July 2014

Date: 7-3-2014

Organization: Buchanan County Historical Society

Meeting Location: Buchanan County Public Library

Meeting Time: 6:00 PM

Type of Meeting: Monthly Meeting

Members in Attendance: Rodney Shortt, Sheldon Woods, Bridget Rife, Leona Wolford, Nathan Wolford, Rita Stacy, Ralph Rife, and Danny Lowe

Guests in Attendance: Chris?

The Buchanan County Historical Society met at the Buchanan County Public Library for the monthly business meeting. Rodney called the meeting to order. The minutes from June were read. Nathan made a motion to accept the minutes and Sheldon seconded the motion. The motion was voted on and carried.

In old business, Rodney reminded everyone that the BCHS now has 501c3 status. Also, the BCHS did not work the Buchanan County Fair and Garden Days because everyone had other plans during these weekends and it was hard to get volunteers this year.

In new business, Rodney said there were no financial updates available at this time. Rita gave a membership update and let the group know there was one new member. Rita then gave an update on the progress of the BCHS new website and a brief tour of the site. The website is www.bchsva.org. The website is not finished yet, but it is coming along and will be an asset for the BCHS once it is completed.

Tony Asbury from the Primitive Baptist Association called Rodney and asked if the BCHS wanted the Hale Creek Church. Rodney will be meeting with him this week. Leona brought in some old newspapers from 1976 and 1977 for the group to view. Chris has offered to digitize the BCHS photo collection for a fee. Nothing was decided on this issue at the meeting.

Sheldon made a motion to adjourn and Nathan seconded the motion. The next meeting will be on August 7, 2014.

Sincerely,

Bridget L. Rife

Secretary

Buchanan County Historical Society