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George, Washington's
Community Center
The George Community Hall is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and it exists for the benefit and enjoyment of George, WA, residents and the Quincy Valley at large. Its purpose is to provide a place where events and social gatherings can comfortably occur; the facility is available for private rentals. The GCH is overseen by an all-volunteer Board of Directors, who also function as event directors on behalf of the City of George for the grand July 4 Celebration, CoffeeHouse Concert series, and Annual Bluegrass Festival.
The overarching mission of the George Community Hall is to educate residents and visitors alike in the fine art of
cultural participation, not only in the broad sense as Americans, but more specifically, as those who identify themselves with the inclusive, rural-agricultural, ethnically diverse economy here in Central Washington State. It is our intention to encourage everyone in our area to be active, positive participants in all aspects of the life of this community.
We are operating with the recognition that interdependent human flourishing does not happen in a vacuum, nor does it happen by accident or artificial contrivance. The flourishing and growth of human beings most readily happens in the context of community.
Consequently, our organization places a very high value on volunteerism and on the promotion and encouragement of creative cultural enrichment; we aim for the outcome of a tangible sense of continuity of traditional small-town community life. We are happy when we hear residents say, "I like this town!" and when young people who have grown up here return to enjoy our events and activities.
Our motto - "If you believe that something is impossible, please do not interfere with those who are doing it!"
The Current Board of Directors of the George Community Hall Includes:
Aaron Harwood, July 4 Grounds Co-Manager
Broulee Hoskins, at-large director
Courtney Felder, Georgettes Treasurer
Debby Kooy, Board Secretary, Grant Writer,
Rentals Manager and Events Director;
Georgettes member
Elliot Kooy, Board Treasurer; July 4 Grounds Co-Manager;
Cherry Bomb Run Director, Concert Sound Engineer
Jeannie Kiehn, July 4 Parade Director;
Georgettes President
Lynn Felder, Georgettes member
Marylou Krautscheid, Board President; George Beautification Director
Ana Rodriguez, at-large Director, City of George liaison
Ashley Zimmer, at-large Director
Danika Zimmer, at-large Director
The George Community Hall, established in 1964, has proven to be vital to the cultural life of the little city of George, Washington. For many years, we have provided a beautiful space for rental events as well as promoted artistic and cultural endeavors throughout the community. If you want to rent our hall for an upcoming event or want to learn more about us, get involved, or donate, call us today or use the form below.
Minutes of our most recent Board Meeting:
GCH Board Meeting MINUTES
Special Meeting January 18, 2025, 12:30 pm at GCH
Present: Debby, Elliot, Marylou, Dannika, Ashley Zimmer
We welcome new board member, Ashley Zimmer, who, as the great-granddaughter of founding member, Zane Newton, is a third generation board member!
Meeting was opened by Marylou with a flag salute.
Approval of December 2024 minutes: MMSP, with correction to Music Event donation income amount of $1095.
Treasurer Report:
WAFD Checking account: $28,241.63
PayPal Balance: $1,999.39
Current total available balance (WAFD Checking + Paypal): $30,241.02
2024 Financial Report presented; copies available on request
2025 Donations to date: $1,150
For facility/General Fund $450
For July 4 $100
For Music Events $600
Treasurer’s Report approval: MMSP
Manager Report:
· We are interviewing cleaning services, as it appears that the Aguilar family can no longer do the work regularly. The Hall had not been cleaned since November, and then she came and did 5 hours this week. One bid so far (attached).
· GCH Sign replacement – new design (see above). Will request estimates from Graybeal Signs and Signs by Terri.
· Gutters – need to pounce on this as soon as weather warms in the spring. Marylou feels this needs to be done immediately, before the prolific release of seeds.
· Concert Room Chairs purchase: No report
· 2 toilets need repair in women’s restroom, light bulbs need to be replaced in elevator
· L&I annual elevator inspection happened on Wednesday of this week.
· Little Lending Library is now in place. Thank you note to the board was received from Robin Washam, who set it up.
· Supplies for Pancake Breakfast were purchased by Marylou and Debby on Thursday, total cost was $406.52
Georgettes' Report/Beautification Project: Marylou will apply casseron behind the beds to keep weeds down soon. She also reported that the next Master Gardener Symposium will be held on April 6.
Library Committee report: No report
CoffeeHouse report: No concert in January; next concert will be on February 15 with Heartbreak Pass band.
OLD BUSINESS:
Grants:
Debby hopes to begin application processes soon for July 4 funding (from City), Bluegrass Festival (from County), and outdoor stage project (Lauzier and other foundations)
Community Appreciation Pancake Breakfast evaluation: Big THANK YOU to Danika and Ashley for wonderful help this morning. We served 85 breakfasts, and people were very appreciative. Next year we plan to do it one weekend earlier – this will be on January 10, 2026.
New Business:
No New Business.
Next GCH Board Meeting will be on 2/17/2025, 7 pm at the Hall
Adjourn: 1:05_ pm
Respectfully Submitted,
Debby Kooy
The George, Washington GEORGETTES
Although the Georgettes, technically, are a sub-committee of the George Community Hall organization, they really function as a SISTER organization, doing a multitude of things such as food service, beautification management, and some event oversight. They work to support the events and activities sponsored by the George Community Hall.
Most of all, Georgettes are a great group of friends who enjoy getting together and serving our community!
THINK YOU'D LIKE TO JOIN THE GEORGETTES?
If you like the idea
of serving your community,
getting to know your neighbors,
and reminding America of its best intentions,
then Georgettes is for YOU
Georgettes meet on the First Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Meeting locations vary, please call.
If you are a woman in the George-Quincy area
and are interested in the Georgettes,
we would love to have you join us!
Need more info? Call our president, Jeannie at 509 398-0123.
Georgettes are actively involved in making the George community a nicer place to live, first by providing food management services needed for GCH events, such as helping provide refreshments for the monthly CoffeeHouse concert series, and also by organizing George Beautification/Landscaping efforts in our town. They do their own fund-raising, and they support other organizations' special projects as well.
And, of course, the Fourth of July is the Georgettes' day to shine! That terrific giant cherry pie? WE DO THAT!
Our big pie (8' X 8') has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the World's LARGEST Cherry Pie.
Come get your piece of it next July Fourth! We'll be looking for you!
Visit us here:
403 W Montmorency Blvd., George, WA 98824, USA
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Facility is not staffed; please call for an appointment.
Contact Us
Contact Us
Where to find us
Street Address:
403 W Montmorency Blvd.
Mailing Address:
PO Box 5064
George, Washington, 98824
