All are welcome to join the Society in celebrating its 101st Annual Meeting with a dinner and program at the Akron Woman's City Club on Wednesday, May 28th. This year's theme reflects the Perkins' family legacy in the formation of Akron and Summit County during the Akron Bicentennial year.
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Take a journey through time using the lens of Society artifacts on display this year at the Perkins Stone Mansion and Akron History Center for Akron's Bicentennial. From its founding to industry and famous people, there's something for everyone in the brief slide show featured at the end of the meal. Tickets are $50 per person and available via EventBrite or by calling the Society office at 330.535.1120.
The evening starts at 5:30p.m. with a cash bar and Akron-Centric hors d'oeuvres of "Bunnie B" sauerkraut balls and Nick's Anthe's bean salad.
At 6:00 p.m., the Society will hold its annual business meeting hosted by Chris Esker, Society chair, Chas Schreckenberger, vice chair & nominating chair, and Liz Blystone, Society treasurer.
Introduction of New Board Directors
David Giffels
James McClellan
Pastor "Jack" Howard Streeter, III
Board Director for 1st term
Kathy Romito Rainone
Board Directors for 2nd term
Christopher Esker
Emma Lieberth Osborn
Patrick Weschler
Board Director fullfilling vacated term
Jeff Parson
Dinner will be served at 6:15 p.m. All meals include salad, rolls and Pearl Coffee.
Meal Option 1
Lemon Chicken
Tender Roast Beef
Oven Baked Potatoes
Meal Option 2 (gluten free, vegetarian & vegan)
Egglplant & GF Breadcrumbs
Rice
Fresh Veggies
Desserts
Cherry Pie
Mark DiFeo's Mom's NY Style Cheesecake (just like Lou & Hy's)
Gluten Free/Vegan option