5.2 Treasurer
D. Seguin, Deputy Treasurer, Financial Accounting, provides the current account balances as follows:
- Operating Account -- $21,680.
- Savings Account -- $7,932.
6. COMMITTEES
6.1 Fundraising
None.
6.2 Community Relations and Promotion
None.
6.3 Acquisitions
R. Gauthier informs the Committee members that the Acquisitions Committee has located a bronze and crystal chandelier at DuMouchelles Art Gallery in Detroit that would be ideal for the French Drawing Room. R. Gauthier will take part in the upcoming auction in the hopes of acquiring the piece.
Moved by R. Gauthier, seconded by MJ Dettinger, That the Board of Directors, Willistead Manor Inc. AUTHORIZE an expenditure to an upset limit of $5,000. for the purchase of a chandelier for the French Drawing Room; and,
That the purchase BE FUNDED from the Willistead Furnishings Trust Fund. Carried.
6.4 Friends of Willistead (FOW)
K. Renaud provides the following updates:
- FOW continue to host groups from Académie Ste. Cécile.
- The annual Halloween Party took place on Saturday, October 26th, 2019. There were 11 children and 15 adults and all had great fun.
- Christmas decorating took place on Friday, November 8th through Sunday, November 10th, 2019. A total of 76 people came out to decorate, lift, carry and clean up.
- The take down of the decorations will take place on Saturday, January 4th and Sunday January 5th, 2020.