HIGHLAND COUNTY SOCIETY FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
November 13, 1950
The Farm and Community Council hosted a meeting at the Highland County Court House to organize a local group to work with the Ohio Easter Seal Society to help crippled children. Representatives of various organizations including Rotary Clubs attended. 51 people became charter members of the Highland County Crippled Children. A Constitution and By-Laws were adopted.
| FIRST OFFICERS | REPRESENTATIVE NAME | ORGANIZATION REPRESENTED |
|---|---|---|
| President | W.D. Crosley | Health Council |
| Vice President | Rev. Bousman | Presbyterian Church |
| Secretary | Mrs. Ferry Roberts | Advisory Council |
| Treasurer | James L. Byrd | Rotary Club |
| Easter Seals Council | Mrs. Doris Smith | Home and Community |
| Programs | Dorothy Winters | County Health Nurse |
| Programs | Viola Grandy | County Health Nurse |
| Membership Council | Mrs. George Lucus | Lucus Home and Community |
| Publicity | Harold Powell | Rotary Club |
| Publicity | Freida Simpkins | Civic Club |
1951-1954
Lily Parade Flower Sales by the Boy Scouts, Bake Sales, Mail Campaign, Card Party and Food Sales were among the fundraising events held. Rotary shared expenses with the Society on several equipment purchases for crippled children.
10/12/1954
Organization changed name to Highland County Society for Crippled Children and Adults as a part of a new constitution suggested by the Ohio Easter Seal Society. Board members included Hillsboro Rotarians: James Byrd, Dr. Clifford Foor, Darrell Hottle, Dr. Carl Sites and James Hapner.
11/25/1957
Helen Lowell became the “File Clerk” to maintain the records regarding persons assisted at $5.00 per month.
1/14/1959
Helen Lowell was appointed as the first Executive Secretary at a salary of $30.00 per month.
4/7/1973 and 4/8/1973
First Radio Telethon held at Hillsboro Bank & Savings in conjunction with National Easter Seal Society Telethon.
2/21/1978
Organization name changed to Highland County Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children and Adults to conform to national and state trends as Easter Seals was helping adults as well as children.
3/27/1979
Betty Collins was appointed as the NEW Executive Secretary, making her the second individual to hold this office.
8/20/1981
Organization became Incorporated as an Ohio Non-Profit Corporation known as Highland County Society for Crippled Children and Adults, Inc.
1982
Organization severed ties with Easter Seal Society to become independent organization because 38% of donations were being sent to the Easter Seal Society and the Board and Rotary Clubs felt that local funds should all be used for the needs of children and adults within Highland County.
7/26/1993
Organization changed name to Highland County Society for Children and Adults, Inc. to reflect that many services were being provided to adults with chronic conditions, injuries or illnesses who needed assistance with expenses not covered by insurance. A Representative from each Highland County Township was to make up the Board of Trustees.
1998
Nina Wharton was appointed as the third Executive Secretary for the Organization.
6/1/2005
Gayle Coss was appointed as the fourth Executive Secretary for the Organization.
12/7/2021
Patty Day was appointed as Interim Executive Secretary for the Organization.
1/24/2022
Patty Day was appointed as the fifth Executive Secretary for the Organization.
4/25/2022
Karen Miller was appointed as the Assistant Executive Secretary for the Organization.
12/1/2022
Patty Day stepped down as Executive Secretary to take a new full-time position but remained as Assistant Executive Secretary for the Organization.
1/17/2023
Karen Miller was appointed as sixth Executive Secretary for the Organization.