INDIANA WOMEN'S HISTORY ASSOCIATION
Annual Meeting of Members
June 7, 2003

The Indiana Women's History Association convened at 9:00 a.m. at the Indiana History Center, 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Present: Patricia G. Barnes (President), Beth Van Vorst Gray (Treasurer), Jeannie Regan-Dinius (Secretary), Patricia Gallagher, Mary Anne Butters, Barbara Quigley, Barbara Zimmer, Cara Dafforn, Annette Craycraft, Susanne Buchko, Mona Slaton, Mary Jane Meeker, Sarah Hargitt, Phyllis Matthias, Jill Chambers, Claudia Crump, Carolyn Smith Diener, Marian Towne, Joyce Bowman, Joann Passet, Elizabeth R. Osborn , Kris Schubach, Jo Ann Fox, Jane Fribley.

Absent: Ray Boomhower, Marianne Wokeck (Vice-President), Noraleen Young, Judy Singleton, Jean Bepko, Virginia Dill McCarty, and Cordelia Lewis Burks.

Pat Barnes, President of the Association, called the Indiana Women's History Association to order.

I. Introductions.
Ms. Barnes welcomed those in attendance. She asked everyone to introduce herself.

II. Report by the President.
Ms. Barnes reviewed some of the past year events and accomplishments:

III. Approval of Minutes.
Ms. Regan-Dinius made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted (and emailed). Seconded by Ms. Van Vorst Gray. The motion passed.

IV. Report by the Treasurer.
Ms. Van Vorst Gray reported that IWHA has a balance of $5,704.55. $1,622 was taken in this year for dues and donations. See Treasurer's Report from 2/28/03 to 4/30/03.

V. Committee Reports.

A. Title IX video project.

Ms. Barnes reported that the Title IX conference was professionally videotaped. The NCAA hired a professional video editor. The NCAA taped additional footage and interviews after the conference and added more photos. The project is moving along albeit slowly. There will be a premiere of the video this fall. Tentative dates are September 17 or October 8. College athletes will be invited from IUPUI, Butler, IU and others to be in the audience. There is limited space, but if possible we would like to invite the Indiana Fever and the Pacers. Ms. Van Vorst Gray suggested inviting high school-age teams as well if possible. The video may air on WFYI as well.

B. Sesquicentennial Marker.

Ms. Chambers reported on the US 40 Highway marker located in downtown Dublin, Indiana. The marker identifies the site of the first Indiana women's rights convention held in 1851, in Dublin. A ceremony was held Memorial Day weekend to reveal the marker in conjunction with a parade and the 50th annual Volunteer Fire Department's fish fry held in Dublin. The documentation needed for acceptance of the marker was extensive and the final product resulted in the new marker.

C. Publications.

Ms. Gallagher reported on the progress of the Publications project. A focus group composed primarily of community members, librarians and teachers was asked what kind of book would they like to have. "Women and Sports" was the top choice, which would serve all age levels. This could become a series of Hoosier Heroines with other areas, such as the Arts, being targeted later on. Contributors to the project are now being sought. Also identifying potential partners. Trying to select an editor in chief, and will approach publishers. Meeting July 26 at I.H.S.

D. Indiana History Day.

Ms. Fox reported on this year's Indiana History Day. There is a need for more projects regarding women, especially ones from Indiana. Three students received awards from IWHA - two cash awards of $100 and one family membership at Conner Prairie. Next year we need to promote the projects early so the students are aware of the awards in advance. Nicole Myers is the new liaison between IWHA and the National History Day in Indiana Program, now sponsoring the program.

E. Petticoats to Politics.

The sesquicentennial event will be held October 11, 2003 in Richmond. Ms. Passet reported on the program to commemorate the 1853 meeting. Five people are on the committee. There will be break out sessions and many women in 1850s era costume. There will be celebration of Catharine Coffin's 200th birthday, a fashion show, music, a Reader's Theater, and Ms. Phyllis Matthias from Overbeck House in nearby Cambridge City will be assisting. The Humanities Commission approved a grant of $1000.

F. Web page.

As Ms. Wokeck was not in attendance, Ms. Van Vorst Gray reported that IUPUI will continue to support the IWHA webpage. The project needs more work to make it successful.

VI. Announcements, Old and New Business.

A. Conner Prairie collaboration.

Ms. Barnes reported that Conner Prairie would like IWHA to be a co-sponsor in the "Celebration of American Women" held October 17-19. We will have a table and possibly show the Title IX video. Ms. Barnes will confirm that no fees will be involved. Ms. Butters suggested that someone engage Earlham College in the event. Ms. Regan-Dinius motioned that we allow Ms. Barnes to go forward with this project, and Ms. Gallagher seconded the motion. The motion passed.

B. Protocol for sending messages to IWHA membership.

Ms. Regan-Dinius proposed emails among the Executive Committee regarding small issues are acceptable to conduct business. It would provide the Executive Committee some additional flexibility and not be cumbersome to other members. Protocol was agreed upon.

C. Sojourner Truth Trial.

IWHA is a potential co-sponsor.

D. Board Member Nominations and Election.

Ms. Craycraft announced the nominations for the following new members to the board:

Ms. Van Vorst Gray moved to accept all nominations and was seconded by Ms. Chambers. The motion passed.

E. Honors and Awards.

Ms. Van Vorst Gray awarded Honorary Board memberships to Ms. Virginia Dill McCarty (not present) and Ms. Barbara Zimmer. Ms. Zimmer was presented a small gift in appreciation of her dedication and life's work.

F. Memorial to Pam Tranfield.

Ms. Tranfield, the Associate Archivist at Indiana Historical Society and liaison between IWHA and IHS recently passed away. Ms. Van Vorst Gray moved that IWHA donate $100 to the IHS directed to Women's History Archives. Seconded by Ms. Zimmer. The motion passed.

Hearing no other business, the meeting adjourned at 10:10 a.m.