Ormond Beach Historical Society installs its new officers, board of directors

The Ormond Beach Historical Society held its 47th annual meeting and installation of officers on Thursday, Jan. 26.

The theme of the event was "The Best is Yet to Come" and in addition to the installation of the board of directors, the event also recognized several community members with designated awards for their contributions to the city. 

The board of directors, installed by Historical Society Past President Nancy Lohman, is as follows:

• Mia James (first vice president)
• Jerry Lampe (second vice president)
• Pam Woodsome
• Dr. Frank Diefenderfer
• Bobbi Coleman
• Pattie Gertenbach
• Bill Denny
• Erlene Turner
• Joy Brown
• Jim Geis
• Joyce Benedict
• Alisa Rogers (treasurer)
• Pat Sample
• Dr. Philip J. Shapiro (past president)
• Carol Bigelow
• Amy Valcik (recording secretary)
• Leslie Madigan
• Mary Smith (president)

The awards went to:

• Community Preservation Award:  Dr. Tim and Mrs. Catherine Root, owners of the Rowallan estate
• Community Partnership Award:  A.M. Weigel Construction, Inc.
• John Andrew Bostrom Memorial Award: Bonda Garrison
• Anderson-Price Memorial Award: Jim Geis
• Volunteer of the Year: Bill Denny