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New Freedom Heritage, Inc.<\/strong> Annual Members’ Meeting                       <\/strong>February 13, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

Member Attendees: <\/strong>Jack Eckenrode, Sandie Eckenrode, Jim Holley, Bob Ketenheim, Roger Lieske, Sue Lieske, Gail Macharsky, Jack Macharsky, Dennis McAvoy, Donna Peace, Mary Smith, Lida Thompson.<\/p>\n

Guest Attendee: <\/strong>Art Wachter,<\/p>\n

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  1. Call to Order and Certification of Quorum<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The meeting was called to order at 7:02 PM by President Jim Holley with 13 members from 9-member families and 1 guest present. The 9-member families present exceed the quorum of 5-member families that are required to achieve 20% of the 25 voting member families. Note, family membership by a two-adult member family equals two voting members.<\/em><\/p>\n

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    1. 2019 Activities Highlights & 2020 Plans<\/strong><\/li>\n
    2. Treasurer’s Report \u2013 <\/strong>Jack Eckenrode presented the Treasurer\u2019s report. For the calendar year 2019 NFH Income was $18,089.14. For the same period NFH Expenses were $11,239.70. Net Gain for 2019 was $6,849.44.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Both Total Assets and Total Liabilities & Equity on February 12, 2020 were $34,851.14.<\/p>\n

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      1. Heritage Museum \u2013 <\/strong>Donna Peace, Chair reported. Donna reviewed the progress of refurbishing the museum that has taken place over the last month and will continue in the next several months. Sunday May 3rd<\/sup> will be a dedication of the refurbished museum during the regular museum open hours of 1 PM to 4 PM. Donna identified those who are on the museum committee and have participated in the refurbishment effort as Mary Smith, Dennis McAvoy, and Annette Portner, an experienced adviser on museum operation. Major improvements are the bathroom wall, repainting of the museum walls and concentration of items displayed by subject.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        1. Members\u2019 Meetings with Speakers \u2013 <\/strong>Donna Peace reported that activities \/ speakers for five months (April, May June, August & October) are confirmed. Donna will host April 2nd<\/sup> for an Antiques Roadshow<\/em> event; Jim McClure will speak on 10 Fun New Freedom Stories<\/em> May 14th; Stephen Smith will speak on Area 1-Room Schools<\/em> June 11th<\/sup>; Dr. Marc Charisse will speak on Magic and History<\/em> August 13th<\/sup>; Scott Mingus will speak on Civil War Murder Mysteries of York County<\/em> October 8th<\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          1. New Freedom Fest \u2013 <\/strong>Art Wachter, Fest Chair. The 1st 2020 Fest meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 20th<\/sup>. Chairs will be confirmed for committees and more volunteers are to be solicited. The job descriptions of chairs are to be made available to all on Google docs. Art thanked those who have worked on the Fest in the past, especially Diane Folger, Mary Smith & Cathy Itzoe who are no longer able to continue. Art is looking to find replacements. Jim Holley and Art have plan to work on sponsors. Sponsors are now able to pay online via NFH website. Logos of sponsors will be shown on the NFH website for those donating $250 or more. Hartenstein Mortuary will again be sponsoring the headliner music. The 2019 Fest was very successful netting $7,756 ($6,075 from sponsors) to support NFH Expenses. Art also asked that we review the website to identify updates needed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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            1. Community Events \u2013 <\/strong>Mary Smith, Chair\n
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              • Flag Day Display Honored Veterans <\/strong>\u2013 went well.<\/li>\n
              • Trick or Treat Night, Oct 31st <\/sup><\/strong>\u2013 went well.<\/li>\n
              • Christmas Tree Lighting, Nov 30th<\/sup> <\/strong>\u2013 continue as cooperative effort with Lions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                1. Movie Nights \u2013 <\/strong>Kay Hughes, Chair unable to attend. The following movies were shown:\n
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                  • Flubber, May 18th<\/sup><\/strong><\/li>\n
                  • Christopher Robin, Jun 15th<\/sup><\/strong><\/li>\n
                  • Stubby, An American Hero, Aug 17th<\/sup> <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                    1. Freedom Green Park <\/strong>\u2013 Mary Smith subbed for Sue Myers, Chair absent.\n
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                      • Engraved Brick Recognitions <\/strong>installed in walkway; brick recognitions of donations remain available<\/li>\n
                      • Plan for preventing water runoff from killing grass next to parking area <\/strong>\u2013 Jim Holley reported that Almony will be installing a trough for control of the water once county approval is obtained.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                        1. New Officers & Board of Directors (BOD) Elections: Nominations Committee \u2013 Mary Smith<\/strong><\/li>\n
                        2. Officers Continuing in 2nd<\/sup> Year of their 2-year Term and not up for election<\/strong>\n
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                          • Jim Holley<\/strong><\/li>\n
                          • Jack Eckenrode<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                          • Board Members Continuing in 2nd Year of their 2-Year Term and not up for election<\/strong>\n
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                            • Sandie Eckenrode<\/strong><\/li>\n
                            • Jim Hartenstein<\/strong><\/li>\n
                            • Amy Hopkins<\/strong><\/li>\n
                            • Roger Lieske<\/strong><\/li>\n
                            • Ed Myers<\/strong><\/li>\n
                            • Donna Peace<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                            • Returning Officer requiring election for 2-year Term<\/strong>\n
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                              • Mary Smith, Vice President<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                              • New Officers requiring election for 2-year Term<\/strong>\n
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                                • Linda Reed<\/em><\/strong>, Secretary pending verification<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                                • New Board Members requiring election<\/strong>\n
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                                  • None<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                                  • Returning Board Member requiring re-election<\/strong>\n
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                                    • Kay Hughes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                      1. Elections of BOD<\/strong><\/li>\n
                                      2. Election <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                        A motion was made, seconded and passed that the slate of nominees be elected.<\/p>\n

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                                        1. President’s Message <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                          Jim Holley recognized the service of Donna in refurbishing the museum. Jim said that it is still his desire in the next few years to get a larger space for the Heritage Museum of New Freedom but sees the refurbishment as a positive step. He also mentioned work underway to repair the Freedom Green mural and hopefully to initiate other murals on the Steam Into History and Paesano\u2019s buildings via High School programs.<\/p>\n

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                                          1. Adjournment<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                            Meeting was adjourned at about 8:15 PM.<\/p>\n

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                                            1. Social <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                              A time of informal discussions among the members with refreshments was held.<\/p>\n

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                                              Respectfully Submitted,<\/p>\n

                                              Roger Lieske, NFH Secretary pro tem<\/p>\n

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                                              February 13, 2020 New Freedom <\/strong>Heritage<\/strong>, <\/strong>Inc. Board of Directors (BOD) planning notes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                              Present: <\/strong>Jack Eckenrode, Sandie Eckenrode, Jim Holley, Roger Lieske, Donna Peace, Mary Smith<\/p>\n

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                                              1. Date of next BOD Meeting – It was decided that the next BOD meeting be Thursday, February 27th<\/sup> at 7 PM.<\/li>\n
                                              2. We need to come prepared to approve the 2020 chair and membership of the following committees: Community Events, Fest, Finance, Freedom Green Community Park, Membership, Movie Night & Museum<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                Respectfully Submitted,<\/p>\n

                                                Roger Lieske, NFH Secretary pro tem<\/p>\n

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                                                New Freedom Heritage, Inc. Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting Minutes                              January 29, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                Present: <\/strong>Jack Eckenrode, Sandie Eckenrode, Jim Hartenstein, Jim Holley, Amy Hopkins, Roger Lieske, Donna Peace, Mary Smith<\/p>\n

                                                Absent: <\/strong>Kay Hughes, Ed Myers, Robin Reid<\/p>\n

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                                                Meeting was opened 6:58 PM by President Jim Holley with 8 of the 11 current BOD members present.<\/p>\n

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                                                1. Approval of Minutes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                  November 14, 2019 BOD meeting minutes were approved by the BOD & will be placed on NFH website.<\/p>\n

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                                                  1. Treasurer\u2019s Report<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                    Jack Eckenrode presented the NFH treasurer\u2019s report as of January 29, 2020 showing a Total Assets of $34,384.74. Jim Holley mentioned that the mural project will cost about $5,000. Jack is having trouble with the latest QuickBooks inability to email receipts & VISA balance. Intuit QuickBooks help not able to fix problems. A QuickBooks expert from Parkton MD was engaged to spend 2 hours or less to attempt fixes.<\/p>\n

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                                                    1. Printer Donation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                      Jim Hartenstein donated an HP Office Jet 6962 wireless color printer\/copier\/scanner\/fax with 4-year warranty to NFH. The large copier will be disposed of by Med & Mary Smith and Jim Holley.at York recycling. Jim Holley will speak to Kay Hughes regarding the possibility of accessing the internet to use some of the new printer\u2019s features.<\/p>\n

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                                                      1. Freedom Green Community Park Sign<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                        Jim Holley stated that the estimated $1500 re-painting of the sign was excessive. Amy agreed to determine if she can do the job adequately & cheaper.<\/p>\n

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                                                        1. Museum Committee Appointed<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                          Donna Peace has volunteered to be the Museum Chair (Curator) with Mary Smith and Amy Hopkins as members of the committee. A motion to appoint them to the Museum Committee was approved. They are obtaining advice from several knowledgeable museum curators in the area to improve our museum.<\/p>\n

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                                                          1. Future Fests Approved<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                            Art Wachter has convinced Jim Holley that the Fest should continue with new persons replacing those no longer willing to serve. Jack pointed out that the profit from the Fest is basically from sponsorships with the rest breaking even. He also pointed out that last year\u2019s effort to make the fest bigger did not make the Fest better and keeping the present size would be more manageable. He also recommended that Art have his plans for the fest submitted to the BOD for approval. A motion to continue the Fest for at least three more years was approved.<\/p>\n

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                                                            1. Discussion on Acceptance of Doc Stover\u2019s \u201cBuggy\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                              Jim Hartenstein reported estimates for the cost of the restoration were from $2,500 to $5,000 and the typical auction price for it would only be $500 after refurbishment. Action tabled to get more information.<\/p>\n

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                                                              1. Action Items from Last BOD Meeting<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                NFH Website Product page deleted but Welcome & Give 4 Green pages needs updating.<\/p>\n

                                                                Mary to still contact Rachel at Steam Into History regarding restricting parking & Bill regarding projector.<\/p>\n

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                                                                1. Nomination Committee<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                  Mary reported that Jenn Ickes & Linda Reed are potential nominees for NFH Secretary.<\/p>\n

                                                                  BOD member Kay Hughes and Vice President Mary Smith are expected to accept nomination.<\/p>\n

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                                                                  1. April Members\u2019 Meeting<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                    April Members\u2019 Meeting moved to April 2nd<\/sup> instead of 9th<\/sup> since that is Maundy Thursday.<\/p>\n

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                                                                    1. Date of Next BOD Meeting: TBD<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                      1. Adjournment at about 8:25 PM<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                        Respectfully Submitted, Roger Lieske, NFH Secretary pro tem<\/p>\n

                                                                        _________________________________________________________________________________<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                        New Freedom Heritage, Inc. Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting Minutes                                August 22, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                        Present: <\/strong>Jim Holley, Amy Hopkins, Kay Hughes, Roger Lieske, Donna Peace, Mary Smith<\/p>\n

                                                                        Absent: <\/strong>Jack Eckenrode, Sandie Eckenrode, Jim Hartenstein, Ed Myers, Robin Reid<\/p>\n

                                                                        Meeting was opened about 7:00 PM by President Jim Holley with 6 of the 11 current BOD members present.<\/p>\n

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                                                                        1. Approval of Minutes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                          The February 28, 2019 BOD meeting minutes were approved by email vote of a majority of the BOD and placed on the NFH website.<\/p>\n

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                                                                          1. Resignation of NFH Secretary<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                            Diane Folger emailed the BOD that she was moving to Hanover PA and would be resigning as of August 1, 2019. Her resignation was accepted, and a farewell ceremony was held in Freedom Green Community Park on July 25,2019. A motion that the BOD recognizes that Diane\u2019s resignation as NFH Secretary was effective August 1, 2019 was moved, seconded & approved. Diane is also quitting her positions as co-chair of the Fest (following this year\u2019s Fest on September 21, 2019) and as chair of the Museum committee (curator).<\/p>\n

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                                                                            1. Suggested Nominees for NFH Secretary and Museum Chair<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                              Donna volunteered to contact an experienced friend, Janine, to determine if she would be willing to serve as NFH Secretary.<\/p>\n

                                                                              Amy said that she might be willing to be Museum Chair in a couple years, but not now, Mary asked if Roger would be willing to assume this position, but Roger declined. Roger asked if Donna would consider this position, but Donna declined due to her heavy involvement in Rock Chapel Cemetery and other areas.<\/p>\n

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                                                                              1. Murals<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                Jim Holley reported that the High School is forming a group of students to restore the Marlin\u2019s wall mural at Freedom Green Community Park. Sue Myers has the original mural projection. High School art teachers have indicated that a new base coat of paint is required. Amy offered to power wash the mural from a bucket truck as preparation for restoration when she has one rented for a project of hers.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                1. Drainage Problem<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                  Jim Holley also reported that he is working to resolve the flow of chemicals that are killing the grass when it goes onto the Freedom Green. He plans to create a flat stone gutter to direct the flow down the slope from the railroad tracks elevation gravel parking area so as to not flow onto the Freedom Green using about $300 worth of material.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                  1. 2020 New Freedom Fest<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                    Jim also noted that it is hoped that NFH is seeking other organizations to share in hosting the 2020 Fest. Lions and the Recreation Board have been approached and Girl Scouts could be responsible for games.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                    1. Movie Nights<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                      Kay reported that the 3 2019 movie nights went well, and she is sending acknowledgements to sponsors.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                      1. Rock Chapel Cemetery<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                        Donna reported that she will be giving another talk at the cemetery on October 4th<\/sup>. She also said that the VFW has committed to sponsor the refurbishment of the entire 1-acre cemetery (now 0.6 acre is fenced).<\/p>\n

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                                                                                        1. Action Items<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                          Jim will contact Diane to determine location of the NFH Secretary materials. (Mary has her keys).<\/p>\n

