Warwick Historical Society
Minutes for June 8, 2016

Present:  Ed Lemon, Arline Lincoln,  Calvin Fellows, Freddie Fellows,
Mike Carey, Martha Kitchen, Martha Morse, Larry Carey, Barbara Walker,
Kris Wallock, Rod Whipple (Helen arrived later)

The meeting was called to order at 7:08 pm by Larry Carey.  

Secretary's Report:  Minutes of the 16 March 2016 meeting were amended
to include $15.00 expense  for Commonwealth dues. On motion by Arline,
second by Mel, minutes accepted unanimously.

Treasurer's report  (Arline Lincoln) 
Checking balance:  	   	  1,007.70  			
Savings balance: 	  	  5,237.82
CD balance:			10,476.56
	TOTAL WORTH:	16,722.08

RECEIPTS: none
EXPENSES		
National Grid		    	     10.00
Flowers/soil                                 69.76
			      		
On a motion by Martha M., second by Mike, the treasurer's report was
unanimously accepted as read.

President's Report: 
Larry found one blue afghan to add to the limited supply of other
colors.
Larry thanked those present for their support and concern during this
difficult time of grieving for him and his family.

OLD BUSINESS 
1. Report of the  Planning Sub-Committee:   The report of the November
9, 2015 meeting, authored by Helen Whipple  was  reviewed and discussed.
Discussion centered on concern for  the safety of the valuable Howard
collection, which is owned by the Town of Warwick and stored in the
museum. There was general agreement that the collection should be stored
in acid free containers and kept in the Town Hall safe.  Any vote on the
disposition of the collection will be taken at the next meeting.
2. WHS museum space issues   It was noted that people are reluctant to
"give" materials to the museum collection due to lack of space and
security.   The possibility of accepting items on loan, with
accompanying paperwork, was considered.  
3. WHS museum climate control:  The humidity problem may be somewhat
resolved by resorting to use of the humidifier in the basement, or,
better yet, purchasing a new humidifier.   Mike will follow up on these
options. 

NEW BUSINESS
1. Ed said he plans to continue working to produce the book of
photographs of Warwick's historic homes. He will apply for a Cultural
Council grant for publication costs.
2.   Nomination of Officers:  The current slate of officers have all
agreed to continue in their positions for the next two year term (2016 -
2018). They are:  president - Larry Carey;  vice- president - Charlie
Brown;    treasurer - Arline Lincoln;  secretary - Martha Morse; curator
- Ed Lemon;  auditor - Rodney Whipple.  The slate was unanimously
accepted on a motion by Mel, seconded by Arline.   Membership will vote
on the slate  at the September 21 meeting. 
3. Sign-up for Museum openings in Summer:  As always, the museum will be
open on Sundays from 2-4 pm during July and August, as well as expanded
hours on Old Home Day (Saturday August 28).  Folks who were not at the
meeting will be called to fill the open spots.

The meeting was adjourned at  8:09 pm, followed by refreshments.
The next meeting is scheduled for September 21, 2016.

Respectfully submitted, 
Martha Morse, secretary