09/21/2026
Yesterday, we held our annual HHS Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon in our Tavern venue, a celebration of our dedicated and valuable volunteers who generously give of their time and talent to our organization. Our special way of showing our appreciation to everything they do for us.
A great big thank you to HHS volunteer, Gloria Michael, who arranged the luncheon, catered by Brooklyn Catering of Springtown. Staff member Lizzy brought sliced turkey with gravy, bread stuffing, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, coleslaw and, apple and pumpkin pies for dessert. The theme, "Thankful for 250 Years of Freedom" was well represented by this delicious spread. Thank you to Lizzy and Brooklyn Catering for a wonderful luncheon.
While the celebration was offered as a thank you to all our volunteers, each time we single one volunteer for special recognition. This year, Greg Stauffer, our Treasurer, was selected for this honor. He was presented with a plaque as a token of our appreciation. Few people realize the amount of work that is necessary to maintain the financial records of our organization. Incoming funds must be directed to the proper accounts based on their stated purpose. Invoices must be paid, credit card and online transactions must be reviewed and coordinated. Member's dues must be recorded and thank you letters sent in acknowledgement of dues and donations. Cash boxes must be prepared and maintained for use at various events. Plus, several visits to the bank and post office each week to make deposits and mail letters as well as reviewing the monthly statements. It's a lot of work that requires a keen sense of accounting intellect to make sure all the balances are correct and totals match. Our Historical Society is very lucky to have a dedicated person to handle that much work and do it efficiently.
In addition to Greg's award, another award that was postponed was finally presented. Last year, the Historical Society received a check for $1000.00 to honor Gloria Michael and her dedication to the Society. These funds arrived via a former school mate who knew Gloria. Since the funds were for Gloria, she was asked what she wanted to do with the funds. Her answer was to plant a tree on our site. A few days later that tree was purchased and planted, its location is at the very south end of the Grist Mill parking lot near the pond. Though the tree was planted, a dedication plaque was yet to be purchased and displayed. That finally came to reality at the luncheon. President Don Mills presented Gloria with a plaque for her tree that she had waited patiently to get. It will soon be displayed along with the tree. Thank you Gloria for all you do to support the Hellertown Historical Society.
Review the photos of our volunteers who attended the luncheon. The cardboard displays show various photos of our volunteers in action at recent events. One display is a memorium showing past volunteers who we miss dearly but gave so much to the Historical Society.
