FAIRLINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Meeting Minutes
July 11, 2002
North Fairlington Community Center
The Fairlington Historical Society convened a meeting of its Board of Trustees on July
11, 2002 to consider the following agenda:
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I.
Minutes
New Business
o 60th Anniversary Celebration
o Committee Reports
o Financial Report
Old Business:
o Boundary Stone
Minutes
The minutes of the June 6, 2002 meeting were reviewed.
Motion Made and Seconded: To approve the June 6, 2002 minutes. [Motion
Passed]
II.
New Business
A.
60th Anniversary Celebration
Members discussed the 2003 60th Anniversary of Fairlington’s construction and
developed an initial list of scheduled and proposed events that should feature
commemorative activity and a Society presence:
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2002 Fall Yard Sale
October 24, 2002 Annual Meeting
House and Garden Tour
Fairlington at 50: 60th Anniversary Edition Publication Event
2003 Spring Yard Sale
2003 4th of July Parade
2003 Fall Yard Sale
2003 Annual Meeting
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Members also discussed the Society’s and others’ roles in creating an overall plan for 60th
Anniversary celebrations, expressing the need to assure that all of Fairlington’s
organizations and groups be invited to help shape the celebration. Terry Placek agreed to
serve as the Society’s 60th Anniversary coordinator and representative to the 60th
Anniversary Steering Committee, and to begin discussions of a general approach and
plan with David Manning, who has expressed an interest, the leadership of the
Fairlington Citizens Association, and appropriate others.
B.
Committee Reports
Cindy Kunz reported on the first meeting of the Fundraising Committee, in which four
general fundraising strategies were explored:
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Memberships
Grants for special purposes and operating support
Corporate and Individual Donations for special events and activities
Sales of FHS branded items, e.g., t-shirts, mugs, etc.
She explained that the committee was working on a matrix of events and activities,
corporate and individual donation levels, and contribution rewards. This matrix will be
used, along with general information about the Society in soliciting donations for 2003.
The committee is working on generating a mast list of potential business contributors to
include: all business and other concerns serving the community, i.e., Shirlington, Quaker
Lane, and King Street; all Fairlington boards; and major contractors doing business in
Fairlington and with its organizations.
Ron Patterson reported that Terry Placek would now serve as the board’s representative
to the Volunteer Committee, replacing Cindy Kunz who had agreed to manage the
Fundraising Committee. Mr. Patterson also reported that the Architectural Integrity
Committee and the Special Committee on Fairlington at 50 were scheduled to meet later
in the month.
Ruth Kerns reported that a new exhibit has been placed in the Society’s display case in
the South Fairlington Community Center. Ms. Kerns and Ms. Kunz agreed to prepare a
routine thank you letter for contributors of artifacts and memorabilia.
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C.
Financial Report
Sandy Hodapp presented a financial report and an operating statement (attached). She
reported that the Society’s Certificate of Deposit would mature on August 3 and that a
decision about its disposition was needed.
Motion Made and Seconded: To roll over the Certificate of Deposit when it
matures on August 3, 2002 for an additional six months. [Motion Passed]
II.
Old Business
A.
Boundary Stone
Ron Patterson reported that he had picked up accumulated trash and had raked out the
leaves surrounding the Boundary Stone, noting that the fence requires stripping and
painting and that the commemorative DAR plate requires cleaning. He explained that
long range plans for the widening of King Street may include placement of a sidewalk
and possible movement of the stone.
B.
Other Matters
Sara Dalcher presented revised logo designs prepared for the Society’s consideration by
herself and a graphic design colleague.
Sandy Hodapp reported that she was prepared to mail a postcard followup to her email
membership solicitation.
Terry Placek reported that the North Fairlington Board of Directors had approved the
purchase of a curio cabinet to be placed in the North Fairlington Community Center and
made available for Society displays. Members expressed their appreciation for Ms.
Placek’s efforts to secure the case and display space for the Society.
Ruth Kerns reported that the Burke & Herbert anniversary display is currently at the West
Broad Street branch.
IV.
Attendance
Members Attending: Mr. Patterson, Ms. Hodapp, Ms. Kerns, Ms. Kunz, and Ms. Placek
Committee Members Attending: Ms. Sara Dalcher, and Ms. Jeanne Muller
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Secretary
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