Before I officially wrap up, I just want to say a big thank you to the amazing board members who’ve been by my side over the years. Diane Laferriere was the Treasurer when I first got involved. She’s the one who encouraged me to join the board in the first place—she called me up around nomination time and said, “You’d be great on the board.” She saw something in me—a willingness to help out and maybe even lead someday. Diane’s been a great mentor and my go-to person more times than I can count. I started as Secretary eight years ago, moved on to Vice President, and then—thanks to your support—became President two years ago, following in the footsteps of Diane Brooks-Sherry. Huge thanks to her for setting me on the right path and helping me ease into the role. Big shoutout to Bonnie Croteau, our Treasurer, for all her help over the years—keeping our finances on track, stepping up with speaker arrangements, and just being an all-around steady presence. Thank you to Nancy Dimento-Jerome for always being such a warm and welcoming face at our meetings and for all the ways you’ve pitched in to help the chapter thrive. And to Kelly Fox, our former VP—your advice and encouragement have meant the world to me. You've always been someone I could turn to, and I’m so grateful for that. Like I always say: it takes a village. None of this has ever been about “I”—it’s always been about “we.” To the next President, whoever you may be—I’m rooting for you. I’ll still be around as a proud MV member and I’m excited to see where the chapter goes from here. With gratitude, Carol Katsulis,  MV Chapter President 

Come join us and help celebrate the 15th Anniversary of our chapter, this upcoming Saturday June 21st, 10am to noon 

We will have a presentation by Bonnie Croteau to begin the meeting, Then we will have short slideshow taking a few moments down memory lane and nostagically reviewing the last few years of our Chapters events. A bit of Social time and light refreshments, coffee and tea will be offered.  

Our new officers will be welcomed for the upcoming term, and a few of us, Nancy Dimento-Jerome and myself will be leaving the board.

 

This is an In Person only.

Hope to see you there.

 

Carol Katsulis, MV President

 

 

Please take a moment to vote for your upcoming new officers. Open from today through the 15th. 

 

 

Hi to all,

 

I want to take a moment and give you an update on our chapter events.

Thanks to those of you whom have continued to support us with attending virtual or in person at the library. Its always great to catch up with each of you every month. A huge welcome to our new Chapter members. I hope you will enjoy what we offer for programs and our sharing of genealogy interests with you.

We are now into April and have the last few months of meetings for this season. We have NO meeting in April. We do have two to enjoy in May. May 3rd with Worcester chapter a joint meeting and luncheon. It usally is a great time. I hope you can make it. On May 31st we will be at the GPL where we usually meet, and our speaker will be virtual, we will be at the library in person. Be sure to check the online chapter meeting information here on the website or check your PastTimes issue for details.

We didn't have many attendees at the last meeting, last weekend; where our chapter officers had been gracious to speak of thier volunteer experiences for our chapter. I loved that we could share what we have been doing, how involved we are in our societies Merrimack Valley Chapter. I did announce then, that I will not be running as a nominee for the President of the Chapter. I have enjoyed my two and half years as President, but I am stepping down in order to open the position for a new candidate. I hope that we can count on a member such as you to step up and become a nominee for this position or any of the other volunteer board offices. The chapter according to the bylaws does need a President and a Treasurer to be kept solvent. 

More to follow for information you can check out by going to our Policies and Procedures on our website as a signed in member and read more of the Chapter officer positions and what it encompasses.

 

Your President,