The Placentia Area Historical Society held its Annual Meeting on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at the PADA building.

Guest speaker for the occasion was Ken Flynn, Executive Director of the Museum Association of Newfoundland and Labrador.  He gave an overview of the work of MANL and what assistance is available to members.  He also told about training opportunities available.

President Cyril Bambrick gave a report on activities for the year and presented the financial report, which showed a healthy balance. Members approved a new set of by-laws that incorporated material from other such documents used in past with some new additions.

An election was held for a new Board of Directors and elected the following members: Cyril Bambrick, Lee Everts, Christopher Newhook, Elizabeth MacDonald, Ann Devereaux, Helen Griffin, Jeff Collins, Rachelle Connors and Jennifer McCarthy.

A Board of Directors meeting was set for March 21, after which the meeting adjourned to be followed by a brief social.