March 19th, 2007

I. Call to order

Janet Thomas called to order the regular meeting of The Heritage Network at 10:00 on Monday, March 19th, 2007 in the Stevens County Museum Building.

II. Roll Call

The following persons were present: De Phelan, Janet Thomas, Elaine Colby, Ted Eppler, Dianne Eppler, Susan Dechant, Grady Knight, Kathryn Berrigan, Bill Sebright, Susan Harris, Loyce Akers, Karen Meyer, David Bull, Marvin Ray andScott Hirsch.

III. Open Issues.

Heritage Network Stickers were passed out. Washington Museum Association told Janet Thomas we could join as a group for $30. MOTION TO JOIN: by Scott Hirsch; second De Phelan as a second; passed; no dissenting votes.

Discussed opportunity to speak in Wenatchee to represent the THN. Susan Harris introduced herself from Newport's chamber. Loyce Akers introduced herself from Pend Oreille River Arts Alliance. Spoke of Driving Tours and establishing a website. Financial Report from Scott Hirsch related the checking had little activity and the balance would be $630 with a few more deposits to make that would amount to about $880, enough to cover the expected cost of the brochure in quantities of 10,000.

IV. New Business

David Bull mentioned the new Kettle Falls City website. Janet brought up how to gather links to THN website. Janet mentioned PASSPORTS should be ordered. Elaine talked about brochure activity. De Phelan expanded. It was decided on small change would be made and agreed the brochures would be ordered and hopefully available at the next meeting.

Spring Promotion was discussed including the means to generate content and coordinate the promotion. David Bull mentioned Mrs. Bull is now working for the Colville Statesmen Examiner which would be a great contact for the Spring Promotion. Map representing the Old Historical Network was replace with the more formal map of Joe Barreca. Marvin talked about gangs. Discussion of maps end up with a decision to make both version available on the website. MOTION TO APPROVE BROCHURE AND PRINT 10K: Scott Hirsch made the motion; second by Karen Meyer; PASSED, no dissenting votes.

Elaine Colby spoke about the WSU project. Sherri Wemlinger spoke to Elaine about future involvement from classes or individuals. Two professors want to meet with us about Kiosk as well as other ideas.

ANNUAL MEETING: Elaine Colby told the group about working with Steve Kramer to speak regarding the potential involvement with them on mutual projects. Janet mentioned it is May is Historic Preservation Month in Washington State.

Elaine Colby was to work on an election effort for the next meeting.

IV.Adjournment

Date of next meeting set at 16th of April, 2007