Following the meeting a social time with refreshments was held. From the left, front row: Donna Marie Beckstead, Caroline Roberts, Murray Inch, Kim McInnis, Lester McInnis. Back row: Ian Reveler, Gerry Johnson, John Pemberton, Verne McMillan. Thompson Goddard Photo
CHESTERVILLE – There was a good turnout at the Heritage Centre on Victoria Street in Chesterville for the 2025 AGM of the Chesterville & District Historical Society (CDHS) on Tues., Feb. 18.
Several reports were presented during the meeting including an update on CDHS finances, the work of the Accession Committee, research enquires made to the Society and the 2025 Spin-In. CDHS President Caroline Roberts presented a report on the activities undertaken during 2024, commenting on the very successful 40th anniversary celebrations as well as guest speakers throughout the year.
Following the reports, elections for the 2025 Board of Directors and Executive were held. Caroline Roberts will be returning as president, with John Pemberton serving as vice president, Verne McMillan returning as treasurer and a secretary to be named at a later date. Directors for the upcoming year will be Kim McInnis, Lester McInnis, Gerry Johnson, Ian Reveler, Jordan Holmes, Murray Inch and Donna Marie Beckstead.
Carolyn Thompson Goddard, grew up in Chesterville and attended North Dundas District High School. After completing her BA in Political Science at Carleton University she has worked as a medical secretary and library technician. In 2020 she graduated from Algonquin College with a diploma in Journalism and has been a reporter and column writer for The Chesterville Record for over 10 years.
