Scheduled for Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. 20th Annual History Center Telethon 

Live on WUTR & CNYHOMEPAGE.com 

Presented by Bank of Utica 

Join, renew, or donate! The History Center Telethon presented by Bank of Utica is Wednesday,  May 14, from 5 – 8 p.m. The goal is to raise $50,000 to support the History Center’s mission to  protect and preserve central New York history for present and future generations. The event is  broadcast live on WUTR-TV and CNYHomepage.com, and viewers are encouraged to call 315- 735-3642 during the event to show their support. The first 40 callers to pledge $50 or more will  be eligible to receive a limited-edition, surprise gift sponsored by Oneida County Tourism. 

This signature fundraising event celebrates local history and the community partnerships that  make implementing the History Center’s mission possible. Hosts Joe Kelly, Rebecca McLain,  and Morgan Mielnicki will welcome special guests throughout the event including author  Deirdre Sinnott, County Executive Anthony Picente, historian Alexis Albright, History Center  volunteers, and many others. The event will also feature artifacts from the History Center  collection and vignettes about important individuals in local history. 

Community support has an incredible impact because the History Center relies on the generosity  of its community and does not receive annual government funding. Donations sustain its annual  operating budget and allow staff and volunteers to provide engaging programs, exhibits, and  research opportunities. Pledges received during the 2025 telethon are vital to the organization’s  success and directly support mission-driven initiatives including: 

• Free monthly, public programs including lectures, story hours, workshops, and films • Special and rotating exhibits in the History Center’s 5,000-square-foot gallery • Preservation and care of our growing archival, artifact, and genealogical collections • Free access to the research library for students and low-cost access for non-members • Internship opportunities & educational outreach to area schools and organizations 

The History Center staff, volunteers, and board of directors would like to thank the following  organizations, businesses, and individuals who have already pledged their support for the 2025 telethon. 

Naming Sponsor 

Bank of Utica

Platinum Sponsors 

Adirondack Financial Services; Chris & Virginia Kelly; DBJ Wealth Management; The John  Brown Team at Coldwell Banker Faith Properties; Coleman B. Harding 

Gold Sponsors 

Caruso McLean & Co. Inc.; Denyse & Greg Evans; Scalzo, Zogby & Wittig; Staffworks;  Richard Williams 

Silver Sponsors 

Berkshire Bank; DeIorio Foods Inc.; F.X. Matt Brewing, Co.; Drs. Cynthia Parlato & Doug  Hurd; MARCH Associates; New Hartford Eye Associates; Oneida County Tourism; UFA  Alumni Association 

Bronze Sponsors 

GPO Federal Credit Union; C. Lewis Tomaselli Architects, DPC; Oneida Chapter NSDAR;  Earle C. Reed; Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War; Stewart’s Shops; Elizabeth & Richard  Tantillo 

Media Sponsors 

WUTR; Daily Sentinel 

In-Kind Sponsors 

Lafa Mediterranean by Zeina’s; Northland Communications; Mark DiOrio & Momentworx  Photography