Hi Folks. since this is the last time this year that I'll be talking (writing) to you, I thought that this would be a good time to update you on how far we have come toward our goal of getting a museum here. We had our first meeting April 28, and have been on an upward move ever since. We have acquired our IRS tax number, and our State charter. We have either recieved or have the promise of a lot of artifacts pertaining to our history. We have had a couple of fund-raisers. Our picnic in the park was a resounding success. the Fashion Show, although not a stellar achievement, was a wonderful idea and I think we should have it again next year with a little more publicity and more time to prepare for it and that should help make it a more successful event.

We currently have close to two thousand dollars in our bank account. From this base we hope to get our building fund going strong and have our land and building within two years. We are on the agenda for the County Commissioners meeting in November to get the Underground Church. We have some wonderful plans to make it an outdoor museum so that we don't have to destroy the integrity of the building.

We have published three newsletters and done a lot of research. We have a growing membership which seems to be a devoted group. I am very proud of them and very grateful to them for their faith.

I need at this time to acknowledge some very special people and say thank you to them. Bill and Zettia Miller (ribit-ribit & Mrs. ribit) for all their hard work, dedication and patience in publishing our wonderful newsletters and for their generous contibutions of stock certificates and paper memorabilia and being my listening post and wailing wall. Our Vice President Mary Revert, my cohort, who not only supports my various ideas and shoots holes in my balloon when I float to high, but pulls rabbits out of her hat when we need a bit of magic. She was a very prime moving force in getting this organization going. She also throws me a line when I feel like I'm drowning.

Treasurer Vonnie Gray, another driving force that we depend on for enthusiasm, and who was another one who pushed to get us going. Secretary Ruthiana Green has done a wonderful job keeping minutes and is another of our inspirational forces.

Jeff Taguchi needs a huge thank you for M.C.'ing anytime we ask him in spite of a very full plate and for being one of our Board Members. Perry Forsyth, Chairman of the Board, has missed only one meeting due to an ambulance run. He provides us music on demand and encourages us in our endeavors. Jane Cottenwood who has kept us on the right path and never misses a meeting.

Clint and Ellen Boehringer, for coming back to Rhyolite and us and landing here running. (They arrived just in time to help us with the Fashion Show, a prime example of why you don't let me know you're here because I'll put you to work.)

THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH! Don't forget, we will have elections in February for all offices. According to State law, we must have elections within six months of our charter date and yearly thereafter. Our out of town members will get ballots and information on and by each person nominated so they can vote with confidence. We wish to each and all a Joyous Christmas and a full and Happy new Year.