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.
What’s Going On?
News/Events
HSHS Looking for Tremble Photos
MEMORIES SHOW
The memories show will be at the Weyers-Hillard Branch Library in Howard 2680 Riverside Drive. Saturday February 8th from 1 p.m. to 3:15. Bring any pictures that you would like to have us scan for our library.
Monthly Minutes
Howard-Suamico Historical Society
December 5, 2024
Life Bridge Church, 2496 Glendale Avenue
Call to order: The December Meeting of HSHS was called to order by President, Tim Rasmussen at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Present: Tim Rasmussen, Barb Styczynski, Geri Corbeille, Ellery Gulbrand, Brian Gillaume, Jan Deneys, Tom Mooren, Steve Pamperin
Excused: Michelle Bartoletti
Minutes: The minutes from the November meeting were approved with a motion by Tom Mooren and a second by Geri Corbeille. Motion carried.
Treasurer Report: Steve Pamperin presented Treasurer’s Report. HSHS current assets. Ellery Gulbrand made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report and to pay outstanding bills. Motion seconded by Brian
Gillaume. Motion carried.
New Business:
➢ Tim Rasmussen asked about the interest in having an HSHS Memories Show in February 2025. Following discussion, it was decided to have a Memories Show . Barb Styczynski, Geri Corbeille, and Jan Deneys
will gather pictures to use.
➢ Tim Rasmussen brought up for discussion a gift of appreciation for Life Bridge Church for allowing us the use of their facilities for HSHS General Meetings. Following discussion, it was decided by consensus to give Life Bridge Church a gift of $100.00. Thank you for giving HSHS the opportunity to use your facility.
Old Business:
➢ A Thank you to the HSHS Christmas Party Committee of Barb Styczynski, Jan Deneys, Geri Corbeille, and Michelle Bartoletti who planned the party, fellowship, and meeting.
➢ Tim Rasmussen reported help will be needed on Friday morning, December 6, to prepare vegetables and chicken for the Booyah sale Saturday, December 7 at Whispering Pines.
➢ Brian Gillaume reported the Fire Truck is ready for the Christmas Parade.
➢ Jan Deneys made a motion to adjourn with the second by Brian Gillaume. Motion carried.
➢ The meeting was adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ellery Gulbrand, Secretary
Dates to Remember:
January 2, 2025 – (Board Meeting)
February 6, 2025 — (General Meeting) Program to be announced.
March 6, 2025 — (Board Meeting)
April 3, 2025 – (General Meeting) Program to be announced.
