Club News

Colfax Historical Society

The meeting of the Colfax Historical Society was called to order at 7 p.m. Sept. 15 by president Kevin Williams and he thanked everyone for attending. Members present were: BJ Williams, Karen Russell, Aaron Bartholmey, Steve and Cindy L. Van Dusseldorp, Don and Joyce Jessen, Larry and Charlet Daft, Stanley Daft, Peggy Dvorak, Rachel Wilty, Kathy Mathews, Chris and Tranquillity Smith.

Minutes of the Aug. 18 was read. Treasurer’s report was presented. The facility manager, Tranquillity Smith reported we have several weddings coming up and other types of rentals.

Peggy and Cindy L. audited the books and said everything was fine.

Kevin will be contacting Josh Williams about the log cabin Eagle Scout project.

Joyce made a motion to purchase a large piece of black granite from GMT in Ankeny for $90 and get it engraved.

Kevin has had further discussion with DNR Biologist.

The nominating committee, consisting of Karen, Peggy and Cindy L., met and are to report back at the October annual meeting on Monday, Oct. 20.

An Election Day Soup Supper will be Tuesday, Nov. 4 in our community room from 4:30 to 7 p.m. We will have soup, crackers, veggies, desserts and drinks. There will be a free will donation. Committee in charge is Cindy L. and Peggy. Desserts will be donated by several volunteers to help.

Kevin talked to Judy Atwood and she has offered us a safe, Dreyman’s desk and other items. Kevin will need help moving the safe.

Peggy, Cindy L. and Steve have volunteered to work on one Christmas tree at the Jasper County Museum.

The next meeting will be the October Annual Meeting Election of Officers and three-year Board Members on Monday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. It is open to anyone who would like to attend.

The museum will be open the second Saturday of the month on Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon with Charlet and Larry D. volunteering and from noon to 2 p.m. Don and Joyce will be volunteering. Admission is free.