November 27, 2024

A way for members to participate in our monthly meetings

It is easy and a way to participate. (Virtual members may not vote but may provide input to the meeting at any time)

A new option on trial basis will be available to our members in good standing (dues up to date).

bginning with the January 21, 2025 MEETING, we intend to offer members participation via Zoom (video conference).

How this will work is as follows:

1. Send an email requesting participation to HarrahHistoicalSociety.IT@gmail.com

2. If you are listed in our records as a current member, you will receive an email with a link address

3. On meeting day, after 5:45 PM, click the link

4. You will automatically be "let in."

5. The administrator will open no later than 5:45 PM.

6. The meeting starts at 6:00 PM

Things to remember:

Your microphone audio will show muted as it will be set to automatically mute all participants

To join the conversation, unmute your microphone audio (probably on the left bottom of your screen) and mute after you are finished with the conversation

Anyone keeping their microphone open with background noise may be removed from the meeting

You can join from your phone or computer, and can chose to participate audio only, but video and audio is preferred

The meeting audio will be recorded for society transcript by our secretary and be erased afterwards, no recording will be released to anyone other than the administrator and secretary for transcription.

This is for a trial and may or may not continue starting with the January 2025 meeting

February 26, 2025

We had a great turnout at our rescheduled meeting last night. Our mayor and District 1 council member showed in support.

Glendia Warren brought some goodies, Carol Willemse brought hot chocolate, and the society provided coffee.

We discussed a number of things, including replacement of our banner at the post office that had seen better days. Our finances were shown to be in good shape. The bylaws were updated to eliminate the "council" and change then to "Members of the Board." This doesn't change the process a whole lot but streamlines decision making somewhat.

With inflation costs, dues were voted on to increase by $10, starting calendar year 2026.

Much more was discussed. The virtual part of the meeting was a success as well with good audio.

March 27, 2025

As many know, we sustained some shingle damage on our train depot with the record winds. Insurance covered little to replace the shingles after deductibles and depreciation.

Whitlock roofing is working with us to make the roof whole again as matching the old shingles is difficult.

We are fortunate to not only have a few volunteers who donate their valuable time on a weekly basis at our history center (and from home during their personal schedules). Recently we have gained the support of a couple more awesome people to help out.

We closely monitor our budget. What may seem a fair amount in the bank is actually funds we carefully manage to include unforeseen expenses (like the roof at the depot).

Our dues paying membership has declined some with the passing of some and overlooked payment by others, although we are receiving some donations to help out from individuals as well as businesses.

Our monthly meetings are available via Zoom on a trial basis. For instructions to connect see November 27th 2024 blog below.