                                                                                          Jim will contact NFH Treasurer Jack to see if we paid YCCB for membership of Museum and Fest.<\/p>\n

                                                                                          Jim will contact YCCB to determine our options to continue 2020 Travel Guide listings in book & online.<\/p>\n

                                                                                          Jim will contact Art Wachter after this year\u2019s Fest about Welcome page of the NFH website.<\/p>\n

                                                                                          Mary will email Sue Myers about updating Product page of the NFH website.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                          1. Date of Next BOD Meeting<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                            November 14, 2019 is scheduled for a Members\u2019 Meeting at 7:00 PM & BOD Meeting at 8:00 PM<\/p>\n

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                                                                                            1. Adjournment at 8:30 PM<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                              Respectfully Submitted, Roger Lieske, NFH Secretary pro tem<\/p>\n

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                                                                                              New Freedom <\/strong>Heritage<\/strong>, <\/strong>Inc. Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting Minutes                 February 28, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                              Present: <\/strong>Jack Eckenrode, Sandie Eckenrode, Diane Folger, Jim Holley, Kay Hughes, Roger Lieske, Donna Peace, Mary Smith<\/p>\n

                                                                                              Absent: <\/strong>Jim Hartenstein, Amy Hopkins, Ed Myers, Robin Reid<\/p>\n

                                                                                              Meeting was opened at about 7:10 PM by President Jim Holley with 8 of the 12 BOD members present.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                              1. Approval of Minutes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                The minutes of the February 14, 2019 Annual Members\u2019 Meeting and the minutes of the February 14, 2019 NFH Board of Directors meeting that followed were approved.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                1. Resignation of NFH Secretary<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                  Donna Peace submitted her resignation based on a having learned the full extent of duties involved. Discussion of duties was postponed when Diane Folger said she was considering resigning as NFH Vice President and accepting the position of NFH Secretary. Mary Smith volunteered to assume the NFH Vice President position<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                  1. Backups for the Museum Videos & Kiosk<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                    Roger Lieske proposed procuring flash drives for the Video & Kiosk software backup for about $20 and volunteered to transfer the data to them. Approved by consensus.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                    1. Who gives payment to Musicians and Sound Manager at Fest?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                      Roger Lieske requested the BOD to resolve a difference of opinion on this matter. The BOD determined that it would be appropriate for the person arranging the contracts for these tasks to present the checks provided by the NFH Treasurer to these persons along with thanking them and providing feedback. It was also agreed that payment would occur only after their work was satisfactorily completed.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                      1. Changes needed on the NFH Website<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                        The Product page has items listed that are no longer needed. Mary Smith will communicate with Sue Myers to get proper list to Art Wachter. The Welcome page reads as if it were the Fest page and needs revision. Jim Holley will communicate changes to Art.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                        1. Movie Nights<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                          Kay Hughes reported that the winds have blown letters off the wishing well sign and she is acting to restore the sign. She is planning on at least two movies for 2019. Girl Scouts will continue to handle availability of refreshments.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                          1. Membership Chair<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                            Sandie Eckenrode reported her desire to make NFH more known in the community so more people will join as members. She noted that Glen Rock Heritage has entries in the Community Courier each month and she plans to do that for NFH.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                            1. Reassign Officers following Resignations<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                              Motion to elect Diane Folger as NFH Secretary and Mary Smith as NFH Vice President for terms to end at the next Annual Members\u2019 Meeting in 2020 was made and approved by the BOD.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                              1. Freedom Green Mural<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                Jim Holley contacted the Susquehannock High School Principal to see if there was interest in having students work on repairing or replacing the mural at Freedom Green Community Park based on the good experience on a Glen Rock mural by students. The response was an enthusiastic yes. The school will develop a program that will also involve students learning the history of New Freedom and will submit it to NFH for approval in the 2nd<\/sup> or 3rd<\/sup> week of March. NFH will pay for materials & students will provide labor.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                1. Date of next BOD Meeting<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                  No date was set for the next BOD meeting.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                  1. Adjournment<\/strong> at 8:20 PM.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                    Respectfully Submitted, Roger Lieske, NFH Secretary pro tem<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                    _________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                    New Freedom <\/strong>Heritage<\/strong>, <\/strong>Inc. Board of Directors (BOD) Email Vote                                   December 14, 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                                    Your vote is requested to authorize the purchase of a new NFH Treasurer’s computer and related software (mainly updates 2019 Quickbooks) at a cost of up to $1000. Jack Eckenrode is surveying what is available and appropriate as the nominee for NFH Treasurer beginning in February 2019 when NFH elections are held.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                    Email replied votes were 11 yes, no reply 1 thereby approving the purchase.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                    Respectfully Submitted, Roger Lieske, NFH Secretary<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                    New Freedom <\/strong>Heritage<\/strong>, <\/strong>Inc. Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting Minutes                             October 24, 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                                    Present: <\/strong>Jack Eckenrode, Sandie Eckenrode, Diane Folger, Jim Holley, Kay Hughes, Roger Lieske, Sue Lieske, Mary Smith<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                    Absent: <\/strong>Amy Hopkins, Brian Kopp, Ed Myers, Robin Reid<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                    Meeting was opened at about 7:30 PM by President Jim Holley with 8 of the 12 BOD members present.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                    1. Approval of Minutes – <\/strong>The minutes of the February 22, 2018 NFH Board of Directors meeting were approved.<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                    2. Approval of Bylaw Amendment – <\/strong>NFH Bylaws ARTICLE III \u2013 MEETINGS OF MEMBERS, Section 3: Quorum. Proposed change from \u201cThe members present at any properly announced meeting shall represent at least 20 percent of the membership.\u201d to \u201cThe member families represented at any properly announced meeting must be at least 20 percent of the total member families.\u201d was approved by all eight of the BOD members present thereby meeting the 2\/3 requirement to pass Bylaw amendments.<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                    3. Museum Security – <\/strong>The lease NFH has with the Borough does not mention a security system. However, some BOD members think we should see what is available. Jim Holley said he will check on options that are available.<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                    4. Borough decision on museum building back door railing expense – <\/strong>Diane reported that the borough denied payment for this expense because they were not contacted first to enable them to choose how to get it done.<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                    5. Where to keep Free Family Quilt Appraisal – <\/strong>Diane has a copy in her notebook and will put the copy that the NFH Treasurer had in the museum.<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                    6. Miscellaneous items<\/strong><\/li>\n
                                                                                                                    7. Is the cost of the kiosk adequately insured?<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                    8. Should borough be paying for Freedom Green Community Park lights electricity rather than NFH?<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                    9. Eagle scout projects were asked about, some suggested including restoration of the Freedom Green Community Park mural. Jim will check to see if adding brick footers under benches would qualify.<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                    10. Donation items on the NFH website needs updating.<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                    11. It was confirmed that no December Members\u2019 Meeting will be held.<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                    12. Treasurer\u2019s Report – Treasurer Sue Lieske reported<\/strong> that at the end of September 2018 NFH Income was $17,251.68 compared to a yearly budgeted amount of $16,500. For the same period NFH Expenses were $13,232.33 compared to a yearly budgeted amount of $16,500. Net Income for 2018 was $4,019.35. Both Total Assets and Total Liabilities & Equity at the end of September 2018 were $29,188.83. A motion was made, seconded and passed to accept the treasurer\u2019s report.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                                                                      Category<\/strong><\/td>\nIncome<\/strong><\/td>\nExpenses<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                                      Administration<\/td>\n   $966.28<\/td>\n   $717.60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                                      Fest<\/td>\n$13,758.59<\/td>\n $6,118.69<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                                      Freedom Green<\/td>\n $1,100.00<\/td>\n $2,793.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                                      Movie Night<\/td>\n   $998.20<\/td>\n   $915.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                                      Museum<\/td>\n   $428.61<\/td>\n $2,687.96<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                                      Total<\/strong><\/td>\n$17,251.68<\/strong><\/td>\n$13,232.33<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
                                                                                                                        \n
                                                                                                                      1. 2019 Budget Approval<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                        The Finance committee proposed the following NFH Budget for 2019.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                         <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                        Category<\/strong><\/td>\nIncome<\/strong><\/td>\nExpenses<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                                        Administration<\/td>\n  $1,200<\/td>\n  $1,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                                        Fest<\/td>\n $15,000<\/td>\n  $7,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                                        Freedom Green<\/td>\n  $1,500<\/td>\n  $3,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                                        Movie Night<\/td>\n  $1,000<\/td>\n  $1,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                                        Museum<\/td>\n    $500<\/td>\n  $3,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                                        Retained Earnings<\/td>\n <\/td>\n  $3,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                                        Total<\/strong><\/td>\n $19,200<\/strong><\/td>\n $19,200<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                                                                                                                        Following discussion, a motion was made, seconded and passed to accept the NFH Budget for 2019.<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                                          \n
                                                                                                                        1. Nominations Committee – <\/strong>Diane Folger and Cathy Itzoe will serve as the Nominating Committee for the 2019 elections process.<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                        2. Date of next BOD Meeting – <\/strong>No date was set for the next BOD meeting.<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                        3. Adjournment<\/strong> at about 8:58 PM.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                          Respectfully Submitted,<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                          Roger Lieske, NFH Secretary<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                          ________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                          New Freedom <\/strong>Heritage<\/strong>, <\/strong>Inc. Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting Minutes                         February 22, 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                                          Present: <\/strong>Jack Eckenrode, Sandie Eckenrode, Diane Folger, Jim Holley, Kay Hughes, Roger Lieske, Sue Lieske, Robin Reid<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                          Absent: <\/strong>Amy Hopkins, Brian Kopp, Ed Myers, Mary Smith<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                          Meeting was opened at about 7:00 PM by President Jim Holley with 8 of the 12 BOD members present.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                            \n
                                                                                                                          1. Establishment of Chairs & Members of Committees<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                            Brian & Peggy Kopp will not be doing Movie Night in 2018. Kay Hughes is considering being Movie Night chair.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                              \n
                                                                                                                            1. Freedom Green Mural<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                              Sue Myers did not get a response from the Philadelphia artist she originally proposed. She then went to a local artist in York who quoted $15,000 to do the work. Sue Myers is making a grant request to obtain $10,000 with NFH providing the remaining $5,000. Discussion cited the need for the NFH BOD to see the quote to be able to approve moving forward and noted the need to have the theme of the mural be heritage of New Freedom. A motion to authorize up to $5,000 of NFH funds for the Freedom Green mural was passed.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                              1. Museum Security<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                                The lease NFH has with the Borough does not mention a security system. Kay Hughes mentioned that her Bike Shop uses SimpliSafe.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                1. Approval of Minutes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                                  The minutes of the February 8, 2018 Annual Members\u2019 Meeting (with corrected spelling of Boscov\u2019s) and the minutes of the February 8, 2018 NFH Board of Directors meeting that followed were approved.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                  1. Museum Tri-Fold<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                                    Diane had previously mentioned a need for a descriptive brochure about the Heritage Museum of New Freedom to place in other Southern York county museums. Kay showed a trial NFH brochure that she was able to produce in Microsoft Publisher. Further work may produce brochures for the Museum and\/or New Freedom Heritage.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                    1. Bylaw Revision<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                                      Roger sees a need to clarify the definition of the required quorum for Members\u2019 Meetings similar to what was stated in the minutes of the 2018 Annual Members\u2019 meeting and will propose an amendment to the NFH bylaws for the next BOD meeting.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                      1. Date of next BOD Meeting<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                                        No date was set for the next BOD meeting.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                        1. Adjournment<\/strong> at about 8:15 PM.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                                          Respectfully Submitted, Roger Lieske, NFH Secretary<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                          ________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                          February 8, 2018 New Freedom Heritage, Inc. Annual Members’ Meeting<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                          Member Attendees: Jack Eckenrode, Sandie Eckenrode, Diane Folger, Jim Holley, Roger Lieske, Sue Lieske
                                                                                                                                          \nGail Macharsky, Jack Macharsky, Dennis McAvoy, Donna Peace, Mary Smith, Lindy Sweeney, Lida Thompson. Robin Reid attended the portion after elections.
                                                                                                                                          \nGuest Attendees: Kay Hughes, Cathy Taylor, Neil Taylor<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                          1. Call to Order and Certification of Quorum
                                                                                                                                          \nThe meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by President Jim Holley with 13 members from 10-member families and 3 guests present. The 10-member families present exceed the quorum of 5-member families that are required to achieve 20% of the 22 voting member families. Note, family membership by a two-adult member family equals two voting members.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                          2. 2017 wrap-up
                                                                                                                                          \nA. Treasurer’s Report – Sue Lieske presented the report for the calendar year 2017 NFH Income was $22,185.15 compared to a budgeted amount of $17,400. For the same period NFH Expenses were $33,616.42 compared to a budgeted amount of $17,400. Net Loss for 2017 was $11,431.27.
                                                                                                                                          \nBoth Total Assets and Total Liabilities & Equity at the end of 2017 were $24,305.21. An audit of the 2016 NFH Treasurer\u2019s Books is underway and is expected to be complete in a month or so.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                          B. Heritage Museum – Diane Folger, Museum Chair reported. Thanks to volunteers who hosted in 2017. Diane reported on attending the meeting of the Southern York County Museum Alliance. She suggested that we try having the museum open on Sundays from 1 to 4 PM, because Sunday is when most other museums are open. (After the meeting the need to continue with the Saturday hours published in the SYCCB Travel Guide for 2018 was recognized. Thus, Sunday hours in 2018 are in addition & then could be made the main hours for 2019\u2019s travel guide.) Diane expects a sharing of links on the other museum websites and wants to develop a brochure to have placed in other museums.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                          C. New Freedom Fest – Art Wachter, Fest Chair absent. First 2018 Fest meeting was held on Wednesday, January 31st. Future Fest meetings will be held monthly on the second Thursday of the month at 7 PM in months when no NFH Members\u2019 Meeting is held or at 8 PM after a Members\u2019 meeting. Chairs are in place for committees and more volunteers are to be solicited by the app Signup Genius. We need new providers of the Graphic Art for the Fest Booklet & Posters. All in all 2017 Fest was very successful.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                          D. Community Events \u2013 Mary Smith, Chair reported.
                                                                                                                                          \n1) Bosov\u2019s Friends Helping Friends Day, Oct 17th \u2013 went well.
                                                                                                                                          \n2) Trick or Treat Night, Oct 31st \u2013 went very well; worth repeating.
                                                                                                                                          \n3) Christmas Tree Lighting, Nov 25th \u2013 should continue as cooperative effort with Lions.
                                                                                                                                          \n4) Cupcake Walk, near Easter \u2013 not held in 2017, but planned for 2018.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                          E. Movie Nights \u2013 Brian & Peggy Kopp, Co-chairs absent.
                                                                                                                                          \n1) A Dog\u2019s Purpose, Aug 4th \u2013
                                                                                                                                          \n2) Beauty & the Beast (2017), Sep 9th \u2013 Paesano\u2019s sponsored both movies at $300 each.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                          F. Freedom Green Park – Sue Myers, Chair absent. Mary Smith & others reported.
                                                                                                                                          \n1) Last major phase of brick walk (from museum to gazebo) \u2013 nearly completed by Almony
                                                                                                                                          \n2) New Light & Electrical Work at the Gazebo \u2013 completed by Grace Electric
                                                                                                                                          \n3) Engraved brick recognition of donation reopened until Mar 31st & available for spring installation
                                                                                                                                          \n4) Mural at Freedom Green on Marlin\u2019s wall \u2013 plan to be submitted at BOD meeting
                                                                                                                                          \n5) Storage Shed repair \u2013 Dennis drew up a plan with list of materials cost that Jim presented to the borough who decided to purchase a prefabricated shed for $2600 (less cost). NFH is responsible for demolition of the old shed, but the borough will haul away the debris.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                          3. New Officers & Board of Directors (BOD) Nominations Committee \u2013 Diane Folger & Cathy Itzoe
                                                                                                                                          \nA. Officers Continuing in 2nd Year of their 2-year Term and not up for election
                                                                                                                                          \n1) Jim Holley, President
                                                                                                                                          \n2) Brian Kopp, Vice President
                                                                                                                                          \n3) Roger Lieske, Secretary
                                                                                                                                          \n4) Sue Lieske, Treasurer
                                                                                                                                          \nB. Board Members Continuing in 2nd Year of their 2-Year Term and not up for election
                                                                                                                                          \n1) Jack Eckenrode
                                                                                                                                          \n2) Sandie Eckenrode
                                                                                                                                          \n3) Diane Folger
                                                                                                                                          \n4) Amy Hopkins
                                                                                                                                          \n5) Ed Myers
                                                                                                                                          \nC. New Board Members requiring election
                                                                                                                                          \n1) Kay Hughes
                                                                                                                                          \nD. Returning Board Member requiring re-election
                                                                                                                                          \n1) Robin Reid
                                                                                                                                          \n2) Mary Smith<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                          4. Elections of BOD
                                                                                                                                          \nA. Acceptance of Nominees
                                                                                                                                          \nA motion was then made seconded and passed that nominations be accepted.
                                                                                                                                          \nB. Nominations from the Floor
                                                                                                                                          \nJim asked whether there were other nominations from the floor for any BOD member positions and none were made.
                                                                                                                                          \nC. Election
                                                                                                                                          \nA motion was made, seconded and passed that the slate of nominees be elected.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                          5. President’s Message
                                                                                                                                          \nJim Holley mentioned that our speaker for the April Members\u2019 Meeting will be Keith Gordon who will speak about a project the SYC Rotary Club is working on that involves placing flags with honor\/memorial medallions for Veterans’ (active and past), law enforcement officers, fire and EMS folks.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                          6. Adjournment
                                                                                                                                          \nMeeting was adjourned at about 8 PM.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                          7. Social
                                                                                                                                          \nA time of informal discussions among the members with refreshments was held.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                          Respectfully Submitted,
                                                                                                                                          \nRoger Lieske, NFH Secretary
                                                                                                                                          \n <\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                          \n

                                                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                                          \nFebruary 8, 2018 New Freedom Heritage, Inc. Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting Minutes<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                          Present: Jack Eckenrode, Sandie Eckenrode, Diane Folger, Jim Holley, Kay Hughes, Roger Lieske, Sue Lieske, Robin Reid, Mary Smith
                                                                                                                                          \nAbsent: Amy Hopkins, Brian Kopp, Ed Myers<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                          Meeting was opened at about 8:30 PM by President Jim Holley with 9 of the 12 BOD members present.
                                                                                                                                          \n1. Establishment of Chairs & Members of Committees
                                                                                                                                          \nCommittee Chair Members
                                                                                                                                          \nFest Art Wachter; Diane Folger, Jim Holley, Ed Myers, Mary Smith, Robin Reid
                                                                                                                                          \nFinance Sue Lieske; Jack Eckenrode, Sandie Eckenrode, Diane Folger, Roger Lieske
                                                                                                                                          \nFreedom Green Park Sue Myers; Cathie Itzoe, Jim Holley, Robin Reid, Mary Smith
                                                                                                                                          \nCommunity Events Mary Smith; Diane Folger, Amy Hopkins, Kay Hughes
                                                                                                                                          \nMembership Vacant; Roger Lieske
                                                                                                                                          \nMovie Night Brian Kopp;
                                                                                                                                          \nMuseum Diane Folger; Jim Holley, Jean Holley, Roger Lieske, Lida Thompson
                                                                                                                                          \nConfirmed Chairs of Committees were identified except for Movie Night, where Jim will verify Brian & Membership, which was not discussed. Roger maintains contact with existing members, but a chair responsible for efforts to acquire new members might be helpful.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                          2. Confirming Members\u2019 meetings Practice
                                                                                                                                          \nIt was agreed that we hold Members\u2019 meetings every other month except in the winter, i.e., April, June, August & October on the second Thursday of the month at 7 PM. Agenda for Members\u2019 meetings will be a discussion of NFH activities and a speaker of interest, such as a local resident sharing New Freedom history. Lindy Sweeney has volunteered to again coordinate acquiring speakers advising them to limit talk to 20 minutes.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                          3. Date of next BOD Meeting
                                                                                                                                          \nIt was decided that the next BOD meeting be in February 22nd at 7 PM to discuss proposed Freedom Green mural plans.
                                                                                                                                          \n4. Adjournment at about 8:45 PM.
                                                                                                                                          \nRespectfully Submitted,
                                                                                                                                          \nRoger Lieske, NFH Secretary<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                           <\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                          \n

                                                                                                                                           <\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                          New Freedom <\/strong>Heritage<\/strong>, <\/strong>Inc. Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting Minutes November 15, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                          Present: <\/strong>Jack & Sandie Eckenrode, Diane Folger, Jim Holley, Roger Lieske, Sue Lieske, Mary Smith<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                          Absent: <\/strong>Amy Hopkins, Brian Kopp, Ed Myers, Robin Reid<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                          Meeting was opened<\/strong> at 7:03 PM by President Jim Holley with 7 of the 11 BOD members present.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                          1. Approval of minutes<\/strong> from May 11, 2017 Board of Directors meeting. Having reviewed these minutes received by email from the Secretary, no changes to them or to the actions taken in them were requested. The president then declared these minutes approved after a motion was made, seconded & passed.<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                          2. Treasurer\u2019s Report & Issues<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                                            Treasurer Sue Lieske reported<\/strong> that at the end of October 2017 NFH Income was $20,984.78 compared to a yearly budgeted amount of $17,400. For the same period NFH Expenses were $9,594.75 compared to a yearly budgeted amount of $17,400. Net Income for 2017 was $11,390.03. Both Total Assets and Total Liabilities & Equity at the end of October 2017 were $47,127.17. A motion was made, seconded and passed to accept the treasurer\u2019s report.<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                             <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                            Category<\/strong><\/td>\nIncome<\/strong><\/td>\nExpenses<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                                                            Administration<\/td>\n   $939.26<\/td>\n $1,093.81<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                                                            Fest<\/td>\n$15,723.11<\/td>\n $5,825.30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                                                            Freedom Green<\/td>\n $2,669.00<\/td>\n    $85.84<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                                                            Movie Night<\/td>\n     $0.00<\/td>\n   $864.96<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                                                            Museum<\/td>\n $1,653.41<\/td>\n $1,724.84<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                                                            Total<\/strong><\/td>\n$20,984.78<\/strong><\/td>\n $9,594.75<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                                                                                                                                             <\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                            NFH Budget for 2018 \u2013 <\/strong>Sue Lieske presented the Finance Committee\u2019s proposal for next year\u2019s budget shown below<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                            Category<\/strong><\/td>\nIncome<\/strong><\/td>\nExpenses<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                                                            Administration<\/td>\n $1,200<\/td>\n $1,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                                                            Fest<\/td>\n$13,000<\/td>\n $6,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                                                            Freedom Green<\/td>\n   $500<\/td>\n $5,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                                                            Movie Night<\/td>\n   $900<\/td>\n   $900<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                                                            Museum<\/td>\n $1,800<\/td>\n $2,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                                                            Retained Earnings<\/td>\n <\/td>\n $2,300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                                                            Total<\/strong><\/td>\n$17,400<\/strong><\/td>\n$17,400<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                                                                                                                                            Following discussion, a motion was made, seconded and passed to accept the NFH Budget for 2018.<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                            The 2016-year audit<\/strong> to be performed after the tax season is over in May as requested by New Freedom Borough has been set up. Data were provided, but no results have been received.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                              \n
                                                                                                                                            1. Appointment of Nominating Committee. <\/strong>Diane Folger suggested that she and Cathie Itzoe serve as the BOD Nominating Committee again as they did last year. Board approved with thanks. Confirmation that BOD members elected last year for a two year term are willing to serve their second year was obtained from Jack Eckenrode, Sandie Eckenrode, Diane Folger, Amy Hopkins, Jim Holley, Roger Lieske, Sue Lieske, & Ed Myers. Mary Smith is willing to run for another term. We have not heard from Brian Kopp & Robin Reid.<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                            2. Freedom Green improvements for 2017<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                                              NFH President Jim Holley requested the NFH Secretary to send an email on October 3rd<\/sup> to the NFH Board of Directors requesting an email vote on approving use of NFH funds to finish the Freedom Green Community Park construction this year in accord with an attached proposal from Almony\u2019s Property Solutions for a total expenditure of $17,501.59. Jim Holley related that he considers the price OK in response to Sue Myers request for his opinion. As a result of a successful Fest NFH has over $20,000 in funds beyond the $20,000 minimum balance we had established as needed for future use. The email vote was a unanimous approval.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                              1. Status of Lease agreement<\/strong> with New Freedom Borough<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                                                President Jim Holley negotiated with the borough resulting in the long awaited signed lease. We had been on a month to month extension of the prior lease since it ended on Dec 31, 2015; that\u2019s 18.5 months until the NFB signed the new one on Jul 14, 2017. The new lease is scheduled to end on Jul 14, 2020. The NFB scratched out a penned-in change Jim Holley and Roger Lieske made before signing the lease. The change in covenant 6 (a) was to correct an illegal and unacceptable wording relative to Landlord responsibility for capital repairs being limited to mechanical, electrical and HVAC systems. We had changed \u201climited to\u201d to \u201cincluding\u201d, but this and our initials were scratched out and the word \u201climited\u201d written in its place and not initialed. We are able to live with this wording as long as the NFH BOD remains aware that this is not legally allowed because capital repairs and\/or replacements or improvements are the sole responsibility of the Landlord by law.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                                1. Brief Reports from Chairs of Committees<\/strong>\n
                                                                                                                                                    \n
                                                                                                                                                  1. Fest (Art) – Fest proceeds as of the end of October are $9,897.81<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                  2. Finance (Sue L.) \u2013 see above<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                  3. Freedom Green Park (Sue M.) – see above<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                  4. Fundraising (Mary) – Trick or Treat at Green October 31st<\/sup> was very successful!<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                  5. Membership (Roger) – NFH membership 2017: 35<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                  6. Movie Night (Brian) – Two movies shown at a cost of $865.<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                  7. Museum (Diane) \u2013 Front window with hole will cost $300 to replace; Condensation on windows could rot the frames, checkout dehumidifier in basement. $75 quilt storage box (2\u2019x40\u201dx8\u2019) to be donated by the Holleys.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                  8. Miscellaneous<\/strong>\n
                                                                                                                                                      \n
                                                                                                                                                    1. Paving of 22 Railroad Ave \u2013 Accomplished by borough before the Fest.<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                    2. Mural restorations \u2013 Needs separate committee. Dennis turned down last year. Sue Myers may be willing to lead.<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                    3. Shed refurbishment plan \u2013 Dennis still working on this.<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                    4. Request for Live Nativity in Freedom Green Community Park \u2013 Jim replied explaining that NFH nor the NFB schedule events at the park that is available for all the public to use.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                    5. Adjournment<\/strong> at 8:30 PM<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                                                      Respectfully Submitted,<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                      Roger Lieske, NFH Secretary<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                       <\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                                       <\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                      New Freedom <\/strong>Heritage<\/strong>, <\/strong>Inc. Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting Minutes May 11, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                      Present: <\/strong>Jack Eckenrode, Sandie Eckenrode, Diane Folger, Jim Holley, Brian Kopp, Roger Lieske, Sue Lieske, Robin Reid, Mary Smith,<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                      Absent: <\/strong>Amy Hopkins, Ed Myers<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                      Meeting was opened at about 8:02 PM by President Jim Holley with 9 of the 11 BOD members present.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                       <\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                        \n
                                                                                                                                                      1. Treasurer\u2019s Report\/Update on Audit<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                                                        As of the end of April, NFH has Income of $2,376.29 and Expenses of $1,684.39. Our Assets total $37,375.47.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                        The 2016 treasurer\u2019s records have been submitted to the auditor, but no report has yet been received.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                                        1. Updates from Committees<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                                                          Committee<\/u>                          Chair<\/u>                    Action<\/u><\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                          Fest                                    Art Wachter;         Getting organized.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                          Freedom Green Park           Sue Myers;          Motion to approve electrical installation of gazebo hanging light fixture & bulbs by Grace Electric for $362.42 was approved.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                          Community Events              Mary Smith;         NFH not doing Community Picnic this year. Will do Boscov\u2019s Friends Helping Friends discount passes in fall. Will do Trick or Treat and Christmas Tree Lighting with Lions.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                          Movie Night                         Brian Kopp;         Brian & Peggy Kopp have agreed to Chair Movie Night<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                           <\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                                          1. Updates from President Jim Holley<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                                                            Grant application: Submitted to Kinsley requesting $30,000 to complete Freedom Green.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                            2017 \u2013 2020 Lease Agreement with New Freedom Borough: Jim Holley met with Borough Council President, Dennis Sarpin. Neither security equipment nor fire alarm is required for the museum. Final lease wording is to be circulated for review by BOD. Lease needs to be signed before borough will grant NFH approval for the Fest.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                            Building constraint on possible Museum expansion: Stream is not in a designated flood plain, but cannot build new buildings within 50 ft. of stream. Museum is 42 ft. from stream.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                            Paving of Railroad Avenue: Funds are available; approval set for June Borough Council meeting. At least expect potholes to be filled.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                              \n
                                                                                                                                                            1. Old Business<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                                                              Meet & Greet needs chairperson; Diane Folger to talk to Robin Snyder-Wiencek.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                              Murals need chairperson; Roger to call Dennis McAvoy.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                              Girl Scout book exchange is installed along Heritage Rail Trail south of the Railroad Caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                                              1. Date of next BOD Meeting<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                                                                It was decided that the next quarterly BOD meeting be on Tuesday, August 3rd<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                  \n
                                                                                                                                                                1. Adjournment<\/strong> at about 8:55 PM<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                                                                  Respectfully Submitted,<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                  Roger Lieske, NFH Secretary<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                                                  New Freedom <\/strong>Heritage<\/strong>, <\/strong>Inc. Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting Minutes February 9, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                  Present: <\/strong>Jack Eckenrode, Sandie Eckenrode, Diane Folger, Jim Holley, Amy Hopkins, Roger Lieske, Sue Lieske, Robin Reid, Mary Smith,<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                  Absent: <\/strong>Brian Kopp, Ed Myers<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                  Guests: <\/strong>Jean Holley, Lindy Sweeney, Art Wachter<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                  Meeting was opened at about 8:30 PM by President Jim Holley with 9 of the 11 BOD members present.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                                                  1. PayPal Charge for Membership Dues<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                                                                    When someone pays their $25 NFH Membership dues on the NFH website via PayPal, NFH nets only $24.15 due to fees from PayPal of $0.85. Art Wachter, who serves as our webmaster, suggested that the BOD not charge the processing fee to the member, but accept that cost as an investment in getting more members, estimating that less than five members will choose to pay their dues in this manner. This approach was accepted by the BOD by common consent. It was noted that the website has been modified to acquire all the information obtained from the membership form when PayPal is used to pay dues.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                                                    1. Establishment of Chairs & Members of Committees<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                                                                      Committee<\/u>                          Chair<\/u>                    Members<\/u><\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                      Fest                                    Art Wachter;         Brenda Putnam?, Diane Folger, Others needed<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                      Finance                               Sue Lieske;          Diane Folger, Roger Lieske<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                      Freedom Green Park           Sue Myers;          Mary Smith, Cathie Itzoe, Jim Holley, Robin Reid<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                      Community Events              Mary Smith;         Amy Hopkins, Diane Folger<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                      Membership                        Vacant;                Roger Lieske<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                      Movie Night                         Brian Kopp<\/em>;         <\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                      Museum                              Diane Folger;       Lida Thompson, Roger Lieske, Jim Holley, Jean Holley<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                      Confirmed Chairs of Committees were identified except for Movie Night, where Jim will verify Brian & Membership, which was not discussed. Roger maintains contact with existing members, but a chair responsible for efforts to acquire new members would be helpful.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                                                      1. Clarifying place of Members\u2019 meetings <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                                                                        If the sole purpose of Members\u2019 meetings is the gathering of committee meetings, Roger suggested changing the name to Committee meetings. Two reasons for continuing Members\u2019 meetings were cited. First, these are a tangible benefit to members who pay dues; second, we desire to get Members\u2019 suggestions and feedback on NFH activities. It was agreed that we hold Members\u2019 meetings every other month except in the winter, i.e., April, June, August & October on the second Thursday of the month at 7 PM. This year April 6th<\/sup> would be the date because April 13th<\/sup> is Maundy Thursday. Agenda for Members\u2019 meetings will be a discussion of NFH activities and a speaker of interest, such as a local resident sharing New Freedom history. Lindy Sweeney volunteered to coordinate acquiring speakers advising them to limit talk to 20 minutes.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                                                        1. Date of next BOD Meeting<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                                                                          It was decided that the next quarterly BOD meeting be in May on the 11th<\/sup> after the Fest meeting.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                                                          1. Status of Lease agreement<\/strong> with New Freedom Borough<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                                                                            No final action has been taken to commit to the Lease. Borough Council is concentrating on future of police issue and has not responded to Rogers comments including a conflict between sections of the proposed lease. Security system for Museum is not mentioned in lease but Borough thought they had fire protection before, but didn\u2019t, and wants it for the future. Jim Holley volunteered to interface with the Borough on this issue.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                                                            1. Adjournment<\/strong> at about 9:15 PM<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                                                                              Next Board of Directors’ meeting is scheduled for May 11, 2017 at 8 PM after the Fest meeting<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                              Respectfully Submitted,<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                              Roger Lieske, NFH Secretary<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                                                              New Freedom <\/strong>Heritage<\/strong>, <\/strong>Inc. Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting Minutes                           November 1, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                              Present: <\/strong>Ron Gillis, Diane Folger, Roger Lieske, Sue Lieske, Sue Myers, Robin Reid, Mary Smith, Robin Snyder-Wiencek<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                              Absent: <\/strong>Myra Gillis, Jen Ickes, Dennis McAvoy, Brenda Putnam<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                              Meeting was opened<\/strong> at 7:30 PM by President Ron Gillis with 8 of the 12 BOD members present.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                                                              1. Approval of minutes<\/strong> from May 12, 2016 Executive Board meeting. Having reviewed these minutes received by email from the Secretary, no changes to them or to the actions taken in them were requested. The president then declared these minutes approved.<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                                              2. Appointment of Nominating Committee. <\/strong>Diane Folger suggested that she and Cathie Itzoe serve as the BOD Nominating Committee again as they did last year. Moved & seconded that this be approved. Motion passed. Confirmation that BOD members elected last year for a two year term are willing to serve their second year was obtained from Robin Reid, Mary Smith & Robin Snyder-Wiencek. Ron Gillis and Sue Lieske are still considering. Sue Myers has resigned from the BOD as of January 1, 2017, but will remain on the Freedom Green Committee.<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                                              3. Establishment of Chair & Members of Committee<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                Committee<\/u>  Chair<\/u>              Members<\/u><\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                Museum      Diane Folger  Lida Thompson, Jim & Jean Holley, Roger Lieske, Margaret Thoman<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                                                                1. Clarifying place of Members\u2019 meetings & BOD meetings<\/strong> in decisions on NFH activities & policy. Roger raised the apparent contrast between the Bylaws and the recent practice of making policy decisions at Members’ meetings & asked which should be changed?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                  Some discussion ensued, and there was a consensus that we did not need to change the Bylaws, but will continue to use members\u2019 meeting for soliciting feedback & suggestions from the members. However, motions binding NFH for specific actions will not be decided at Members\u2019 meetings. Instead, the Executive Board (Officers) will determine specific actions (if needed prior to the next BOD meeting) per NFH Bylaws, Article V, Section 2. Executive Board action approval may be by email or physical meeting.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Freedom Green improvements for 2017 <\/strong>and their cost<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                    Additional efforts needing authorization (Extend Sidewalk from Museum to gazebo) were estimated at $16,298 by Almony Potential others: Electrical work in museum basement, increased electrical capacity to gazebo, lampposts. Freedom Green committee recommendations with estimates are not yet available. Fundraising using engraved brick acknowledgement is underway, but will be stepped up in Nov & Dec. A grant request for $30,000 is in the works to enable completion of envisioned improvements in 2017. If the grant is below the requested amount, we expect that NFH funding may be able to make up the difference. The BOD must still approve Freedom Green improvements based on estimates received for them being reasonable and affordable.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Treasurer\u2019s Report & Issues<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                      Treasurer Sue Lieske reported<\/strong> that at the end of October 2016 NFH Income was $18,313.98 compared to a yearly budgeted amount of $21,750. For the same period NFH Expenses were $12,770.12 compared to a yearly budgeted amount of $21,750. Net Income for 2016 was $5,543.86. Both Total Assets and Total Liabilities & Equity at the end of October 2016 were $35,961.69. A motion was made, seconded and passed to accept the treasurer\u2019s report.<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                      NFH Budget for 2017 \u2013 <\/strong>Sue Lieske presented the Finance Committee\u2019s proposal for next year\u2019s budget<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                      Category<\/strong><\/td>\nIncome<\/strong><\/td>\nExpenses<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                                                                                                      Administration<\/td>\n $1,300<\/td>\n $1,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                                                                                                      Fest<\/td>\n$12,000<\/td>\n $6,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                                                                                                      Freedom Green<\/td>\n $2,000<\/td>\n $5,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                                                                                                      Movie Night<\/td>\n   $900<\/td>\n   $900<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                                                                                                      Museum<\/td>\n $1,000<\/td>\n $4,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                                                                                                      Retained Earnings<\/td>\n   $200<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                                                                                                      Total<\/strong><\/td>\n$17,400<\/strong><\/td>\n$17,400<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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                                                                                                                                                                                      Following discussion, a motion was made, seconded and passed to accept the NFH Budget for 2017.<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                      The two to three year audit<\/strong> to be performed after the tax season is over in May as requested by New Freedom Borough has not been set up. Roger will contact the firm used last time in 2009.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Status of Lease agreement<\/strong> with New Freedom Borough<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                        In March & April Roger Lieske as NFH Secretary examined the proposed lease 2016-2021 and recommended several corrections to Tanya Crawford, New Freedom Borough Administrator. She expressed concern over legal fees to have their solicitor review the changes & turned the whole matter over to the Borough Council.  Based on September 20, 2016 inquiry of Tanya Crawford, on the forecast for the Lease, she has not received any feedback from the New Freedom Borough Council members on the Lease. Because they are now focused on the 2017 budget, she expects no action on the Lease for the year 2016 (lease 2017-2021?). Her approach at this point is to urge them to have something ready in Nov or Dec to take effect in Jan 2017, and stated she would send them a memo to express her recommendation.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Brief Reports from Chairs of Committees<\/strong>\n
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                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Fest (Art) – No Report<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Finance (Sue L.) – see above<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                                                          3. Freedom Green Park (Sue M.) – see above<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                                                          4. Fundraising (Myra) – Trick or Treat at Green October 31st<\/sup> was very successful! Robin S. suggested adding EMC doing Thriller to next year\u2019s event<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                                                          5. Membership (Ron) – NFH membership 2016: 46 (7 business); 2015 was 50 (12 business); 2014 was 41 (7 business)<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                                                          6. Movie Night (Ron) – Older movies are available at lower cost.<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                                                          7. Museum (TBD) – Museum security still under investigation. Ron recommended a DVR 4 camera system with night vision that he uses at his home. Opening Museum instructions are in desk drawer. Robin S. suggested a video of the opening procedure be made to introduce Hosts to process.<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                                                          8. Miscellaneous<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                                                          9. Paving of 22 Railroad Ave \u2013 No word<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                                                          10. Porch of Museum \u2013 completed; patched by Dennis, Painted by several members<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                                                          11. Business Meet & Greet Person Need \u2013 Robin S. originally suggested at March BOD meeting. She accepted leading this to make it happen. Background from March BOD minutes; New BOD member Robin S. raised the question of how well NFH is reaching out to help local businesses besides soliciting donations to NFH in exchange for publicity that they are donors? She noted that sidewalk flower pots used to be provided (by the New Freedom Garden Club she was told), but that no longer is done (because the businesses were not keeping them watered she was told). She asked if providing Meet & Greet meetings for local businesses to get to know one another and perhaps develop symbiotic relationships was within our purview? Ron responded that it seemed within NFH’s mission to do so & that the Lions Club does not do anything but charitable efforts in their mission.<\/em><\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                                                          12. Mural restorations \u2013 Does not fall under any existing committees. Dennis may be willing to lead.<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                                                          13. Girl Scout book exchange project \u2013 nearing completion, but location not determined. May not involve NFH.<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                                                          14. Oral Histories \u2013 Bruce Summers is professional oral historian whose contact info will be sent to Museum Committee. Former oral history interviewers were Margaret Thoman, Diane Folger, Cathie Itzoe & Bruce Merrill.<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                                                          15. Adjournment<\/strong> at 8:45 PM<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Respectfully Submitted,<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Roger Lieske, NFH Secretary<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                                                                            Footnote:<\/strong> The Treasurer\u2019s Report handed out at the November 1, 2016 BOD meeting did not contain the amended 2016 Budget values for Freedom Green passed at the March BOD meeting. The actual income & expenses presented are correct, but some budget items were not. Change Freedom Green Income Budget from 4,000 to 1,000; change Freedom Green Expenses Budget from 4,000 to 10,000; Change Retained Earnings Budget Income from 0 to 6,500; Change Retained Earnings Budget Expenses from 2,500 to 0; Change Total Budget Income & Expenses from 18,250 to 21,750. We had anticipated extending the sidewalk to the Museum side door and increased the budget to allow for that.  <\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                                                                            MINUTES OF NFH EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING MAY 12, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Present: <\/strong>Ron Gillis, Roger Lieske, Brenda Putnam<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Absent: <\/strong>Sue Lieske<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Meeting held under NFH Bylaws provision ARTICLE V \u2013 COMMITTEES, Section 2: Executive Committee. The four officers serve as the members of the Executive Committee. Except for the power to amend the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, the Executive Committee shall have all of the powers and authority of the Board of Directors in the intervals between meetings of the Board of Directors, subject to the direction and control of the full Board of Directors.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Several Items on the Agenda for the May 12, 2016 BOD meeting needed official action given the lack of a quorum at that BOD meeting.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Meeting began at about 8:45PM<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Agenda Item 1. Approval of minutes from the Mar 3, 2016 BOD meeting.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Motion made and passed to approve the minutes as presented & post on NFH website.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Agenda Item 5. Treasurer\u2019s Report & Issues<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Two to three year audit<\/u> requested by New Freedom Borough; contact made with same CPA used in 2009 audit, they said it would probably cost ~$500, call back at end of May.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Registration of NHS current officers<\/u> update with PA Dept of State (by NFH Secretary)<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Insurance cost expected<\/u>: Property $171, Liability $538, D&O $595 (or $645)<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Lease Insurance change so NF Borough insures gazebo saved $131 per year<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Above status items accepted by Executive Committee.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Agenda Item 7. Brief Reports from Chairs of Committees<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Museum<\/u>: Status of museum security investigation.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Brenda agreed to install an internet linked camera.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Roger will inquire what long term approach Jim Holley & Art Wachter would recommend.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Agenda Item 8. Miscellaneous<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Porch of Museum<\/u>: Brenda volunteered to patch the porch crack (as she did once before) and clean and paint the porch. Ron offered to assist in the project.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                             <\/u>Representation at Jun 5th<\/sup> YOUTH museum event<\/u>: Diane Folger is planning to attend & will send in a registration form<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            July 9th<\/sup> Parade<\/u>: Despite Almony\u2019s offer to provide space on their wagon for NFH in the parade, participation is too much additional NFH effort would be required given that is the day of the NFH Community Picnic & Silent Auction. So NFH will not participate.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Scheduling of Fest Committee Meetings<\/u>:. Brenda suggested that Members\u2019 meetings provide the opportunity to include Fest Committee working sessions, thus making scheduling separate meetings of the entire Fest Committee after the Members\u2019 meetings unnecessary. Unless the Fest committee or the BOD disagrees, that is how we will proceed.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Agenda Item 9. Adjournment: at about 9:15 PM.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Respectively Submitted,<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Roger Lieske, NFH Secretary<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                                                                            MINUTES FOR NFH BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNOFFICIAL MEETING MAY 5, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Present: <\/strong>Myra Gillis, Roger Lieske, Sue Lieske, Sue Myers, Robin Reid, Mary Smith,<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Absent: <\/strong>Diane Folger, Ron Gillis, Jen Ickes, Dennis McAvoy, Brenda Putnam, Robin Snyder-Wiencek<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Informal Meeting was opened at 7:20 PM given only 6 of the 12 BOD members present do not constitute a quorum.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Agenda Item 2. Establish Chairs & Members of Committees<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Roger stated that Lida Thompson declined the position of Museum Committee Chair.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Agenda Item 4. Freedom Green improvements for 2016 and their cost<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Freedom Green Chair Sue Myers reported that a meeting on planning the next phase of improvements was held with Gary Peacock regarding drainage approaches. Permeable paving of 22 Railroad Ave was suggested to alleviate water runoff from the road. A follow up meeting with Jeff Bloom of the NF Borough is planned.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Sue M. would like to proceed with planting of the 2 beds next to the gazebo. It was agreed that the $10,000 approved Freedom Green budget would allow this to be done.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Mary Smith said that the donations for engraved brick acknowledgement would be increased $25 for each category & that no custom logo category would be offered.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Sue M. would like to acknowledge the donors of the prior phase , perhaps with a special gathering prior to the June 4th<\/sup> Movie Night.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Concern was raised about the black (mold?) on the brick walls at both ends of the Museum porch. Sue M. will ask if NF Borough will consider appropriate cleaning.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Status of the Grant we submitted is not expected to be resolved for 90 days. Sue M. took the application for requesting York County Heritage Resources to possibly apply.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Agenda Item 5. Treasurer\u2019s Report & Issues<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Two to three year audit<\/u> requested by New Freedom Borough; contact made with same CPA used in 2009 audit, they said it would probably cost ~$500, call back at end of May.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Registration of NFH current officers<\/u> update with PA Dept of State (by NFH Secretary)<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Insurance cost expected<\/u>: Property $171, Liability $538, D&O $595 (or $645)<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Lease Insurance change so NF Borough insures gazebo saved $131 per year<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Agenda Item 7. Brief Reports from Chairs of Committees<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Membership:<\/u> Decided to USPS mail a membership form to former non-business members.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Agenda Item 8. Miscellaneous<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            York Travel Guide 2017 Application<\/u>: Suggestions were made to improve the wording of the NFH ads. Roger will incorporate these in the application and submit it.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Mural restoration<\/u>: It was agreed that we should have a Mural Restoration committee and that we ask Dennis McAvoy to chair it. Suggested committee members are Sue Myers, Sally Smith & Sal from Sal\u2019s Signs.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Adjourned about 8:45 PM.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Respectively Submitted,<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Roger Lieske, NFH Secretary<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                                                                            March 3, 2016 Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting Minutes<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Present: Myra Gillis, Ron Gillis, Jen Ickes, Roger Lieske, Sue Lieske, Sue Myers, Robin Reid, Mary Smith, Robin Snyder-Wiencek<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Absent: Diane Folger, Dennis McAvoy, Brenda Putnam<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Meeting was opened at 7:13 PM by President Ron Gillis with 8 of the 12 BOD members present.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Approval of minutes from Feb 12, 2015 Annual Members meeting, Feb 12, Jun 11, Aug 27 & Nov 19, 2015 BOD meetings. Having reviewed these minutes received by email from the 2016 Secretary with additional editing to 2015 Secretary’s minutes, a motion to approve them was made, seconded and, passed. The motion regarding the action to be taken relative to the Lease in the August BOD was affirmed to be as the 2016 Secretary had recorded.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nApproval of minutes from the Feb 18, 2016 Annual Members meeting. after reviewing a handout of these minutes, a motion to approve them was made, seconded and, correcting the time of adjournment, passed.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Establishment of Chairs & Members of Committees
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nCommittee Chair Members
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nFest Art Wachter; Brenda Putnam, Tom Healy, Others
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nFinance Sue Lieske; Diane Folger, Jennifer Ickes, Roger Lieske
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nFreedom Green Park Sue Myers; Mary Smith, Cathie Itzoe, Jim Holley, Robin Reid
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nFundraising* Myra Gillis; Mary Smith, Robin Snyder-Wiencek
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nMembership Ron Gillis; Roger Lieske
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nMovie Night Ron Gillis; Dennis McAvoy, Bill Donahue, Robin Snyder-Wiencek
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nMuseum TBD; Arlene Renninger,** Lida Thompson, Joe & Sandy Koller
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n*aka Community Events **tentative until confirmed by Robin S.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nNew BOD member Robin S. raised the question of how well NFH is reaching out to help local businesses besides soliciting donations to NFH in exchange for publicity that they are donors? She noted that sidewalk flower pots used to be provided (by the New Freedom Garden Club she was told), but that no longer is done (because the businesses were not keeping them watered she was told). She asked if providing Meet & Greet meetings for local businesses to get to know one another and perhaps develop symbiotic relationships was within our purview? Ron responded that it seemed within NFH’s mission to do so & that the Lions Club does not do anything but charitable efforts in their mission.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            3. Clarifying place of Members\u2019 meetings & BOD meetings in decisions on NFH activities & policy. BOD Members were requested to look at the Bylaws available on the NFH website to acquaint themselves with the view of decision making outlined therein prior to the BOD meeting. Roger raised the apparent contrast between the Bylaws and the recent practice of making policy decisions at Members’ meetings & asking which should be changed?
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nSome discussion ensued, but there was a consensus that this matter should be examined by BOD members and addressed at the next BOD meeting. In the meantime, the plan to hold BOD meetings on a separate night from Members’ meetings would aid our separating which decisions belong in each type of meeting.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            4. Freedom Green improvements for 2016 and their cost
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nExisting commitments (Landscape Beds & Asphalt paving completed & paid for) $1647.72
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nEstimated but not completed (Raising of Parking Area & Installation of Lawn) $4047.53
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nAdditional efforts needing authorization (Extend Sidewalk to Museum side door) $2474.25
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nPotential others: Electrical work in museum basement, increased electrical capacity to gazebo, lampposts, extend sidewalk to gazebo. Freedom Green committee recommendations with estimates are not yet available. Fundraising using engraved brick acknowledgement is planned, but new pricing of brick costs expected on March 10th.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            5. Treasurer\u2019s Report & Issues
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nTreasurer Sue Lieske reported that at the end of February 2016 NFH Income was $1722.35 compared to a yearly budgeted amount of $18,250. For the same period NFH Expenses were $1975.45 compared to a yearly budgeted amount of $18,250. Net Income for 2016 was ($253.10). Both Total Assets and Total Liabilities & Equity at the end of February 2016 were $31,753.83.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nThe BOD agreed to continue to have four authorized signers on the NFH bank accounts being: President Ron Gillis, Treasurer Sue Lieske, Diane Folger & Mary Smith. A motion was made, seconded and passed to continue to require two signatures on NFH checks, but only if the amount of the check is over $200, although People\u2019s Bank does not enforce the two signature requirement. A motion was made, seconded and passed to have a two to three year audit performed after the tax season is over in May as requested by New Freedom Borough. Ron Gillis will contact CPA, Beverly Kearney.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nA motion was made, seconded and passed to amend the NFH Budget for 2016 by changing the Freedom Green Expenses from $4,000 to $10,000. Freedom Green Income remains budgeted at $1,000 although we expect efforts at fundraising and obtaining grants to exceed that amount. If there is a shortfall between Freedom Green Income and BOD approved Expenses, Funds will come from Retained Earnings (i.e., reserve funds). The BOD must still approve Freedom Green improvements based on estimates received for them being reasonable and affordable. Sue thought the extension of the sidewalk to the gazebo may cost $20,000.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            6. Status of Lease agreement with New Freedom Borough
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nNo final action has been taken to commit to the Lease. One issue is desire by NFH to encourage community use of Freedom Green Community Park, but neither we nor the Borough want to manage scheduling. A 2nd issue is wording in Covenant 21. Modified wording was suggested by the Borough in response to a deletion request by NFH via Diane Folger. Concerns remain in use of “permit” as opposed to “assent” in 2nd line & “affiant” instead of “affiliate in item (c). A 3rd issue is the Covenant 1 description of the leased property not including the Deeded Lot number and the Exhibit A Leased Premises Description being blank. It was decided to have Sue Myers approach Diane Folger to contact the Borough & negotiate these issues. Lease still requires BOD approval to become in force.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            7. Brief Reports from Chairs of Committees
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nMyra reported that the Jul 9th event should be termed Community Picnic & Silent Auction.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nWe discussed the status of the Museum security & left it to the Museum committee to resolve, but discussion will be needed to resolve the differing views on video surveillance and investigation undertaken by Bruce Merrill that focused on a simple wireless alarm system because of the increased cost of obtaining either a telephone line or cable internet access.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            8. Length of meetings was discussed. Effective meetings are a balance between sticking strictly to the agenda and allowing free flow of information to promote creativity. It was agreed that if committees are functioning well and Committee Chairs give reports to the BOD on their status, we could avoid doing detail committee work at the BOD meeting & thereby shorten meetings.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            9. Adjournment at 9:30 PM
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nNext Board of Directors’ meeting is scheduled for May 5, 2016
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nRespectfully Submitted,
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nRoger Lieske, NFH Secretary<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                                                                            February 18, 2016 New Freedom Heritage Annual Members’ Meeting<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Member Attendees: Brian Almony , Denis Bazuine, Bill Donahue 3rd, Myra Gillis, Ron Gillis, Tom Healy, Amy Hopkins,
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nRoger Lieske, Jean Merrill, Sue Myers, Mary Smith, Art Wachter, Robin Snyder-Wiencek
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nGuest Attendees: Amber Brose, Cindy Brose
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nThe 13 members present exceed the quorum of three members that are required to achieve 20% of 14 members
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nThe meeting was called to order at 7:02 PM by President Sue Myers with 13 members and 2 guests present.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n1. Speaker. Debbie Mancuso from the Teaching Museum for the Fiber Arts and Textiles was scheduled as our speaker, but was unable to be present due to illness. Girl Scout Project was presented by Amber Brose. Library kiosk book exchange to look like vintage house. It was noted that she needs to get New Freedom Borough approval.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n2. 2015 Wrap-up
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nA. Treasurer’s Report – Roger Lieske presented the report on behalf of his wife, Sue, who could not be present due to a conflict in her schedule. for the calendar year 2015 NFH Income was $31,469 compared to a budgeted amount of $15,250. For the same period NFH Expenses were $26,672.26 compared to a budgeted amount of $33,250. Net Income for 2015 was $4,796.74.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nIncome & Expenses were boosted by the receipt and spending of the $10,000 grant for Freedom Green Community Park improvements. Both Total Assets and Total Liabilities & Equity at the end of 2015 were $30,384.62.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nB. Heritage Museum – Sue Myers reported on behalf of Diane Folger. 2015 visitors to the museum totaled about 75 persons. Thanks to Amy Hopkins for doing the museum sign refurbishment. Thanks to volunteers We will be receiving about 80 student visitors from Susquehannock High School in two groups who will be received at the museum by Bruce Merrill. We need a renewed Museum committee.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nC. New Freedom Fest – Artists reported by Jean Merrill on behalf of her husband Bruce. Evaluation forms were sent to the 49 2015 Artists, but 9 replies were received. On the question of whether the new mix of placing artists in various locations around the Fest affected the activity seen by these vendors, one reported a loss of 66% while two reported a gain of 15%.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nChair of Fest report from Art Wachter. Next year’s Fest will have artist selecting their location based on first-come, first-served principle. Signage will be displayed indicating where to find all vendors. An effort to have more hands-on type vendors (e.g., blacksmith, potter) where visitors can experience seeing skilled craftsman at work. Sponsors will be solicited based on a five-year plan by 3 to 4 people. Providing sufficient electricity needs to be addressed by getting two generators. Fest profit up $1600 from 2014.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nD. Community Events – Ron Gillis reported. Movie Night would like a way to avoid cancelling due to rain. Picnic & Silent Auction planned for July 2016.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nE. Freedom Green Park – Sue Myers reported. Christmas Tree Lighting was attended by over 1,000 people reflecting the benefits of cooperating with the Lions Club & having Santa Claus present. An Impromptu Memorial Service used the park when some local citizens experienced violent tragedy. Could there be a Dance Class in the Park this year? A Butterfly Garden was created near the stream in the Park by an enthusiastic & well organized Girl Scout effort. They plan a continuing effort to maintain it! It was noted that the New Freedom Borough effort to improve Marge Goodfellow Park received a $250,000 matching grant.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nF. 2015 Reflections – Outgoing President Sue Myers shared her optimistic view of NFH ‘s future based on the successes of 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n3. New Officers & Board of Directors (BOD) Elections:
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nRoger Lieske led the group in the election process. Nominees put forth by Nominations committee were announced as:
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nOfficers – * President – Ron Gillis (2 yr term)
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n* Vice President – Brenda Putnam (2 yr term)
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n* Secretary – Roger Lieske (1 yr term, restricted by 6th consecutive year on BOD)
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nBOD Members – Sue Myers, Robin Reid, Mary Smith & Robin Snyder-Wiencek (2 yr term)
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nNote: Treasurer Sue Lieske & BOD Members Diane Folger, Jennifer Ickes & Dennis McAvoy have another year of their two year terms to serve & are not up for election this year.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nRoger asked whether there were other nominations from the floor and Sue Myers questioned whether Amy Hopkins should be nominated. Amy declined the nomination. (Current nominations result in total of 12, the maximum allowed by the bylaws, so additional nominations would require elimination of one of the nominees). A motion was then made seconded and passed that nominations be closed.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nRoger asked if there were any nominees that were objectionable to the group that would require individual voting. No objections were raised and a motion was made, seconded and passed that the slate of nominees be elected.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n4. President’s Message – Ron Gillis outlined some of the goals he has for NFH like generating more community involvement and doing things in cooperation with other community groups.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nMeeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n5. Social – Let them eat cake!
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n6. BOD Meeting – With only five of the BOD members available to meet, and a quorum needed of seven, the group decided to set the BOD meeting for 7 PM March 3rd at the Museum.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nRespectfully Submitted, Roger Lieske, NFH Secretary<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                                                                            November 19, 2015 New Freedom Heritage Board of Directors Meeting<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Present: Sue Myers, Myra Gillis, Roger Lieske, Diane Folger, Amy Hopkins, Dennis McAvoy, Ron Gillis, Robin Reid
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nAbsent: Jen Ickes, Brenda Putnam, Sue Lieske
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nGuest: Cathy Itzoe
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nMeeting was opened at 7:00 PM with 8 of the 11 BOD members present.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nAgenda – Sue Meyers brought up her list of items to discuss, Freedom Green, the Money, and What is Next for the Green.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Cathy reported that she had a discussion with Jim Holley. Yes, the unused Monies paid to Met Ed and Verizon will come back to NFH.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nJohn will clean up the wires on the side of the building.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nTreasurers Report – Roger presented
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 As of October 31, 2015 NFH Income was $30,024.80 compared to the $15,250 yearly budget; Expenses were $10,175.49 compared to the $15,250 yearly budget
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Myra Gillis moved approval, Diane Folger seconded, all aye.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nFreedom Green 2016 Budget
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Roger presented the Finance committee recommendation for the 2016 NFH Budget noting that the Freedom Green income & expenses were likely to need changing after plans are solidified.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Sue Myers asked-if a situation comes up, could it be added into the 2016 Budget?
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nRoger replied: Yes, it could, using an amendment to the budget.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Sue brought up future improvements including drainage, a pathway to the Gazebo.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Ron Gillis moved approval, seconded by Dennis McAvoy, All Aye
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nFreedom Green 2015 Budget Amendment
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Roger Lieske reported on the Finance committee meeting with Brian from Alrnony, & Jim Holley. Jim evaluated the Almony estimate& noted that the curb cost would be less with a company that already has the forms to shape the concrete.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 The Finance committee and Brian Almony agreed that the first three items in Almony’s proposal would be removed and Jim Holley would obtain estimates for that work at approximately half of what Almony had estimated.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Jim Holley took the permit forms & will turn them in to the borough
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 The handicap ramp federal regulations were discussed. Brian suggested making
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nit out of pavers.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 In order to proceed with Freedom Green improvements that we now have estimates for, the Finance committee recommends amending the 2015 NFH Budget to allot a total of $22,000.00 to Freedom Green expenses with expenses beyond Freedom green income paid from NFH Retained earnings.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Ron Gillis made a motion to approve, Diane Folger seconded, All Aye.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nA Girl Scout interested in providing a Library Kiosk needs to be contacted.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nSue Myers brought up that New Members are not aware of the committees. Suggested
                                                                                                                                                                                            \na survey to members “Where would you like to see us go?”
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Cathy Itzoe suggested, broad ideas but specific questions.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nSue Meyers brought up coordination with other organizations in town for big events.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nNext meeting Thursday the 10th of December will be a members meeting.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nNominations Report by Diane Folger
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Ron Gillis will finish Sue Meyer’s term
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Brenda Putnam Vice President
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Robin Reid on the board
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Sue Meyers will continue on the Board.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Mary Smith on the Board
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Roger Lieske will replace Amy Hopkins as secretary.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nMeeting Adjourned at 8:20 PM
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Sue Myers moved approval, Amy Hopkins seconded, All Aye
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nRespectfully Submitted, Amy Hopkins, 2015 NFH Secretary
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                                                                                                                                                                                            August 27, 2015 New Freedom Heritage Board of Directors Meeting<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Present: Sue Myers, Roger Lieske, Amy Hopkins, Dennis McAvoy, Brenda Putnam, Robin Reid, Sue Lieske
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nAbsent: Jen Ickes, Myra Gillis, Diane Folger, Ron Gillis
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nGuest: Cathy Itzoe
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nMeeting was opened at 7:08 PM with 7 of the 11 BOD members present.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nAn email was received from Scott Furman confirming that he desires to resign from the NFH BOD completing the BOD action at the June 11, 2015 BOD meeting removing him from the NFH BOD.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nLease agreement – Sue Myers cited Covenant 9 of the proposed five-year Lease agreement with New Freedom Borough to discuss; it states, “Tenant shall not sublet the Licensed Premises nor assign this Lease or any rights therein.”
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Brenda Putnam offered written recommendation to let others use the Park
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Cathy Itzoe asked, Why cannot the park be treated like any other Park?
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Brenda Putnam said a letter should be written to the Borough to encourage them to treat
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nthe park as any other park and to have rules as such.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Dennis suggested a contract on the website for use.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Brenda said that priority should be given to New Freedom Heritage events (e.g., the Festival)
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Sue Myers brought up extra dates, (the Picnic, etc)
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Sue Lieske said that the Borough has approved the schedule.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Robin said to extend the planning horizon further for New Freedom Dates.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Brenda Putnam, moved that we approach the New Freedom Borough Council to make changes to the lease that would encourage use of the Freedom Green Community Park by community members. Dennis McAvoy seconded All Aye
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n2015 Fest – part 1
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Sue brought up road closures
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Layout meeting, Brenda, Sue, Art, Bruce (non-profits)
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nMuseum Security
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Sue Myers brought up that we are no closer on the Museum security.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Sue Lieske said the phone is disconnected at this point.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Robin Reid said that the WiFi cabling needs to be approved by the Borough because Lease agreement states that it needs written approval.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Sue Lieske said that the security contract ends at the end of the month.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Brenda Putnam suggested a motion detector with recording capabilities.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n2015 Fest – part 2
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 layout meeting, need the large paper plan!!
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Brenda needs to meet with Bruce about the layout for non-profits.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nFreedom Green
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 2016 NFH Budget: How much for the next phase of the Green??
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Robin Reid visited the Hershey Rain Garden and brought up the Bio logs made of
                                                                                                                                                                                            \ncoconut mulch. Check into the cost!!
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Sue Myers brought up that Mary Kline (landscaper) had talked about the drainage
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nproblem, Suggestion was more grass, less mulch.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Sue Myers mentioned that the Girl Scouts had started the Garden.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nLease – Roger Lieske, pointed out we need to have the Board vote on the Lease.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nMembership
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Sue Myers brought up having a paper welcoming new members.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Brenda suggested assigning them a “Buddy.”
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Robin Reid said that we may already have that information on the Web.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Brenda Putnam said to divide what the board has to vote on and let the members decide the other stuff.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Sue Myers and Brenda said to let the members decide and ask their opinion.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Sue Lieske said that the form is sent out every year and nobody checks it out!
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nMiscellaneous
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Sue Lieske said that Pennsylvania has money for us in unclaimed property.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Treasurer requests all the numbers by October for the 2016 NFH budget.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Next Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for November 12th
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Sue Meyers said to ask Diane about the nominating committee
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nMeeting Adjourned at 8:00 PM
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nSue Myers moved approval, Amy Hopkins seconded, All Aye
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nRespectfully Submitted, Amy Hopkins, 2015 NFH Secretary
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                                                                                                                                                                                            June 11, 2015 New Freedom Heritage Board of Directors Meeting<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Present: Sue Myers, Myra Gillis, Roger Lieske, Diane Folger, Amy Hopkins, Dennis McAvoy, Brenda Putnam
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nAbsent: Jen Ickes, Robin Reid, Ron Gillis, Sue Lieske, Scott Furman
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nMeeting was opened at 8:00 PM with 7 of the 12 BOD members present.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nNext Board of Directors’ meetings will be August 13 and November 12, 2015
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nFreedom Green\/Museum
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Diane Folger brought up that the utility pole needs to come down as the Verizon Line is still on.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Brenda Putnam suggested that we get rid of the pole and install a squeaky door alarm.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 A WiFi motion sensor alarm was discussed as a possibility.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Roger Lieske reported the costs for the current Museum security system as $170.00 for the telephone & $120.00 for the security monitor over a five month period.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 It was moved that we cancel Verizon and remove the pole.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nMotion seconded and passed.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Roger Lieske reported $1918 had been spent as museum expense as of May 31st ($800 on insurance) & $818 has been raised in donations to Freedom Green to supplement the $10,000 grant we received.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Sue Meyers, this is not enough funding for it, but the Patio is the next step.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nIt was reported that Scott Furman has moved & is resigning from the NFH BOD.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Motion made & seconded that we accept Scott’s resignation pending written confirmation that this is his desire, all aye.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nAmy Hopkins action: meeting minutes need to be sent to all BOD members for approval.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 4 board meetings, 1 annual members meeting
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nSign Board
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Myra Gillis: letters for the sign board (for park announcements)
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Diane Folger suggested using Continental Sign for the letters
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Brenda Putnam suggested the use of pre-made signs that would slide in.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Sue Meyers brought up the budget for signs.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 Roger Lieske stated that the Administration budget is a better place for sign expenses
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n\u2022 The letters need to be measured on the Wishing Well.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nMeeting Adjourned at 8:37 PM
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nSue Myers moved approval, Amy Hopkins seconded, All Aye
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nRespectfully Submitted, Amy Hopkins, 2015 NFH Secretary
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                                                                                                                                                                                            Present: Sue Myers, Brenda Putnam, Robin Reid, Ron Gillis, Myra Gillis, Roger Lieske, Sue Lieske, Diane Folger, Scott Furman, Amy Hopkins, Dennis McAvoy Absent: Jen Ickes
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nMeeting was opened at 8:00 PM with 11 of the 12 BOD members present.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nPresident’s Report – Sue Myers
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n* Recommend 2nd Thursday of each month for meetings @ 7 pm \/ Museum
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n4 Board Meetings each year \/ following regular meeting (dates to be announced)
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nTreasurer’s Report – Sue Lieske
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n* Roger Lieske reviewed the report while Sue Lieske made copies for all.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n* Balance sheet Jan 31, 2015 shows Freedom Green expenses exceed funds raised by $7,219.21 with an estimated $4,000 in committed expenses yet to be paid to install bricks and other items.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n* An unbalanced Budget for 2015 proposed by Finance Committee was presented for discussion.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n* Robin Reid suggested we add $1,000 to income from Freedom Green Fund Raisers.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n* Ron Gillis suggested Movie Night show $550 Income this year. Cost of movies approx. $100 each means expenses of $250 is appropriate. – Ron Gillis \/ Brenda Putnam
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n* Roger Lieske suggested we need $8k to $10k minimum balance in assets for operating expenses when we consider directing NFH funds to Freedom Green.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n* After implementing suggested modifications the following balanced Budget for 2015 was voted on.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            NFH Budget for 2015
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nCategory Income Expenses
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nAdministration $1,500 $1,000
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nFest $12,000 $6,000
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nFreedom Green $1,000 $4,000
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nMovie Night $550 $250
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nMuseum $200 $4,000
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nTotal $12,500 $12,500<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Approval moved by Sue Myers, Second by Brenda Putnam, All Aye
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nDiscussions
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n* Dinosaur Week at Steam Into History starting first week in June – Myra Gillis
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n* Lease on Museum ending in fall. Needs review before hand. Brenda Putnam (Roger Lieske will email current Lease to BOD).
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n* Roger Lieske Concern about Proper Board Voting Etiquette of Family Plan Members both on Board at same time. Board unambiguously agreed that each person of the Family Plan Membership has the right to a single vote if serving on the Board.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n* Sue Lieske List of new Approved Board Slate will be issued to the State when tax report is filed.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n* Sue Myers Mentioned that a new level of tax filing paperwork kicks in at $50,000 of Gross Income
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nMeeting Adjourned at 8:45 PM
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nSue Myers moved approval, Ron Gillis seconded, All Aye
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                                                                                                                                                                                            February 12, 2015 New Freedom Heritage Members Annual Meeting<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Member Attendees: Will Kirkpatrick, Diane Folger, Jack Folger, Sue Myers, Brenda Putnam, Peter Putnam, Amy Hopkins, Dennis McAvoy, Scott Furman, Jean Merrill, Bruce Merrill, Ron Gillis, Myra Gillis, Roger Lieske, Sue Lieske, Robin Reid Guests: Randy Johnson, Shannon Hallisey, Kristen Boyd
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nThe meeting was opened at 7:05 PM with 16 members and 3 guests present.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n2014 President, Will Kirkpatrick thanked everyone for their involvement with the NF Heritage, Inc. during year. He shared a Holiday House Tour Poster that he had on the wall of his basement drawn by Sweetman.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nElections:
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nNominees nominated by committee
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n* President – Sue Myers
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n* Secretary – Amy Hopkins
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n* Treasurer – Sue Lieske
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n* Board Members: Diane Folger, Jennifer Ickes, Dennis McAvoy & Roger Lieske
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nNote Vice President Brenda Putnam & Board Members Scott Furman, Ron Gillis & Robin Reid have another year of their two year terms to serve & are not up for election this year
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n* Myra Gillis was nominated to serve as a Board Member from the floor & added to the ballot.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nAll in favor ( all responded positive, no opposed)
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nCommittee Reports
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nWill then passed the reins over to our new President, Sue Myers
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nFest – * Diane discussed the fest success for 2014 over $6,000 in profit!
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n* Diane thanked Peter Putnam for nominating the Fest as his charity of choice through McCormick match and collected over $600
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n* Art Watcher will be taking over as chairman for the festival
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nMuseum – * The museum has had over 150 sign in since it opened, many don’t sign in
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n* The museum is looking for volunteers to host during the coming year
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n* Had a volunteer (Bill Kerr) from the High School who brought in about 25 students for a local history project
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n* Debbie Mancuso is trying to start a textile mill museum near Winterstown. She is looking for more information on the history of sewing factories around here.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n* Linked the High School group with the sewing factory
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n* Diane mentioned she had someone requesting information on the St John the Baptist Church
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n* Diane would like to encourage others with Genealogy to drop off any research for the collection.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n* Welcome the Folgers New Baby granddaughter!!!!
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n* Welcome Will’s new mutt! Hope he does not chew up the sofa!
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nMovie Night – * Ron discussed the movies, and donations. Powerhouse generator sponsored for $100
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n* Ron discussed new membership: Sons of Sicily and Southern Auto Tech, CJ\u2019s, SALs.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n* Ron proposed that we do restaurant night for the restaurants helping us and donating.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nFreedom Green – * Sue \u2013 Freedom Green {Patio and Gazebo this year. Hopefully this year more work around the museum and patio. Applied for new grant. Kinsley still has request open. New fundraisers to be discussed at next meeting
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n* Sue offered appreciation to all of the volunteers.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n* Fundraiser ideas, see list and sign-up: Fiddle fest, EMC Day , Dream wrights, picnic days, New Freedom Idle, July 4th, Santa in the Gazebo with pictures.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n* Brenda suggested that once our park is complete we should help with Marge Goodfellow park. Coordinate with the rec board
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n* Goodwill may want to have a table or get involved as a non-profit at the Freedom Fest.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nAction Items – Contact Bill Kerr for copies of the history reports
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nMeeting was adjourned at 7:40 PM
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nRespectively Submitted, Amy Hopkins, Secretary<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                                                                            Oct 16, 2014 New Freedom Heritage Board of Directors Meeting<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Attendance: Diane Folger, Jennifer Ickes, Roger Lieske, Sue Lieske, Scott Furman & Robin Reid.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nThe six BOD members present exceed the quorum of five members that are required to achieve >50% of the 9 BOD members
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nGuest: Sue Myers.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Meeting called to order at 8:20 PM by Roger Lieske as Secretary in accord with the order cited in the bylaws given the absence of the President & Vice President.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            New Business:
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n– Minutes of June BOD Meeting – Minutes of the Aug 21, 2014 New Freedom Heritage Board of Directors Meeting were approved as emailed to BOD members.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            -Treasurer’s Report – Sue Lieske reported for the period from January 1, 2014 through October 15, 2014. Freedom Green income was $33,257.35, but expenses of $62,383.24 reduced the balance to ($29,125.89). Freedom Green Account had an additional $21,027.00 at the end of 2013 and the BOD had authorized spending of an additional $5,000 above receipts to enable the gazebo to be available for the Fest. The Freedom Green account balance is ($8,098.89) vs. ($5000) authorized. Additional bills of unknown amounts for Freedom Green electrical work & gazebo insurance of <$300 are still expected this year.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nNFH Total income was $48,336.11, but expenses of $71,924.12 reduced the 2014 net gain\/(loss) to ($23,588.01). NFH Assets total $47,206.53 prior to paying the remaining $20,217 for the gazebo, but $26,989.53 after.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nA motion was passed to approve the Treasurer’s report as presented.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            – Freedom Green – A motion was passed to treat Freedom Green expenses in excess of the Freedom Green receipts as to be reimbursed by future donations and to limit further Freedom Green expenditures to essential items until a sufficient positive Freedom Green account balance is achieved.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            – Next BOD Meeting – Discussion at the Members’ meeting prior to the BOD meeting settled on using the Nov 20th Members’ meeting to brainstorm future events, activities & goals of NFH. Following that meeting the BOD will meet to approve the 2015 NFH Budget and discuss actions based on the members’ input. Those who served in our 2014 events & activities were requested to provide 2015 budget requests to the Treasurer within the next two weeks.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            – Use of Freedom Green by groups – NFH has received another request for use of the Freedom Green. We agreed that we need clarification from New Freedom Borough that will be sought by Diane Folger & Sue Myers at the next Borough Council meeting.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            – Nominating Committee for 2015 BOD – Diane Folger, Cathy Itzoe and Sue Myers agreed to serve.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            – NFH Newsletter – Membership chair Jennifer Ickes has been mailing an NFH Newsletter to NFH Members. She noted that future editions depend on articles provided by the chairpersons of various NFH activities .<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Meeting adjourned at 9:40 PM.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Respectfully submitted,
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nRoger Lieske, Secretary<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                                                                            Aug 21, 2014 New Freedom Heritage Board of Directors Meeting<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Attendance: Diane Folger, Ron Gillis, Roger Lieske, Sue Lieske, Scott Furman, & Brenda Putnam.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nThe six BOD members present meet the quorum of five members that are required to achieve >50% of the 9 BOD members (reduced from 10 by the resignation of Diane Keuler).
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nVisitors: Jean Holley, Cathy Itzoe, Bruce Merrill, Jean Merrill & Sue Myers.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Meeting called to order by Brenda Putnam as Vice President in accord with the order cited in the bylaws given the absence of the President.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            New Business:
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n– Minutes of June BOD Meeting – Minutes of the June 19, 2014 New Freedom Heritage Board of Directors Meeting were approved as emailed to BOD members.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            – NFH Fest – Diane reported that 27 Artists were registered along with Food Vendors two less than for last year..<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            – Museum Sign – The wooden sign fell apart. Repair is estimated to cost $480 while a new sign from Sal would cost $1,000. A metal sign was suggested by a vendor in Gettysburg. Diane is to obtain quotes on options.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            – Movie Night – Scheduled for Saturday, Sep 13th.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            – Freedom Green – Gazebo was approved by New Freedom Borough Council. Sue Myers reported that we are considering either a concrete or gravel base under the gazebo. Insurance on gazebo would be about $100 according to Keller-Brown. A motion was made, seconded, and approved that NFH procure appropriate gazebo insurance at a cost of up to $300 per year.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            – Secretary Appointment – Moved that Roger Lieske be appointed NFH Secretary to serve the remainder of term through February 2015. Seconded and Passed.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            -Treasurer’s Report – Sue Lieske reported that as of July 31 2014 Freedom Green income was $30,732.35, but expenses of $21,682.82 reduced the balance to $9,049.53. NFH Total income was $36,467.06, but expenses of $25,033.44 reduced the balance to $11,433.62. NFH Assets total $60,297.74.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Meeting adjourned at 9:10 PM.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Respectfully submitted,
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nRoger Lieske, Secretary<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                                                                            June 19, 2014 New Freedom Heritage Board of Directors Meeting<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Attendance: Diane Folger, Bruce Merrill, Roger Lieske, Scott Furman, Brenda Putnam & Robin Reid.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nThe six BOD members present meet the quorum of six members that are required to achieve >50% of the 11 BOD members.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Meeting called to order by Brenda Putnam as Vice President in accord with the order cited in the bylaws given the absence of the President.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            New Business:
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n– Treasurer Appointment – Moved that Sue Lieske be appointed NFH Treasurer to serve the remainder of Bruce Merrill’s term from July 2014 through February 2015. Seconded and Passed.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            -Treasurer’s Report – Bruce reported that Freedom Green Funds total $ 21,691.65 and NFH Assets total $ 50,476.62. Outstanding Freedom Green bills are $16,100.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            – Budget Amendments – The Finance Committee has recommended several amendments to the NFH Budget as follows:
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n1) Add $500 to expenditures for Mural Restoration. A motion was made, seconded, and approved.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n2) Add new Budget Categories for Membership and Movie Night. A motion was made, seconded, and approved.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n3) Modify Budget funding allocations as follows:
                                                                                                                                                                                            \na. Increase Administrative budget expenses by $200 from $1800 to $2000.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nb. Move membership dues receipts from Administration to Membership
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nc. Move Movie sponsorships from Administration to a Movie Night revenue line
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nd. Allow Movie Night expenses up to the amount of donations received
                                                                                                                                                                                            \ne. Allow Freedom Green expenses up to the amount of funds in the Freedom Green account
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nA motion was made, seconded, and approved.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n4) Fix Museum light from Museum (or Administration) funds up to $1,000. A motion was made, seconded, and approved.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n5) Add expense budget for membership at $300 Including expenses already incurred.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nA motion was made, seconded, and approved.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            – Minutes of March BOD Meeting – Minutes of the March 20, 2014 New Freedom Heritage Board of Directors Meeting were approved as emailed to BOD members.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            – Movie Night procedures – Tighten Movie Night procedure so a key to the Museum will be available for restroom access. A motion was made, seconded, and approved.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Pertinent items from: Members Meeting preceding BOD Meeting:
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n-.Movie Night – Movie Night held drew about 90 people and profited $130 on food.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n– Kiosk – A High School class wants to create a local history element to available subjects.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n– Youth Membership suggested – In BOD meeting a motion to Table consideration of the suggestion was made, seconded, and approved.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n– Parking along train tracks – Concerns were raised about the appearance of Steam into History customers parking along the tracks in front of the Museum. It was decided to speak to Bob Gottwolls and, if necessary, Bureau of Parks who own the land.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Respectfully submitted,
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nRoger Lieske, Secretary pro tem<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                                                                            March 20, 2014 New Freedom Heritage Board of Directors Meeting<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Attendance: Diane Folger, Bruce Merrill, Roger Lieske, Scott Furman, Ron Gillis & Jen Ickes.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nThe six BOD members present meet the quorum of six members that are required to achieve >50% of the 11 BOD members.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Meeting called to order at 8:31 PM by Bruce Merrill as Treasurer in accord with the order cited in the bylaws given the absence of the President, Vice President and Secretary.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            New Business:
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n-Steam into History request for a monetary donation was denied, but we affirmed our support and cooperation with Steam into History.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            -Treasurer’s Report – Bruce reported that Freedom Green Funds total $26,612.65 and NFH Assets total $54,502.43. Outstanding bills are minimal with $13.75 due on the credit card account and $1.33 due in collected PA sales taxes.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            – Proposed Bylaw Amendment – The wording of a proposed amendment to our bylaws was sent to all BOD members before the meeting and was now ready for discussion. Amendments require a two-thirds majority to be approved. A motion was made, seconded, and approved by a 5 to 1 vote to amend the bylaws as proposed. Bruce voted in opposition based on desiring that all restrictions to continuous service be removed.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nThe proposed amendment clarifies the bylaws Article IV, Section 4 wording
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nFrom: “Section 4: Terms. All Board members shall serve 2 year terms, but are eligible for re-election for a total of three terms.”<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            TO: “Section 4: Terms. All Board members shall serve 2 year terms, but are eligible for re-election for a total of<\/span> no more than<\/u> three terms<\/span> six consecutive years.”
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nMeeting adjourned at 8:52 PM.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Respectfully submitted,
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nRoger Lieske,
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nSecretary pro tem<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                                                                            March 20, 2014 New Freedom Heritage Members (Annual) Meeting<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Attendance: Diane Folger, Jean Merrill, Bruce Merrill, Sue Myers, Roger Lieske, Scott Furman, Ron Gillis, Jen Ickes, Tom Healy & Joe Itzoe.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nThe ten members present exceed the quorum of six members that are required to achieve 20% of the 29 members.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Meeting called to order at 7:00 PM by Bruce Merrill as the only NFH officer present.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            New Business:
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n-Elections of Officers and other NFH Board of Directors members was postponed from the February Members Meeting to the March Members Meeting due to not having a slate of nominees from the nominating committee.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n-Motion was made, seconded, and approved to elect Will Kirkpatrick as President and Brenda Putnam as Vice-President.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n-Motion was made, seconded, and approved to elect Ron Gillis, and to reelect Scott Furman & Robin Reid, to the board of directors.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Discussion was held regarding the office of Treasurer and Secretary. Myra Gillis has declined both offices as has Peter Putnam. Joe and\/or Sandy Itzoe may consent to be nominated after reviewing the task descriptions. David Vanderstreek is also considering the office of Treasurer. Bruce Merrill has agreed to continue as Treasurer until a replacement is found and will go over the task descriptions with potential candidates.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Respectfully submitted,
