Club News

Colfax Historical Society

The March 17 meeting of the Colfax Historical Society was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by president Kevin Williams. Members present were: Kevin and BJ Williams, Larry and Charlet Daft, Aaron Bartholmey, Peggy Dvorak, Chris and Tranquility Smith, Steve and Cindy L Van Dusseldorp, Stan Daft, Joyce Jessen and Rachel Wilty

Minutes for the Feb. 17 meeting were read and approved. Aaron presented the treasurer’s report. There was $14,628.45 in the checking account and $26,528.67 in the building account. We did have a renter’s check bounce but the renter paid the penalties and then her check cleared. Aaron reported that we received $920 from Principal that Peggy had applied for through their program.

It was reported that Dave Wharf gave us a couple of items: a 1910 map of Colfax and also a scrap book of the train wreck that happened in Colfax. Very interesting.

Malachia and Josh Williams came to bring us up to date on Malachi’s Eagle Scout project to rebuild the log cabin. He gave a report that outlined materials needed, possible costs, a timeline, and possible fundraising. We indicated that we would like to see him move ahead with the project. Larry will check with the city to see if we need a building permit. We also discussed insurance. Josh said there would be insurance coverage from the scouts but we thought we should also check with our own insurance about coverage for this project.

It was suggested that we add another name and phone number besides Tranquility’s to the sheet of paper on the front door. Rachel said we could add her for a second contact.

Larry discussed the program we want Dave Baker to give regarding coal mines. Peggy talked to the library and they do want to partner with us. The date we’d like to have this is June 24. It would be at our facility in the evening and we’d have refreshments and museum would be open. Peggy suggested trying to have something in the local newspaper prior to the event to generate more interest. We’ll need to talk to the library about publicity.

We approved the business cards Aaron designed and will order 500 of them.

Tranquility has had more requests to have rental access prior to 8 a.m. She may occasionally need help with these earlier rental requests.

The library currently has two plastic totes full of materials from the LaFemme Women’s Club. They would like to have the museum take these. There was discussion and it was decided to table it until the next meeting.

The first Sunday we will be open is May 24, from 2 to 4 p.m.. Kevin and BJ volunteered for that day. Larry and Charlet will work on Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to noon and Don and Joyce from noon to 2 p.m.

Meeting adjourned 8:18 p.m.