Annual Dinner and Meeting

The North Berrien Historical Society held its 2010 Annual Dinner at the North Berrien Historical Museum on Tuesday, September 21. Following a dinner catered by County Kitchen Catering the annual business meeting was called to order by President Scott Young at 7pm.


The short business meeting included reading the minutes of the board of directors, electing board members, and approving the revised bylaws. Afterward Young gave an overview of the parking lot renovations and new sewer lines being connected to the museum. Hopefully before winter most of the work will be completed.


Young then turned the floor over the Director and Curator Alexander Gates. Gates reviewed attendance and donations for the year. Overall the museum remains in a strong position with a millage secured through 2014.


Director of Education, Tracy Gierada reviewed the various educational programs of the previous year including school tours, summer Time Travelers Programs, and off-site slide presentations.


After the meeting the speaker was introduced. Robert Myers, Curator at The History Center at Courthouse Square, gave a presentations on the history of trains in Berrien County. The program was enjoyed by the 70 members and guests present.