The McHenry County Historical Society & Museum Board of Directors is responsible for fulfilling the organization’s mission. Directors provide governance, leadership, and vision, ensure the organization’s vitality and growth, represent the museum to the community, and accept the organization’s ultimate legal authority.
The affairs of the Society shall be governed by its Board of Directors, and the Society’s Executive Director shall be under the direction of the Board of Directors.
A. The number of Directors shall be seventeen (17). Each of the Directors shall be elected by Society members no later than July. Every effort shall be made to have the broadest county-wide representation on the Board of Directors, with a special focus on a Director from each of the seventeen (17) townships.
Our Mission: We engage and educate current and future generations by preserving and sharing McHenry County history.
Our Vision: The McHenry County Historical Society & Museum endeavors to be a hub for collection, preservation, and educational outreach reflecting McHenry County’s history.
Our Mission: We engage and educate current and future generations by preserving and sharing McHenry County history.
Our Vision: The McHenry County Historical Society & Museum endeavors to be a hub for collection, preservation, and educational outreach reflecting McHenry County’s history.
New three-year terms begin July 1, and prospective candidates must live or work in McHenry County. Interested applicants should complete the application form below. Please direct any questions to [email protected].
Are you 17 years of age or older and looking to make an impact on the preservation local history? If so, please consider applying to be a Youth Liaison to the Board of Directors.
Youth Liaisons serve as a bridge between the Board and younger people in the community, providing valuable insights and perspectives on issues affecting young people and ensuring their needs and concerns are considered during decision-making processes.
Youth Liaisons act exclusively in an advisory capacity; on a volunteer and unpaid basis. Youth Liaisons are encouraged to participate in discussions on issues before the Board, but do not have voting rights on any matter.
Interested applicants should complete the application form below. Please direct any questions to [email protected].
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