Archive Committee
Chairman - Al Menard
Acquires, catalogues, stores, and displays historic documents, relics, and other relevant information in accordance with standard and accepted archival practices. Creates and stores a digital record of all Association collections and information. Curates focused exhibits. Digitizes collection materials for remote access via the internet.
Audit Committee
Chairwoman - Linda Rawlings
Conducts a quarterly review of Association financial accounts and transactions; prepares an Annual Report for the Board
Budget Committee
Chairwoman - Beth Faricy
Prepares and presents at the Annual Meeting a budget for the coming year, including anticipated revenues and expenses; provides a quarterly report to the Board in July, October, January, and April of each year that includes the balances for each budget item
Cemetery Committee
Chairman - Denis Chamberland
Oversees the restoration and maintenance of all abandoned historic cemeteries in the town; recruits volunteers and organizes volunteer activities; procures and maintains equipment and supplies; and coordinates Rhode Island Historical Cemetery Commission to update databases.
Development Committee
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Oversees fund raising campaigns to augment the Association’s operating budgets for the properties that it maintains; plans and executes an Annual Appeal and the Association’s Annual Heritage Gala.
Education Committee
Chairwoman - Jeanne Marion
Coordinates research and activities with the local schools; works with the Programs Committee to promote awareness of local culture and history.
Genealogy Committee
Chairwoman Lynne Pelletier
Identifies ancestors by tracing family lines of descent. Uses data found on-line and in various publications.
Governance Committee
Chairwoman - Sarah McConnell Dubois
Reviews the governance structures, documents, and practices of the Association and reports its findings and recommendations to the Executive Board; educates and assists Board members and committee members to ensure effective decision-making and continuity within the Association; develops recommended governance policies and documents as may be necessary for the efficient and effective operation of the Association; serves as the Nominating Committee.
Grant Committee
Chairwoman - Beth Faricy
Seeks out and prepares all applications for grants to support the Association’s efforts to carry out its mission; files progress reports to the grantors as required.
Housekeeping Committee
Chairwoman - Christine Dubois
Ensures buildings and grounds remain clean, orderly and decorated appropritely.
Information Technology Committee
Chairman - Fred Grant
Procures and maintains all Association information technology equipment and software, as well as all media equipment; manages and maintains the technical aspects of all online accounts, including social media and websites; maintains Association information security and backup files for all digital information.
Maintenance Committee
Chairman - Charlie Dubois
Maintains all buildings and grounds under the supervision of the Association; preserves the integrity of exterior building envelopes and repairs, as needed; maintains the operational efficiency of building systems through regular service and repair; coordinates with vendors for necessary deliveries and repairs; and coordinates ground maintenance and snow removal.
Membership Committee
Chairwoman - Martha Shean
Promotes and procures membership in the Association through various means, including social media, at public events, and Association activities; maintains the membership rolls of the Association; works with members to procure dues renewal.
Merchandise Committee
Chairwoman - Kim Leahy
Creates, procures, distributes, and sells Association merchandise, including the Annual Calendar
Preservation and Restoration Committee
Chairman - Jeff Harris
Promotes preservation of artifacts, buildings and locations of historical, cultural, or natural value; plans and oversees restoration of properties owned or leased by the Association.
Program and Hospitality Committee
Chairwoman - Freya Hainley
Plans, schedules, and executes programs for regular meetings, monthly historic nights, historic tours, and outreach programs.
Publicity Committee
Chairman - Ron Lapierre
Markets and promotes the Association, as well as its products, activities, and programs, by creating and distributing press releases, flyers, banners, advertisements, and social media posts; maintains and monitors the information and messages that are posted on the NSHA Facebook page and website.
Rental Committee
Chairwoman - Jeanne Marion
Manages the rental of Association property; promotes rental opportunities via all forms of advertisement, including signs, brochures, and social media; updates Association calendar with scheduled rentals; receives all rental payments; ensures the readiness and cleanliness of all Association rental property and equipment; coordinates with Maintenance Director for repairs; and purchases supplies.
Research Committee
Chairman Larry Smith
Conducts all manner of research related to local history and culture. Locates and documents indigenous and colonial era stone features.