15 Jan 2015 Annual Meeting
2015 McFarland Historical Society Annual Meeting
The master of ceremonies Wes Licht brushed up on his repitrore of Nowegian jokes and no one was safe from being included in one of his Ole, Lena, or Sven jokes.
Reports were given by the board officers. Meg Nielsen gave a report on the very successful Chocolate Fest Committee that raised over $10,000 in 2014. The Committee will take a well-desered break in 2015 and hold another fest in November of 2016.
Kathy Krusiec reported on the Ladies Afternoon Tea fundraiser held on the lawn at the Larson House. This elegant event will be held again on July 11, 2015, with a rain date of July 18.
Ginny Dodson recognized eagle scouts Sean Kohl and Tyler Bexson for their work at the Larson House and showed them the plaques that will be hung next to their projects, an herb garden and pergola, respectively.
Jane Licht praised the Larson House Museum Mowing Crew of Bill Mitchel, Joe Marking Jr., Tim Mitchel, Larry Nygaard and Jim Harried. Bill, Tim, Jim and Larry’s widow Deb received gas cards in recognition of the fact that they use their own equipment and gasoline to keep the grounds neat and tidy. President Dale Marsden presented a plaque to Ron Larson who purchased naming rights to the front porch at the Larson House Museum.
He also presented a McFarland Historical Society life time membership to Meg Nielsen for chairing the Chocolate Fest Committee.[/vc_column_text]
