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
2025 Book Sale
Friday May 2nd 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and
Saturday May 3rd 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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
February 6, 2025
Life Bridge Church, 2496 Glendale Avenue
Call to order: The February 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, Steve Pamperin, Michelle Bartoletti, Jan Deneys, Tom Mooren
Minutes: The minutes of the January meeting were approved with a motion by Brian Gillaume and a second by Geri Corbeille. Motion carried.
Treasurer Report: Steve Pamperin presented Treasurer’s Report. HSHS current assets are. Ellery Gulbrand made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report and to pay outstanding bills. Motion seconded by Michelle Bartoletti. Motion carried.
New Business:
➢ Tim Rasmussen reported that a minor revamp was completed at the HSHS Office. With help from Brian
Gillaume, some office things were moved to make the working atmosphere better.
Old Business:
➢ Tim Rasmussen reported the HSHS Memories Show will be on Saturday, February 9, from 1:00 p.m. to
3:15 p.m. Barb Styczynski, Geri Corbeille, and Jan Deneys will select the pictures for the show.
➢ Tim Rasmussen reported the schedule is set for Brown County History Week. HSHS will participate on
Saturday, May 17 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The subject of this event will be the Tremble School.
➢ Geri Corbeille reported the information for HSHS Scholarship has been sent out.
➢ Tim Rasmussen reported that Florence Banaszak (donbana@msn.com) is always looking for articles for
the HSHS Newsletter. The next deadline is April 10, 2025, to get information to her.
➢ Tim Rasmussen reported that the materials for the fence at Ancestry Acres have been purchased. When the
weather permits the fence will be installed.
➢ Tim Rasmussen reported there are a few dates this far that the barn will be rented for celebrations.
➢ Barb Styczynski reported that HSHS calendars are available. Barb also reported she has had some book
sales.
➢ Barb Styczynski reported she continues to work on programs for the General Meetings. If you have ideas,
please contact Barb or any HSHS officer.
➢ Brian Gillaume continues to do necessary website updates.
➢ Michelle Bartoletti reported the Village of Suamico Office is going through old village records. Any
records which they feel would interest HSHS will be given to HSHS.
➢ Brian Gillaume made a motion to adjourn with the second by Michelle Bartoletti. Motion carried.
➢ The meeting was adjourned at 6:31 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ellery Gulbrand, Secretary
Dates to Remember:
March 6, 2025 — (Board Meeting)
April 3, 2025 – (General Meeting) Program to be announced.
May 1, 2025 – (Board Meeting)
May 12 – 18, 2025 – Brown County History Days
June 5, 2025 – (Annual Meeting)
