LACEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (LHS)
PO Box 3324 Lacey, Wash. 98509-3324
‘To be a voice for the early citizens of Lacey, and to be their stewards
protecting the historical heritage they have given us’
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
November 14, 2023 – 3:30pm

MINUTES

Present: Jon Halvorson, President, Robert Southwick, Vice-President; Kendra
Hensley, Treasurer; and Trustee’s Peggy McHugo, Nancy Miller, Monte Pascual, John
Turner, Paul Webb, and Margie Wyllie. Guests: Denise Keegan, Cynthia Jo Pratt and
Tim McGuire, Trustee Nominees elected to take effect January 1, 2024.
Secretary John Dziedzic and Trustee’s Judy Wilson, Nancy Miller and Mike Smith were
excused.

President Halvorson convened the meeting at 3:32 p.m.

Agenda/Previous Minutes: The agenda was approved as presented with the addition of discussing – Planning a social event.

M/S/P Trustee Webb moved and Vice-President Southwick seconded to approve the Minutes of the October 10, 2023 meeting, were approved.

Banner Expenditure: President Halverson sent out an email requesting approval of the banner purchase of $100.96, seven responded and all voted their approval.

Lacey Historical Commission representative: President Halvorson distributed a signup sheet for the balance of the year. November, and December will be represented by Trustee’s McHugo (Nov) and Webb (Dec).

President’s Report: President Halvorson distributed the status of LHS Donations to the Lacey Museum from the museum curator. We will be updated periodically as to the status of those dollars donated.

Committees were discussed in detail and the following committees, chairs and individuals indicating interest of participating. Each committee will prepare the purpose of each committee will plan to accomplish. :
1) Finance Commitee including investments and taxes-
2) Community Outreach-Chair John Dziedzic
3) Newsletter-Chair Margie Wyllie, Members-Paul Webb, John Turner
4) Marketing and Public Relations
5) Technical Group-Chair Monte Pascual, Members Kendra Hensley, Johh Dziedzic
6) Program and Project
7) Social Events
8) Financial Review (Ad Hoc Audit) Chair Tim McGuire

President Halvorson informed the group that John Dziedzic and Tim McGuire have agreed to be a part of a research project called “Lacey Leaders: City Council, Mayors & City Manager 1966-2024.”

Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Hensley distributed the status of our financials reports from the Society’s financial institutions, as well as an internal summary of the Society’s expenditures through the end of October. We will be transitioning all our accounts to Washington State Employees Credit Union (WSECU). This will include the checking account and savings accounts and a soon to be ordered credit card (no debit card).

M/S/P Trustee Turner moved and Trustee Webb seconded to accept the Treasurer’s report. The motion was adopted.

Since our beginning in 1980, we have archived all records through 2017. 2018 to current is being reviewed for archival as well.

Annual Meeting: The annual meeting was a success. All comments and suggestions were all positive and the panel comprised of President Jon Halvorson a former mayor plus, former Lacey Mayor’s Karen Fraser and Graeme Sackrison was a great addition.
Dancing Goats donated the coffee and Costco donated the cakes, will each receive letters of thank you from LHS.
Honoring Past President Margaret Delancy (Lanny) Weaver: Secretary Dziedzic prepared a proclamation for honoring a past president.. This will be discussed at our
December meeting and request approval of sending the proclamation.

Newsletter: Trustee Wyllie summarized the status of the newsletter, and plans to prepare a newsletter in early 2024.

Web-Site: There will be a live run with new board members in the next few months. Discussion continues as to should we have a member only access.

Next Meetings: The Board agreed to next year’s meetings on the second Tuesday of every month, January 9, February 13, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11,
July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8, November 12, and December 10 at 3:30 pm at the Lacey Fire Department main station.

Adjournment: M/S/P President Halverson moved and Vice-President Southwick seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion was approved. The meeting was
adjourned at 4:53 p.m.

Submitted by: Tim McGuire, Temporary Secretary