Annual Membership Meeting

The January Corinthian is out

by Greece Museum

Hope everyone who is a member has received their copy of the Corinthian in the mail. Some of the things in this issue of the January Corinthian are the following:

32x32 The Corinthian January 2025

Just a quick reminder our museum for visits is closed until March 6th at 1:30 PM.

We will still maintain office hours, Mondays 10:00 a.m. until noon.
To make an appointment send an email to greecehistoricalsociety@yahoo.com

Our Calendar of Events

  • Tuesday, January 14 History of Wegmans
  • Thursday, January 16 Annual membership meeting
  • Tuesday, February 11, She, Unsung Women in Rochester History
  • Tuesday, March 11, What’s Your Game
  • Tuesday, April 8, Before Jackie: The Negro Leagues and the American Dream
  • Tuesday, May 13, History of Holy Cross Church

Please check our Facebook page prior to any event for unanticipated changes.

Our Tuesday Program for January will be on A Brief History of Wegmans Presented by Gary Harris. Reservations are recommended. Because of the anticipated attendance, the program will be held at Arcadia High School auditorium, 120 Island Cottage Road.

A Brief History of Wegmans by Gary Harris

Annual Membership Meeting

Thursday, January 16, 2025, 7:00 p.m.
GCSD Transportation Center, 1790 Latta Road

At our annual meeting, you can receive a copy of our 2024 Annual Report. You can also view a photo montage of our activities from 2024. Additionally, you can hear about our future plans. Our treasurer Bill Peeck will give a financial report and an election of trustees will be conducted. Trustees serve a term
of three years. Those currently seeking re-election are Bill Peeck, Deborah Whitt and Bridget
O’Toole. Deborah Cole Myers will be seeking election to fill the position currently held by Ruth
Curchoe. All GHS members are invited to attend.

A Message from the Society’s President’s

This month’s message is about the impact of social media and the web. They have changed how we engage with our members. They have also changed how we interact with the community. Also, this coming year we will look at replacing our 35-year-old furnace in the collections storage area. As well as other upgrades to improve the Museum experience for future generations.

Maureen Whalen wrote a piece on The Fight Against Polio

The Fight Against Polio

Volunteer of the Year 2024

Volunteer of the Year 2024

Upcoming Events:

Erie Canal Bicentennial

2025 marks the 200th anniversary of the completion of the Erie Canal.
Watch for events throughout the area commemorating this event. These include the Seneca Chief reproduction boat. It was built by the Buffalo Maritime Center. The boat will make stops in Monroe County in September. If you want more information on the Seneca Chief and its trip, visit their Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief page. Check out the Buffalo Maritime Center website for more details.

“She, Unsung” February 11

Our Tuesday evening program on February 11, will feature Chandra McKenzi and Ann Coon. They will tell stories about a unique set of diverse women. These women made a commitment to others and produced a legacy of influence and leadership in the community. Their contributions have since become “unsung.”

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Annual Membership Meeting for the 2025 Operating Year

by Pat Worboys

Our Annual Membership Meeting is Thursday, January 16, 2025, 7:00 p.m. at GCSD Transportation Center, at 1790 Latta Road. At the annual meeting, you can receive a copy of our 2024 Annual Report. You can also view a photo montage of our activities from 2024. Additionally, you will hear about our future plans.

Our treasurer Bill Peeck will give a financial report and an election of trustees will be conducted.

Trustees serve a term of three years. Those currently seeking re-election are Bill Peeck, Deborah Whitt, and Bridget O’Toole. Deborah Cole Myers will be seeking election to fill the position currently held by Ruth Curchoe. All GHS members are invited to attend. Below is each board member and a brief bio about them.

Bill Peeck
Bill Peeck brings a distinguished background in finance, engineering, and management to his role as Treasurer of the Greece Historical Society, a position he has held since 2015. A retired U.S. Army Finance Officer and former Business Analyst for Eastman Kodak Company, Bill holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MS in Systems Management, reflecting his strong analytical and organizational expertise.


Deborah Whitt
Deborah Whitt is a dedicated community leader and longtime resident of Greece, where she has owned and operated a successful State Farm Insurance agency for over 40 years. Passionate about preserving the rich history of all ethnic groups, Deborah is committed to ensuring their significant contributions to the community are recognized and celebrated.


Bridget O’Toole
Bridget O’Toole brings a wealth of expertise as an environmental, land use, and municipal attorney with Heath & O’Toole PLLC. With a Bachelor of Science in American History, she combines her professional acumen with a deep appreciation for historical perspectives, drawing inspiration from her family’s rich tradition of amateur historians.


Deborah Cole Myers
Deborah Cole Myers has deep family roots in Greece, where she grew up and chose to return as her permanent home seven years ago. With a career spanning over 40 years, she brings extensive leadership experience, including 12 years at Eastman Kodak Company and over 30 years as a third-party insurance administrator, retiring as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Her strong ties to the community and professional expertise make her a valuable member of the board.

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