The Annual Meeting of the Williamson-Pultneyville Historical Society (W-PHS) will be held Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 6 pm in the Pultneyville Masonic Lodge No. 159 Dining Room at 4035 Lake Road, Pultneyville, NY.

The meeting will include a by-reservation dinner at 6 pm followed by the Annual Meeting at 7 pm at which time there will be a brief program presented by Lodge Member, Craig DeNagel, about the original Union Church (now Gates Hall) Cornerstone which was laid by the Masonic Lodge.

The meeting will also include an update by Board Trustee, James Ryan, regarding the recent W-PHS Property Transfer, the election of officers and a vote on proposed revisions to the W-PHS ByLaws.

The Slate of Candidates includes incumbent, Nanette P. Hance, for re-election to the office of President for a two-year term.  Hance has successfully led W-PHS through several challenging years since the pandemic and the aftermath of COVID, which has had a profound impact on all 501(c)(3) volunteer organizations. In her tenure as Vice President and President, she has navigated change including the Board’s difficult, but unanimous, decision to divest W-PHS of its Mill Street property which had been the society’s home since 1996. With concern for ensuring fiscally responsible decisions which are in the best interest of the society, community, and future generations, W-PHS believes it can better serve its members, the community ,and heritage tourism visitors in a larger venue with a better traffic flow conducive to ensuring more comprehensive exhibits and engaging experiences.

The Slate of Candidates also includes James Ryan for election to the Office of Director of Development for a two-year term. Jim joined the Board of Trustees in January 2025, and his expertise and counsel have proven to be invaluable to W-PHS.  Born and raised in Williamson, Jim and Jennifer Fisher Ryan adopted two children from Wayne County foster care: Jonathan, 17 (12th grade) and Emelie, 10 (6th grade).  A member of the Williamson Central School District graduating Class of 1991, Jim is also a graduate of St. John Fisher University (B.A.), Vermont Law School (J.D.) and Boston University (LL.M.). After working as a tax attorney in a boutique law firm outside of NYC for a number of years, he accepted a job at Bausch + Lomb, and returned to Williamson in 2007.  After B+L’s acquisition by Valeant Pharmaceuticals in 2013, Jim accepted a position with Dynalec Corporation in Sodus, NY, where he currently serves legal and contractual in-house needs.

Please note that in accordance with the By-Laws, nominations from the floor by members present and in good standing may be accepted.

Proposed revisions to the By-Laws that have been emailed to members will also be presented to the general membership for approval by members present and in good standing at the Annual Meeting at which one vote per membership is allowed.