To assist the Wood County Historical Society in our development of a strategic plan, we are asking volunteers, members, and guests for feedback and suggestions to help us prioritize and plan. Please complete the following questionnaire by May 24, 2013.

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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Download a Membership Application

All Members of the Wood County Historical Society receive these basic benefits:

• Free Museum Admission
• Admission discounts on teas and other programs
• Invitations to member-only events
• Chanticleer quarterly newsletter
• 10% off Gift Shop items
• Satisfaction of supporting the education programs and artifact preservation efforts of the Society

SPRING 2013 CHANTICLEER NEWSLETTER
Members receive the Chanticleer, along with other special member benefits.

CHANTICLEER NEWSLETTER
(chan 'te klir') n. a rooster

The Black Swamp Chanticleer is a quarterly publication outlining the events and achievements of the Wood County Historical Society, the Museum, and the Center.

Past editions of the Chanticleer Newsletter are kept on file at the Wood County Historical Center & Museum. If you have an interest in receiving a past issue, please contact us at museum@woodcountyhistory.org.

WCHS BOARD 2013

President:
Bob Willman (11-13)

Vice-President:
Becky Mancuso (11-13)

Treasurer:
Jim Philo (11-13)

Secretary:
Joyce Johnson (12-14)*

Committee:
Nancy Buchanan (12-14)+
Dick Conrad (13-15)
Mark Hollenbaugh (12-14)
Jean Ladd (13-15)*
Neil Munger (12-14)+
Michael Penrod (13-15)
Gloria Enriquez Pizana (12-14)
George Stossel (13-15)
Elmer Spreitzer (12-14)
Wendy Stram (12-14)
Irma Wolf (13-15)*

* = Commissioners appointee
+ = Park Distric appointee

WCHS COMMITTEES

Standing Committees and Sub-committees:

• Executive
• Auditing
• Collections
• Education
  • Asylum
  • Living History
• Evaluation
• Facilities & Property
  • Site Plan
• Finance & Development
  • Gift Shop
• Nominating
• Public Relations
  • Events
• Volunteer & Staff Support

COLLECTIONS COMMITTEE
Brenda Ransom (chair), Millie Broka, Mark Hollenbaugh, Edie Olds, Jim Philo, Lou Snyder (staff liaison: Holly Hartlerode Uppal)
The Chair of this Committee shall be appointed by the President of the Society upon consultation with the Executive Committee. The Chairman shall select the Committee members. This committee shall be responsible for overseeing, updating and implementing the Collections Management Policy, which includes acquisitions and preservation of the items relevant to the history of Wood County.

[more about collections & policies]

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

This Committee shall consist of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Director, and any other Ex-Officio members as determined by the President. This Committee shall review and recommend the annual budget; address special situations that may arise; and establish Board and Membership meetings.

EDUCATION COMMITTEE [more about Educational Programs]
Ellin Stoots (chair), (staff liaison: Michael McMaster)
The Chair of this Committee shall be appointed by the President of the Society upon consultation with the Executive Committee. The chairman shall select Committee members. This Committee shall utilize all available resources of the Wood County Historical Society to educate the public.

Asylum Sub-committee
This sub-committee falls under the Education Committee

Larry Mershman (Chair), Casey Cromwell, Christin Giblin, Becky Mancuso, Alyce Walden, Judy Remele (staff liaison: Holly Hartlerode Uppal)

See the Mental Health & Asylum Exhibit at the Wood County Historical Museum.

Living History Sub-committee
This sub-committee falls under the Education Committee

Dana Nemeth (Co-chair), Nancy Buchanan (Co-chair), Ann Householder, Bill & Eugenia Sherman, Jean Ladd, Rae Thomson (staff liaison: Dana Nemeth)

Get involved with the Living History Project or join us at Oak Grove Cemetery for our program each August.

EVALUATION COMMITTEE
Millie Broka (Chair), Neil Munger, Becky Bhaer.
The Committee consisting of the President, one elected Board member, one County Appointed Board member, and one Park District appointed Board member, shall evaluate the performance of he Director at least annually. Except for the President, all members of the Evaluation Committee shall by chosen by the Executive Committee. This evaluation shall occur one month prior to annual staff evaluations as scheduled by the County Commissioners. Evaluation shall be based on objective criteria, e.g. American Association of Museums, and may include input from staff or Society members. A written report of this evaluation shall be provided to the Board and to the County Administrator.

