Pelham Community Spirit, Inc.

Welcome to Pelham Community Spirit!

Pelham Community Spirit, Inc. (“PCSI”) was founded on May 1, 2000 with a mission of fostering community service along side its members which include organizations and individuals within Pelham, New Hampshire. The organization continues to grow rapidly, and today the members include Friends of Sherburne Hall, St. Patrick School and The Pelham Ice Garden, all of Pelham, New Hampshire. Pelham Community Spirit Organization also includes several individuals not necessarily affiliated with any official organization.


PCSI is focused on fostering a sense of community within Pelham, NH through fundraisers, special events and community activities. Through sponsored special events, it is the goal of the Organization to provide private/public local community organizations, local business and local families access to the benefits of the funds raised. Utilizing the associated organizations, PCSI has access to several hundred volunteers, local business partnerships and facilities to help house events. As a united community, PCSI will develop needs assessments within the local community and execute appropriately to address those requirements.

Membership:
Pelham Community Spirit, Inc., membership is open to any Pelham resident.  Dues are $2 per year for general membership and $5 for Associate Members, assessed on May 1 of each year (or join date).  Dues must be paid to run for any Officer or Board Position.

Organization:
The Pelham Community Spirit, Inc., organization is comprised of a President, Secretary, Treasurer and two additional Board Members, together with Committee members who attend planning meetings and organize events.  The committee is assisted by Associate Members (other non-profit organizations in Pelham, NH) of the organization who help in the running of events.

Meetings:
Board meetings are held each month at a date and time set at the prior monthly meeting.
General membership meetings are held each month (at a specified day and time to be determined). 
Event meetings are held as necessary to organize and run an event.
All meetings will be posted on our website and will include the Agenda for the meeting.

By-Laws:
To be posted on our website.

Officers:
New Officers were elected in July 2009 with a term expiring in April 2010.
President:  Mark Jedreszak
Secretary:  Laurie Hogan
Treasurer:  Philippe Blanchette
Board Members:  John White and Charlene Takesian

Sponsored Events

Concerts on the Village Green
  Series of outdoor concerts FREE to all.  Food and drinks are available for purchase.  Concerts start on the last Wednesday in June and continue every other Wednesday until August.  Held on the Village Green in front of the Pelham Public Library.

Independence Day Celebration
  Held on the 3rd of July.  Food, drinks and entertainment culminating with a fireworks display.  Held on the Pelham Elementary School grounds, Marsh Road, Pelham, NH.

Southern New Hampshire Festival of Trees
  Starts the day after Thanksgiving and runs daily through the following weekend.  Decorated trees, wreaths, and gingerbread houses available for viewing and as raffle prizes.  Also silent auction items.  Held in Sherburne Hall (in the Municipal Building at 6 Village Green, Pelham, NH)

Southern New Hampshire Festival of Trees



Pelham Community Calendar.  Click here to find out what's happening in Pelham!!



Mission Statement
 
It is the mission of The Pelham Community Spirit, Inc. to draw upon the founding associations, the community residences and businesses of Pelham New Hampshire to encourage and foster a sense of community within the Town of Pelham, New Hampshire. Each planned event will be created with traditional family morals and high ethical standards. While building a strong community of pride and mutual respect for all, PCSI will begin to assemble the funds collected to help offset community organizations budget requirements and/or needs brought forth by its’ members and committees. All Pelham residents are encouraged to become involved with PCSI. PCSI is open to all Pelham, New Hampshire residents, businesses proprietors, organizations and/or community groups. By inviting all to participate, the organization hopes to help construct a close community that promotes good will for all. PCSI is confident that it will make the difference in the lives of the local people, business and organizations within the Town of Pelham, New Hampshire. A long term goal of the organization is to begin scholarship funds for local Pelham school residents, help fund local school sport activities, provide funds to improve local parks & trails, events to foster community spirit and bring Arts and Culture to the Town of Pelham and sponsor local special events for the residents of Pelham to take pleasure in. It is through the volunteers hard work and dedication that will promote good will for all of Pelham to witness and ultimately enjoy the activities set forth by PCSI.



Please get in touch to offer comments and join our mailing list.

  

Copyright 2010, Pelham Community Spirit, Inc.
P.O. Box 1028
Pelham, NH 03076

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