Tredyffrin Easttown Historical Society
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Source: Spring 2005 Volume 42 Number 2, Page 34

FROM THE PRESIDENT

Page 34

Author Evelyn Waugh once said “Change is the only evidence of life.” If this is true, our organization, in its 69th year, is very lively indeed. 2005 has thus far been a year of growth, new opportunities, and much change.

In the last twelve months hundreds of non-members have not only attended our functions, but willingly paid for the privilege. We have created a document access policy, in conjunction with the Easttown Library & Information Center, to protect our invaluable collection of archival materials. The local media is paying more attention to our activities and programs. We were advised by many knowledgeable supporters that our Quarterly had far greater value than we were giving it credit. Continuing to improve our quality, we increased the price, expanded our distribution, and are now selling so many we can't keep the periodicals in stock.

On January 20, 2005, our organization was the recipient of a very generous financial grant from the Easttown Township Tricentennial Corporation (ETTC). The ETTC had been organized to coordinate the celebration of Easttown's 300th anniversary as a township, and it provided this largess because of our helping them in accomplishing their efforts. We are very grateful!

At our Business Meeting of March 20, 2005, the membership, with two abstentions, was unanimous in voting to change our name to the Tredyffrin Easttown Historical Society. This was the first step in our organization's quest for federal tax-deductible status to enable more robust fundraising. Within three weeks of that vote, we had received confirmation from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that our non-profit corporate status had been approved. We are confident that our application to the I.R.S. for tax exemption under the provisions of 501(c)(3) will be approved by this summer.

We are grateful for your continuing support of our efforts to keep alive the history of Tredyffrin and Easttown townships.

Please address all comments and questions about the Quarterly to the Editor, Joyce A. Post, 244 Vincent Road, Paoli, PA 19301.

Please join us. Our May 15th meeting features Robert Toland's presentation about the challenges facing local groups when Valley Forge State Park became a national park in 1976. The June 19th meeting features Seth Hinshaw's presentation about Chester County architecture. Both meetings are at 2 PM at the Easttown Library & Information Center, 720 First Avenue, Berwyn. We do not meet in July and August. To verify meetings contact the President or the Program Chairman.

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The Club does not accept responsibility for the accuracy of the information in the articles.

TREDYFFRIN EASTTOWN HISTORY QUARTERLY
Volume 42, Number 2 – Spring 2005

FRONT COVER: Pennsylvania Railroad Calendar Cover, 1943. Dean Cornwell, artist. “Serving the Nation”

The World War II years of 1941 to 1945 are considered by many historians to be the high point in the railroads' contribution to this country.

BACK COVER: Pennsylvania Railroad logo