The Jefferson Proving Ground Heritage Partnership met Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004, at the North Madison fire station with the president, Norma Lou Irwin presiding.

Minutes were approved on a motion by Bill Sanders and seconded by Ken Knouf.

Financial report was approved by the committee.

An update of cost of the St. Magdalene book will be obtained.

Ken reported The Jefferson County Preservation Council will have a work detail at the Oakdale School Saturday, Oct. 2, starting at 9 a.m. Volunteers are welcome to help.

Ken announced no payment has been received as yet for the Regatta parking fees.

Ron Harsin stated things seem a little better on the website with the number of hits up from last month.

Copy of the latest copy of the JPGHP newsletter, which is edited by Ron, was reviewed.

Budget for the November seminar was reviewed and a grant has been submitted to the Jennings County Community Foundation for seminar expenses.  The seminar is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jennings County Library at North Vernon. Pre-registration is $20 and $25 after Nov. 1 and at the door. This includes a catered meal by Barger Catering.  Speakers for the morning sessions are Wally Smith, an expert on World War II from

LaPorte, and Dave Hackel, who will discuss the relationship between JPG and the Charlestown Powder Plant. The afternoon sessions will be led by Marilyn Browning of Versailles on a history of St. Magdalene Catholic Church and Jean Sauer McClellan will speak about Jennings County people who lived in the JPG area before the government took over their land.

Ron Harsin reported on a possible grant application to the Rising Sun Regional Foundation to publish a book of transcriptions of oral histories.

Membership dues should be paid by the October meeting. Lilian Carmer made a motion to drop the associate membership as proposed. David Lee seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

The letter composed by Janice Sanders was approved for mailing.

The Partnership will have a booth in front of a Madison resident’s home during Chatauqua Sept. 25 and 26. Members are asked to donate crafts and other items.

Louis Munier showed a lamp made with a projectile base and primers.

Next meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004, at the Jennings County Library at North Vernon.