ANNUAL REPORT JULY 1, 2016 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2017

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

In my mind, looking back to July 2016 produces a blur of activity. I think we had a productive year. It may take another year or two to answer. Many things have been given a start. How they turn out is to be determined. I remain optimistic. Changing our name to Avonworth Historical Society has been positively received. Throughout the coming year we will be working on details associated with our new name. Our goals are lofty. We aim for improved web presence and better access to our materials. Access to our photos is a priority. Also, we look for ways to have broader recognition by Avonworth residents of us as a local resource I learned a couple of new stories during the time I was putting this report together. Perhaps they will appear in our Chronicle. They each affirm there is an underlying curiosity about our past and interest in preserving links of present to past. One way to do that is to visit our office on Camp Horne Road to see our collections, or to chat about “back in the day” for a while. We try to have the office open for drop-in visitors Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. To verify if we are open a specific day, or if you have questions we can work on before you visit, send a note to [email protected]. As is obvious from the number of names listed, many people already participate in our work. We appreciate your time as much (maybe more) as your financial support. While you may see references to BAAHA occasionally, our acronym for over 30 years is retired. Welcome to the new Avonworth Historical Society. Dick Herchenroether

FINANCIAL REPORT



INCOME Interest Membership dues Donations Public Programs Items for sale TOTAL INCOME

INCOME/EXPENSE YEAR ENDING

YEAR ENDING

6.30.2016

6.30.2017

EXPENSES Office supplies Rent Maintenance Utilities Publishing Program/Education Fundraising Preservation Property Insurance Filing fee (IRS) TOTAL EXPENSES NET INCREASE

5 5 2,040 2,150 6,878 7,827 0 225 153 1,281 $9,076 $ 11,488

105 465 5,100 5,100 0 0 150 509 579 3,231 1,245 3,220 0 0 0 626 832 907 0 0 $8,011 $1,065

$14,058 $(2,570)

BALANCE SHEET Cash Checking/Money Market TOTAL

the Wilson Farm and Newgate Road story Our August 2017 issue of the Chronicle featured the story of the lands along Newgate Road in Kilbuck Township. It tells the story of a family that crossed the Atlantic to escape the potato famine in Ireland and two local businessmen who wanted to invest in “high class” residential development. Newgate Road became part of these developments.

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106 153 15,508 12,891 $15,614 $13,044

THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS JULY 1, 2016 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2017

DONATIONS OF TIME & TALENT

QUERIES?

CORPORATE SUPPORT

MEMBERS | $20 — $49

Members or people browsing our website commonly contact Avonworth Historical Society looking for family information (genealogy), or information about land (title, deed, photo) and buildings.

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Jean Ackerman Dorothy & Ray Antonelli Joe Angelelli Len & Barbara Barcousky Len Barcousky John Berckbickler Terri Blanchette Edward & Mary Agnes Birkholz Jan Bruno Jim Boaks Li & Mike Connolly Anne L. Christianson Nelson & Carol Craige Lois Delaney Lynn Evans Brandon DeLanzo Tracy Ferguson Harry W Dilmore Trudy File Joyce Brown Dodge Emily Hickman June Stopa Dorsey Susan Herchenroether Fred & Judi Duda Brian Jensen Kathleen Elder Keith Johnston Charles R. Floyd Rich Mehalic Margo Forsyth Dan Simkins Suzanne L Gilliland Bill Stabnau Marlene Greene Tom Steiner John Giovengo John Warren John Giovengo Michael Weir Catherine Houska Rob Wible Bill & Jody Jackson Beth McNeil Johnson DONATION OF Marjorie Jones HISTORICAL Millie Jones MATERIALS Albert Keller Lynn Knecht Tracy Ferguson Bob & Carol Kurchena Suzanne Gilliland Lanis Liggett Henry Herchenroether Karen & Don Lewis Martha Bass Huddy Matthew D. McConnell Bob Kiser Dana & Matthew McGrath Jennie Lynn Knox The McLuckies Ann Lawrence Frank & Rose Meacci John Parks Martha Mitchell John Warren Megan Mitchell Marlene Otto Morrell Eleanor Schaffner Mosh Jack & Penny Nieri Nancy Nuttall Don Pierce Elizabeth Ann Powers John & Kathy Rufer Allen & Johanna Schaffner Janet Philliips Shaffer Jeff Shannon William & Janice Sharpe Chris & Larry Skerlong Leo Stember Paula Templeton In the May of 2017 issue of the John Weingertz Chronicle, we explored the stories Margaret Williams of neighborhood coal merchants Bob Winter and how coal was delivered to Mary Witul homes in the area. Carolyn & Phil Wodzinski Al & Mary Zamba

Sometimes we can provide some information or general pointers to help you research more facts. Since others may know what we do not know, we plan to publish queries here and on a web page. To place an inquiry, or help to provide answers to a query requested by others, contact us at [email protected] SUPPORT OUR MISSION!

We ask all who share a passion for history, reverence for the past, and an interest in preserving our common heritage for future generations to join as a contributor to Avonworth Historical Society. Member $20 Subscribers $50 Patrons $200 Benefactors $500

Please visit our website to learn more about donating, or use the enclosed donor envelope.

Avonworth Historical Society 300 Camp Horne Road Pittsburgh PA 15202 [email protected]

DONOR CLUBS BENEFACTORS | $500 + Lynn Evans Tracy & Jack Ferguson Trudy File Dick & Sue Herchenroether Henry Herchenroether

PAT R O N S $200 — $499 Robert E Collins III Jean & David Henderson Keith & Michelle Johnston John Warren SUBSCRIBERS $50 — $199 Dan Benacquisto Mr. & Mrs. Stephen (Terri) Blanchette Jan F. Bruno Gail & John Buchanan Dave & Mary Chalmers Lloyd & Patty Corder Nelson & Carol Craige Mary Ellen Davisson Cam & Lila de Klaver John Ferguson Mike Fincke Judy & Steve Fockler Anne Robertson Goehring Arlene & Al Grubbs Betty Haughin Peter & Susan Herchenroether Harvey & Barbara Hinch Martha Bass Huddy Tom & Janet Jackson Robert & Linda Kelley Bob & Marlis Kiser Libby Larsen Alice Leich Tom Leonard George & Roberta Maruschock Bill & Barbara Millar Darlene Phillips Todd & Ann Phillips Susan Pross Clark Rechkemmer James & Pat Reid Michael & Rebecca Schwartz Lawrence & Jeanette Snively Robert L. Sutton Jr. Tom & Mary Theobald Bill & Sharon Trimble George Wampler Russ & Lauren Weber Michael & Stephanie Weir Matthew Wense/Lawrence Martin Thelma E. Woelfel

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