Conesville Historical Society Update

CONESVILLE — 2024 is here and we've hosted two events thus far and connected with a lot of people. The Board of Directors would like to thank everyone who has stepped up to coordinate an event or an initiative, or has made a suggestion about investing some of our funds, or reached out with an idea. 2022 was about establishing a vision, in 2023 we executed a year of monthly programs and involved ourselves in community events, and in 2024 we are continuing to build. Our membership is the backbone of our organization and the reason we can continue to grow. 

We had an excellent turnout [about 30 people!] for last night's program on Mount Utsayantha with Rich Walling. Thank you so much Rich!

Here are a few highlights from the business meeting following the program.

$25,000 of our funds reserved for future projects have been invested at a rate of just over 5%

Our Second Annual Meeting will be held April 21st at 12pm at the Conesville Fire House with a full dinner catered by the Horseshoe Cafe and will feature Michael Kudish as speaker, cost will be $30, RSVP required to Lori 607-688-6684 by April 14th. A flyer with all of the details will be sent out later.

the introduction of a CHS sponsored 5K and a square dance summer series this year (updates to be given at the next few meetings)

2024 fundraisers including a doll house raffle (Thanks to Dottie Pickett for the donation) and another silent auction at Christmas

a review of draft speakers and plans for the year 

the Board of Directors will be meeting monthly on the second Monday of each month & committees will meet individually and as needed with coordinators of each

On January 6th, we held our first Oral History Workshop. A follow up is now scheduled for February 17th. See details below. You do not need to have attended the first workshop to attend!  In this hands-on workshop, we will continue the work that began in January and complete our first interview together while we review strategies and technology skills. RSVP Requested by 2/13 to Debbie Hill: 518-698-2389.