Cairo Historical Society
Minutes for 2015
Cairo Historical Society
Minutes January 15, 2015
Sylvia Hasenkopf, Secretary
Members Present: John Kargoe, Sylvia Hasenkopf, Gail Kargoe, Elton Rouse, Ray Houghtaling, Mark A. Gruppe, Linda Larsen, Sherry True, Ron Hasenkopf, Michael Lamanec, John Gallagher.
President John Kargoe called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
1) Minutes from the October 16, 2014 meeting were reviewed and approved. Sherry True made a motion to accept the minutes as written and Elton Rouse seconded the motion. All agreed and the motion was passed.
2) Minutes from the November 20 meeting were reviewed and approved. It was noted that Phil and Bunny Savino’s last name was misspelled and will be corrected. Elton Rouse made a motion to accept the minutes with the correction of the Savino name and Sherry True seconded the motion. All agreed and the motion was passed. All agreed and the motion was passed.
3) Minutes from the December 18, 2014 meeting were reviewed and approved. Gail Kargoe made a motion to accept the minutes as written and Mark Gruppe seconded the motion. All agreed and the motion was passed.
4) Jill Lamanec, our Interim Treasurer is ill at home. Mike Lamenec relayed a message from Jill; the 2014 and 2015 data entry into the Quickbooks is almost complete and is expected by week end. She needs a few things to facilitate working on the financials:
· a scanner for scanning in receipts
· a 32 gig thumb drive
· cheques for the Quickbooks
Motion
from Sylvia to proceed with the acquisition of the 32 gig thumb drive and the
cheques for the Quickbooks program. Mike Lamanec seconded the motion. All agreed
and the motion passed.
Sylvia suggested that she explore the costs of the scanner for the Treasurer.
Sylvia
indicated that she has received the bank statements from the National Bank of
Coxsackie. The General Fund has $13,659.57, the Building Fund $15,612.44 and the
Special Events Fund $2693.02. She cautions that there are restricted funds in
the General Fund that are earmarked for the Hometown Heroes Banner Program, the
Hometown Heroes Book and the Cairo Family Tree.
John Gallagher indicated that he has materials from the Treasurer’s position to
transfer to the new Treasurer.
John Kargoe expressed his thanks and that of the Cairo Historical Society for
John Gallagher’s six years service as the Treasurer of the Society, as well as
the many years serving the Cairo Historical Association.
5) Membership update: Our final membership for 2014 was 107 members, just 3 members shy of our 2014 goal. To date there are 60 members in 2015, 10 of them new members. Our current renewal rate is 46.73%. Welcome to new members Ellsworth and Pam Slater, Ewald and Janet Schwarzenegger, Greene House Ltd. (Gary Kitsinger), Miklos and Roxann Salvo, Muriel Weeks Test, Jean De Simone and Family, George M. Acker and Irene M. Beede, Steve and April Saccocio, Bavarian Manor, Sharon and Neil Schoenfeld, Craig and Donna Wexler.
6)
We currently have 935 Facebook members, 34 members more than in
November 2014. This month we discussed the Woodstock Dam, Fincke’s Manor and
Green Acres in Purling. Someone was asking for pictures of the Kelly House on
Rte 31 in Purling. Four pictures were posted of the Resort Directory from the
Civil Service Leader, America’s Largest Weekly for Public Employees, June 6,
1950. Also posted: the Blue Danube postcard, White’s Bottling Works, the Class
of 1920, the Van Buren Theater, Pickwick letterhead, Acra School pic 1915.
Lynda Rizzuto wrote: My family bought the resort in 1969 from Lena and Pompeo
Rocci, It was called Rocci’s Green Acres at the time of purchase. Marge & Ed
Rizzuto were my parents and added a new string of rooms in addition to the one
string plus the Main house. There was a small cottage that served as a residence
for my family and office. There was also a dining room and a separate Rec Hall.
Ed passed in 1971 at the Bavarian Manor during a Republican dinner/dance. My
brother Rick, myself and several others finished a banquet hall my Dad started
in order to hold 250 people. Several 50’s acts brought in additional income for
the dying resort business. The acts included Danny & the Juniors, the Crests and
the Platforms. The 1st Chinese Restaurant was also born at Green
Acres, the House of Cheng, which moved to the Jamesway Plaza in Catskill.
