Board members Sharon Wise and Kiersten Allen gave the history and introduction to the newly formed Louisburg Historical Society. It began in May 2012 under the direction of Heather Wilson, Kiersten, Marcia Cook, Travis Thompson and Joe Hursey, the former curator of the Miami County Historical Museum. (He is now at the Smithsonian)
Their mission is to promote exploration, education and preservation of Louisburg's unique history. The board of directors meets monthly and includes president Heather Wilson, vice-president Denise Geraman, secretary Jacob Dow, treasurer Kiersten Allen and directors Debbie Seely, Travis Thompson and Sharon Wise. The group has filed Articles of Incorporation, devised By-Laws and a Strategic Plan, filed for 501(c)3 status and acquired a DUNS number.
Their priorities include preparing for the 2018 Sesquicentennial with a celebration and published book on the history of Louisburg, collecting oral histories from senior members of the community and educating the community. The first program was Teresa Bradskey, an American Indian historian. Denise German will open her home, one of the oldest homes in Louisburg and rumored to be haunted, for the group's Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 7 @ 5pm.
There is still time to become a Charter Member of the Louisburg Historical Society. For $10 you and your family or business have the chance to make history. The Charter membership opportunity ends with the new year. Learn more about the group on their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Louisburg-Historical-Society/401557043201150
In Other News:
- Our newest member, Anna Hudspeth received her welcome packet. Sandy clarified the hazing process with Craig and Andy.
- Dictionaries were distributed to 5th graders at Broadmoor Elementary School on Thursday, November 7.
- Andy reported a polio outbreak in Syria. Rotarians are crossing borders to provide vaccinations.
- Collyn gave a ShelterBox update. 6.8M people were forced from their homes in Syria, 75% of whom were women and children. ShelterBox has helped 4,500 families and is targeting another 5K after the earthquake in the Philippines and other conflicts.
- Detroit Shelley offered a Happy Do$$ar as she is no longer on diversion in Paola.
- Sandy offered a Happy Do$$ar to announce that Triangle Builders is tearing up the First Christian Church of Louisburg, and he couldn't be happier.
- Chris matched his Happy Do$$ar with a Dumb Do$$ar. After purchasing a ton of peanut butter taffy Halloween candy, he needed some dental work--he donated the rest of the goodies to the club. The good news is that 2013 marks the 10th year for Christmas at the Resurrection.
- Andy & Megan Hill and Pat & Debbie Apple were regretfully left off the attendance list for the Strictly Social event at Damon & Karla's.
Guest List:
Alan Gammon