By: centraljersey.com
At its annual meeting at Marsha Brown’s restaurant in November, the New Hope Historical Society elected Ben Meadows president.
Mr. Meadows, a native of Georgia, completed his education at the University of North Alabama. He met his wife, Carolyn, in French class in college. He happily admits she is the "one good thing that he got out of the class."
Mrs. Meadows was a teacher in the New Hope-Solebury School District for many years. They have a son and a daughter.
Mr. Meadows, now a realtor with Prudential Fox and Roach Realtors in New Hope, retired from the Union Carbide Company where his career spanned 35 years and required him and his family to reside in many parts of the country. His seventh relocation brought him to Bucks County where he and his family have lived for more than 32 years.
"We never plan to leave; we love it here," Mr. Meadows told more than 100 members of the society in attendance.
Prior to his election, Mr. Meadows had served on the society’s board of directors over the past three years. He is an elder at the Thompson Memorial Presbyterian Church, and an active member in the James A. Michener Museum, Friends of the Delaware Canal and the Riverside Symphonia.
"By our presence here tonight," he reminded the members, "we all share a common bond as it relates to the historical society, and to serve our nonprofit organizations as a way to give back to the community."
Mr. Meadows concluded his remarks by thanking outgoing president, Edwin Hild, for all of his efforts over the past two years.
"This organization has been blessed over the past few years with individuals giving leadership as the driving force that makes the difference. I promise that I will do my dead level best to continue and propagate the mission and goals of this great organization," Mr. Meadows said.
The New Hope Historical Society is in the midst of a membership drive as part of the 225th anniversary of the Parry Mansion. New members who join at this time will receive a complimentary print of a beautiful New Hope scene.
Contact the Historical Society at [email protected] or at 215-862-5652 for further information.
