The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation recently held its 35th annual meeting and reception.

The meeting was held virtually via Zoom, with the reception following at The RED House in Cassadaga. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Cub Scouts Eben and Milo Wille of Fredonia Pack 267 and Scout Ethan Johnson of Fredonia Troop 267. Samantha Rogers-Holbrook, a fourth grade student at Fredonia Elementary School, recited her Earth Day poem to those in attendance.

During the meeting, a vote was held to approve returning and new foundation voting and board members. Kelly Brown, Gail Miller, Jessica Gugino, Kyle Leikam, Donna Metzger, Wilfred Rosas, Monica Simpson, and Doug Stock were approved to continue their voting memberships. John Farrell, Cindy Flaherty, Roberto Fred, Rick Klisiewicz, Miriam Lugo-Alfaro, Don McCord, Nicki Nearhoof, Chris Rodriguez, Michele Starwalt-Woods, and Rhonda Thompson were approved as new voting members. Josiah Lamp was approved as a new member of the board of directors.

The reception at The RED House featured the presentation of the George B. Weaver Jr. Footprints award to Kathy and Peter George.

The foundation also recognized Rich Ryan for his years of dedication, including 10 years on the board and involvement in many volunteer committees, most notably his continued involvement with the Development Committee.