Minutes of the Herndon Historical Society Meeting
Thursday, 27 February 2014
Herndon Depot
Herndon, Virginia
Business Meeting: The meeting was called to order by Carol Bruce with 21 people in attendance. Carol introduced the new officers of the Historical Society: President- Charlie Waddell, Vice President – Virginia Clarity, Treasurer – Richard Downer, Secretary – Beverly Harris, with the Board Of Directors (B-O-D) remaining unchanged. The B-O-D members are Margaret Cyrus, Harlan Reece, and Steve Sensabaugh.
New Business: President Charlie Waddell conducted the meeting. Charlie thanked Carol Bruce for her many years of dedicated service as President of the Herndon Historical Society (HHS) and for providing an inside view of where and how Herndon came to be the community it is today. Thank you, Carol.
With spring the Scout visits to the Depot will be begin in earnest. There are defined requirements for the History Badge for the Girl Scout Daisies, with a visit to the Herndon Depot being one of the requirements. HHS has received a request for a visit from the Daisy Troop in first grade at Herndon Elementary School for Sunday, 18 May 2014 (tentative). HHS President Waddell requested volunteers to help with the Daisy tours and also volunteers to serve as docents on Sunday afternoon from noon to 3:00PM when the Depot is open.
President Waddell suggested the HHS launch a membership drive to recruit members to share in the rich history of Herndon. It was recommended that a brochure or hand card be created to “advertise” the Depot and the history of Herndon. The brochure should include photos of the volunteers/docents in action.
Treasurers Report: The Treasurers report was not available.
Announcements: Dedication of Laura Ratcliffe Civil War Trails Marker
At Merrybrook, 2346 Centreville Road, Herndon, VA
Sunday, May 4, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Program: Mary Lipsey, president of the Fairfax County Cemetery Association presented an interesting and most informative program on historic cemeteries in Fairfax County focusing particularly on cemeteries in the Herndon area (www.honorfairfaxcemeteries.org).
The next meeting of the HHS will be held Wednesday, 28 May 2014 at 7:30PM at the Depot. Mary Lipsey, President of the Fairfax County Cemetery Association will present the program: A Christmas Flight, which is the first biography of Dr. William Wallace Whitney Christmas.