Events – Fundraising – Wish List
Our Wish List
We wish that everyone loved history like we do,
so new members are always on our wish list!
Recurring events are our memories shows, booyah sales and annual used book sale.
And we can always use more photos for our Military Wall titled “Honor and Remember”!
The Green Bay Packers Give Back
A $500.00 Grant
Tim Rasmussen, President of the Howard-Suamico Historical Society volunteered over 200 hours while working on the house, barn, and Tremble School at Ancestry Acres during the first six months of 2024. By doing so, the Green Bay Packers Give Back awarded the Howard Suamico Historical Society a grant for $500.00 in a way of supporting Tim and the time he gave to the Historical Society.
Thank you to the Green Bay Packers and all the hard work given by all the volunteers in working on the house, barn and Tremble School at Ancestry Acres.
Used Book Sale
The Military Used Book Sale was on
Saturday September 21st from
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ancestry Acres 12787 Velp Avenue
A Big Thank You! to Tim Rasmussen, Sue Ambrosius, Barb Styczynski, Chris Gillaume, Matthew Gillaume, Brian Gillaume for making it a success.
August Used Book Sale a Huge Success
The Howard-Suamico Historical Society held its semi-annual used book sale on Thursday, August 8 and Friday August 9 in conjunction with the Howard-Suamico sidewalk days. The sale was set up in the barn and under the big tent at Ancestry Acres, 12787 Velp Avenue. Our customers had a good selection with over 540 boxes of books to choose from. All of the books are collected throughout the year at Kimps Ace Hardware in Howard and at the Suamico Village Hall.
All proceeds from the sale will be used to support projects sponsored by the Society.
Thank you to all who came out and purchased books.
Thank you to the following individuals who helped set up the sale, man the tables, run the cash registers, set up the tent, and then take everything down and clean up the area when the sale was done: Sue Ambrosius, Tim Rasmussen, Abbey Rasmussen, Nathan Gillaume, Matthew Gillaume, Brian Gillaume, Chris Gillaume, Paula Rasmussen, Steve Pamperin, Millie Wiedemeier, Tom Mooren, Jan Deneys, Olivia Courtney, Barb Styczynski, Lenore Olejniczak, Diane Smurawa, Jeff Rasmussen, Dean Rasmussen, Kelly Zuhse, Avery Chinen, Ryker Magged, Jack Pokela, Pierce Ambrosius, Oliver Litrenta, Russ Roland, Kathy Roarty, Pat Destache, Pam Hansen and Karli Polubiak.
It was great to see all the help at the sale and we look forward to the spring sale on May 2 and May 3, 2025 in conjunction with the Suamico Village Wide Rummage Sale. If you have any questions about the sale or to volunteer for next year, please contact Brian Gillaume 920-434-3723
We are always collecting books for our annual used book sale. If you have any books, cd’s, album’s, 45’s, DVD’s, Blu-ray’s, puzzles or board games. They can be dropped off at the Village of Suamico offices, or Kimps Ace Hardware Howard.
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HSHS Looking for Tremble Photos
Christmas Party
Hi All, just a reminder that the Howard-Suamico Historical Society 2024 Christmas Party is this Thursday, December 5th at 7pm at Lifebridge Church, 2496 Glendale Ave. Please bring a dessert or snack to share. Water, hot apple cider and coffee will be provided. The Bayport Chorus will again entertain us with songs of the season. Games will be played.
Also, if you wish to participate in the gift exchange, bring a wrapped gift marked for a man or a woman and your name on it. The value of the exchange gift should be between $8-$10. This is always a fun time. It is family friendly event and open to the public, so bring a friend!
Monthly Minutes
Howard-Suamico Historical Society
November 7, 2024
HSHS Office & Museum, 605 Maywood Avenue
Call to order: The November Meeting of HSHS was called to order by President, Tim Rasmussen at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Present: Tim Rasmussen, Barb Styczynski, Steve Pamperin, Geri Corbeille, Ellery Gulbrand, Brian Gillaume, Michelle Bartoletti, Jan Deneys
Excused: Tom Mooren
Minutes: The minutes from the September meeting were approved with a motion by Michelle Bartoletti and a second by Brian Gillaume. Motion carried.
Treasurer Report: Steve Pamperin presented Treasurer’s Report for HSHS. Geri Corbeille made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report and to pay outstanding bills. Motion seconded by Brian Gillaume. Motion carried.
New Business:
Michelle Bartoletti reported the HSHS Polo Shirts will be ordered per the sheet the Board filled out. Michelle will bring them to the meeting when shipment is complete.
Michelle Bartoletti and Tim Rasmussen reported on the progress of fence to be constructed. Brian Gillaume made a motion to have an eight-foot-high wooden fence constructed on the lot line of Ancestry Acres. The
fence to be constructed from Velp Avenue to Magy Lane and from the old shed to Magy Lane. HSHS will pay up to $10,000 for the fence material and the Village of Suamico will construct the fence. Motion seconded by Geri Corbeille. Motion carried.
Steve Pamperin reported he has found someone to assist him with needed information occasionally since the auditor HSHS was working with retired, Steve made a motion for HSHS to spend up to $500 per year for help and information related to accounting in his duties as HSHS Treasurer. Motion seconded by Michelle Bartoletti. Motion carried.
Brian Gillaume reported the Fire Truck is clean, checked out, and ready for the Christmas Parade.
Tim Rasmussen reported the HSHS Booyah Fundraiser will be held at Whispering Pines Tree Farm in Oconto on Saturday, December 7. Help is needed on Friday, December 6 at Tim’s house starting at 9:00
a.m. Help is also needed with selling booyah on Saturday.
Old Business:
The next deadline for the HSHS Newsletter is January 10, 2025. Florence is always in need of articles. Information should be sent to Florence Banaszak at donbana@msn.com.
Tim Rasmussen reported the Drive Thru Trick or Treat was a success with 90 vehicles coming through.
Great event for Ancestry Acres. “Thanks” to all who helped make this event a success.
Barb Styczynski reported she has been having some book sales. Also, the 2025 HSHS Calendars are
available for purchase.
Barb Styczynski commented she is always seeking ideas for speakers at the HSHS General Meetings. If
you have ideas contact Barb or one of the HSHS officers.
Tim Rasmussen reported the Green Bay De Pere Antiquarian Society is seeking ads for the booklet at their annual show. Jan Deneys made a motion for HSHS to place a $25 ad in the booklet. Motion seconded by Brian Gillaume. Motion carried.
Brian Gillaume made a motion to adjourn with the second by Michelle Bartoletti. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ellery Gulbrand, Secretary
Dates to Remember:
Dec. 5, 2024 – (Christmas Party)
January 2, 2025 – (Board Meeting)
February 6, 2025 (General Meeting) – Program to be announced.
March 6, 2025 – (Board Meeting).
