HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 05.bLAHEVILLE
AREA * **
HISTORICAL
SOCIETY**
2010 ANNUAL REPORT
The mission of the Lakeville Area Historical Society is to document, collect,
preserve, and teach the history of the Lakeville area. Membership of the
LAHS currently consists of 26 individuals, 18 families, and 11 corporations.
Additionally 54 interested friends, families and organizations have requested
inclusion on a non - members' mailing list.
The Historical Society continues to solicit old newspaper clippings, photos,
and artifacts, and also collects obituary notices. As time goes on, these items
will become more valuable to people who are researching their family
histories. Students, scout groups, and others learn more about the history of
the area by visiting the variety of displays in the building.
The Lakeville Area Historical Society marked its 15th year in July 2010. The
organization is supported by many volunteers who donate hundreds of hours
each year to setting up displays, planning programs, and providing tours of the
building. Without their assistance it would not be possible to continue
preserving Lakeville's history.
The Lakeville Area Historical Society published its 14t annual historical
calendar in 2010 with twelve unique photos of Lakeville's past. The very
popular calendars are purchased at local retailers by individuals who wish to
add to their collections and by corporate members as promotional items for
their businesses. Commemorative calendar sets which include all of the
previously published calendars are also available. Annual calendar sales are
the Lakeville Area Historical Society's largest fundraising effort.
2010 Program Offerings: All programs that were offered in 2010 were open
to the public. In addition to mailings to the membership, news releases were
published in the local papers, inviting the public to attend these events:
® Minnesota's Gangster Past — April 19, 2010
Approximately 40 people filled the Historical Society building to
capacity for this interesting presentation by Chad Lewis. Mr. Lewis
shared his discoveries of how America's most infamous gangsters
nearly turned Minnesota into the land of 10,000 crimes.
Lakeville Area Historical Society
2010 Annual Report
• MIA Hunters — September 20, 2010
Bryan Moon re- created the experiences of the teams who conducted
19 missions into the jungles to search for America's WWII airmen.
Their efforts have helped to locate many previously undiscovered
aircraft crash sites and bring closure for the families of those MIAs.
Dan Patch: Ties to Lakeville — November 15, 2010
Historian and collector George Augustinack shared stories and
displayed photos and memorabilia about Dan Patch. Participants
learned about the famous harness horse, its owner Marion Savage,
the railroad, and how they were instrumental in the development of
Lakeville, especially the Lake Marion area.
Members are invited to attend the annual meeting each February, when
election of officers is held. In 2010 the current Vice President, Dianne Lamb,
was elected President; Barb Strommer was elected to fill the remainder of the
Vice President's term; and Wally Potter was re- elected Treasurer. Kathy Neutz
will continue to serve as Secretary. Dan Patenaude and Earl Schindeldecker
were re- elected as Trustees and Dave Martinson was elected to fill the vacant
Trustee position. Other Trustees are Tonete Jensen, Howard Lovelace, and
Betty Jo Weichselbaum. Vern Jensen serves on the board as past president.
Judi Hawkins is the City of Lakeville's liaison.
The Historical Society is extremely appreciative of the continued donations of
photographs and memorabilia that help fulfill the organization's mission.
Members of the Historical Society are also grateful to the City of Lakeville for
providing use of the building and its maintenance.
"Shining a Light on our Past"
8795 — 210` Street W., Lakeville, MN 55044
Phone: 952 - 469 -0373 www.mnlahs.orci