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Ellis County Historical Society
Board of Directors has announced the Annual Meeting of Members will be held on
Monday, January 31st, at 7pm in the Stone Church located at the corner of 7th
and Main downtown Hays. The voting ballot will include the annual slate of
officers and four trustee positions. Trustees serve a three-year term and
cannot serve more than two consecutive terms. The four officers serve a
one-year term and are eligible for three consecutive terms as an officer. All
board members must be a resident of Ellis County and current members of ECHS.
Board meetings are held the last Monday of the month. If you are interested in
becoming a board member, please reach out to one of the 17 current members or
email [email protected] to inquire about more details. A nomination committee is gathering
names for the ballot this month, but write-ins are welcome the night of the
meeting as well. The society’s beautiful collection of historic quilts will be
on display in the Stone Church and the evening’s program entitled “A Dust Bowl
Every Now and Then” will be presented by Adam Conkey following meeting
business.
ECHS will also host a member social on the main campus at 100 W 7th Hays on Thursday
January 13th from 6:30-7:30 pm. This is a “Come and Go” event. Staff and
current members will share and answer questions. Supper will be provided. Come
and see some treasures we have unboxed recently.
Member forms will be available along with information on volunteer
opportunities. Please join us. We love to chat with other history lovers. No
commitment is necessary.
ECHS would like to thank the current board of directors for their time and
service this past year: President Priscilla Hunt, Vice President Pam Grizzell,
Treasurer Matt Odom, Secretary Marco Macias, county liaison Brad Ricke, and
trustees Brian Gribben, Holly Unrein, Rob Wasinger, Juti Winchester, Deb
Ludwig, Donna Maskus, Alex Herman, Arden Kobler, Darren Unrein, Derrick
Pfannenstiel, Lyle Johnston and John Walz. We look forward to continuing the
momentum of this past year as we find new ways to engage with our community.
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