FACILITIES AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE
Neil Munger (Chair), Al Stoots, Herman Aufdencamp, Bob Willman, Ed Ramos (staff liaison: Dana Nemeth)
The Chair of this committee shall be appointed by the President of the Society upon consultation with the Executive Committee. The Chairman shall select Committee members. The committee shall establish a comprehensive program to ensure that the Center site is maintained properly and efficiently. This shall be done through the implementation and periodic revision of the comprehensive Site Plan.

Site Plan Sub-committee
Bob Willman (Chair), Jim Philo, Gary Carpenter, Jan McLaughlin, Neil Munger

FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Becky Bhaer (Chair), Denny Nemec, Mike Sibberson, Millie Broka, Leslie Oswald, Susan Kramer, Judy Ennis, Colleen Smith (staff liaison: Dana Nemeth).
The Chair of this committee shall be appointed by the President of the Society upon consultation with the Executive Committee. This Committee, consisting of two Trustees, the Treasurer and up to four (4) non-trustee Society members, and working with the Director, shall formulate the annual budget for the Society. The committee, except for the Treasurer, shall be appointed by the Executive Committee. This committee will ensure the effective management of the financial resources of the Society and work to ensure that these resources are sufficient to support the Society’s mission. This shall include all fundraising opportunities and events.

Gift Shop Sub-committee
(staff liaison: Kelli Kling)

[see our Gift Shop]

NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Millie Broka (Chair), Jeff Baney, Edie Olds, Dorsey Sergent, Becky White-Schooner, Eileen Aufdencamp (staff liaison: Dana Nemeth)
The chair of this Committee shall be appointed by the President of the Society upon consultation with the Executive Committee. This committee shall consist of two elected Trustees, and one non-Trustee member of the Society. The committee members shall be appointed by the Executive Committee. This committee shall:

1. Seek eligible candidates for vacancies on the Board.
2. Review eligible candidate applications and submit those to the Board in accordance with Article IVm Section 3 and Section 9.
3. This Committee shall strive to present to the Board a broad range of skilled and experienced candidates from throughout Wood County.

[annual membership dinner & election]

Events Sub-committee
This sub-committee falls under the Public Relations Committee

Becky White-Schooner (Chair), Leslee Thompson, Edie Olds, Millie Broka

• Cash or Trash? Antique Appraisal Clinic
  Kelli Kling
  
• Opening Day
  
• Volunteer Recognition
  Tim Gaddie
• Wood County Heritage Days
  Tim Gaddie, Neil Munger (Site & Logistics), Dana Nemeth (Demonstrators), Edie Olds, (Concessions), Mike McMaster (Youth Activities), Holly Hartlerode Uppal (Demonstrators), Kelli Kling(Marketing, Site & Logistics).
• Wood County Fair
  
• Holiday Gala
  Sharon Shroyer, Dolores Black, Kelli Kling, Edie Olds, Tina Martini, & Alyce Walden
• Old Home Holiday Decorating
  Edie Olds
• Halloween Folklore & Funfest
  Debbie Nofzinger & Lori Parratt (WCParks), Tim Gaddie
• Friday Folklore Tours
  Tim Gaddie, Michael McMaster
• German-American Day
  Geoff Howes, Museum Director
• Tea Series
  Ann Householder, Becky White-Schooner, Kelli Kling, Tim Gaddie
• All other events
  Kelli Kling & Tim Gaddie

STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE [download the 2010-14 Strategic Plan]
Becky Mancuso (chair), Jan Larson McLaughlin, Neil Munger, Edie Olds, Casey Cromwell, (staff liaison: Dana Nemeth)

VOLUNTEER AND STAFF SUPPORT COMMITTEE
Sandy Gill (Chair), (staff liaison: Tim Gaddie)
The Chair of this committee shall be appointed by the President of the Society upon consultation with the Executive Committee. This Committee shall consist of at least three elected Trustees and two Society members, to recruit, maintain, and train volunteers, and to assist in the selection of interns and staff.

Things to remember:

• President and Director are ex-officio on all committees (Director is not on evaluation, however.)
• Unless otherwise noted committees range from 5 to 7 members. The higher number is better.
• Committee members must be Society Members.