Memorial – We lost a great supporter, trustee and friend this fall. Chuck Masters died on October 23, 2016. His quiet personality was everywhere, whether mowing lawns, researching his Carpenter family roots, arranging artifacts in the Butts Barn, or selling apples at the Festival in his bowler hat!  We will miss him! Our sympathy goes out to Susan, Jonathan, Ted and all his family and friends. 
 
Welcome New Trustees -  We’d like to take this opportunity to thank Dave and Linda Simmons’  many years of service to the society. Your hard work and leadership is commendable. Cliff Reardon Jr. was elected as a trustee and Gene Button was appointed to fill the remainder of Chuck’s term. Roberta Schruise was appointed Trustee Chairperson. All other trustees whose term had expired were re-elected for another term. Thank you!!  The incumbent officers whose terms were expiring ran unopposed for re-election.  Thank you!! 
 
Library and Restroom Renovation Project – We’re finished!! We received funding from the Sheldon Foundation and the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation to renovate the Waite Building exhibit area to an expanded library and archives. We were also able to update the two restrooms for handicap access. The renovation also enabled us to make an inside access to the library.  
 
Library Update– the library is open on Tuesday afternoons from 1-3 pm. Volunteers Rose Stark, Diane Brown, Lori Humphreys, Lyn Nagel, Debbie Field and Rebecca Whitmore have been busy helping Pam catalog collections and prepare for the Past Perfect Museum software implementation. We received the software and shelving for the secure storage area from funding by Sheldon Foundation, Chautauqua Community Foundation and the Lenna Foundation along with other historical agencies involved in the grant. Thank you to a great group of volunteers!! 
 
Website and Facebook page – The website and facebook continue to serve the social media aspect of our organization. Thanks to Terrie Johnson for her assistance. 
 
Groups meeting at the Society – Along with the Boy Scouts, we have several other groups meeting at Carpenter Hall on a fairly regular basis. The Golden Needle Quilters meet on Tuesday mornings. Piece ‘n 
Established – 1972 Chartered - 1976 
 
ASHVILLE BLOCKVILLE NIOBE OPEN MEADOWS PANAMA STEDMAN STOW WATTS FLATS 
 
Board of Trustees Roberta Schruise, Chair Gene Button Janette Weaver Cliff Reardon Jr. Eloise Smith  Joyce Edwards 
 
Officers President – Lyn Nagel Vice President – Earl Ferry Secretary – Susie Nelson Treasurer – John Brown 
Pam Brown – historian, librarian and archivist Terrie Johnson - Webmaster 
Our Purpose The aims of the Society shall be to aid in the preservation and development of local history of pioneers and early settlers of the original Town of Harmony (includes North Harmony), and its adjoining area and communities; to acquire and save for public use and exhibition relics, pictures, maps, and articles of historic value, dealing with the economic, political, patriotic, and cultural life of the community, and to cooperate will all other organizations having similar aims and purposes. 
 
Harmony Quilters meet one Monday evening a month. Another group of quilters meets every other month on Saturday. We also have hosted meetings of the Chautauqua County Weavers Guild, the South Shore Weavers Guild and the Chautauqua County Camera Club.  We have also hosted the Chautauqua County Historical Society and the Chautauqua Co. Historical Organization consortium. Carpenter Hall is available to rent for parties and reunions. If your group would like to find out more about facility rental, please call Eloise Smith at 782-2083. 
 
New Gazebo – through a generous donation by Greta Smith, we added a gazebo to the campus. This building was used during the festival by our musical groups and for the Town of Harmony Bicentennial Celebration this fall.  
 
Quilt Show – We will be featuring quilts in an exhibit on Saturday, May 6 from 10-3 at Carpenter Hall. Along with the quilt exhibit, the Golden Needle Quilters will have their quilted items for sale. Raffle tickets for the annual raffle quilt made by the Golden Needle Quilters will be on sale. This year’s design is a pieced Bear Paw design in blue, green and brown batiks. We will also have a baked goods sale. 
 
Membership Dues are due in September. Please renew your membership and encourage your friends and family who aren’t members to join us! A form is available below. 
 
Gifts and Donations – we are now able to accept donations in the form of stock. Please contact John Brown if you would like more information. A form is available below. 
 
Membership is open to all persons interested in the history of the towns of Harmony and North Harmony.