Ben Franklin Society

Independent and Collaborative Research on Matters of Importance to Franklin County, NC

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

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Meeting Notice - JUNE 29^th, 2009

Our 2^nd Quarterly Meeting of 2009 will be held at 6:30pm, Monday, June 29^th at The Philling Station, 2 South Main Street, Franklinton, NC. Plan to come early and have dinner first.

This Meeting will review the status of all Research Projects, collect any outstanding membership dues, schedule an overdue  computer training session, and discuss other initiatives in progress .

Again, we need to be working steadily so that we can meet our year-end Project Objectives.

bob.radcliffe@BenFranklinSocietyNC.org

(252)433-0272

MISSION

A new Franklin County non-profit, service organization - the Ben Franklin Society - is being formed and welcomes everyone, of all ages, to join. Franklin County was formed in 1779 and named in honor of Benjamin Franklin. Ben Franklin was “ever concerned and involved in the public good, a great communicator, and a remarkable man of science and technology, finding practical effective solutions to real problems”.

The Ben Franklin Society will work to honor Ben Franklin’s lifelong quest to “find practical effective solutions to real problems” by fostering independent and collaborative research on matters of importance to Franklin County.

The Ben Franklin Society is open to anyone who wishes to work to better the future of Franklin County. It is non-political, enabling organization – committed to helping its Members produce practical results from their research efforts. Society Membership requires participation in a Society Research Project or related supportive activity.

The Society will promote individual and collaborative research efforts; communicate the importance and relationship of Research Projects to the future of Franklin County; foster synergy with other Society Projects and ongoing County initiatives; and pursue Funding support when appropriate. Individual Research Project Teams will plan, schedule and independently control their own work. All Society Projects are encouraged to include and mentor Students. Special efforts have been made to include Franklin County High School Students in the Society. (See http://www.seniorproject.net/Senior_Project_Overview.html)

Society Membership will be fun and productive; satisfying and rewarding; meaningful and memorable. Plan to attend our next Meeting and learn about this new and exciting opportunity for you to help transform Franklin County into a Model of Innovation in North Carolina!

DOWNLOAD MEMBERSHIP and RESEARCH PROPOSAL FORMS
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2009 RESEARCH PROJECTS accepted at November 24, 2008 MEETING

Century-Old Church Inventory by Betsy Benning

Farmer's Weed Companion by Lester Holley

Grist Mill Inventory by Bob Radcliffe

Heritage Crafts Inventory by Kerry Carter

Old-Time Musician Inventory by Raymond Stone

Student Photography Society by Bobby Cooper

Tuscarora Indian Chronicle by Joanne Carpenter

2009 NON-RESEARCH PROJECTS created by the Board of Directors

Grant-Writing

Mentoring

Public-Relations
 

OUTSTANDING CANDIDATE RESEARCH PROPOSAL IDEAS

1. Inventory of Indian Paths and Stream Fords throughout Franklin County - GPS coordinates, location description, photography and mapping - to establish a baseline for future historical and archaeological study. http://www.tradingpath.org/
    

2. Inventory public and private County Birding Sites - eagles, hawks, buzzards, turkey etc - for the future integration into the NC Birding Trail project. http://www.ncbirdingtrail.org/
    

3. Inventory local Farms and Crafts for addition to the www.franklincountyfarmfresh.com
   website - Franklin County's Farm, Food and Craft internet portal.
    

4. Perform a comparative study of the spending norms of ten other North Carolina Counties similar to Franklin County.
    

5. Select and map preliminary bicycle touring routes throughout the County for their use by tourists from nearby Counties.
    

6. Design, build and install a large display case for an Indian Canoe, circa 1700, recovered from the Tar River north of Louisburg.
    

7. Inventory the best private and public fishing spots in the County.
    

8. Complete the County cemetery inventory - public and private - that was initiated some years ago.
    

9. Assemble and publish insightful stories about long-time County residents to establish a character profile of life in Franklin County.

    What Research Project Ideas do you have?

ORGANIZATION MEETING ARCHIVE

þ 3rd and Final  PUBLIC  ORGANIZATIONAL  MEETING
Held Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 7:00pm - The Philling Station
2 South Main Street - Franklinton, NC
(Plan to come earlier and have Dinner first - see www.thephillingstation.com)
DOWNLOAD MAP/DIRECTIONS,  DRAFT BY-LAWS,  MEETING AGENDA

þ 2nd  PUBLIC  ORGANIZATIONAL  MEETING
Held Thursday, October 30, 2008 @ 7:00pm
Youngsville Community House - 115 E. Main Street - Youngsville, NC
DOWNLOAD MAP/DIRECTIONS,  MEETING AGENDA

þ 1st  Public  ORGANIZATIONAL  Meeting
Held Thursday September 25, 2008 @ 7:00pm
County Commissioners Room - 113 Market Street - Louisburg, NC
DOWNLOAD INITIAL MEETING NOTICE,  INITIAL MEETING MINUTES

       ( For more info about Bob Radcliffe see www.lynchcreek.com )

Franklin County Commissioners Meeting Room - Ben Franklin Bust and Commemorative Plaque - Louisburg, NC - October 2008
 

Benjamin Franklin Institute Statue and Ben Franklin House - Philadelphia, PA - October 2008