Board Opportunities

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.

ARTICLE V: Board of Directors
SECTION I- General Powers

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.

SECTION II- Number, Tenure and Qualifications

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.

Mission and Vision

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.

The Board of Directors is responsible for five areas of governance:

Mission, vision, and values
Annual budget / Financial stability
Strategic Planning
Executive Director employment and performance review
Policies

Board Member Requirements

Be a society member in good standing
Serve a three-year term
Attend Board Meetings

Board Member Expectations

Be our Ambassador by advocating the Society’s work and values
Serve on one or more committees
Actively participate in Board discussions and decisions
Help identify, recruit, and mentor new Board Members
Actively participate in Society activities and events
Suggest major donors and participate in other fundraising
Support the Society financially and with your time as you are able
Agree in writing to avoid all ethical conflicts of interest or personal gain from Board membership

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 info@mchenrycountyhistory.org.

Youth Liaison Opportunity

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.

Requirements:

Attends and actively participates in each regular Board Meeting (a time commitment of about 3 hours per month).
Must adhere to the policies of the Board, including its Confidentiality Policy.
Must have parental/guardian consent to serve in this role if under the age of eighteen.

Interested applicants should complete the application form below. Please direct any questions to info@mchenrycountyhistory.org.

Board Member and Youth Liaison Application

For internal use only

CONTACT INFORMATION

Name *

Home Address *

Home Phone (w/area code)

Work Phone

Cell Phone

Email Address *

Employer

Job Title

For Youth Liaison Applicants: School

For Youth Liaison Applicants: Year in School

If Under the Age of 18:

Parent Name

Parent Phone

Parent Address

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Which of the following skills do you possess? (check as many as apply)

Indicate your area of special interest, (check as many as apply)

Are you or have you been a (check all that apply)

Please Select

Member

Volunteer

Donor

… of the McHenry County Historical Society?

List other Boards, organizations or activities in which you are or have been involved:

How long have you had ties in the McHenry County area?

Are there any special circumstances that would either limit or enhance your ability to serve as a Board Member or Youth Liaison?

Briefly describe why you are interested in serving on the Board of or as a Youth Liaison to the McHenry County Historical Society.

How would your service benefit the McHenry County Historical Society?

Volunteer

6422 Main St.,
P.O. Box 434, Union, IL 60180
Phone: (815) 923-2267

Share your thoughts!

Volunteers are needed for various other projects! If you are interested in local history or have other skills you can contribute, please complete our Fillable Volunteer Form. If you have any questions, please phone our office at 815-923-2267.

Board Opportunities