MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
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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

Download Autumn 2011 PDF
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 2012-2013

President:
Bob Willman (11-13)

Vice-President:
Becky Mancuso (11-13)

Treasurer:
Becky Bhaer (10-12)*

Secretary:
Joyce Johnson (12-14)*

Committee:
Nancy Buchanan (12-14)+
Dick Conrad (10-12)
Mark Hollenbaugh (12-14)
Neil Munger (12-14)+
Dana Nemeth (11-13)*
Edie Olds (10-12)
Jim Philo (11-13)
Gloria Enriquez Pizana (12-14)
G ene Roe (10-12)
Elmer Spreitzer (12-14)
Wendy Stram (12-14)

* = 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
Lou Snyder (chair), Ben Waggoner, Eileen Aufdencamp, Brenda Ransom, Millie Broka, Dorsey Sergent, Edie Olds, Jim Philo (staff liaison: Randy Brown)
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
Millie Broka (President), Bob Willman (VP), Becky Bhaer (Treasurer), Edie Olds (Secretary)
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: Christie Weininger Raber, Randy Brown)

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

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

Millie Broka (Chair), Ann Householder, Ethel Green, Bill & Eugenia Sherman, Barb Rothrock, Dave Chilson (staff liaison: Michael McMaster)

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

EVALUATION COMMITTEE
Millie Broka (Chair), Jeff Baney, 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, Wayne St. Clair, Herman Aufdencamp, Bob Willman, Jeff Baney, (staff liaison: Christie Weininger Raber)
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 Larson, Neil Munger

FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Becky Bhaer (Chair), Denny Nemec, Mike Sibberson, Leslee Thompson, Millie Broka, Leslie Oswald, Susan Kramer (staff liaison: Christie Weininger Raber)
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: Christie Weininger Raber)
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, Colleen Sheeks, Trula Allen

• Cash or Trash? Antique Appraisal Clinic
  Kelli Kling
  
• Opening Day
  
• Volunteer Recognition
  Tim Gaddie
• Wood County Heritage Days
  Neil Munger & Kelli Kling (Site & Logistics), Christie Weininger Raber (Demonstrators), Edie Olds, (Concessions), Mike McMaster (Youth Activities), Randy Brown
• Wood County Fair
  Kelli Kling (WCHS), Millie Broka (WCOGS), Tom Boltz
• Holiday Gala
  Sharon Shroyer, Dolores Black, Kelli Kling, Edie Olds, Mona Contris, Tina Martini, & Alyce Walden
• Old Home Holiday Decorating
  Edie Olds
• Halloween Folklore & Funfest
  Renell Simrau (WCParks), Tim Gaddie
• Friday Folklore Tours
  Tim Gaddie, Michael McMaster
• German-American Day
  Geoff Howes, Christie Weininger Raber
• GRAND Event for Grandparents
  Christie Weininger Raber
• Tea Series
  Ann Householder, Becky White-Schooner, Kelli Kling
• Vintage Base Ball
  Michael McMaster
• All other events
  Kelli Kling

STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE [download the 2010-14 Strategic Plan]
Frances Brent (Chair), Jan Larson, Jeff Baney, Dorsey Sergent, Rebecca Mancuso, Edie Olds, (staff liaison: Christie Weininger Raber)

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.