DHA XCI
(11/25/2004)

Meeting

The DHA Board had its second November meeting the 17th, noon, at the Kountry Kookin' Cafe. Board members present: Melanie Parsons, Toots Peterson, Lester Lauritzen, and Grant Petersen, Sr. Also Richard Skola and Palmer and Marjorie Peterson.

The November sixth supper was reviewed. Reports were that those attending enjoyed themselves. Some said it brought back memories of their youth.

Winter use of the museum building was discussed, including furnace (fuel) heating, vs. electrical, vs. closing and draining pipes. For the time being, low maintenance heat by furnace, plus electrical supplement for host in office, and the rest room; warming some when open for viewers.

Potential uses of the museum include meetings, having classes (Danish foods, art, genealogy, etc.)

Saturday, December 11 was designated a work day at the museum, to clear unwanted items from the northwest room and the basement. Men (and women) are requested to help move this stuff out. Contact Palmer Peterson (326-5318) or just show up.

Moving some of the display cases to down the center of the main room will soon be needed.

The Christmas Tree Contest for January 2 plans were slightly revised. Suggested decorating categories include: Scandinavian (formerly Danish), Viborg, Religious, and People's Choice. Entry fee is $10 per tree. Trees may be real or artificial, four feet tall or less. The best three trees will receive cash prizes. Trees may be brought in starting Sunday, December 26, and through New Year's Day, January 1, any time the museum is open (see calendar), or by appointment with Richard Skola, 766-5675, or Lester Lauritzen, 563-2732 (half-hour delay).

Trees will be on display through January 2, with viewing and judging 2 to 5:30 p.m. January 2nd.

Richard Skola presented for the Board's approval, a draft of a letter from VHS graduates to the VHS Alumni, to be enclosed with the all-school reunion (Danish Days 2005) notice that will be mailed sometime in the future. Approved with minor corrections.

DHA Costs

Per request, DHA costs are restated:

Memberships: By application.

Voting Membership: lifetime, one-time $100 or more per individual in any 12-month period. Not transferable.

Display Cases:

6 ft. case: full case $150; half case $75

5 ft. case: full case $125; half case $65

4 ft. case: full case $100; half case $50

Cases remain in the museum. Contents of cases may be donated to the museum, or on loan to the museum. Insurance on loaned items is the responsibility of the owner of the item(s).

Mange Tak

For contributions received, and items donated. Several new items were received from Our Savior's Lutheran and Spring Valley Lutheran churches for the DHA chapel.

Calendar

DHA Board meetings: December 1 and 15, Kountry Kookin' Cafe.

Museum Work Day: Sat., Dec. 11 - men and women needed to help clean out northwest room and basement. Contact Palmer Peterson, 326-5318, or just show up.

Museum Open: Sundays, 9-4, weather permitting. Open holidays 9-4, weather permitting: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, New Year's Day and Sunday, January 2, 2005 for Christmas Tree Contest, 2-5:30 p.m.

In the Museum

The Viborg portion of the model railroad. Paper strips have been added to approximately locate Park Avenue (center) and Lewis Ave. (right).