BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES

September 23, 2025

  1. Call to Order: Andy Kiel
  2. Roll Call: Andy Kiel, Dustin Sheppard, Rik Goodnight, Gary Wimer, Wayne Larson, Penny Gasbarre, Susan Myers, Jason Anderson, Jeff Musselman, Mark Graham, Deb Kitko, Helen Oriatti-Bruns, Tom Hilt
    1. Excused: Diane Butler, Kerri Manley
    1. Absent: Erich Riebe
  3. August Board Meeting Minutes (Action Required) LINK
    1. Motion to approve the August 2025 minutes.
      1. 1st• Penny Gasbarre 2nd.• Deb Kitko Note• Motion Passed
  4. Treasurer’s Report: (Action Required)
    1. Narrative: LINK Balance sheet LINK P&L LINK P&L-Operating LINK
    1. Motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report.
      1. 1st.• Tom Hilt 2nd: Gary Wimer Vote: Motion Passed
  5. President’s Report: Andy Kiel
    1. Philip Giffin “From Wooster to Hollywood”- October 2, 2025 at 7:00pm at Wooster High School
    1. Donation offered in memory of Paul and Jan Kaufman
    1. Private Music Tours – Many small groups attending and have been really successful.
  6. Executive Director’s Report: Rik Goodright
    1. School Visits start, 6 scheduled so far, starting in October – Still looking for a few

volunteers.

  • Class Reunion success – It was Class of ‘75 in Wooster. Self guided tours were offered and it went over well. Will be advertising to Class of ‘76.
    • Cy Young – Had 25 people even with the OSU game going on at the same time.
    • DAR – Civil War Roundtable and the public attended. They have 28 people at the event about a children’s book on the Underground Railroad.
    • Looking at options to utilize the space the best way possible in the Carriage House since the space is too limited for tours currently. Topic will be brought back up for future meetings.
  • Committee Reports:
    • Finance — Dustin Sheppard – LINK
    • Nominating Committee – Ray Leisy
    • Technology – Deb Kitko – LINK
    • Fundraising – Penny Gasbarre
      • Poinsettas – Going on Sale 10/1/25: Price is $12.50 : 2 types of sales: Membership Sales and Downtown Business Sales with delivery option
      • Clue – 10/25/25 from 4-7pm: Tickets will go on Sale 10/1/25 via Zeffy: Still

looking for volunteers to assist with the game.

  • Buildings & Grounds – Ray Leisy – LINK
    • Acquisitions — Lori Everett – LINK LINK

g.       Public Relations & Marketing —

  • Newsletter — Penny Gasbarre
    • Folding of newsletter will be this Friday, September 26th

ii.      The newsletter goes to the post office on Monday, September 29th

  1. Programs and Special Exhibits – Penny Gasbarre – LINK
  2. Membership — Ray Leisy & Penny Gasbarre
  3. Military Committee — Charlie
  4. Civil War Roundtable – Penny Gasbarre – LINK
  5. Sports Hall of Fame – Erich Riebe – LINK
  6. Old Business
    1. 250th Anniversary Parade – Approved with the city to have the parade on July 4, 2026 around llam. The committee is currently working on permits and sponsorships.
    1. Social event with Dr. J was a success and enjoyed by all.
  7. New Business

Save the Dates:

  1. Next Board Meeting: October 28, 2025, at 7:00pm.
  2. Holiday Open House is Tuesday, Dec 2, please plan to be present 4-7 pm.

Motion to A@ourn•

1st: Dustin Sheppard     2nd• Tom Hilt         Vote: Motion Passed