It’s hard to believe, but it’s been nearly five years since an intrepid group of Gilpinites from across the county banded together to help get our Community Center open (as safely as we could) during the first years of the pandemic. Those first Zoom meetings brought together folks from all around the county, of all persuasions, to work toward the common goal of opening the Center.
Today, we are still there for the Community Center, volunteering for and/or sponsoring events such as the Fair, a dance, a cleanup, water safety days, the Spooky Stroll, the Winter Arts Festival, and so much more. I’m really proud of the Friends members who have stepped up over the years.
Anyone who wants to join us is welcome to the fold. We don’t have membership dues, we just step up and help out where needed. We’re in the process of formalizing a volunteer program to help out with events at the Center and will announce more about that in a few days.
It’s been quite an honor to serve this group as president since 2020. I’ve worked with a stellar bunch of officers, including Sarah Swanson, Steve Schwettman, John Bryan, Susan Yeck, and Karen Eye. So, next time you’re at the Center for an event, and you see us around, say hi!
Carolyn
Five Years Ago
