Volunteers
Volunteers are essential to a history museum, contributing time, skills, and passion that expand the institution’s ability to serve the public. They assist with tours, events, collections care, and research, helping to bring history to life for visitors of all ages. Their dedication strengthens community connections and ensures the museum can preserve and share local stories more effectively. Our key players are listed below:
- Barbara Austen – Archives
- Ruth Borsuk – Membership
- Lesley Carabetta – Exhibit Installation
- Sam Carr – Videography
- Chris Czapiga – Short term projects
- Joy Dutra – Education
- Karen Erasmus – Membership
- Jeff Griffin – Photography
- Chris Hendricks – Education/ Research/eBay
- Julie Larson – Research
- Ellen Logan – Documents
- Carol McCann – Collections
- Tim Orlie – Technology
- Chris Ruel – Curator
- Carol Rynaski – Collections
- Sharon Smith – Library
Board
Our board of directors provides strategic leadership, ensuring the institution stays true to its mission of preserving and interpreting the past. Board members oversee financial stability, support fundraising efforts, and help secure resources needed for exhibitions, collections care, and educational programming. Their guidance and community connections are essential in maintaining public trust, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring the museum remains relevant for future generations.
- Lou Bertagna, Investments
- Ruth Borsuk, Immediate Past President
- Sherwin Borsuk, Investments and eBay
- Paul Butkus, Facilities (Vice President)
- Martha Colaresi, Director
- Rick Dickson, Investments
- Anne-Marie Knight, President
- Tim Orlie, Technology
- Josh Orlinsky, Education
- Deborah Patterson, Program
- Chester Rynaski, Facilities (Treasurer)
- Hilda Santiago, Secretary
- Lysette Torres, