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It All Started On March 17, 2018

The Grand Opening was March 17, 2018. The grand opening started at 10 am. The day was full of events starting with a ribbon cutting at noon, refreshments, raffle for lifetime membership, and gift shop items. We had around 130 guests.

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Minutes from the last meeting

Minutes for the May 29, 2025 Coulterville Historical Society monthly meeting:

 

Call to Order: 7:01

Board Members in attendance: Jenny, Tony, Bob, Diana, Judy, Gracelyn and Joy Fox

 

The minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting were read and approved with a motion by Diana and second by Tony. 

 

Tony gave the treasurer’s report for the month noting the regular monthly bills that were paid including: water, insurance, and power. The total cash available in the checking account is $2672.87. The mural/savings account had a balance of $1904.70. It was noted that we have 5-6 months of financing in our account at this time. Some fundraising ideas that were discussed included: Krispy Kreme and pancake/sausage dinner. We will also check with Jessica Jetton about the Christmas craft fair. There was also the idea of selling shirts at the FF. 

 

Old Business:

We will have a yard sale on June 14th.

 

New Business:

The Fall Festival is September 20th. We are sponsoring the Citizen of the Year. Applications will be located at City Hall and the library until August 29. The Society would recognize the 90+ citizens to coordinate with the Celebrate 250.

 

A possible community art grant was discussed to develop the space between the library and the museum.

 

The Society has been made aware that TIF money could be available to us. Jenny will complete the application.

 

There is a grant through Homeland Security for cameras. The deadline is June 20.

 

Jenny will be visiting Coulterville, California. It was approved that we would give the Northern Mariposa County Museum in Coulterville, California a crock and a medallion. 

 

The next opening dates for the museum are as follows:

June 11 (Bob), 14 (Judy), 21 (Judy/Tony)

July: 9 (Bob), 12 (Diana), 19 (Jenny)

The next meeting date is August 21. 

For the Good of the Order:

There is a student who recently joined the Carpenter’s Union and needs to volunteer time and talent to a local project. He is interested in re-vamping our back room counter and sink area.

 

With no further business to come before the board, Tony made a motion to adjourn the meeting with a second from Diana. The motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:58.

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