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About FHS - Committees


Committees are where the work of the Society gets done.  The Society is an all-volunteer organization with no paid staff.  Every committee is in need of more volunteers.  If you see an area where you would like to help, please contact us via email at info@thefhs.org or leave a message at (207) 781-2210.



   Standing Committees

 

   Function


Program


Contacts:
Carol Kauffman, or
Sally Farneth

 


Propose and arrange Society events, Society participation in cooperative events, and Society responses to support community events.  Coordinate with other organizations engaged in history-related activities.


Museum Operations & Exhibits


Contact:
Betsy Whitcomb


 


Recruit, train and schedule staffing for open hours at the Museum. 

 


Collections


Contacts:
Ron Scorsone

 


Manage the Society’s collection of artifacts, documents, books, etc., so they may be accessible to the community.  Oversee accessioning (to include cataloging), preservation and, if appropriate, deaccessioning.


Local History


Contact:
David Farnham or
Betsy Whitcomb

 


Respond to requests from the Program Committee, Society members, and the community for information related to the history of Falmouth and its people.  Recruit, train and organize volunteers to research and respond to queries.


Administration


Contact:
Sue Farnham


 


Oversee the handling of correspondence and telephone messages to ensure that the Society responds to members, the community and businesses in a timely fashion.  Process new memberships and renewals.  Send renewal notices by postal mail semi-annually.  Send donation receipt letters.


Communications


Contact:
Sue Farnham


 


Keep the membership and the community informed about Society activities through public announcements, the newsletter, and through social media.


Finance


Contact:
David Farnham


 


Develop the budget for the next fiscal year.  Review income and expense against budget and recommend any necessary adjustments to the Board of Directors.


Development

Contact:
David Farnham


 


Propose fundraising strategies and activities to the Board of Directors.  Implement fundraising activities (in conjunction with the Program Committee, as appropriate).


Merchandise


Contact:
Sue Farnham


 


Manage the inventory of merchandise for sale. Process online orders of merchandise.


Museum Buildings & Grounds


Contact:
Ron Scorsone

 Oversee the upkeep and maintenance of Museum buildings and grounds.  Propose facilities improvements to the Board of Directors.

Technology


Contacts:
David Farnham or
Ron Scorsone


 
Propose information technology strategy to the Board of Directors.  Oversee Society use of technology.  Perform system administration.  Provide technical support.

 


   Special Purpose Committees

 

  Purpose and Goals


Audit


Contact:
Carol Kaufmann


 


Review and assess the accuracy of the Society’s financial records for past years.


Nominating


Contact:
Rich Meserve

 


Recruit candidates for vacant leadership positions (officers, board members, committee chairs) and nominate them to the Board of Directors


Cookbook


Contact:
Sue Farnham


 

 

Revise and publish the Falmouth cookbook.


Falmouth Heritage Museum
60 Woods Road, Falmouth, Maine 04105
Telephone: (207) 781-4727
Email:
info@thefhs.org

Mailing Address
The Falmouth Historical Society
190 US Route One PMB 367
Falmouth, ME 04105

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