Committees

Updated August 2008

Audit: Chair - Kelly Cox, CPA; Members - Jon Hunt, Ed Onley, CPA
The committee's role is to act on behalf of the Board of Directors and oversee all material aspects of the organization's financial reporting, control, and audit functions. The audit committee's role includes a particular focus on the qualitative aspects of financial reporting, organization processes for the management of risk, and compliance with significant, applicable tax, legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements.

Board Development: Chair - DeAnna Little; Members - Marcia Karns, Kenny Quigley, Jeff Stewart, Laurie Taylor
The board development committee will identify and recommend prospective board members. The committee will be responsible for recruitment, board orientation, and evaluation of the members. The chair of the committee will work with the Executive Director for orientation processes for the new board members. The committee will also recommend advisory council members and assist with keeping them updated on SCM goals and activities.

Capital Campaign: Co-Chairs - Marcia Karns and Lorrie Janzen; Members - Betty Kerns, Russ Teubner, Rex Horning, Ruth Cavins, Gerald Bradshaw, Joe Weaver, Ed Gallegos, Lynda Halley, Kathy Thomas
The capital campaign committee is responsible for an intense effort on the part of SCM to raise funds necessary to open a children's museum. The money raised will be used to fund the Stillwater Children's Museum capital expenditures for the museum's permanent location. The committee will facilitate the position of the organization for future growth, especially in the area of community recognition and fundraising.

Exhibits: Chair - Bethany Houser; Members - Dena Cornforth, Kim Norman, Arica Lingerfelt, Tyler Martin, Amy Tidland
The committee is responsible for developing the exhibits, creating the Exhibit Master Plan, and partnering with a design company to bring the exhibits to production and installation.

Facilities: Members - Shelley Anella, Luke Anthony, Kay Heath, Russ Teubner, Ron Walker, Howard Aufleger, Dan Speer
The committee's responsibility is to provide and maintain a facility conducive to achieving the Museum's mission statement.

Finance: Chair - Dena Cornforth, CPA; Members - Kristi Howey, CPA; Jason Pogue; Stacy Leming, CPA; Cassie Griffin, CPA
The Finance Committee coordinates the board's financial oversight responsibilities by monitoring and evaluating the financial records and statements, reviewing budgets, approving expenditures not consistent with nor contained in the budget, assisting with policy development, advising the staff and board on financial priorities and any other duties as may from time to time be required by the board.

Fundraising: Chair - Kandi Speer; Members - Kelli Payne, Lynda Halley, Carmen Miller, Ruth Cavins, Deb Ausman, Rachel Elliott
This committee is responsible for seeking out grants, writing proposals and developing and coordinating fundraising events and activities. The committee will also develop and implement the membership campaign and develop a system to ensure proper grant administration.

Museum Without Walls: Co-Chairs - Faye Ann Presnal and Laura Wilhelm; Members - Ruth Cavins, Pat Tweedie, Jennifer Szabo, Annette Downs, Linda Sholar, Candace Thrasher, Suzanne Buckner, Kathleen Woods, Marcia Hargrove, Marama Bayles
The committee selects and develops outreach exhibits and activities that support the museum's missions and goals. It also identifies potential audiences, seeking input related to interests and needs for programming. The committee participates in recruitment of appropriate individuals to serve on subcommittees for specific projects. It also monitors current programming to evaluate effectiveness and assure appropriateness and quality.

Public Relations & Marketing: Chair - Hollie Schreiber; Members - Jennifer Armstrong, Nita Buckner, Ruth Cavins, Kelly Green, Crystal Guthrie, Mark Jones, DeAnna Little, Kelli Payne, Emily Phillips, Jason Pogue, Cindy Schaefer, Chasen Shaw, Cory Cart, Lynda Halley
The public relations and marketing committee exists to inform the customer public and the donor public of all relevant activities and to promote and ensure a consistent, positive image for the Stillwater Children's Museum.