Page 724 - scvhs2000minutes

Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society
Board of Directors Meeting
May 25, 2009

Call to Order:

President Alan Pollack called the meeting to order at 6:35 with the following members present
Sue Yurosek, Cathy Martin, EJ Stephens, Kristyn Van Wy, Barbara Martinelli, Jeff
Boultinghouse, Cathie Kincheloe and Alan Pollack. Laurene Weste was absent. Duane Harte
and Nancy Cordova were excused. Pat Saletore, Executive Director was present.

Treasurers Report:
The report is attached and made a part of these minutes. Total from Tequila $665. Jeff asked
about the $7,000 from the city the money had not come in as of April month end.

It was moved by Jeff Boultinghouse that we change our banking relations away from Bank of
America to a banking institution at the recommendation of the treasurer. Second by EJ
Stephens, motion carried.

Barbara Martinelli moved that we keep the check signing authority the same as it has been. The
current signers are Alan Pollack, Jeff Boultinghouse and Duane Harte. Jeff Boultinghouse
seconded. Discussion followed. Motion carried to keep the signature authority the same.

Correspondence Report:

Alan read the letter from Richard N. Noonan Assistant Chief, Retired California Highway Patrol
regarding the Newhall Incident Program thanking the Historical Society for the program.

Membership Report:

The membership is currently reflected with 107 regular and 80 life members. Jeff would like to
reconcile his list with Duane's for the newsletter.

School Tours Report:

Barbara reported that 10 classes had come through since last board meeting with six tours
coming up. Laurie Cartwright has been assisting. Four groups (boy scouts) on Sat. morning
before the dedication of the Edison House. She has a bus tour in June. Museum Educators of
Southern California, Barbara asked if anyone knew of this group. Kristyn shared what she knew.

Gift Shop:

Cathy has not talked to Duane yet for the breakdown on what the gift shop took in during
Cowboy. Costco is now carrying John Boston's book and the Newhall Incident as well and both
are less than what we sell it for. Discussion followed. Cathy reported on the Tequila Tasting
event. Patron paid for most of the food. The event was a great success with a history of the
Pardee House and a history of Patron. A copy of the report is attached and made of the
minutes. Cathy reports that the Tequila Tasting will be an event for next year if we are
interested.