CLAY COUNTY COMMUNITIES REVITALIZATION ASSOCIATION
Annual Membership Meeting
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
Annual Membership Meeting
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
Approximately 65 CCCRA members and guests were present at the Gathering Place for the annual membership meeting and covered dish dinner. The meeting was called to order by President Rob Tiger who welcomed all in attendance.
Dr. Jane Eastman, WCU Professor of Sociology and Anthropology, presented historical information about the Cherokee who lived in North Carolina and seven other states thousands of years ago. Dr. Eastman thanked CCCRA for offering financial assistance for the digs she and students have conducted in our community for several years.
Darry Wood was thanked for his work done on the 1820-1830 basket weaver that will reside in the Clay County Historical Museum. The double-weave basket accompanying his piece was woven by EBCI member, Lucille Lossiah.
Sandy Zimmerman, H&A Council member and chair of the Sesquicentennial Committee, indicated that proceeds from sales of Sesquicentennial memorabilia will be used to make repairs to the old jail museum and for historical courthouse restorations. Zimmerman presented a check for $3,000 to President Tiger on behalf of the committee.
Outgoing Vice President Margie Weathers and Director Louise Lorentzen were thanked for their years of service to CCCRA.
Eleanor Moyer presented the slate of officers and directors for 2012 on behalf of the committee:
President: Rob Tiger
Vice President: Gail Criss
Secretary: Linda Bowar
Treasurer: Eleanor Moyer
Director: Sandy Nicolette
Director: Natalie Moses
Lou Lanwermeyer made the motion to close the nominations, John Bayne seconded the motion and the members approved the slate.
President Tiger referred the members to the accomplishments of CCCRA during the 2011 which are printed on the back of the agenda. The Cherokee log cabin will be the next CCCRA project. The Historic Courthouse Committee will begin pursuing funding for the interior restoration as soon as an agreement is signed with Clay County.
Outgoing CCCRA Officer Margie Weathers was thanked for her years of service to CCCRA and the community. A gift certificate to The Copper Door was presented to Weathers in appreciation of her leadership and accomplishments.
President Tiger thanked everyone for their attendance. Door prizes were provided. The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandy Nicolette, Secretary
