North Tonawanda's Birthday Party - April 18, 2005
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| Left to right: Five wonderful (huge) cakes prepared by Budwey's bakery: "Happy 125th Anniversary, Tonawanda News," "Happy 140th Birthday, North Tonawanda," "Happy First Anniversary, North Tonawanda History Museum," "Happy 120th Anniversary, First Baptist Church," and "Happy 88th Birthday, Rotary Club of the Tonawandas." The event was held in the DeGraff Community Center, 139 Division Street. DeGraff Memorial Hospital has been an enthusiastic supporter of the Museum and is a Charter Business/Civic Member. President Chris Lane was named an Honorary Charter Life Member of the Museum for his support in our start up phase. |
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Honorary Charter Life Member Frank Budwey and Museum Director Donna Zellner Neal share a moment during the evening's program. The day was also the birthday of both Frank Budwey and Donna Neal. Donna Neal sports one of the Budwey shirts which reads, "North Tonawanda: Best Little City in New York." |
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| Museum Director Donna Zellner Neal and Alderman Russ Rizzo share a moment following the program. |
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| Museum Vice President Barb Wickman, President Cynthia Fredricks, and Director Donna Zellner Neal during the presentation of certificates of appreciation portion of the program. Barb Wickman received a certificate for her volunteer service from the very beginning of the Museum effort in 2003. Barb, who operates Barb's Sweet Treats and Jack's Trains on Oliver Street, has assisted the Museum continually in an unbelievable number of ways. Barb is an Honorary Charter Life Member of the Museum for her donations of time, effort, service, and in-kind donations. She is currently Museum Vice President. |
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| Treasurer and President-Elect Betty Brandon, Director Donna Zellner Neal, and President Cynthia Fredricks describe the efforts of Museum volunteers to the guests. All three ladies are Honorary Charter Life Members for their dedication and service to the Museum in its start up phase. Cynthia created and developed the Community Relations Committee into a solid working component of the Museum. Cynthia and her family are being transferred out of state in the near future, but she will remain a Trustee through the use of Museum technology and will continue to serve on the Nominating & Governance Committee, and will continue to chair the Heritage Cookbook Committee. Betty, a member of the Community Relations Committee since 2004, chairs the Historic Treasures Tour 2005 and will be co-chair of the Community Relations Committee. |
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