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:
President Marylou Krautscheid (Georgettes member; July 4 Pie Chairman; George Beautification Chairman)
Secretary/Events Manager/Rentals Manager Debby Kooy (George City Council)
Treasurer Elliot Kooy (Facility Manager)
Lynn Felder (Georgettes member)
Courtney Felder (Georgettes Treasurer)
Jeannie Kiehn (Georgettes President; July 4 Parade Manager)
Ana Rodriguez
Jesus Santiago
Ashley Zimmer
Danika Zimmer (July 4 Market Manager; Georgettes member)
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
November 17, 2025, 7 pm at GCH
Present: Danika, Lynn, Courtney, Marylou, Elliot, Debby, Jesus
Guests:
Meeting opened with Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of October 2025 minutes: MMSP
Treasurer Report – Elliot:
July 4 FIREWORKS 50% deposit will be due in February. We voted at our July 2025 meeting to raise the fireworks budget to $20,000, so the deposit check of $10,000 should be approved at the January board meeting.
2025 Donations discussion
Approval of Treasurer’s Report: MMSP
Manager Report:
· Light bulbs need to be replaced in elevator
· Phone Lines – no report
· Office Computer is old enough that it cannot convert to Windows 11. Windows 10 is no longer supported, so no further updates are possible. Debby will be checking prices for a laptop.
· A small group of the Amway people intend to continue renting for $75/night. They will be paying cash; we will no longer be receiving checks from Amway corporate.
· Clarification needed in Rental Contract. Proposed changes/update in brown on pages 1+2 of the contract, attached. Danika and Courtney proposed adding an additional signature spot on the contract when they get possession of the key. Also we will get a lock box with code. Rental Agreement will be updated with a 12-hour event replacing the 8-hour.
· Deck the Hall Day 11/30 at 1 pm
Georgettes' Report/Beautification Project: Casseron has been applied, cost around $120. Marylou had checked with Aaron about supply from the city, no response.
Grants: We received a check for $2,500 from Columbia Basin Foundation which is a microgrant from Microsoft, in support of the CoffeeHouse.
We also received notice that we have been awarded $5,000 from Grant County Tourism for July 4, 2026 funding. We will also be applying again to the City for funding for July 4. We will also apply to the City for funding for the 2026 Bluegrass Festival and next seasons’ CoffeeHouse.
We still need security cameras + lighting added to the outdoor stage and the re-do of the electrical, flagpole and plaza improvements. Do we want to re-apply for this in a grant application to Lauzier Foundation this spring? Approved MMSP
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OLD BUSINESS: Line dancing - no report.
Annual Community Pancake Breakfast/Meeting: 2/7. Serving from 8:00-11:00
CoffeeHouse dates for upcoming season and time changes:
· Saturday afternoon’s concert with Jacie Sites and the Nitpickers was a great concert with 54 people in attendance. We had a $469 hat-pass for them, and we also paid them a check for $400 from Columbia Basin Foundation funds.
· December 14 (Sunday) 3 pm Marlin Handbells Christmas Concert. HOWEVER, the building will be open at 1:00 pm to welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus (Kent and Kim Bacon). Photo-op and possible children’s activities (ornament decorating and coloring with the Georgettes)
· March 21 5 pm Corral Creek Band (Budget $300 base fee + $100 per band member)
· April 18 6 pm Carter Junction (Budget $300 base fee + $100 per band member)
· May 16 6 pm Kent Powell & 5 Mile Drive (Budget $500 base fee + $100 per band member)
We are still considering scheduling outdoor summer concerts and movie nights.
America250 Washington State:
We are partnering with the statewide America 250 organization. We will be meeting with Lorraine Ralston, a representative of that organization on Wednesday of this week at 9 am here at the Hall. She would like to meet as many of us as possible, along with city council members, Georgettes, anybody in leadership here.
New Business:
Other Business:
Chamber Business After Hours this week at Cave B:
Next GCH Board Meeting: 12/15/2025, 7 pm at the Hall.
Adjourn: 7:42 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. We do our own fund-raising, and we 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!
Reach us at:
Emergency: (509) 797-5632
Visit us here:
403 W Montmorency Blvd., George, WA 98824, USA
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The facility is not staffed; please call for an appointment.