7) Collections: John Valchovic donated a copy of a map of Cairo’s Hydro Plant dated 1961. Sylvia Harper Nelson donated 6 original letters of Gideon Noble Lewis to his mother Sally Ann Lennon Lewis and brother Charles L. Lewis. A copy of the picture of the drilling of a well at the CMRR at Cairo Junction, dated September 1900 was also received.
8) Item sales in last month: 1 Portrait of the Past, 4 Rails to Catskills DVD, 1 Throw, 1 Legs Diamond book, 1 Cairo cap, 1 postcard, 6 postal commemoratives.
9) Sgt. Frank Dorpfeld’s veteran’s picture was featured in the Greenville Pioneer contributed by the Cairo Historical Society.
Old Business:
1. Mike Lamanec indicated that he has a line drawing of the Shinglekill Falls that he is working on and should have a proposed logo ready for review at the next monthly meeting.
2. John K. read a proposed letter to the Ulster/Delaware Historical Society. All were in favor. Sylvia will retype under the CHS letterhead for John’s signature.
3. Mark Gruppe indicated that he and Robert Uzzilia are awaiting the spring to repair/replace the Susquehannah Turnpike enclosures.
Projects:
New Business:
There is no new business
Cairo Historical Society
Minutes February 19, 2015
Sylvia Hasenkopf, Secretary
Members Present: John Kargoe,
Sylvia Hasenkopf, Gail Kargoe, Elton Rouse, Ray Houghtaling, Linda Larsen,
Sherry True, Jill Lamanec, Robert Uzzilia, Carol Spohler.
President John Kargoe called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
1) Minutes from the January 15, 2015 meeting were reviewed and approved. Elton Rouse made a motion to accept the minutes as written and Gail Kargoe seconded the motion. All agreed and the motion was passed.
2)
Jill Lamanec, our Interim Treasurer, distributed the 2014 Profit & Loss
and 2014 Balance Sheet statements. All revenue and expenses have been recorded
in Quickbooks. Jill is still working on the entries for 2015, however January is
mostly done. She is awaiting word from Susan True, our accountant, who has the
final statements from 2014, for advice and direction for 2015 setup.
Jill has closed the Special Events account and the funds have been transferred
to the General Fund.
The decision has been made to add sales tax to all taxable sales.
Jill advises she needs Microsoft Office for the laptop dedicated to the
Treasurer. Sylvia made the motion that we move forward with the acquisition of
the full suite of Microsoft Office. Elton seconded the motion. All agreed and
the motion was passed.
3)
Membership update: Our current membership is 84 members, an
increase of 24 members since January’s meeting. New members since the last
report are: The Accounting Offices of Tom Fuscito, CPA, Mary E. Datka, Dawning
Real Estate, Inc, Dan and Diana Benoit and US Paper Counters. Our renewal rate
stands at 58.88%.
The membership goal for 2015 has been established as 115 members.
Sylvia read very moving letter received from MaryBeth Datka who recently joined
the Cairo Historical Society.
4) We currently have 961 Facebook members, 26 members more than in January 2015. This month we discussed the Tiesmeyers grocery store, items from the Cairo Herald 1920’s (KKK cross burning on lawn of Mohican House in Acra for example), 8 maps showing the evolution of Greene County from 1772 to 1836 (Sylvia showed the map to the group), a question regarding the name of Joseph Kollar’s boarding house in Gayhead, a question regarding the name of the Jacob Stein boarding house in Cairo, a picture of Edison Timmerman Rd. in the 1920’s, the Rose Haven sign, how Cairo got it’s name, the Almshouse, Dr. Titus lecture, the Wiltse genealogy and more.
5) Collections: No items received this month.
6) Item sales in last month: 15 pictures for Round Top Cemetery Association, a gift for Mrs. Norma Bodratti (pictures of Round Top). A donation of $60 was given to the Cairo Historical Society.
7) Salvatore “Charles” Calcagno’s veteran’s picture was featured in the Greenville Pioneer contributed by the Cairo Historical Society.
Old Business:
1. Jill Lamanec indicated that Mike, her husband, could not be present this evening as he was dealing with water emergencies in town. She indicated that he is close to completing the logo proposal; however the bad weather that we have been experiencing has been limiting his available free time to work on it.
2. Jill also indicated she still needs the Neat document scanner. Sylvia indicated that she will reach out to Jill regarding model.
