September 17, 2007

Those present: Lorinda Travis, Karen Meyer, Janet Thomas, Bill Sebright, Kathy Berrigan, Grady Knight, Joe Barreca, Marvin Ray, Susan Harris, Susan Dechant, Angi Engebretsen, David Bull, Glendine Leonard, Elaine Colby, Loyce Akers, Jo Nullet Guest: Becca Gordon {a potential curator for the Stevens County Historical Society, also does forest archeology}.

Treasurer's printed balance sheet as of September 16 showed no change from previous one. Susan noted that there were no Web sales in the last month and a half. Some people still owed money. Verify with Susan on sales after shipping. Motion to approve treasurer's report made by Bill, seconded by Jo, passed.

Minutes: Minutes of last meeting approved as read - motion by Bill, 2nd by Karen, passed.

Today's agenda approved.

Leno Prestini: Glendine presented a printed outline of the Prestini project, its purpose, goals, funding, market and activities involved in creating results (collections and exhibits). Discussion of needs (protection for individual owners of Prestini items, giving credit where due, copyrights, question of "holdings" of group items, rules for distributing items created, royalties, attorney, possible escrow account, etc.) One goal is to bring out and document the role of the history of this area in Prestini's work. Also De outlined the project in a who, what, why, when format.

Motion for the Prestini project to be a Heritage Network project with committees handling the details made by Angelina, 2nd by Lorinda, passed with one abstaining. Individuals with Prestini items and specific knowledge, such as Wally Parker on copyrights, could serve in an advisory role. We would need to make the processes "legal and sustainable," with a release to be signed, and protection provided for owners of items used and exhibited. Income should be generated for workers on the project. Lorinda mentioned a possible Lutheran grant. Bill said that a Prestini item was taken to the Antiques Road Show, but since none had been sold to the knowledge of the appraiser, a value could not be set.

Elaine's grant project: Elaine reported that Michael Schwartz, Learning Coordinator, and history professors want to complete the kiosk project with their history students. Elaine is to coordinate this. They are also interested in other Heritage Network projects.

2008 grant applications may require an assessment of museum buildings and storage, etc. The Washington Museum Association may be a source of reduced cost help. Digitizing progress: The Pend Oreille gallery is now on line to view. Loon Lake, the Kettle Falls Library and Northport are next on Elaine's list for digitizing collections. She is also involved with the Colville National Forest to help insure there is money for preservation. February 1 is the end of her first year. In the second year, the focus of the project may change to education.

Elaine is registered with the government grant system (has DUNS #, etc.).

Preserve America: Joe called Preserve America organization in Washington DC, which is waiting for Laura Bush to make the announcement, who is waiting for Congress to approve funds and set deadlines. Joe has distributed forms to list projects and asked that museums prioritize and estimate time needed for research, etc. for the grant. He hopes to collect this info from members in two weeks (by mail or e-mail). Check Joe's blog on his Website.

David Bull's report: David has shown the Historical Preservation Trust CDs which are available free in Spokane. Susan Harris can get some for us. More mud maps are coming, with other areas to have their own as well.

Correspondence: E-mail request from Marsha Rooney for objects, photos, archives or biographies related to women's suffrage in Eastern Washington. E-mail info from Shanna Stevenson on women's history local project grants. E-mail from Wallace Parker to Lorinda regarding handling of materials used for the Prestini project.

Next meeting: October 15, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. at the Colville Museum Learning Center

Recorded by secretary Kathy Berrigan