The minutes summarized a meeting of the Murrysville Historical Society that was attended by 22 people. The meeting began with a presentation by Dan Doran and his granddaughter Danielle about the history of bagpipes in Western Pennsylvania. The treasurer's report showed balances of $6,193.92 in checking and $2,959.96 in savings. Fundraising ideas were discussed to raise $5,000-6,000 for electrical work at the Staymates house. Suggestions were made for future activities including forming a newsletter, collaborating with schools on a play, and having a presence at a geocaching event.

1. MINUTES FROM JANUARY 17, 2011 MEETING
ATTENDING:
Carl Patty, Carol and Lou Intrieri, Dorothy and Fiore Benevento, Paul and Sarahjean
Thompson, Pat Laemmle, Alice Ann Artman, Carl Schlenke, Pete Soffronoff, Jim Pees,
Jackie Stempfer, Ed Banks, Mary Margaret Galdses, Charles Hall, Joan Kearns, Connie
Jelovich, Herb Gearhard.
The evening opened with speaker Dan Doran and his grand daughter Danielle. Dan is a
barber in Delmont by profession but is also a piper and took up to bagpipe because his
grand daughter was interested in learning how to play the bagpipe. He spoke on the
history of the bagpipe and its presence in Western Pennsylvania history. Dan and
Danielle treated us with several songs, including Amazing Grace. Dan then opened the
meeting to questions. Paul Thompson was also present and provided further facts about
the bagpipe. He also presented information on the St. Andrew’s Society of Pittsburgh as
well as an upcoming “Evening in Honor of Robert Burns” dinner at Churchill Valley
Country Club, January 29, 2011 at 5:30.
Following our speaker and the meeting was brought to order at approximately 8:50.
Minutes were corrected to reflect “grain bin” to “grain strainer”. Fiore made a motion
and Jim second to approve the minutes.
Via e.mail, Linda Marts requested that the minutes from the November meeting reflect
that “the flag folding ceremony was held in conjunction with the flag owned by Robert
Sciulli Jr, given to him by his grandfather Joseph Sciulli who served in World War II.
Robert Sciulli Jr is the son of Bob and Sally Sciulli and godson of Linda Marts”.
Connie reported that she received a check for $160 from Ferri’s for Chucks books and
$100 from Hart Funeral Home. The current balance in the checking account is $6193.92
and $2959.96 in the money market account. Dues are now due and are to be paid to
Connie.
$250 was paid for a 4th printing of Chuck’s book #1.
Carol presented and passed around the final version of the membership brochure and
decal. A final amount will be presented at the next meeting. Fiore made a motion and
Jim seconded to allow up to $240 be paid for final cost. Motion carried. Discussion
followed regarding membership cards and Carol will obtain cost and report at next
meeting.
Carl thanked Carol for the treat of cookies available at the meeting. Carl provided Wassil
and munchies. Thanks was also given to everyone participating in the Murrysville Night
of Lights, which was well received. Thanks also to Joan who provided the costumes.
We will need a Shepards crook for next year. Carl said the school will be providing us
with copies of pictures/film they took at event.

2. Carl reported 1 of Charles Hall’s book was sold by Hannastown but has not received the
money yet.
Carl asked for suggestion for fundraising. We will need approximately $5-6,000 for
electricity for Staymates house. Herb mentioned Sheetz card promotion program and will
look into details and report at next meeting. Jim will check Hoss’s and Carol will look
into Kings programs as well. Having a table and selling things at Conservancy
Geocaching event in June was mentioned. Jackie and Joan will speak to Ben Sampson to
see if this is possible.
Suggestion and request was made for someone to put together a yearly scrapbook of
pictures and articles of our events and meetings. Alice offered to do this.
Program committee will meet to present a calendar for the year.
Suggestion was made to have a monthly newsletter. Joan mentioned that in the past the
Society did have one. Herb made a motion and Carol second to approve formation of a
newsletter. Joan provided this in the past but is extremely busy. We will need someone
to assume the duty but Joan will give it some thought. Carl suggested stamps be
purchased in advance since currently they are “Forever” stamps and postage will be
going up again. Motion was made by Herb and seconded by Carol to purchase $50 in
postage for future newsletter mailing.
There was a discussion to work together with the schools to produce a play as a fund
raiser for fall. To be discussed at next meeting.
Carl reported Helene Smith returned most of the pictures she borrowed.
Joan received a request from Arthur Sinclair who is an author and needs pictures of
Forbes Trail for his book.
Details for a web site was discussed. Jim presented information he obtained but the
group was not convinced we need one at this time. Alice will check further and present
at next meeting.
Mary Margaret made motion and Jim seconded to adjourn meeting.
Respectively submitted
Jackie Stempfer