BARTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
MINUTES OF THE JULY 16, 2005 ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
NATURAL BRIDGE PARK, NATURAL BRIDGE, AL

REUNION OF THE WILLIS BARTON FAMILY 

WELCOME 

Terry Barton, President, presided and opened the meeting with a welcome.  BHS officers were introduced.  Terry also asked for volunteers. 

SECRETARY'S REPORT 

Shirley Keith, Secretary, passed copies of the 2004 minutes and they were approved.

TREASURER'S REPORT 

Mary Barton, Treasurer, gave the treasurer's report and it was approved.

As of July 11, 2005       Total Assets    $3,441.32

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bette Pitman announced that the 2006 Barton Historical Society Meeting will be August 4-6, 2006 at the Tyger Baptist Church in Tigerville, SC.

Terry announced that the 2007 reunion is open for suggestions.

RECOGNITIONS

Terry expressed thanks to P.J. Gossett and Nancy Carman for their work in bringing the reunion together.  Also, thanks was expressed to Debby Black for her 30 years of Barton genealogical work and "Barton Quest".

NOMINATIONS

 There were no new nominations for officers.  Current officers were reelected.  Terry Barton, President; Dr. Richard Barton, Vice President; Shirley Keith, Secretary; Mary Barton, Treasurer.

NEW BUSINESS

Mary Barton asked again that a decision be made about renewal dates for membership in the Society.  A motion was made that it be done on a yearly magazine subscription type basis with one free newsletter.  The motion was seconded and approved.

Bette Pitman suggested that we have Family Dues for $30.00 and Single Dues for $20.00.  Motion was made, seconded and approved.

Bette also sugested that each Barton line attending the annual BHS meetings give a short report.  Motion was made, seconded and approved.

CLOSING

The meeting was adjourned.  

Respectfully submitted,

 

Shirley Keith, Secretary

July 18, 2005