Nancy Pacha introduced Diana Thayer speaking on Historic Preservation of the Fairview Church in Wapello Iowa in Louisa County. She talked about the difference between a burial ground and a cemetery. A burial ground is associated with a church. A cemetery is not associated with any church. The church was built in 1905 after the original church was destroyed by a storm in 1858. Showed many pictures of the outside and interior of the church. The churches roof was leaking and destroyed an organ. The church was last used on Christimas Eve in the 70's. The church was locked and ignored into disrepair. There was left with debris and animal droppings. It felt like ocean waves. The walls were filled with racoons. The church was designed by Harry O Peace, whose descendants still live and work in the vicinity. Through much hard work with much of the community and many donations the church is being restored. It is now part of a restoration project.
President Theresa called the meeting to order at 7:05 am. Deb Ockenfels said that she had $1,405 left to spend at the auction today. She said that the Downtown Club was way ahead of us. AG Mark Ruggeburg came up with the Golden Turkey and said that because of the effort that Deb had done for the Food Fight that the Downtown Club donated 7000 lbs of food. Before this donation, the Downtown Club had 540 lbs to Iowa City AM 417. Now with the 7000 lb donation, from the Downtown Club. The total is now Iowa City AM 548 lb to Downtown Club 269.
Saturday August 26 is can sorting. Due to the hot weather, we will set up at 8:00 and begin sorting at 8:30 am.
Vernette Knapp said that we need a Youth Exchange Officer (YEO) for the Club. Taylor Sung is the current YEO. Due to many obligations, Taylor will finish out the necessary items for Juliette.
Beth Belding said that Juliette has registered, got a bank account, and a sym card for her phone.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 am.