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nRoger Lieske,
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nSecretary pro tem<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                                                                            October 25, 2012 New Freedom Heritage Board of Directors Meeting<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Attendance: Will Kirkpatrick, Robin Reid, Bruce Merrill, Jean Merrill, Sue Lieske, Roger Lieske, Margaret Thoman, and Jennifer Wilson.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Meeting called to order at 7:05PM.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Old Business:
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nJuly 26, 2012 Board of Director minutes approved.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nBudget Committee approved 2013 budget.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nInsurance policy competitive quote will save some money, but needs finalization. Roger will pursue this and BOD will vote via email on final proposal.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            New Business:
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nTreasurer report was approved as submitted.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nBudget for 2013 was approved as submitted.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Freedom Green: It was requested that the Freedom Green Committee meet with the Board of Directors at the February 28, 2013 meeting to provide updates on the project.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Kiosk: The community is utilizing the Kiosk. There are two remaining videos that should be received in November, 2012.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            BOD Meeting Minutes: It was agreed that our policy will be to send Draft and Approved BOD Minutes to all members of the BOD, whether or not they were in attendance at the Meeting the Minutes report on.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Member Meetings: There will be four Member Meetings per year. At these meetings, committees will provide updates to the attendee\u2019s. Next Member Meeting will be Thursday February 21, 2013.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            BOD Nominations for 2013 were discussed and there will be 3-4 available Board positions. The BOD will attempt to identify interested people who could contribute to the NFH with their expertise in history, culture, and\/or the environment.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            The possibility of having more than three keys to the 22 Railroad Ave Museum building was discussed and, although not in the lease agreement, New Freedom Borough (landlord) has expressed a desire to limit the keys to three. The existing keys are marked “do not duplicate”. It was decided to live with only three keys for now, and depend on Will, Di & Bruce to provide others with needed access.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Member\u2019s Dues: The new member dues will be $25.00 per year for new and sustaining members.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            The meeting adjourned at 8:45PM.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                                                                            September 20, 2012 Special New Freedom Heritage Board of Directors Meeting<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Attendees: Will Kirkpatrick, Robin Reid, Margaret Thoman, Scott Furman, Sue Lieske, Roger Lieske, and Jennifer Wilson.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            The Freedom Green Committee requested an increase in budget for the first phase of the Freedom Green Project. The request is to increase the budget from $300 to $11,000. This increase will cover basic elements (coarse grading, adding topsoil, fine grading, adding pathways, parking lot, removing diseased tree, removing asphalt, completing electrical work, stabilizing disturbed areas including planting grass seed).<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            The Board motioned and approved this request with the funding coming from retained earnings. The Board requested that Sue Myers act as Project Manager.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Meeting adjourned at 8:30PM.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                                                                            July 26, 2012 New Freedom Heritage Board of Directors Meeting<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Attendance: Roger Lieske, Sue Lieske, Margaret Thoman, Scott Furman, Will Kirkpatrick, Ron Gillis, and Jennifer Wilson.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Meeting called to order at 7:05PM.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            New Business:
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nTreasurer Report: Current balance to date $43,381.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nFest Committee: Members of the Fest Committee reported that the planning for the Fest is on track and moving forward.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Bylaw Changes: A motion was made and approved by the Board to amend NFH Bylaws Article IV, section 7. “The Secretary shall be responsible for keeping records of actions at Member and Board meetings including overseeing the taking of minutes at all Member and Board meetings, sending out meeting announcements, distributing copies of minutes and the agenda to each Board Member, and assuring that corporate records are maintained.” Note that the taking of minutes at meetings that the secretary cannot attend may be delegated to a Secretary pro tem without violating this wording.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nAdvertisement: A motion was made and approved by the Board to again advertise in the York County Visitor Guide. This is at a cost of $220.00.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            A motion was made and approved to purchase $100 worth of school supplies to donate at the \u201cNational Night Out\u201d event taking place on August 7, 2012.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nThe meeting adjourned at 8:25PM.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nApril 5, 2012 New Freedom Heritage Board of Directors Meeting
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nAttendance: Will Kirkpatrick, Jean Merrill, Bruce Merrill, Robin Reid, Jen Wilson.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nMeeting called to order at 7:10PM.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Old Business:
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n-The board discussed that NFH is not in the position to support a political stance in regards to the LaMotte\u2019s building\/property. This was proposed during the 3\/8\/12 Members Meeting by Larry O\u2019Brian (New Freedom Borough Council).<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            New Business:
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nTreasurer Report: Net Income to date $24,084.45 and Total Assets to date $52,692.43.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nFest Committee:
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nMembers of the Fest Committee reported the following planning details:
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n-EMC stage will remain where it has been for the past 2 years. It is being proposed that the stage be used for other things, 30-40 minutes per act and then a break.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n-The committee is looking into obtaining a children\u2019s band for the kid\u2019s area.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n-Only hand-made arts & crafts will be allowed to be sold by the vendor\u2019s.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n-The committee is still searching for someone to head the art committee.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nKiosk Development:
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nIt was reported that the New Freedom Heritage Theater and Kiosk project is moving ahead. The Heritage Theater will be housed in the museum and will show historical videos related to New Freedom. The Heritage Kiosk will show the evolution of New Freedom landmarks and will show shorter versions of the videos that will be shown in the Heritage Theater. The kiosk will be available for deployment to suitable community organizations. The theater and kiosk are underwritten in a large part by a grant from the Cultural Alliance of York County. The Cultural Alliance awarded New Freedom Heritage $21,600 towards the project. This award was the largest single award that the Cultural Alliance made under their Creative Impact Award program. We still need to raise an additional $5000 to be able to complete the project. We have submitted financial support requests to potential corporate sponsors and are awaiting their response.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Meetings (attendance and frequency):
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n-Attendance has been low and it is proposed that member meetings are held less frequently and\/or as needed.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n-Committee meetings will be held as needed.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n-Schedule guest speakers to speak once a month at the museum when open.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n-Board meetings schedule will remain the same.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n-It was proposed that a \u201cMember Picnic\u201d be held instead of the members meeting in July, 2012.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Insurance:
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nIt was recommended to get several quotes on the D&O insurance and to further examine if the insurance is necessary. The policy also needs to be corrected as NFH is identified as a LLC on the declaration page.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Meeting adjourned at 8:15PM.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                                                                            February 16, 2012 New Freedom Heritage Annual Meeting
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nAttendance: Diane Folger, Brenda Putnam, Jean Merrill, Bruce Merrill, Sue Myers, Sue Lieske, Roger Lieske, Jen Wilson, Scott Furman, Margaret Thoman, Robin Reid.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nMeeting called to order at 7:15PM.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Old Business:
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n-Diane reported that the museum opening on February 4, 2012 was a huge success.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            New Business:
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nTreasurer Report: Sue Lieske reports that the current funds balance is $30,217.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n-The alley in front of the museum has been abandoned by the borough. Paving is scheduled for this summer or fall. Once paving is complete, the alley will not be a through street.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n-The movie scheduled for June 16, 2012 will be \u201cDolphin Tale\u201d.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n-The Cultural Alliance of York granted a Creative Impact Award in the amount of $21,600 to NFH. This grant will facilitate the creation of a kiosk that will outline the boroughs evolution and history. While the grant has been awarded, NHF must raise money that will be matched 2-1.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n-Motions were made, seconded, and approved to elect Will Kirkpatrick as President, Brenda Putnam as Vice-President, and Jen Wilson as Secretary.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n-Motions were made, seconded, and approved to elect Bruce Merrill, Jean Merrill & Robin Reid, and to reelect Scott Furman & Margaret Thoman to the board.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Presentation:
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nThe informative presentation about Steam into History, INC. was given by Bob Gotwols. (Bob conducted a previous presentation to NFH on 4\/7\/2011). During the current presentation, Bob explained details of the planning and showed an aerial map of the plans. Bob answered many questions and stated he will take NHF\u2019s requests into consideration.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Meeting adjourned at 8:30PM.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            November 3, 2011 board of Directors Meeting
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nAttendance: Diane Folger, Roger Lieske, Sue Lieske, Margaret Thoman, Scott Furman, Jean Merrill
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nMeeting called to order at 7:06pm.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Old Business: June Board minutes approved by all present<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            New Business: The board discussed changing the Membership dues from the current $20.00\/family. The board voted unanimously to maintain the current membership dues price.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Treasurer\u2019s Report:
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nTotal expenses to date $10,217.27, Total income to date $11,377.74 leaving a net income of $1,160.47.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nThe Finance committee met on Thursday October 27, 2011 their proposed 2012 Budget was presented to the Board. The only known number that may change on the budget will pertain to the cost of insurance due to the need to insure the contents of the museum.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nThe Board voted and approved the 2012 Budget.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Freedom Green:
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nThe board discussed the outside use of Sign Board on Freedom Green by the Boy Scouts.
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nA motion was made and approved by the Board to allow nonprofits and community organizations to put a message on the sign board at the discretion of NFH for a time that will be no more than 21 days long, provided that the message does not conflict with the mission of NFH. Each message will be emailed to Board members for approval, a simple majority email vote will determine if a message shall be allowed.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Stream Cleanup Permit:
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nThe Stream rehabilitation permit has been obtained. The insurance carrier stated that anyone who works on the stream will be covered under our insurance policy since it is under the auspices of a New Freedom Heritage project. The stream rehabilitation meeting will be held at the January NFH meeting. The date for the stream rehab project is set for April 14th 2012.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Museum:
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nThe Board discussed purchasing \u201cAround New Freedom\u201d books to be sold in the museum. The last \u201cAround New Freedom\u201d book was sold. The Board approved the purchase of \u201cAround New Freedom\u201d books at the best price possible and to put the cost under museum collection costs in the budget. The grand opening of the museum will be February 4, 2012.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Election\/Re-election of Board Members and Officers:
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nDiane Folger\u2019s term as president and Jean Merrill\u2019s term as secretary ends in Feb 2012. Diane Folger, Susan Gorham and Molly Adler will be retiring as board members. Sue Lieske and Roger Lieske will continue through their term which ends in February of 2013. The board discussed the need for new officers and board members for 2012. The nominating committee will contact members for these positions.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            The meeting adjourned at 8:20pm<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                                                                            June 8, 2011 Board of Directors Meeting
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nThe meeting was called to order at 8:00pm
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nAttending: Diane Folger, Sue Lieske, Jean Merrill, Scott Furman, and Roger Lieske.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            New Business:
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nThe New Freedom Heritage April 2011 Board meeting minutes have been posted on the New Freedom Heritage website. The minutes for the April 2011New Freedom Heritage Board were approved by the Board members via email.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            The Board approved the new mission\/vision statement for the New Freedom Heritage Museum.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Mission Statement: Preserve New Freedom\u2019s history for future generations through written, oral, and historical items depicting New Freedom\u2019s Heritage.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Vision Statement: Encourage helpful community relationships through awareness of New Freedom\u2019s cultural character.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            The Board voted unanimously that shared usage of the museum building by Steam into History, Inc, is not something we want to pursue at this time, due to the fact that the museum is still under construction potentially conflicting with both Steam into History, Inc and NFH ability to use the space. Additionally, the New Freedom Heritage museum lease does not allow the ability to sublet space in the building. The above approved motion included New Freedom Heritage\u2019s desire to support Steam into History, Inc in their endeavors and to send a support letter informing them of the NFH Board decision.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            At the April 2011 Board meeting an initiative was approved to update the New Freedom Heritage bylaws. The Board voted to approve the updated bylaws that were presented at the June 8 2011 Board meeting.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            After discussion the Board approved that the New Freedom Heritage President could sign the stream cleanup permit as the point of contact for the stream cleanup. The stream cleanup must be done prior to the Freedom Green Park development proceeding.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            The Board approved cancelling a July meeting of the New Freedom Heritage Board.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 pm.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                                                                            April 7, 2011 Board of Directors Meeting
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nThe meeting was called to order at 7:00pm
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nAttending: Diane Folger, Sue Lieske, Jean Merrill, Scott Furman, Susan Gorham, Roger Lieske, Margaret Thoman
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nGuest Speakers: Bob & Jackie Gotwals (Present only during their Presentation)<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Presentation: The informative presentation about Steam into History, INC was given by Bob Gotwols. This organization is building a Steam driven Locomotive and passenger train to promote tourism and education on the former Northern Central Rail Line. When finished it will start in New Freedom and run to Hanover Junction and back. Steam into History proposes to be open for business by 2013.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            New Business:
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nThe Board voted to approve joining the York County Visitors Bureau both as a member and for the event listing section for the year starting July 2011 \u2013 June 2012. The benefits derived will be improved publicity for the Freedom Fest. The cost (joining membership and event listing) comes to $220.00.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            The Board voted to revalidate the need to purchase a computer for treasury functions. The original need for a computer purchase was approved in the FY2011 budget at the November 2010 Board meeting.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            The Board voted to disapprove adding a line to the budget for gift giving.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            The Board voted to reaffirm the practice requiring two signatures on checks drawn from New Freedom Heritage accounts.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            The Board voted the appointment of the following individuals to the finance committee: Sue Lieske, Roger Lieske, Diane Folger, Scott Furman, and Bruce Merrill.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            The Board approved the need for updating the wording of the bylaws. Additionally the Board approved the modification of the NFH website to add a Bylaws page and delete the page to subscribe to a non-existent NFH Newsletter.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Treasurer Report:
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nExpenses for First Quarter 2011 totaled $606.05, Income for first Quarter 2011 totaled$1,120.85.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            The Board decided to cease attempts to obtain PA Sales Tax Exemption given that NFH does not do \u201cCharity to Persons\u201d or \u201cGovernment Service\u201d, which are two of the five criteria required to qualify for a Sales Tax Exempt Status.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            The Board voted to approve the treasurer\u2019s report.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 pm.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                                                                                            July 13. 2010 Board of Directors Meeting<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Meeting was called to order at 7:05pm
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nAttending: Diane Folger, Molly Adler, Bruce Merrill, Connie Chandler, Jean Merrill, Marianne Winkleman<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Old Business:
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nMotion was made and seconded to approve the April Board Minutes.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Motion was made, seconded and approved to have the amended bylaws from the January Meeting to be written so that they are incorporated into the existing by-laws.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            New Business:
                                                                                                                                                                                            \nMotion was made, seconded and approved to use postcards to sell at the September fest, and additionally for membership reminders for both the annual meeting and for membership renewals.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            A motion was made, seconded and approved by the board to allot the amount of $250.00 for the cost of making the postcards.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Motion was made, seconded, and approved to write an article for the New Freedom Borough newsletter regarding membership renewal and the Annual meeting to be placed in the 4th quarter 2010, and the 1st quarter 2011 newsletters.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Motion was made, seconded and approved to provide the approved board minutes, to be placed on the New Freedom Heritage website as a link without the use of a password, and to the New Freedom Borough Council.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            The Treasures report was presented and a motion to approve the report was made, seconded and approved by the board.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Motion was made, seconded and approved to seek a proclamation from Ron Miller for the September fest.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Motion was tabled on ordering New Freedom Books for resale at the September Fest.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            The meeting was adjourned at 8:25pm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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