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Annual Meeting
February 9th, 2020
President Kate DiMemmo gets ready to kick off the 2020 Annual Meeting (below). The meeting began with a video by Ben Wolverton highlighting Christmas memories, provided by residents and former residents of Crosswicks in honor of the 100th annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Crosswicks. They shared their memories of the annual event going back more than 75 years.
Following the video, President Kate DiMemmo gave her Welcome and presented the annual report for 2019. The report included committee reports, society events, accomplishments and goals. Elections were held. Congratulations to Debbie Kelly, 2nd term Corresponding Secretary, Caroline Buchanan, Treasurer, Russell Caldwell and Eric Tally, Trustees.
Following the video, President Kate DiMemmo gave her Welcome and presented the annual report for 2019. The report included committee reports, society events, accomplishments and goals. Elections were held. Congratulations to Debbie Kelly, 2nd term Corresponding Secretary, Caroline Buchanan, Treasurer, Russell Caldwell and Eric Tally, Trustees.
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Debbie Kelly explained the County Grant for the Museum Exhibit Plan. Debbie provided documents and renderings detailing plans for the museum.
The Historical Society thanked Aidan Quinn for his Eagle Scout project which produced road signs acknowledging the Township’s Historic Villages and Sykesville. |
Vince Pocino presented an original sign from the old Brick’s Mincemeat Factory (below). Originally the factory/business was owned by twin brothers, William French and Edgar Brick. William French left Crosswicks and the Mincemeat business became "Edgar Brick and Son’s” Mincemeat (which many residents still remember).
Liz Bressi-Stoppe’s featured presentation provided us with the history of Alice Paul. Alice was a Quaker, Mt. Laurel, NJ resident, ardent Suffragist and author of the ERA. 100 years ago this year, women achieved the right to vote, thanks in great part to Alice Paul. After the right to Vote, Alice went on to author the ERA. West Virgina was the last state (of 38 necessary) to ratify the ERA in January 2020. The presentation was exciting and timely.
CTHS thanks all who attended the 2020 Annual Meeting. We hope you’ll join us for CTHS 2020 events. We look forward to preserving and sharing our community’s heritage with you.
CTHS thanks all who attended the 2020 Annual Meeting. We hope you’ll join us for CTHS 2020 events. We look forward to preserving and sharing our community’s heritage with you.