Projects:
New Business:
John moved to close the meeting at 8:20. All agreed.
Cairo Historical Society
Monthly Meeting
March 19, 2015
Prepared by Acting Secretary Sherry B. True
The monthly meeting for the Cairo Historical Society was held at the Cairo Public Library on March 19, 2015.
Those in attendance were John Kargoe, Gail Kargoe, Sherry B True, Mark Grupe, Mike Lamanac and Robert Uzzilia.
The meeting was called to order at 7 pm. A motion was made by Mark Grupe and seconded by Elton Rouse to open the meeting.
John made an announcement that Sherry B True agreed to fill the trustee position vacated by Gary. This is a two year commitment.
Old Business: John/Sylvia provided an update on Membership numbers. Current membership is 101, an increase of 17 since the February report. All but one membership is a renewal. Our new member is Dennis Mower. Our renewal rate is 72.89%. Since the beginning of the year we have attracted 20 new members.
Facebook: We currently have 972 members, 11 members more than February 2015. Through Facebook we had discussions on the Blue Spruce Farm, the location of the Love Star Theatre on Main Street, Bicycle Bill (it was the consensus Bill Staker was the original Bicycle Bill). Staker’s Round Top View Resort in Purling, the Hometown Hero’s Book (Linda and Sylvia continue to gather info and do write ups), Tony the Ice Cream Man, the Cock and Bottle Shop, Artis Beojokian wedding announcement, the Trout Brook Farm, Kim Morrison’s poetry, posts from the Cairo Herald and photos from the State of the Union Dinner.
Collections: No items received. Item sales: John and Gail sold 3 depot shirts, 4 rails to the Catskills DVD’s, 3 postal Commemoratives and 1 plain postcard at the Train Show. $90 was collected from the raffle on the Oil Lamp at the Train show.
Treasurer's Report: There was no Treasure report. Jill was gathering information for the New York State Sales tax that was due in by March 20, 2015. We can talk about scanner needs for Jill at the next meeting.
Projects: Cairo Historical Society Building. John updated everyone on the asbestos status with the building. He stated he is in contact with Michael Frueh and Michael said that the cost may not be as expensive as we first thought. Possibly in the range of $300 - $500 for removal of the asbestos in the chimney. Michael will give us an estimate, however we need to get his liability insurance and worker’s compensation exempt form (if he is exempt) information from him first before we move forward with the project with him.
So far on the Go-Fund-Me page we have set up for the Cairo Historical Society Building Fund we have received $155.00 in donations.
John also stated that we now have a building permit from the Town and will need to have it posted in plain sight on the building during construction. We are looking to begin work as soon as the weather breaks.
It was also noted that Maggio and Sons was donating the work for the water tie-in for the Cairo Historical Society.
It was noted that Manny is close to completion on the sign for the front of the building. Someone will need to pick up the sign once it is completed.
Robert Uzzilia brought up the second floor renovations to the second floor and according to code there needs to be an 8 foot height requirement on the second floor.
We also talked about a Construction Manager being needed at the Headquarters building site of if the Building Committee would oversee the project. This will be discussed further at the next meeting. There is a meeting with Ruppert and the Building Committee on April 1st at the Cairo Public Library to go over building plans. The meeting time is 4:30 pm.
License Plate Toppers: Currently delayed due to the February snow storms.
Hometown Hero’s: We have added 5 new banners to our collection. The information for the banners have been received along with payment.
The new Hometown Hero’s Banner applicants are Harold Elton Rouse, Jr., Arthur C. Harm and Justin Jere Patterson. Applications are in process for Ernest F. Passler, Chris Gibson, Stephen Romanek, Thomas Valentine Staker, and William Pierson.
John noted that Sylvia has made a proposal that the following veterans be the 5 CHS funded banners: Nelson Walters, Aaron Betts, Stephen Burgess, Eliab Alden, and John H Betts.
Linda and Sylvia have completed 63 Hometown Hero’s biographies so far out of the 212 that will be listed in the book. The four new ones completed include Matthew Sayre, Edward B Hatton, Gerard Patrick Daly and Renate Alexander.
There are 12 books on pre-order as of right now. John noted that the Cairo Historical Society was turned down on a grant funded by the Dyson Foundation but they stated they generally do not give grants to Historical Societies. Our project was outside the scope of the projects they support.
