We are forming committees to help make the Elmore Historical Society run things a bit smoother, get more community participation/input, and trying to make more programming for the public in addition to our fundraising festivals.
Below are the Committee Names along with their responsibilities, Chairperson, and current members. We ask that you all take part in being a member of any or several committees!!
AND REMEMBER...though only members can serve on committees, you can join anytime and DO NOT have to be a resident of Elmore.
This committee will present a slate of candidates for officers at the annual meeting in April.
(Will consist of 3 members each year)
MEMBERS: Bill Verbryke, Carolyn Neff & Jen Fording
Consisting of the Vice President and two other members shall plan programs, tours, etc. for the monthly meetings.
MEMBERS:
Responsible for educational programming, living history demonstrations & tours, museum displays, children’s programming, Museum & Heckman Cabin Tours/Maintenance (of displays), Museum displays, donation placement & documentation, historical research, & publications. They are also responsible for the photographic documentation of Society events, programming, & historical artifacts.
CHAIRPERSON: Bill Verbryke
MEMBERS: Carolyn Neff, Roger Schneider, Chris Reiman, Jen Fording, Joanne Craft
Responsible for food preparation & table set up at Society events, kitchen care/cleanup, kitchen inventory, event menus, Barn rental bookings/set- up, Barn rental clean-up/keys (in accordance with the Barn Rental Agreement), and communication with the Health Department. One member should be certified with the Health Department.
CHAIRPERSON: Kent Makulinksi & Annette LeForce
MEMBERS: Sally Makulinski, Shirley Hensel, Glen Humburger
Responsible for flyers, advertisements, announcements, press/media news releases for all events; decorating each building for events/tours, purchasing and maintain decorations, promoting Membership; finding sponsorships (mugs/shirts/ads) for festivals; and Elmore Historical Society branding/merchandise. They will also be responsible for bands; vendors; performers; Flea Market; Car Show; Raffles; and Adult Games for each of the events promoted by the Society.
CHAIRPERSON: John Stolar
MEMBERS: Jen Fording, Trinidad Cuevas, Carolyn Neff, Joanne Craft, Glen Humberger, Bill Verbryke, Annette LaForce, Tom Jackson, Sally Makulinski, Roger Schneider, Dennis Rodgers, Patty Rodgers, Jerry Beard, Ben Drill
Responsible for providing updated calling lists, promoting membership, and scheduling and overseeing volunteers at Society events.
CHAIRPERSON: Carolyn Neff
MEMBERS: Jen Fording, Janelle Ruetz, Joy Ruetz
Responsible for the promotion and running of the various baking contests at each Society event.
CHAIRPERSON: Joy Ruetz
MEMBERS: Carolyn Neff, Annette LaForce
Responsible for the maintenance, upkeep, and repair of Society buildings, artifacts, and grounds.
CHAIRPERSON: Glen Humburger
MEMBERS:, Roger Schneider, Ben Drill, John Stolar, Bob Babjack, Kent Makulinski
**Chairpersons of each committee will be appointed by Committee Members and will serve one year terms beginning in April and ending in May of the following year. They will also attend Trustee (Event) Meetings as they are Trustees.
**Each Committee chairperson and their members shall have meeting apart from the Society at their convenience. The chairpersons will give monthly reports of their activities at both general and Trustee meetings.
If you would like to join one or more of the committees please email elmorehistoricalsociety@gmail.com or call (419) 862-5118