I would like to take this opportunity to thank each of you for supporting the Forest County Historical Society.  We now have nearly 300 members and continue to grow.

In 2006, we will have our usual fund-raising events.  In addition, the Historical Society is supporting the efforts of the Tionesta Sesquicentennial Committee.  This collaborative effort provides additional opportunities for anyone who wants to be involved in community events to do so.  I offer many thanks to those of you who have participated in Historical Society events in the past, and extend an open invitation to anyone who would like to join our efforts this year.

The Annual Spring Dinner will be held on April 24, 2006 at the Methodist Church in Marienville at 6:00 p.m.  Please join us and hear about all of the exciting events that are taking place through and with the Historical Society.

2006 Spring Dinner Meeting

Date: Monday ~ April 24, 2006
Place: Methodist Church Hall ~ Marienville

Registration & Social: 6:00 p.m.
Sit-Down dinner: 6:30 p.m.
Meeting & Program: 7:30 p.m.

Price: $11.00 per person
Reservation Deadline:  April 17, 2006

Speaker information:
Bruce Young, Commonwealth Speaker for the Pennsylvania Humanities Council;  Augusta Heritage Center, Davis and Elkins College, Elkins, WV; Learning Enrichment Artist (Arts In Education).

Bruce Young has been singing and playing music all his life and professionally for over thirty years in a wide range of venues.  His performances include voice, fiddle, guitar, bass, banjo and mandolin featuring different fiddle styles, a’capella ballads and sea chanteys as well as humorous songs and rural southern blues.  He has developed song and games as well as English country, square and contra dance.  He is a Suzuki Association of America instructor and has a small violin and fiddle teaching studio.

The Nominating Committee, Curt Furnish, Joan Wallace and Mike Thomson, will present a slate for election at the Annual Meeting for Elections to fill the office of Secretary and two Directors.  Nominations will also be taken from the floor providing the nominee is in prior agreement to serve.