From The President
July 2010
Summer Sunday tours began on Sunday, July 11 and will continue to Sunday, August 29. The docent guided tours of the Hawkins House are from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Bank of the River Gift Shop is open during the tour hours and also on Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Stop by, there's always something "new"! And don't forget to add the Carmans River Nature Trail and Sanctuary to your visit!
Donations continue to be received for the Booth House Restoration Fund. We've had a wonderful response, and if you haven't had a chance to send your donation in, please do...we are not on a timeline!
The trip we were planning to Newport, Rhode Island for Saturday, October 2 and Sunday, October 3 has been cancelled. The Longwood Public Library has scheduled a one-day trip on Wednesday, September 22 for which several members have already signed up. Register at the Library and join us!
The Election of Officers for 2010-2011 will be conducted at the General Meeting on Thursday, August 19. The list of eligible members for nomination to the positions is elsewhere in the newsletter. The nomination form for the positions offices is also included. Please complete the nomination form and return by mail to P.O. Box 111, or drop off on a Sunday afternoon, or drop in the nomination box on the front porch. Nominations should be received by Monday, August 9. As always, nominations will be accepted from the floor.
The Yaphank Historical Society 2011 calendar will be available shortly in the Gift Shop. We hope this new item will be well received and the beginning of a series of calendars published by the Society. It will be a wonderful gift for any occasion!
Enjoy the Summer!
- Helen Kalbach, President