Dutchess County Historical Society Yearbook Vol 056 1971

SECRETARY'S MINUTES ANNUAL MEETING, MAY 22, 1971 The annual meeting of the Dutchess County Historical Society was held at Camelot Inn, Poughkeepsie at 12:00 noon on Saturday, May 22, 1971, 112 members attending.

After a buffet luncheon, the business meeting was called to order by the President of the Society, Ralph E. Van Kleeck. The minutes of the last annual meeting, having been published in the 1970 Year Book, were not read upon motion, seconded and carried.

The Treasurer, Baltus B. Van Kleeck, gave a, brief report for the first four and one half months of 1971. He stated there were no accounts payable and accounts receivable amounted to $153, representing unpaid dues for 1971. The Treasurer reported the total assets of the Society amounted to $149,651.71. Of investments, bonds amounted to 77% of the portfolio, 7% was in common stocks, 15% was in interest bearing bank accounts and 1% was in non-interest bearing bank accounts. Upon motion by Mr. Edmund Van Wyck, seconded by Dr. Balch, the Treasurer's report was accepted and ordered placed on file.

Mrs. Albert Powers, Curator, reported that no additional gifts had been received since her last report. She stated that with aid from the Assistant Curator, Miss Mary Jane Hays, the card file was nearing completion, but the catalogue is now a workable file.

Mrs. Paul M. Courtney, Glebe House Chairman, reported that Mr. Robert Burnham had been engaged as custodian of Glebe House. Sunday, June 6th had been chosen for the annual Craft Day. She urged everyone to visit Glebe House on that day to witness candle making, weaving and other interesting crafts. Mrs. Courtney thanked the Glebe House Committee for their continued support and interest in the museum. She especially thanked Mrs. Lauren Straub, co-chairman representing the Junior League, for her able leadership. Mrs. Straub is also a member of the Historical Society.

President Ralph Van Kleeck thanked Walter Averill, our Vice-President for his work as Chairman of the Program Committee in arranging the several very interesting meetings of the Society. President Van Kleeck also expressed his appreciation to Balms Van Kleeck, the editor of the Society Year Book.

The President announced that the 1971 Pilgrimage would take place in October and probably would take place in Usher County. Buses will be used as in past years. Mr. Kenneth Hasbrouck of New Paltz is aiding in making plans for the Pilgrimage.

Mrs. Peter R. Mund, Chairman of the Nominating Committee, was 6