Bethlehem Historical Association
2023-2024
Officers
President
Susan Leath
Vice President
Jeff Lurie
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Recording Secretary
Deborah Croscup
Corresponding Secretary
Jan Cornell
Treasurer
Mary Ann Shubert
Trustees/Term
Andrew Reilly 2027
Sharon Sestak 2027
Karen Beck 2025
Vicki Folger 2025
Linda Davies 2026
Tim Beebe 2026
Mary Kelle 2026
Bill Ketzer, Town Historian, Ex-Officio Member
Susan Leath, President, Ex-Officio Member
Executive Committee Meetings
The Executive Committee consists of the Officers, Trustees, and Committee Chairs. Regular meetings are the first Tuesday of the month at 1 PM.
Generally there are no meetings in December, July, or August.
Committee Descriptions and Chairpersons
Buildings/Grounds oversees the maintenance of the property and is our liaison with the Town Highway Department. William Seyler & Don Newkirk
Finance oversees fiscal operations and drafts the annual budget. William Seyler & Mary Ann Shubert
Fundraising raises money in order to sustain our fiscal well-being. Wendy Brandow & Linda Schacht
Membership maintains membership information, handles recruitment and renewals. Sharon Sestak
Museum Collections maintains the inventory and takes care of the collections.
Artifacts: Susan Gutman & Linda Schacht, Registrar
Ephemera: Karen Beck
Museum Exhibits oversees planning and implementation of exhibits.
Newsletter/Yearbook collects the material and produces these publications. Karen Beck & Susan Leath
Out and About arranges for group visits by members to local sites of historic interest. Vicki Folger
Speaker Series makes the arrangements for our Fall and Spring series. Mary Kelle
Publicity/Media promotes BHA events and programs; manages website and social media.
Publicity & Social Media: Susan Leath
EMail Communications & Website: Jill Knapp & Don Klime
Research responds to historical inquiries. Bill Ketzer
Young Historians develop and conduct lessons and activities in local schools. Deborah Croscup & Linda Davies.