Interpretive Plan for Hofmann Apiaries
Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.
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Short term goals completed:
Interpretative Plan provides direction based on mutual decisions by Hofmanns and WCHS.
Business Plan completed, now that we have identified our goals, identified our resources I will be working with the Hofmann's over the winter months to refine the Business Plan, the Mission Statement, update the website and consult with contacts listed in the plan. A Memorandum of Understanding has been drafted and will be in place as soon as it is signed. Hofmann's will also be looking at a 501c3 status for the Apiaries.
Sponsorships, grants, partnerships are developing. Public programming is in development.
Intermediate and long term goals have been identified in the plan but not yet achieved.
The next priority is roof,windows and doors for the Wax Shed and Honey House.
WCHS and the Hofmann's are pursuing funding to hire a historic architect for the plan drawings, specs, construction drawings and scope of work.
We will be pursuing a Cultural Heritage grant for the work in May 2016.
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Linda Grant, President
Kate Youngberg, Vice-President
David Pope, Secretary
Jim King, Treasurer
Rev. Charles Espe
Henry Lewer
Jerry Rutledge
Jim Tippy
Brad Wendland
Dave Dunn
Marilee Reck
Dave Zika
Jim Peterson, County Commission
Al Rose, City Council
Don Wynnemer, Ex Officio