Sylvia has written another grant to the Furthermore Foundation and that grant was submitted by the March 1st deadline.
Historical Marker: The Cairo Historical Society will also need to talk more about what Historical Marker we would like to request for this year and come up with some ideas for the new marker.
Cairo Family Tree: No additional requests have been made.
Logo: Mike Lamanac said the logo is with a friend of his to adjust the lettering in the Logo for the Cairo Historical Society and he should have it back this week. The winter weather has been part of the issue this year for getting it completed.
State of the Union Dinner: The dinner was a huge success! We ended up with a profit of $2,569.53. We had a total of 110 tickets sold ahead of time, 5 were sold at the door and 4 were complimentary tickets to the Bank of Coxsackie. With increased attendance it was agreed we would probably need to look for another venue for this years’ dinner.
John noted that this event could not be as huge of a success as it was if not for all of those who volunteered. A big thank you went out to the following folks: John and Gail Kargoe, Ron Hasenkopf, Sylvia Hasenkopf, Elton Rouse, Derick Hasenkopf, Mark Robichaud, Helen Chadderdon, Robert Dodge, Robert Uzzilia, Laurie and Ron Mcgyver and Sherry B True.
New
Business: Annual Meeting and voting was discussed and John stated that both Ann
Clapper and Ron Hasenkopf will run for reelection again this year. The voting
will take place at next month’s meeting. Robert Uzzilia bring a voting box to
the meeting next month.
John noted that there will be an Annual Meeting review at the next meeting also.
John said that Elizabeth Brinkerhoff had been in touch with him via email about the 3rd annual picnic in the park to be held on May 2nd. The Cairo Historical Society will have a table there and will be able to sell items but will need volunteers to help man the booth. The set up begins at 10:15 am May 2nd.
The Train Committee talked briefly about the next step for the fencing of the escapement. The committee will meet at another specific time. John noted that the work done on the rails being laid so far has all been donated so there were no costs to the Historical Society. He mentioned that keeping folks interested in the train depot would also help the overall interest in the Cairo Historical Society and could possibly help shed interest to the needs of the Building Fund.
The meeting was closed at 8pm with a motion by Mark Grupe and it was seconded by Robert Uzzilia.
Cairo Historical
Society
Minutes April 16, 2015
Sylvia Hasenkopf, Secretary/VP
Annual Meeting
Members Present: John Kargoe, Ann L. Clapper, Ron Hasenkopf, Jill Lamanec, Michael Lamanec, Sylvia Hasenkopf, Elton Rouse, Sherry B. True, Mark Grupe
Guests: Mary Lou Nahas
President John Kargoe opened the meeting at 7:05pm by welcoming everyone to the 2015 annual Meeting. Pledge of Allegiance was made by all present.
President Kargoe stated that there will be a short business meeting followed by a Powerpoint presentation by our Secretary/VP about the successes of 2014 and our plans for 2015.
1) Minutes from the March 19, 2015 meeting was reviewed and approved. Sherry True made a motion to accept the minutes as written and Elton Rouse seconded the motion. All agreed and the motion was passed.
2) Work on the CHS Headquarters is moving along. The asbestos removal was completed in April 2015 and we are now proceeding with the clean up of the wooded area behind the CHS, which is part of our property. We are looking at a Saturday or Sunday for a clean up crew. Sylvia suggested that we enlist the Boy Scouts. Mark Grup volunteered for Gemini Construction to come in and use their heavy equipment to clear the brush and dispose of the debris. Many thanks go out Gemini Construction for their help.
3) The CHS had planned to run a new event called the Touch-A-Truck, which would be a fundraiser. We require a chair for the event. Should no one be available we will move the event to next year. No volunteer stepped forward, so it was agreed that we would shelve the event for this year.
4) Jill Lamanec provided the Treasurer’s Report. The Total income for the 1st quarter of 2015 was $20,038.54, our Cost of Goods sold for the same period was $583.20, leaving a net total of $19,455.34. Our total expenses for the first quarter were $$1,602.06. Our total assets for the same period is $88,022.97.
5) John indicated that the CHS would like to have a presence at the Memorial Day Parade. Sherry indicated that she would be happy to assist, even if it was walking down the street holding the CHS sign. John will coordinate.
