Since we haven't been regularly meeting in person for the last four years and have welcomed a number of new members in that time, we thought it would be a good idea to have a picnic to reacquaint ourselves with each other, meet the new members, and congratulate the newly-elected and the out-going officers.
Accordingly, we have reserved Pavilion 1 at Alpha Ridge Park, 11685 Old Frederick Road, Marriottsville, MD 21104, on Sunday, 8 June 2025, for the picnic. The schedule will be as follows on 8 June:
12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM Setup and get charcoal grills started
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Picnic Gathering with grilled food available beginning at 1:30
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Cleanup
It will be a "Pot Luck" style picnic for members and their families and significant others. The HCGS will supply the hot dogs and hamburgers. We will have a sign-up list (to get headcount numbers) HERE and ask that each adult participant bring a dish (snacks, salads, side dishes, deserts, drinks, etc.) or needed items (tablecloths, charcoal, plates, cups, utensils, etc.). We will ask for a $5 per adult donation (to be paid at the picnic) to help us defray the expenses. Minor children will be free. We will also have a volunteer sign-up list for set-up, cooking, and cleanup team members HERE.
YOUR ACTION NEEDED: (1) Please reserve the date (Sunday, 8 June) and sign up to bring needed food and items and volunteer for at least one of the set-up, cooking, or clean-up teams. (2) Participate in the 14 May Election Meeting and General Society Business Session at which we will further discuss the picnic and start the sign-up list process. (3) Please review the following link which includes a sign-up sheet, a schedule for set-up and clean-up, a volunteer sign-up sheet for helping with the grilling and cooking, and a potluck sign-up sheet.
You are all invited. We look forward to seeing you there.
Peter Kicza, President
Howard County Genealogical Society, Inc.
