further business, meeting adjourned by President Audrey Broxterman at 8:45 PM; the date for our spring meeting is April 8, 2013 @ 5:30 with a salad lunch followed by the meeting at 6:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Lynn Schafer, Secretary

“Tribute Gifts” Platinum Sponsors $500-$1000 Gold Sponsors $250-$499 Don & Lois Sunderland Silver Sponsors $100-$249 Darell Grey George Olson John & Helen Mason John & Dorothy Carlson Dayton Carlson in memory of Norma Carlson Shroud Duane Long in memory of Mayo & Margaret Long Duane Long in memory of Raymond & Lulu Schafer Bronze Sponsors $50 to $99 Charles & Sandy Allport James & Joyce Clark in Memory of Twyla Gaston & Arletta Bramhall Send Memorials/Contributions to FoVC, Matthew Ekstrum 2582 Osage Road Vermillion, KS 66544 THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS!

STILL A PRESENCE ; JoAnn Dannels loved Vermillion. She also gave of her time and talent to painting murals along main street. JoAnn was a pioneer ‘mover and shaker’ for establishing the History Rooms above the Library. Much of the museum memorabilia was donated by JoAnn. Her artistic contribution extended to establishing an authentic period ambiance in each room. After her death November 1, 2011, memorial donations were designated for FoVC, Inc. in her memory, These totaled over $450. This money was used to help complete the depot renovations, another of JoAnn’s dreams. This past August the Annual Butterfly Quilt Show and Tea was initiated in JoAnn’s honor. Around fifty of JoAnn’s former friends and family members attended.

Quilt Raffle Drawing May 31st, 2013

The money generated from this beautiful “Double Wedding Ring” machine quilted, patchwork, queen size quilt will go toward selected projects such as the park restroom and a depot ramp. We are seeking railroad memorabilia to displayed and want to set up an area for miniature trains which the children can play with when they tour the building. Raffle tickets may be purchased by mailing your check to FoVC. Inc. Quilt Raffle at 102 Main, Vermillion, KS 66544, and the board will enter your purchased tickets into the drawing. FoVC, Inc. Website “friendsofvermillion.org”

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“Restrooms in the Park” Vermillion has been hosting annual an Annual Tractor Pull and a portion of the proceeds are going toward a new Restroom Facility at the park. We’re certain most of you would like to see the new facility accessible when you bring your families home for a visit. For those of you who come to Park activities, you will appreciate and be proud of the ongoing improvements made by the city for the Tractor Pull as well as other functions. Donations can be made to FoVC, Inc. “Restroom Project.”

Treasurer’s Report 3/14/12 to 11/19/12

Income: Memorial Day Lunch Other Fundraisers Donations MCDC Grant Total

$370.00 115.00 1386.00 300.00 $2171.00

Expenses: Memorial Day Lunch Office Supplies 990-N Filing Total

$304.91 126.23 40.00 $471.14

DEPOT ROOF COMPLETED!

In Loving Memory of “Twyla Gaston” Sept. 17, 1928—Feb. 11, 2010 “Ron Holsapple” No dob—dod Oct. 23, 2010 “Glen L. Isaman” June 11, 1926—April 3, 2012 “Maxine Bramhall” Sept. 17, 1928—April 4, 2012 “Dora Schreiner” Nov. 14, 1925—May 13, 2012 “Dorothy Thomas” March 6, 1922 —June 1, 2012 “Lila Gaddis” June 3, 1940—June 19, 2012 “Lyle Lee” Nov. 9, 1939—August 2, 2012 “Ruth Kasper” June 12, 1925—Aug. 2, 2012 “Arthur Lee” Sept. 28, 1944—Aug. 4, 2012 “Betty Froom” Dec. 25, 1932—Sept. 6, 2012 “Dreda Lee” Nov. 7, 1932—Sept 20, 2012 “Daisy Schober” May 3, 1933 —Sept. 24, 2012 “Beverlee Fairchild” August 10, 1939—Oct. 28, 2012 Let us know if there are others we should remember.

Memorial Day Lunch Over 100 people attended the luncheon offered by FoVC, Inc. at the Community Church following the Memorial services. Although we were crowded, many stayed to visit and felt the effort worthwhile. The school gym will be used next year (May of 2013) to provide more space. Save the date. See you then!

SPECIAL THANKS to ‘depot roof angels’ Jim Woolsoncroft for donating the use of his equipment for lifting metal roofing and for his time and gas donated to transport Amish roofer Nathan Schrock; to Kent Stowell for negotiating the material bid and delivery; to Alf Engleken for planning assistance and storage; to Jim and Karen VanGilder for donations of electrical labor (in memory of Jim’s sister Maxie Eden) and to the family of Glen Isaman for donating expenses for roof labor in memory of Glen. This truly was a community effort we can be proud of! 1869 to 1969 Centennial Books are available The cost for the reprint is $15.00 plus $3.00 for mailing. Alumni, Vermillion residents and visitors are requesting copies of this book.

Would you be willing to serve on the FoVC, Inc. board? For more information call 785-382- 6294 Friends of the Vermillion Community, Inc. 102 Main, Vermillion, KS 66544