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January Newsletter
Announcement of Dante Lives On Newsletter
The Board is pleased to announce that DLO will begin publication and
regular distribution of a Dante Lives On Newsletter. The purpose of
the newsletter is to advise all interested parties of the activities of the
DLO Board and organization.
Jack Wallace, a lifelong resident of Dante and
supporter fo the organization, has graciously agreed to distribute the
publication via email to all persons on “Dante Friends,” the mailing list he
maintains to distribute items of interest to current and former residents of
Dante. The Board will be working with local newspapers to make sure that
news from Dante and DLO reach other area residents with an interest.
Board of Directors Election
An election for vacancies on the DLO Board was held on November 3, 2007,
in accordance with the current bylaws of the organization. Newly elected
board members Charlene Ball, Lara McCammon, D. Eugene Stone and Tony Taylor,
all current or former residents of Dante, joined current board members Larry
(Tub) Morefield, Teresa McKinney, Lois Jenkins, W. C. Phillips, and Ronnie
Hall on January 1, 2008 as the governing board.
In a subsequent organizational meeting the Board
unanimously elected Teresa McKinney, Chairperson; D. Eugene Stone, Vice
Chair; Lara McCammon, Secretary; and Lois Jenkins, Treasurer. The new Board
invites all DLO members and current or former residents of Dante to attend
their meetings and provide input and suggestions on activities you believe
the Board should take in support of the organization’s goals. Written
comments from members not in the local area or former residents of Dante are
also welcome.
The Board is pleased to now be served by non-voting Ex Officio Directors
Frank Kilgore and Patsy Phillips. Kathy Smith, Accountant, has recently
begun to serve the Board regarding financial matters.
Revision of DLO Bylaws
The Board, with the assistance and advice of our attorney, is in the
process of updating the Bylaws of Dante Lives On, Inc. The Board voted on
January 8, 2008 to approve the proposed amendments.
New Merchandise and Merchandise Discounts
The following items are for sale at the Coal Mining and Railroad Museum or
can also be purchased through any Board Member of Dante Lives On, Inc.
Members of Dante Lives On will be entitled to a 5% discount.
A) 2007 Christmas Ornament - $10.00 ea.
B) Dante, Virginia hoodie sweatshirts (S M L) - $20.00 ea. (Larger sizes
available at an extra cost)
C) Ball caps - $5.00 ea.
D) Set of four (4) older Christmas Ornaments - $12.00 per set.
E) Apple Butter - ˝ pint - $2.50
1 pint - $5.00
1 quart - $10.00
F) Cookbooks - $5.00
In the very near future these items will be able for purchase online through
the Dante Lives On website.
Mural Plans
Katy Jessee, Art Teacher at St. Paul High School and her students have
agreed to paint a mural reflecting the railroad and coal history for the
community of Dante. Mrs. Jessee stated the mural will be constructed on four
(4) sheets of exterior plywood, weather sealed and will be placed on the
Laundry Building next to the Coal Miner/Railroad Museum. Mrs. Jessee has
filed the paperwork for a Cedar Coal Grant to fund the cost of said mural. A
donation to the St. Paul High School Art Department can be made for the time
and effort of the students.
Dante Live On Website
The Board is very pleased to announce that it has just secured the
assistance of Michelle Potter, of Potter’s Designs, to update and manage our
website, danteliveson.org. Michelle was instrumental in the initial
development of the site and the Board is very pleased that she has agreed to
again assist us in that effort. Please check the site periodically to see
the improvements that Michelle implements, including new items we have for
sale.
Upcoming DLO Meetings
January
22, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. Community Meeting at the Old Clinchfield Office
Building.
February 12, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting at the Coal Mining
and Railroad Museum
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