Historic Fincastle, Inc

Historic Fincastle, Inc. HFI P.O. Box 19 Fincastle, Virginia 24090

2015 Members & Friends Annual Membership Drive

Dear HFI Members and Friends:

Board of Historic Fincastle, Inc. concluded a successful 2014 under the direction of our Directors volunteer Board of Directors and with the support of our members and friends. Your support allows us to fulfill our mission and plan for another successful year. President Carol S. Brenner Last year, the 2014 HFI Holiday Home Tour & Marketplace was a success with Vice President generous home owners opening their homes for tours by over 350 visitors from across the Roanoke Valley. The free HFI Marketplace had over 40 vendors. This major Sarah Meadows fundraiser is supported by The Bank of Fincastle and Bank of Botetourt and is Secretary coordinated by the HFI Board of Directors and dedicated volunteers. Sarah Bulmer

Treasurer The Archives Committee continues to document historical documents in the updated Dorothy S. Kessler Archives Room in the James Matten Early Cabin. The new setting Lyn Burton is more conducive to this detailed work. The goal is to continue to scan and archive Board documents and launch the data online. Members The board continually completes maintenance of our two historic buildings. Also, Lynne Bolton regular updates are completed on our much improved website at www.hisfin.org Please join us on Facebook for updates. Alan Brenner Major projects and events planned in 2015: Kip Burton  Town of Fincastle Gateway Sign Project  Audio Tour of Fincastle History Project Gretchen  Creation of homeowner recognition program Greiner  Plaque program for historic homes Melodye  Wysong Blacksmith Shop timeline display Hollingsworth  Elizabeth & Israel Christian Scholarship will be awarded for the 16th year

Mary Catherine  Holiday Home Tour & Marketplace will take place on December 12, 2015 Layman  HFI Membership Open House will be December 5, 2015

Lissy Merenda We hope you are excited about these projects and will join HFI or renew your membership for 2015. Please return the enclosed membership form with your tax Marcia deductible donation check. Neighbors

Karen Shriver We love to hear from members so email us your thoughts at [email protected]

HFI----Since 1968----Thank you for your support!