President elect Debbie Zitt spoke about the new vision for the museum. The focus for 2023 is preserving local history and cultivating the future

AMBOY – On Sat., Feb. 11, North Clark Historical Museum held its 35^th Annual Membership Meeting at the museum, located at 21416 NE 399^th St. in Amboy.

President elect Debbie Zitt spoke about the new vision for the museum. The focus for 2023 is preserving local history and cultivating the future. 

The 2023 Raffle Quilt made and donated by the Chelatchie Quilters, “Blue Starlight,’’ was  revealed.  Tickets are available for purchase.  Quilt Raffle proceeds go to the Capital Improvement Fund.  Contact the museum for tickets.

Debbie Zitt and April Reichstein were re-elected to the Board of Directors for 3-year terms.  Dana Brown was elected to the Board of Directors for a 3-year term.

The Slate of Officers was presented, and the Officers were elected at the February 23^rd Board meeting. 

• President: Debbie Zitt
• Vice President: Barbara Hagedorn
• Secretary: Georgene Neal
• Treasurer: George Weisenborn

The Board thanked outgoing President Jim Malinowski for his support and guidance over the past two years.

A Citizen’s Award was presented to Ginger Nims, Amboy Hardware and General Store.  When Ginger moved to Amboy at the end of 2011, she felt the community needed a hardware store.  So, she and her partner did just that.  They purchased the Amboy Hardware Store and provided the community with a place to go for their project needs, and other items.  Ginger supports North Clark Historical Museum, Mt. Valley Grange #79, North Clark Little League, attends the Board meetings for Territorial Park, and is a sponsor for the princesses. Thank you, Ginger, for all your support!

A Volunteer Award was presented to Dana Brown, new Board member and very active volunteer.  Dana began volunteering at the Museum in the Spring of 2022.  She began joining the team on Wednesday workdays and jumped right in helping out and learning what the Museum is about.  She’s worked on exhibits, family history research, weeding, and cleaning.  You name it, she was ready to go!  Thank you, Dana, for your support and guidance!

For more information, contact (360) 247-5800 and leave a message or email museumnch88@gmail.com. 

The North Clark Historical Museum was founded in 1988 and is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors. The doors were opened in June of 2000. Mission Statement: To preserve North Clark County’s natural and cultural history through collections and exhibits, and to sponsor educational programs and research opportunities for the enrichment of the public.