KENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 26, 2024 KCHS BOARD MEETING

The Board met at the Erlanger branch of the Kenton County Library. The next meeting will be on January 28, 2025.

Minutes of the last meeting were approved.

The Treasurer's Report was received and approved after the following discussion. The Treasurer suggested that a deficit exists, which needs to be corrected sooner or later. The following items were discussed or voted on:    To encourage more membership renewals, print “last issue” (if not renewed) on Bulletin envelopes;      In early 2025 send out renewal reminder letters;      Post renewal reminders/invitations on Facebook;    Find a cheaper way to print the Bulletin. (Motion: Karl moved, Bob Rich seconded, not to renew the lease for the printer/copier at the Behringer-Crawford Museum. Motion passed.);    The ZOOM subscription is too costlyand there are cheaper alternatives (Motion: Bob Rich moved, John Boh seconded, not to renew the ZOOM subscription. Motion passed.);    Do not renew liability insurance. The KCHS no longer hosts a booth or serves food. It has no property open to the public. No motion was made but sentiment seemed to favor canceling now, or not renewing later.    

Database. It is being updated.

Bulletin. Printer issues delayed printing of November/December. With the high cost of printing and the recent technical problems, it was suggested that postal mailing might be ended and only email used.

Northern Kentucky Heritage Magazine. The next issue is being edited and should be mailed in December or early January.    

NKHS website. Nothing reported.

Essay contest. Four submissions have been received so far. Consideration should be given to some other form of contest.

Independence history group. Significant old buildings are now on the National Register of Historical Places.    

New Business. A recent query prompted Elaine to discuss a house on Greenup being renovated. The house was built by Samuel Hannaford for Daniel Hemingray of the Hemingray Glass Company family. Elaine will try to get pictures of the before and after.

The meeting adjourned.

FOLKS, YOUR SOCIETY NEEDS TO STAY IN THE BLACK. RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIPS NOW OR BUY ONE IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY A MEMBER. BUY A MEMBERSHIP FOR SOMEONE AS A CHRISTMAS GIFT

BEHRINGER CRAWFORD MUSEUM

Party for a Purpose!

freshART Auction to Support Community Youth Education

For the 32nd year, Behringer-Crawford Museum is celebrating the vibrant, artistic talents from our region with its annual freshART party and art auction on Saturday, September 7, 6-9:30 p.m. Raising funds for youth education programs, freshART gives collectors and others the chance to acquire one-of-a-kind works newly created "fresh" en plein air by dozens of artists in Devou Park. Enjoy an evening of creativity, community and excitement, featuring cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, culminating in a live and lively auction. All inclusive tickets are $60 per person and can be purchased at the museum or below. 

For purchases or for details go to the website. If need b call BCM during business hour s.

They are still offering a wide variety of virtual programs and their bi-weekly History Hours that you can sign up for online. 

Behringer Crawford Museum is also collecting stories about the Pandemic from people all over Northern Kentucky creating a documentary of life in the Pandemic. If you would like to add some of your personal stories please go to the website: https://www.bcmuseum.org/2-uncategorised/258-behind-the-mask