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MEMBERS OF THE MONTH
OCTOBER 2011

Jo and Lisa Sipes
[learn more about the Sipes]
MEMBERSHIP:
Membership BenefitsMembership
LevelsMembership Application
Chanticleer Newsletter
WCHS Board
WCHS Committees
Museum Staff
[download the 2010-14 Strategic Plan] 
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The
mission of the Wood County Historical Society is to collect,
preserve, and interpret the history of Wood County. In cooperation
with the relevant governmental entities, the Society will
promote the County's Historical Center and educate the public
about the County's heritage. |
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LOVE YOUR MUSEUM!
Help support the Historical Society's
Endowment Fund
[more] |
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
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| MEMBERSHIP
LEVELS |
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| SENIOR
(age 60+) or STUDENT |
$10 |
Basic
Benefits |
| INDIVIDUAL |
$15 |
Basic Benefits |
| GRAND |
$20 |
Basic Benefits + Free admission for Grandparents and Grandchildren visiting together. |
| FAMILY |
$25 |
Basic Benefits. Covers all members of the same household. |
| BUSINESS |
$45 |
Basic Benefits +
Free business-card size advertisement in four consecutive issues of
the Black Swamp Chanticleer. |
| SUSTAINING |
$60 |
Basic Benefits +
Behind-the-Scenes opportunities and free Meeting Room rentals during business hours. |
| PATRON |
$100 |
Basic Benefits +
Behind-the-Scenes opportunities and free Meeting Room rentals during business hours. |
| LIFE - INDIVIDUAL |
$300 |
Basic Benefits + Behind-the-Scenes opportunities, free Meeting Room rentals during business hours, and a listing on Life Members plaque. |
| LIFE - COUPLE |
$500 |
Basic Benefits + Behind-the-Scenes opportunities, free Meeting Room rentals during business hours, and a listing on Life Members plaque. |
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| 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
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Director:
Christie Weininger
director@woodcountyhistory.org |
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Marketing,
PR, & Special Events:
Kelli Kling
museum@woodcountyhistory.org |
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Curator:
Randy Brown
curator@woodcountyhistory.org |
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Education
Coordinator
Michael McMaster
education@woodcountyhistory.org |
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Volunteer
Coordinator
Tim Gaddie
volunteer@woodcountyhistory.org |
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Maintenance:
Dan Sanchez |
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WCHS
COMMITTEES
Standing Committees and Sub-committees:
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AUDITING
COMMITTEE
Ken Shroyer (chair),
Bob Bruning, Bill Culbertson
The chair of this Committee shall be appointed by the
President of the Society upon consultation with the Executive
Committee. This Committee consisting of three non-trustee
members of the Society shall review the Society’s financial
records on an annual basis. The Committee members shall be
appointed by the Executive Committee. The Treasurer and the
bookkeeper shall be present for this annual review. |
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]
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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]
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MEMBERSHIP
COMMITTEE
Edie Olds (Chair), Ann Householder, George Farr, Irene Farr, Bruce Kelly, Lou Snyder (staff
liaison: Christie Weininger Raber)
Works in conjunction with the Events Sub-committe, Public Relations Committee, and Education Committee. |
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:
- Seek eligible candidates
for vacancies on the Board.
- Review eligible
candidate applications and submit those to the Board in
accordance with Article IVm Section 3 and Section 9.
- 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]
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POLICY
COMMITTEE
Tom Bamburowski (Chair) |
PUBLIC
RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Alyce Walden (Chair),
Ann Householder, Ethel Green, Melinda Kale, Beverly Miner (staff
liaison: Kelli Kling)
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
be responsible for promoting the Society, its activities,
and tracking and increasing membership.
Works in conjunction with the Events Sub-committe, Membership Committee, and Education Committee. |
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
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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)
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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.
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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.
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