Imporant! Annual Meeting and Open House Announcement
Date | Wednesday, June 28, 2017 |
Time | 3:00 p.m. |
Location | Depot Museum, 20 Pacific Ave, Aitkin MN 56431 |
You might wonder why we are meeting in June, as our annual meeting is in January. It is often a struggle for members to attend an evening meeting in one of Minnesota's coldest, darkest months, plus many members have gone south for the winter and cannot attend. Thus, we propose changing the Society's by-laws so the annual meeting is held in June when the weather is warmer, the days are longer, and the snowbirds are home.
Click here to read proposed changes to our bylaws.
We did schedule a meeting this January, but did not have a quorum of the membership attending. Per the by-laws, if we hold two consecutive annual meetings without a quorum, we have to disband the Society and give ownership of our possessions to the Minnesota Historical Society. No one wants that to happen, so your participation in this annual meeting is extremely important.
We hope you can attend. It will be a time to re-connect with and meet new members. After the business meeting, we will have a short presentation by one of our cherished volunteers to help you understand the work they are doing for the Society. Cake and coffee will be served.
Note: An RSVP is not necessary. Only members in good standing (dues are paid up) can vote. A family membership has one vote. If you are not already a member, sign up before the meeting and you will be eligible to vote.