6) John indicated that we have three positions open this year. Ron Hasenkopf and Ann Clapper’s term has come to an end and both are interested in continuing in the role. Jill Lamanec stepped in as our interim Treasurer in January 2015 and did a phenomenal job converting our financial records to Quickbooks. She has agreed to continue as the Treasurer and has put forth her name for the position. John asked if there were any other nominations for these positions from the floor. None were presented. Mark Grupe moved that the Secretary close the nomination process and cast the vote as there are no other nominations. Ann Clapper seconded the motion. The Secretary cast the vote and Ron Hasenkopf and Ann Clapper will continue as Trustees and Jill Lamanec will continue as the CHS Treasurer.
7) Elton made a motion to close the meeting; Mike seconded the motion. The meeting was closed at 7:20pm
Sylvia continued with the Powerpoint Presentation which is attached to these minutes. Given the size of the document it is available for any who wish to see it upon request.
Cairo
Historical Society
Minutes May 21, 2015
Acting Secretary Linda C. Larsen
Members present: John Kargoe, Elton Rouse, Sherry B. True, Linda C. Larsen, Jill Lamanec, Mark Grupe, Ray Houghtaling, Carol Spohler, M.A. Tarpinian, Richard Grupe (late)
President Kargoe opened the meeting at 7 PM leading the Pledge of Allegiance. He then introduced guest speaker Cairo Librarian Debbie Kameckie. Ms. Kameckie spoke about the programs offered and current use of the library asking for any input from the members of CHS re: potential use or offerings the library could consider. Among items discussed: how can the library be promoted to those who don’t know about or don’t now use the facility, how to better connect with schools, cooperation re: grants and grant applications and each organization helping advertise activities of both.
April 2015 minutes approved by motion of Carol S. and second by M.A..
Treasurer’s Report accepted (see attached report). Jill mentioned she paid for the banners (approx., $4,000 – not reflected in April’s report).
Membership list reviewed – John K. and Sherry T. will follow up with those who are on the list who have not renewed their membership. Jill will give contact info.
Membership goal for 2015 met with 115 members. Facebook members 1018.
Old business: Mike Lamanec not in attendance – no report on our logo. Discussed the need for logo for upcoming projects, including the proposed CHS newsletter, presented by Sherry True.
Projects:
1) Headquarters – awaiting Maggio & Sons to start sewer work. The Grupe brothers did much work clearing alongside the building. Discussed the concrete platform and possible uses. Chimney will be taken down. HVAC estimate not realistic. Home Depot estimate for windows and doors 14K. John will speak to someone from Home Depot re: work on the building. GNH Lumber to be contacted re: material. M.A. mentioned grants may be available for some of the work to be done. She will look into same and report back.
2) Depot: fundraiser at Reidlebauer’s Soccer Tournament June 6 & 7. People needed to sit at the table during those days. RR Committee meeting to be rescheduled.
3) HH Banners: Ray H. reported (see attached report). Ray requested we send a Thank You letter to the Cairo Highway Dept and The Cairo Town Board for the assistance given re: the banners. Sylvia will be asked to write the letters. A motion to sponsor pizza and drinks for the men who helped with the banners and for the Grupe brothers was made by Carol S. seconded by Elton R. and passed. Same to be held Thursday June 11th at 6 PM at the Library. John will contact Audrey from the Daily Mail to do an article re: the Hometown Heroes Banners. M.A. will pick up the HH flyers at the Hillcrest Press and get them to John for distribution.
4) HH Book – biographies being written
5) Historical Marker: Unveiling the County Alms House marker Sept. 12th 2015 at Canna Town park. Smokin’ Joe’s BBQ will be available. Need people to help at that event. 2016 marker – Shinglekill Falls.
6) Coxsackie Band Concert was a well attended, successful afternoon.
No new business.
Carol made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Sherry. Meeting was adjourned 8:30 PM.
John brought up an issue re: Eric and Liz Rasmussen’s Durham One Room Schoolhouse. The Rasmussens are looking into donating the building sometime in the near future. They are installing a security system and some other work may be needed (ie. Electrical service, heating system). The CHS Board of Trustees has expressed their interest to the Rasmussens asking for additional information.
