Warwick Historical Society
Minutes - December 21, 2016

Present:   Charlie Brown, Michael Carey, Barbara Walker,  Bev and Dave
Shepardson, Martha Morse, Rod and Liz Whipple , Clare Green, Patty
Ernest

The meeting was called to order at 7:11 p.m. by Michael Carey, in the
absence of Larry Carey.
 
Secretary's Report:  The minutes of the September 21, 2016 meeting were
accepted as read.

Treasurer's Report:  Martha read the treasurer's report in Arline's
absence.  Accepted as read.
.  CD balance:  	$10,531.36
.  Savings:	  5,239.12
.  Checking:	  1,558.37			TOTAL:  $17,328.85

Proceeds:  $130 dues;  $80 Holiday Fair;  $25 Dues & donation:  Total
$235
Expenditures:  $65.71 National Grid (4 months); $15  Commonwealth dues: 
Total $80.71

Mike presented President's Report written by Larey Carey 
1.   Larry and Mike have applied for a State grant for funding a display
of military uniforms.  They prepared and submitted the proposal in late
November and expect to hear back sometime in January of 2017.
2.  In the course of this grant proposal, the Secretary of the
Commonwealth in Boston sent documentation certifying the Warwick
Historical Society Inc. as "a domestic corporation organized on May 15,
1972."  Their office also sent a  Certificate of Change of Directors or
Officers of Non-Profit Corporations as this had not officially been
updated for many years.  Copies of these two documents were given to 
Martha for the WHS historical files. 
3.  There was some discussion on the merits of ordering more T-shirts or
afghans for future sales.  No decision was reached or motion taken. 
Martha mentioned that the note cards sell well , and suggested they be
displayed on a stand for better viewing.  Rod Whipple offered to
construct a wooden display stand.  

In other business, it was suggested that Charlie Brown present some of
his knowledge on the history of Warwick at the beginning of our next
quarterly meeting in March.  Clare Green offered to facilitate his
presentation and arrange for possible videotaping.    

The business meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m.   The annual Yankee Gift
Swap and refreshments followed. 

The next quarterly meeting will be held on March 15, 2017.

 Respectfully submitted,

Martha Morse, secretary