We had 18 members attend September 19th. Committees gave an overview of what was accomplished this year.
- Museum- About the same numbers through as last year. Will close September 30.
- Grants – Several applied for,
- Alberta Culture used for shelving, work tables, supplies for archiving, dividers and storage boxes.
- Town of Cochrane used to purchase transmitters and receivers for tours and meetings.
Next Fundraising Dinner at Legion on Nov 17.
New volunteers needed to help on the following committees
- Grants,
- Membership,
- Fundraising
Election of officers
- Past President – Gordon Davies,
- President – Larry Want,
- Vice- President – R. Tony Turner,
- Secretary – Bernice Klotz,
- Treasurer – Donna Morris,
- Directors at large – Rod Wallace, Mark Boothby, Frank Hennessey
All voted in by acclamation.
This Year:
- 20th Anniversary of CHAPS, June 2019
- 5th Anniversary of the museum,
- 110th Anniversary of the house.
Looking for ideas to celebrate ie:
- 110 house Birthday Party,
- Sell More Big Hill Country for $20.00 at the museum only.
- Have table at downtown market on Thursdays in summer.
- Enter Labour day parade,
- Party cake for museum opening in June,
- Give More Big Hill Country to Grads with grant money.
notes by Bernice Klotz