Cairo Historical Society
Minutes June 18, 2015
Sylvia Hasenkopf, Secretary
Members Present: John Kargoe, Sylvia Hasenkopf, Gail Kargoe, Elton Rouse, Linda C. Larsen, Sherry B. True, Michael Lamanec, Robert Uzzilia, Richard Grupe, Mark Grupe, Neil Schoenfeld, Helen Chadderdon, Ron Hasenkopf.
Guest: Alex Chadderdon
President John Kargoe called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
1) Minutes from the May 19, 2015 meeting were reviewed and approved. Sherry B. True made a motion to accept the minutes as written and Elton Rouse seconded the motion. All agreed and the motion was passed.
2) Jill Lamanec, our Treasurer, is unable to attend the meeting this evening.
3) Membership update: Our current membership is 120 members, an increase of 5 members since May’s meeting. New members since the last report are: John F. Leis, Steve and Janice Dodge, Gene F. Houghtaling, Paul Kubler and Thomas and Theresa Corrigan. We are 1.04% above our 2015 goal.
4) We currently have 1043 Facebook members, 25 members more than in May 2015. This month we discussed a number of topics, including Ray Miller’s pics of the Pickwick, the Elias Dutcher house and the lake at the Glenbrook Farms, the Cryer House in Purling, Hometown Heroes pictures, damage to the Cairo Cemetery, the Trailguide for the Hometown Heroes this year and envelopes from various businesses in the Town.
5) Collections: Ray Miller donated images of Elias Dutcher’s house in Round Top, the Lake at Glenbrook Farms and a postcard of the Pickwick. Joanne Fabrizio Spencer donated the book “Out of Darkness”, the tales of American POW’s in Nazi Germany, which includes the story of Cosmo “Gus” Fabrizio. She also donated the military and some personal effects of John Raffa, including his WW2 shadow box.
6) Item sales in last month: No report
Old Business:
Projects:
New Business:
Mike Lamanec moved to close the meeting at 8:08, Mark Grupe seconded the motion. All agreed and the meeting was closed.
There were insufficient members present for a meeting in July, therefore the meeting was cancelled.
Cairo Historical Society
Minutes August 20, 2015
Acting Secretary Sherry B. True
Members Present: John Kargoe, Gail Kargoe, Sherry B. True, Linda C. Larsen, Elton Rouse, Helen Chadderdon, M.A. Tarpinian, Mark Grupe
The meeting was called to
order by John Kargoe.
John reviewed the following:
Membership Report - Current membership is 132, 14% above goal. Membership
revenue $4045, $45 above goal. The CHS welcomes new members: Cathleen O'Reilly,
Joe Fabrizio (courtesy membership as he has donated $5000), Dan Pugsley and
Jo-An Scandaliato, Linda Maran, Sandy, Greg and Greg Jr. Benedetto, Jean A.
Snyder, Michael Sharkey, Melissa Levy and Erick Tkacey, Neil Young, William and
Joan Patterson and Susan L. True and returning member Mountaintop Detachment
1274, Marine Corps League.
Sherry B True reviewed the following:
Facebook: currently at 1080, an increase of 37
Item Sales since June meeting:
License plate topper 10
Boxes with knives 6
Postcards 3
Collections:
- Richard Obach - Ed Pamatier letters (3) scans
- Kim Morrison - Book with his published poetry
- Anita Berro - scans of Robert Cox and family
Trademark/Copyright of CHS Logo - no report
CHS HQ's-
-Building has been stripped of siding
-Chimney removed by Gemini Construction
-Spreadsheet created to capture volunteer hours - at end of July 185 hours
Concerns were brought up by Mark Grupe in regards to the sill and the wood on the existing building. There is also a large hole on the left side of the building that will need to be addressed. Further discussions on the Headquarters will resume with the next meeting.
Hometown Heroes Book:
-Preorder sales - 32
-biographies written - 118
-received another $10,000 grant for the publishing of the book in color from
the William Gundry Broughton Charitable Foundation. Many thanks to Helen
Chadderdon for connecting us with this organization.
-Have been advised that the banner for William Berg in South Cairo has
disappeared, brackets as well. Will contact Central Hudson to see whether they
had replaced the pole.
