Minutes

The June 11 meeting of the Pittsville Area Historical Society was called to order by President Chris Buchanan. The Secretary and Treasurer reports were presented and approved.

Old Business began with a report on Scranton School Days. Chris Nepper and Rick Winters were the teachers. The students experienced what it was like to attend school in the 1940’s. They changed into period clothes, assumed a new identity for the day and went into small groups for reading by lamplight, cursive writing with pen and ink, and learning math with an abacus and slate.

A new Business Membership sign will be put up on the side of the museum. We are very grateful for the support of these area bussinesses.

We are checking into applying for a grant to update the heating and cooling of the museum. Chris Nepper will check the insulation to include this into the grant application.

New Business began with a report by Chris Buchanan on the float in the Fourth of Judly parade. The theme will be “We the People”

We will present the library program on July 21. There will be a display of fossils in the shelter house.

Abigail Huber will be the program intern for the summer. She has many new ideas for us to consider. Marlene Neve will be her mentor.

The next meeting is July 9. Please consider volunteering your time. There are many projects, inside and outside, that could use your help.

Motion to adjourn