Historical Society Minutes
Loudon Historical Society Meeting Minutes 12/5/18
The meeting was called to order at 6:31PM. Attendance: Wes Jones, Roger Maxfield, Deanna Tranfaglia, Liz LeBrun, Lucy Gordon, Melissa Moore and Michelle York.
The Secretary’s Report of the November presentation by Mark Stevens was read and approved.
The Tree Lighting Ceremony/ Made in Loudon event was discussed. In general, people felt the event went well. It was scheduled for the right amount of time and did not need to be longer. More advertising was needed in order for the vendors to sell more expensive items. Many attendees asked questions about the Historical Society. The weather did not fully cooperate but the crowd liked the singing being inside.
The Past Perfect Program to catalog items was discussed and members were in agreement it should be purchased. Someone will talk to Canterbury to get their feedback about the program before the commitment is made. Also some books recommended by Wes Balla of the New Hampshire Historical Society will be considered for purchase.
A warrant article for town meeting has been submitted to withdraw money to begin production of Loudon’s history book. The town lawyer is preparing a contract for Melissa Moore to author the book.
The Accessions document has been revised to list the items being received in and to require a signature of the person making the gift.
A professional fundraising packet should be put together to raise more funds for the history book. We should move toward getting bids to develop the packet and should appeal to residents at town meeting who might have that expertise. We should look to the packet Canterbury developed as a model.
Lucy is designated to update the website but she noted that the town webmaster must be involved to list members.
The calendars and puzzles are almost all sold. We should look for a new puzzle project. It was suggested that we contact local artists for a picture or painting that would have meaning for multiple residents.
It was suggested that we look into having prisoners recane a broken chair seat. It was also suggested that we mention to town officials to get the front door fixed.
The next meeting is January 2.
Meeting adjourned at 7:01PM.
Liz LeBrun
Secretary