Cairo Archival Day:
-Benedetto Family joined CHS
-Susan L. True donated images-processed a large backlog of materials, however
much more needed to be done
Miscellaneous:
Met with Rhonda Breunig-Kearns to show her banner of her ancestor John Hayes, as
well as his burial site in Acra Cemetery
The meeting was concluded by Helen Chadderdon and seconded by Gail Kargoe
Cairo Historical Society
Minutes September 17, 2015
Sylvia Hasenkopf, Secretary
Members Present: John Kargoe, Sylvia Hasenkopf, Elton Rouse, Linda Larsen, Sherry True, Robert Uzzilia, Michael Lamanec, Ron Hasenkopf, Mark A. Grupe, Ted Banta.
President John Kargoe called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
1) Minutes from the August 20, 2015 meeting were reviewed and approved. Elton Rouse made a motion to accept the minutes as written and Mark Grupe seconded the motion. All agreed and the motion was passed.
2) No Financial Report presented.
3) Membership update: Our current membership is 134 members, an increase of 2 members since August’s meeting. New members since the last report are: Jackie Patterson and Richie and Hanni Obach.
4) We currently have 1087 Facebook members, 7 members more than in August 2015. This month we discussed the County Farm (dedication of historical marker and BBQ)., Errante’s Cedar Terrace, O’Connell Farm, Benny Richman and Cairo’s various Airports and much more. Darlene Spencer-Miller posted family pics and Kim Morrison discussed his father, Harold and great-grandmother Vettie Palmeter.
5) Collections: Pat Latta, Vincent Canna’s daughter, donated pictures and letters from Vince’s service during WW2.
6) Item sales in last month: 1 Portrait of the Past, 1 License Plate topper, 1 Cairo hat, 1 wood box with knife, and 1 wood box.
Old Business:
Projects:
New Business:
John moved to close the meeting at 8:15. All agreed.
Share Session:
Cairo Historical Society
Minutes October 15, 2015
Sylvia Hasenkopf, Secretary
Members Present: John Kargoe, Linda Larsen, Sylvia Hasenkopf, Elton Rouse, Sherry B. True, Robert Uzzilia, Michael Lamanec, Ron Hasenkopf, Mark A. Grupe, Neil Schoenfeld, Sharon Schoenfeld, Gail Kargoe, Richard Obach, Hanni Obach
Guest: Howard Parmalee, Dorothy Grupe
President John Kargoe called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
1) Minutes from the September 17, 2015 meeting were reviewed and approved. Sherry B. True made a motion to accept the minutes as written and Ron Hasenkopf seconded the motion. All agreed and the motion was passed.
2) No Financial Report presented. The bank account balances for the two accounts of the CHS at the National Bank of Coxsackie were presented: our main account has a balance of $43,956.13 of which $20,000.00 is reserved funds for the printing of the Hometown Heroes book. The building account has $17,385.68.
3) Membership update: Our current membership is 141 members, an increase of 7 members since September’s meeting. New members since the last report are: Doug Dittmar, Mike Scheulen, Art Byas, Ann Bentley, Mary Heisinger, Snyder Family, Phyllis Huntley.
4) We currently have 1134 Facebook members, 47 members more than in September 2015. This month we discussed a picture of the 38th Borthwick Family Reunion that was taken at the IOOF 417 building in Cairo back on September 1, 1947. We also discussed many Hometown Heroes questions that are helping facilitate the writing of the biographies of the veterans. The new wooden boxes that the CHS is selling were also posted as was the notice of our upcoming event Native Americans in Greene County. Many other topics were also discussed – it was a very busy Facebook month.
5) Collections: Personal reminiscence of someone in WW2 in the Philippines (Fisher or Millbank Family possibly) – Robert Uzzilia
6) Item sales in last month: 2 Cairo baseball caps, 2 license plate toppers, 7 wooden boxes, 14 knives with boxes, 2 Cairo bi-centennial t-shirts, 2 Depot t-shirts, 1 Portrait of the Past, 2 Greene County USA DVD’s, 1 Mountain House DVD, 1 Capitol Hill Fire DVD, 1 Prohibition DVD, 17 postcards, 3 Cairo Logo wooden boxes. Many of these sales occurred at the Apple Harvest Festival.
Old Business:
Projects:
New Business:
Sherry moved to close the meeting at 8:05. Elton seconded the motion. All agreed and the formal meeting was closed.
