Society Committees

Dedicated volunteer leadership by Mary Roesch and Kerm Gill and their committees driving museum development, historical preservation, and island outreach.

Construction

Committee Chairs
Rob LaSota, Jim Franz & John Archibald

Overseeing physical museum building design, facility construction, and site improvements directly across from Town Hall.

Contact details available upon request

Fundraising

Committee Chairs
Shanny O'Rourke, Theresa Siemer Thanos & Katie Schneider

Coordinating capital campaigns, donor initiatives, special events, and financial growth to support museum operations.

Contact details available upon request

Acquisitions

Committee Chair
Teddi Morris

Curating, documenting, and cataloging historical artifacts, photographs, oral histories, and Middle Bass Island memorabilia.

Contact details available upon request

Communications

Committee Chair
Nancy Paul

Managing public relations, social media engagement, newsletter announcements, and community outreach.

Contact details available upon request

Displays

Committee Chairs
Barb Lodermeier, Lynn Damberger & Janet Stearns

Designing engaging visual exhibits, historical panels, and showcase displays for visitors of all ages.

Contact details available upon request

Membership

Committee Chairs
Dave & Barb Nostrant

Fostering member engagement, coordinating Founders Membership tiers, and building community support.

Contact details available upon request

Video/Sound

Committee Chairs
Cheryl D'Amico & Michael Yonkof

Producing video archives, recording oral history interviews, and managing multimedia audio/visual content.

Contact details available upon request

Grants

Committee Chair
Dave Bugoci

Identifying grant opportunities, drafting proposals, and securing grant funding from public and private foundations.

Contact details available upon request

Interested in Joining a Committee?

Our volunteer committees are actively building the museum's foundation. If you'd like to lend your expertise or get involved, we would love to have you on board!