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Pass Christian Historical Society
P.O. Box 58
Pass Christian, MS 39571
June 6, 2005
Dear Friends and Members,
Our June meeting is the last meeting before a two-month summer recess and the one at which three new trustees are elected by the membership—we are delighted to recommend to the membership Beverly Danielson, Buddy Diboll and Ed Macdiarmid as new trustees.
In keeping with tradition there will be a wine & cheese party following the close of business.
— The Trustees
Meeting Monday night, June 13th, 7:30 p.m.
Elections are the only item of business. There will be no program, but, of course, there will be wine & cheese party. Note: There are no meetings in July and August, and this will be the last newsletter until September.
Thank You ...
With the end of the fiscal year we have several retiring officers and trustees. Richard Ward, having served the customary two terms is stepping down as president, but will continue to serve the Society as past-president, an office under the bylaws. (Our thanks also to Jane Ward for her work over the past several years.)
Christine May, who has served as both a trustee and recording secretary is also stepping down—this being the end of her 3-year trusteeship. In addition to administrative duties, Christine has done highly important work in re-
cording oral histories (her collection is second only to those of Betty Carlin’s), and in securing speakers for monthly meetings. Sandra Clark’s three-year term as trustee is also ending. Sandra has done much work with various events including the Christmas Party and Tour of Homes, which she co-chaired one year.
Finally, June marks the end of Jim Currie’s impressive five years as an officer or trustee of the Society. During that time Jim has served as recording secretary, president and most recently as past-president, and before all that Jim chaired the Tour of Home.
2005-60 Trustee & Officer Nominations
A nominating committee is recommending to the membership of the society the following members to serve three-year terms as trustees: Beverly Danielson, Buddy Diboll and Ed Macdiarmid.
Beverly, Buddy & Ed would join Billy Bourdin, Jean Bittenbender, Virgil Harris, Sally James, Catherine Meyers, and Kathie Short.
As well as emeritus trustees Betty Carlin, John Lutenbacher, & Otis Trepagnier.
The nominating committee is recommending to the trustees (who under the bylaws vote on such matters) the following officers for the 2005-2006 Fiscal Year begin-ningjuly 1st:
Alicia Ellis—President Kathie Short—Vice President Catherine Meyers—Rec. Sect’y Bruce Stinson—Corr. Sect’y John Peterson—Treasurer1
And, of course, Richard Ward will become past-president.
Town Library Update
Several months ago the Society put out for competitive bids a proposal for repairs and other work to the Town Library. We are pleased to report that a contract has been awarded to Jim Schmitt’s Bayview Construction Company. Danny Taylor is serving as the architect on this renovation. This work is being funded in part by a grant administered by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Dues
Unless you’re a life member, dues for the coming fiscal year will be due on July 1st, and we hope you will take the opportunity now to renew your membership. Annual categories are:
Individual $20,
Family $30 Patron $35 & up
If your membership has expired or will expire on July 1st we show “Exp. ” on your envelope.
An Old Postcard
Our bit of history is an image of an old Pass Christian postcard mailed one hundred years ago this month and one of the earliest postcards mailed from Pass Christian to come down to us. (See reverse)