- Last Updated on Thursday, 29 December 2016 18:43
The Charleroi Area Historical Society, Inc. wrapped up another successful year with a delicious end-of-the-year holiday luncheon, held in the Alumni Room on the campus of the Charleroi Area High School on November 21, 2016. The meal was catered by the school's own food service.
President and program coordinator Rev. Ken Thompson welcomed everyone, made a few comments about what would take place after the meal, and led in a prayer of Thanksgiving. After the buffet meal, the Society's Board Chairman, Nikki Sheppick, introduced the members of the Board and other volunteers who worked so diligently during the year 2016, hosting the monthly program meetings and arranging a variety of fundraisers related to the mission and purposes of the Society.
Both Thompson and Sheppick personally thanked the members of the Board by gifting them with presents as a token of appreciation for their work in promoting the business of the Society. Sheppick then explained that the bids on items from previous fundraisers were now closed and the winners would be notified. Next, the drawing for many holiday prizes took place before the introduction of the afternoon's special entertainment - the high school's show choir under the direction of Laura Piecknick. The choir of a dozen young ladies and one young man sang a selection of favorite holiday songs and led a sing-along with songs chosen by Society members and guests. The Society presented the choir with a monetary gift as a way of thanking them for another wonderful experience of holiday music!
Rev. Thompson thanked everyone for their attendance and support, reminding them that the next program meeting will be in March 2017 and that dues for the new year are expected after January 1, 2017. He closed the luncheon by wishing all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
