Hollis Historical Society
P.O. Box 754
Hollis, NH 03049
The President's Message
Greetings to the Hollis Historical Society Membership
This summer I was asked by the Board to serve as President of the Society, and I have gratefully accepted because I consider it an honor to be asked and a privilege to serve in this capacity. I have long admired the Society for the faithful work that its members do locally to preserve our significant heritage as a community. The Wheeler House and the Always Ready Engine House are constant, visual reminders of the rich history of our town to residents and visitors of all ages.
As a youngster growing up in the center of town, as one of thirteen graduates from the Farley Building and as an adult resident and proud grandfather of two Hollis students, I have developed a deep and lasting affection for this community. My participation as an officer in the Hollis Historical Society will now give me the opportunity to say thank you to my town. I very much appreciate this opportunity and look forward to this coming year with enthusiasm. I hope to see you and talk with you at one of our upcoming programs.
This year the Hollis Historical Society will be celebrating it's 50th year as an organization with pride and excitement. This significant benchmark has motivated the Board to set an important improvement goal this year. We are extremely grateful to those of you who have donated funds above the annual membership dues to the Society in the past. The Board is now investigating the cost of installing a fire alarm system at the Wheeler House in order to ensure that the historical artifacts that have been donated by our members and which are currently on display there are protected from fire and smoke damage through an instant communication with the Hollis Fire Department. We will be contacting our membership to request donations for this project when we have developed a plan for this improvement. We look forward to this year's programs and sincerely hope that you will be able to join us in these activities.
Sincerely
Dick Lates