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Board of Directors

Frank DiLeonardi President - [email protected]

Jim Bokern Vice President

Nancy LaPorte Secretary

Barbara Bartling Treasurer

Chris Gardner Board Member

John Hanson Board Member

Kay Krans Board Member

JoAnn Miller Board Member

Ruth Gardner Board Member Emeritus

John McFarland Board Member Emeritus

Committees

The Manitowish Waters Historical Society has several working committees to conduct the important work of preserving and sharing historical resources.

Manitowish Waters Historical Society working committees:

Archival Records - acting chair Kay Krans

Communications - chair Frank DiLeonardi

Events - chair Jean Bettenhausen

       Fundraising - co-chairs Jim Bokern and Frank DiLeonardi

Membership - co-chairs Barbara Bartling and Emily Bokern

       Strategic Planning - co-chairs Barbara Bartling, Frank DiLeonardi and Jody Miller

Those considering joining the MWHS are encouraged to participate in one or more committee, which very much are working committees. The committee chairs welcome insights in guiding committee efforts and need assistance from members willing to pitch in. Feel free to reach out to committee chairs to learn more about your favorite committee!

Board of Directors Nomination Notice and Process

Every year, the president will appoint a nominating committee of three or more voting board members to nominate members for election to the board. Every November, at least 30 days before the annual meeting held in mid-December, the president will assure that the membership has access to a notice to the membership on the possibility of nominating individuals for consideration by the nominating committee. Any member interested in self-nominating or nominating a fellow member may do so by making that nomination to the president by December 1st.

The board consists of no fewer than five and no greater than nine members. Board members serve three-year terms. The terms of the directors are staggered.

Executive officers are also nominated and voted on at the annual meeting.

For more detail, please refer to our bylaws. Any questions can be directed to the president.