Des Moines Historical Society

April 2011 newsletter (text only)

DES MOINES HISTORICAL SOCIETY

History Happens

Newsletter                Vol. II, No. 2        April, 2011

 

You are welcome to join us to preserve, study and present the Iowa Capital City’s history.

 

ANNUAL MEETING

January 22, 2011

 

The second annual meeting of the Des Moines Historical Society was held January 22, 2011 at the Spaghetti Works on Court Avenue.  The program included information about the various Polk County Courthouses since 1846. 

 

President Pat Meiners reported on the State of the Society, and activities of the DMHS during 2010.  The quarterly DMHS meetings have covered the topics of Court Avenue, The South Side,   Historical Entertainment and Amusement, and the East Village by Sarah Oltrogge.  This year the DMHS led in the commemoration of the Centennial of the current Des Moines City Hall (Municipal Building).  The President also conducted a bus tour of historical sites around downtown and the East Village for the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute and has been on WHO-TV 13 with Andy Fales relating information about famous Des Moines residents, and helped Aaron Brilbeck with a report about a ‘Cold Case’ from 1922.  To help acquaint the city residents with the DMHS, a tree was decorated for the Festival of Trees and Lights, and a 1931 Model A pick-up truck was in the BeaverFest Parade.  Natasha Moore represented the DMHS at the Iowa Museum Association Annual Meeting. 

 

The elections results were: Pat Meiners, President; Natasha Moore, Vice President; Rick Meiners, Secretary; Ted Lussem, Treasurer; and David Coates, Karen Hanley, Sarah Oltrogge, Tim Payne, and Jacob Shoemaker, Board Members. 

 

 

TELL YOUR FRIENDS

ABOUT THE DMHS!

 

NEXT MEETING

 

When:    Monday, April 18, 2011

From:     6:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.

Where:    North Side Library

At:         5^th St. and Euclid Av.,

Des Moines

v  Beginning at 6:00, the program will detail the stories behind the names of many of the streets in Des Moines. 

v  Non-members are welcome.

v  The business meeting will begin about 6:45 and last until 7:45. 

v  Members will receive the gift of an 1890 DM map from Karen Hanley

                                                                               

 

QUARTERLY

‘MEMBERS ONLY’ EVENT

 

Saturday, May 14, 2011 a special session to learn how to conduct research will be held at the State Historical Library from 10:00 – NOON.  This is for dues-paying members only.

You will learn to use the resources at the library and receive personal research help.  The SPACE IS LIMITED, so please call Rick Meiners at 278??‘1234 or email a1hawkeye@juno.com

to join the group and for further information. 

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2011 MEMBERSHIP DUES

The DMHS membership dues have not changed for 2011.  Please see the membership application on the back page for the address, and renew your membership so you may join in the benefits. If your contact information has not changed the form is not needed. 

 

THANK YOU VERY MUCH

for joining the DMHS.

ABOUT THE DES MOINES HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Des Moines Historical Society of Des Moines, Iowa held its’ organizational meeting Sunday, September 27, 2009 at the Des Moines Birthplace/Fort Des Moines II Memorial Cabin.  Article II of the bylaws defines:  “The purpose of the DMHS is to promote the preservation and study of the history and heritage of Des Moines, Iowa.”

 

Officers and Board Members for 2011 are:

Pat Meiners, President           Natasha Moore, Vice President     Ted Lussem, Treasurer          Rick Meiners, Secretary

David Coates, Board               Karen Hanley, Board                       Sarah Oltrogge, Board            Jacob Shoemaker, Board   

Quarterly meetings, with program topics relative to Des Moines history, are held in January, April, July and October.       The website of the DMHS is: www.neighborhoodlink.com/org/dmhs, and you are invited

to join us on Facebook also.                  Please call Pat Meiners at 515-278-1234 with questions or comments.

 

 

?š DMHS meetings and activities include:

• § 3^rd QUARTER MEETING - Sunday, July 24, 2011 (tentatively) topic: DM during the Civil War & Camp Burnside   –   Program at 1:00, meeting about 2:00; Redhead Park, E. 18^th St. & Dean Avenue. 

Bring a lawn chair and picnic meal if you wish, drinks and cookies provided.

• § Television Interviews about famous citizens and other topics, and group presentations. 
• § June 2010 Centennial of the DM Municipal Bldg. Celebration and filling the next City Hall Time Capsule
• § Special Quarterly ‘Members Only’ Events; i.e. Learning to research and special tours.

?š The DMHS is working toward:

• § Getting the community involved in DM history
• § Holding quarterly meetings presenting topics relevant to the history of Des Moines

 

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2011 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

 

DATE: ____________________________ 20 ________

 

NAME:  ______________________________________

 

ADDRESS: ____________________________________

 

CITY: ______________ ST ____ ZIP ________ + ______

 

E-MAIL: _____________________________________

 

PHONE: (______) ______________________________

home,   cell or   work (circle)

2^nd PHONE: (______) ___________________________

home,   cell or   work (circle)

* INFORMATION FOR 2^ND HOUSEHOLD MEMBER* or

    BUSINESS/ORG. VOTING REPRESENTATIVE*

NAME: ______________________________________

 

ADDRESS: ____________________________________

 

CITY: ________________ ST ____ ZIP ________ + ____

 

E-MAIL: _____________________________________

 

PHONE: (______) ______________________________

home,   cell or   work (circle)

2^nd PHONE: (______) ___________________________

home,   cell or   work (circle)

Dues paid during the last quarter of a year cover the next full year also.

A membership application is also available on the website.

 

Questions?     Visit our Facebook page, or website:

 www.neighborhoodlink.com/org/dmhs

OR call Pat Meiners at 515-278-1234.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

My special interests: ___________________________

____________________________________________

I will volunteer for:

__________     Promotions & Publicity Committee

__________     Newsletter

__________     Officer/Board Member

__________     Other __________________________

How I learned of the DMHS: _____________________

Other comments: _____________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________

__________ New  or  _______ Renewal    Membership

 

CHOOSE YOUR MEMBERSHIP LEVEL & ANNUAL DUES:

__________     $10 Individual Membership
__________     $15 Household (2 voting members*)

__________     $25 Not-for-profit organizations*

__________     $50 Governmental organizations*

BUSINESS CLASSIFICATIONS 

__________     $25         Less than 50 employees*

__________     $50         50 – 99 employees*

__________     $100       100 or more employees*

 

Make checks to: Des Moines Historical Society (DMHS).   Mail dues and application to:

                        DMHS Treasurer, Ted Lussem

                        2919 John Patterson Rd.

                        Des Moines, IA   50317-3136

 

For office use:  Amt. Rec’d. $ __________     Cash ____

Membership # ___________ Check # ______________