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MINUTES FOR JULY 15, 2025 The meeting was called to order by President; Juanita Hunt at 6:30 P. M. with 15 attendees: Juanita Hunt, Jim Della Penna, Catherine Pease, Ron Smith, Marie S. Berry, Gwen Brodis, Bruce Linthicum, Linda Black, Cindy Della Penna, Linda Hillgrove, and Donovan A. R. Bowley. Guests were Joanne Richards, Tom Hepp, and Beth Clark-Urban. SECRETARY'S REPORT: A motion was made and seconded to accept the Secretary's Report. TREASURER'S REPORT: Gwen Brodis reported a Total Income of $2067.81; Total Expenses of $443.47. The balance in Checking is $3,286.20; balance in Savings is $11,322.49. Gwen also said an Insurance bill of $1711.00 is due soon. Discussion regarding the Mass Mutual Annuity was discussed. Gwen had about a week to renew the annuity or invest the approximately $38,000 in CDs or money markets. A motion to cash in about $8,945 of the annuity and put into savings then renew the remaining $30.000 in the annuity for another three years at 4.5%. The motion was made and seconded. OLD BUSINESS: Appreciation and thank you to Ron Smith for taking the heavy furniture piece upstairs and for building a door step for the back entrance/egress. Ron said the materials for the back doorstep were donated. OLD BUSINESS: Appreciation and thank you to Ron Smith for taking the heavy furniture piece upstairs and for building a door step for the back entrance/egress. Ron said the materials for the doorstep were donated. Marie Berry updated us on the Open House for July 11th as two visitors viewed the Historical Home. Rockland Historical Society donated two slide carousels of Hope pictures taken by the late C. R. (Cap) DeRochemont of Rockland in the 1970s. He was probably best known for his slide shows depicting the people and scenes of the area and usually followed with a quiz of what people recognize in his photos. The Open House is held every Friday until August 29th from 9 A. M. to 1:00 P. M. or by appointment. See our website at www.hopehist.com for more information. NEW BUSINESS: Hope Days will be held Saturday, July 26th at True Park. Activities include a parade, ball games, children's activities and we will have an Open House and also a booth with items for sale. Juanita reported some family items from the Ben and Avis Nickles family home were donated by Lucy Giger and Dan Smiley. The meeting was adjourned around 7:15 P. M. Donovan Bowley introduced Joanne Richards and Mary Kelly (Lady Knox DAR Historian), author of Fighting for Freedom, Fighting for Survival, that profiles the Revolutionary War and War of 1812 patriot and their families, buried at Toman Cemetery, located on Lake Ave., Rockland. Many descendants of these patriots moved into our area. A few of these familiar names are Robbins, Spear, Ulmer, Keen, and Woster. Many of their offspring married and lived in Hope and the surrounding towns. Cynthia Della Penna also contributed to the book. Refreshments were provided by Jim Della Penna and Juanita Hunt. Due to the popularity of Kerry Hardy's subject matter, "Caribou for Breakfast, Clams for Dinner" the August 19th meeting will be held, after the business meeting at 6:30 P. M., at the Hope Fire Station at 7:00 P. M. Linda Hillgrove, Secretary |