Members:

Punxsutawney Phil

Bill Cooper, President

Keith Shields, Treasurer / Head Hailmaker

John Griffiths, Co-Handler / Cloud Builder

Ben Hughes, Co-Handler / Fog Spinner

Dave Gigliotti, Thunder Conductor

Jeff Grube, Sky Painter

Ed Jekielek, Storm Chaser

Tim Fezell, Sun Beamer

Mike Johnston, Big Flake Maker

Jeff Lundy, Fair Weatherman

Steve Means, Plow Man

Butch Philliber, Iceman

Ron Ploucha, Stump Warden

Bob Roberts, His Protector

Tom Uberti, The Big Windmaker

Retired:

Bill Anderson, His Scribe

Bob Chambers, Cold Weatherman

Bill Deeley, His Handler

Bud Dunkel, Past President

Paul Johnston, Vice President / Chief Healthman

Jim Means, Past President

Bill Roberts

Ed Snyder, Sage

We are often asked, "Just who are these guys in the top hats?" Well, these gentlemen are known as the Groundhog Club's Inner Circle. They're a group of local dignitaries responsible for carrying on the tradition of Groundhog Day every year. They're the ones who are not only responsible for planning the events every year, but they're also responsible for the feeding and care of Phil himself!

Click the names of any Inner Circle member on the left for individual photos and additional information. To contact the Inner Circle send e-mail in care of events@punxsutawney.com