| 1. |
Organize, preserve, record all available historical
information about the local area, early settlers, their achievements
and contributions; record rise of early businesses and industries
in photographs, records, and other memorabilia/items from the
past in a permanent location (archives) so that it will be available
for posterity. |
| 2. |
Promote fellowship of all persons interested in the objectives
of the Society. |
| 3. |
Encourage younger generation to appreciate their history and
instill in them the desire to help the community and save their
heritage. |
| 4. |
Encourage and preserve community spirit. |
| 5. |
Cooperate with other historical societies in the MV to preserve
all historical landmarks and communities. |
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The mission of the CAHS shall be to provide
a coherent history of the area, preserving its artifacts, collecting
its memorabilia and to pictorially preserve in photograph and
writing its history, people and events. |
History of Society
The Society began in 1973 throught the efforts of many people
in the town of Charleroi with the first President being Margaret
Conner (1973-75), George West (1975-1977), then with
our esteemed present Board of Directors member Lois Hawe (1977-1982),
followed by Elaine Paluso (1982-1996), then Edward Palumbo
(1997-1999) after which Darlene Pennline, she again currently, but with Jean Roberts serving 2 terms inbetween (2000 to present).
The Society reorganized via a vote of the
majority in 2000-1 and with the concerted assistance of the
Secretary, Treasurer and Society attorney they began the process
of becoming an official 501(c)3 non-profit business that it
obtained in 2002-3 under the leadership of a newly formed
Board of Directors. Chairman of the Board: Jean
Roberts (2002-3), Albert Protin (2003-4), and today we have
Milton Kubik (2004-5 to present day). |