Share Session:
Cairo Historical Society
Minutes November 19, 2015
Sylvia Hasenkopf, Secretary
Members Present: John Kargoe, Gail Kargoe, Linda C. Larsen, Sylvia Hasenkopf, Elton Rouse, Sherry B. True, Michael Lamanec, Ron Hasenkopf, Mark A. Grupe, Jill Lamanec, Richard Grupe
President John Kargoe called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
1) Minutes from the October 15, 2015 meeting were reviewed and approved. Mark Grupe made a motion to accept the minutes as written and Elton Rouse seconded the motion. All agreed and the motion was passed.
2)
No Financial Report presented. Jill indicated that the amount of data to
input is greater than the time she has available to do it. She advised that
Sylvia has agreed to be cross trained in Quickbooks; she prepares the deposits
for the bank anyway. Sylvia indicated that Sherry has agreed to be trained also.
Jill has agreed to continue to do the remaining Treasurer’s responsibilities.
Jill has indicated that we seem unable to establish a yearly sales tax payment
method. She has written two letters already to the Taxation office, who have
stated that we need only submit NYS Sales Tax once per year, yet we still
receive overdue notices.
Sylvia advised that the property insurance we currently have is for liability
only. Jill indicated that Farm Family, the insurance company she works for
normally does not offer builder’s risk insurance, but is willing to do so for
the Cairo Historical Society. Jill stated that she would not receive any
commission on the policy should we decide to take the builder’s risk policy
through Farm Family. Farm Family offers a builder’s risk only policy for
$305,000 for $1583.00. Grapeville Insurance offered a builder’s risk insurance
policy for $200,000 coverage for $2758.00. Gail made a motion that we take the
builder’s risk insurance policy through Farm Family, Sylvia seconded the motion.
All were in favor and the motion passed. Jill will draw up the policy and either
John or Sylvia, as officers of the CHS, will sign.
3) Membership update: Our current membership is 145 members, an increase of 4 members since October’s meeting. New members since the last report are: Galen Joseph-Hunter, Thomas Roe and Echo Roe family, Phil Schratweiser, Ernie and Mary Barkman and Grace and Randal Goodwin.
4) We currently have 1159 Facebook members, 23 members more than in October 2015. This month we discussed Polly’s Rock, the WW2 Living History that took place in Round Top, the plan for Angelo Canna Park and other topics. We assisted Athena McIntoo with pictures on the Hansel and Gretel Restaurant in East Durham for a high school project. We also did 24 hours of veteran’s banners on Remembrance Day. A query was posted seeking additional information on the Joshua Parmenter and Wilhelmus Brandow families in Greene County. We discussed the Native Americans presentation by Jay Ciccone and shared some photographs from the event. We also introduced the wooden boxes from our collection.
5)
Collections: Envelope from the Purling Rod & Gun Club (Mike Lamanec),
woman’s gold class ring, 1943, Cairo Central School, initials D.E.E. (Allyn and
Mary Shaw), Cairo Herald July 23, 1959 (Claire Barra), 17 Forge Yearbooks
1947(2), 1950, 1952, 1954-1959, 1960 (4) (Cole Family)
Sylvia, with the help of Sherry and Linda, processed 200 items into the CHS
archives in the last month. We now have 218 business cards from the Town of
Cairo.
6)
Item sales in last month: 2 Cairo caps, 1 Greene County DVD, 24 tiny
treasures boxes, 6 basic knives, 6 postcards, 1 Cairo logo box, 1 Portrait of
the Past, 1 License Plate Topper, 1 box with playing cards.
We also introduced the new CHS mugs, 2 new books – Catskill Peak Experiences and
Hudson Valley in the Ice Age, and 2 new knives – the staghorn knife and the
premier knife.
Old Business:
Projects:
New Business:
Sherry moved to close the meeting at 8:00. Elton seconded the motion. All agreed and the formal meeting was closed.
Share Session:
Sylvia brought in postcard images of:
· Cairo Main St. ca. 1930’s
· Cairo Main St. winter scene
· Cairo Main St., ca. 1900
Sylvia also brought in new Fabrizio Family pictures courtesy of Jackie Raffa Fabrizio:
· Fabrizio coal shed under construction 1942
· Fabrizio coal yard 1940’s (2 pictures)
· Aerial view of the Fabrizio home and businesses 1953
Sylvia also brought in a picture from Joe Fabrizio showing Joe, Guiseppe and Frank Fabrizio in 1944 in the Fabrizio Tire shop
Also a picture of the graffiti at Polly’s Rock