(KMZA)--The Nemaha County Historical Society Board of Directors held its annual meeting on February 11th. Vice President Ilene Enneking presided in the absence of President Anita Heiman.

The board reviewed several reports, including the 2024 financial summary, a membership update, and a web presence report. Over the past year, the society welcomed 8 platinum sponsors, 41 gold sponsors, and 89 additional sponsors or members. Additionally, 68 donors contributed a total of 539 items to the historical society- collection, bringing the number of cataloged records in the system to 12,486.

An update was provided on the Rainbow Communications grant, which is nearing completion. The conversion of the museum- PastPerfect software to a cloud-based system is almost finished, while the upgrade of wireless access points will be postponed until Rainbow completes its fiber installations.

A draft policy outlining the types of items the society collects was presented for an initial reading. The board also discussed the continued need for a printed newsletter and potential content changes. Additionally, a calendar of upcoming activities was reviewed, along with maintenance projects for the museums.

The 2025 Board of Directors was approved, with the addition of Bill Love and Kylee Bergstram. Officers elected for 2025 are: President: Ilene Enneking; Vice President: Marcia Philbrick; Secretary: Patty Byers; Treasurer: Raymond Thieme.

Ellie Haynie introduced a potential grant opportunity for a “story walk” along the north side of the military museum. While still in the discussion stage, this project would highlight the stories of Nemaha County veterans from various wars.

The board extends its gratitude to all sponsors and members for their continued support of the society- mission: to collect, preserve, and share the history of Nemaha County.

Community members are encouraged to support the society by becoming members. Annual membership is $20 for an emailed newsletter or $25 for a printed version. Checks, along with a note requesting membership and a mailing address, may be sent to: Nemaha County Historical Society, P.O. Box 41, Seneca, KS

For more information, visit http://nemahacountyhistoricalsociety.com/.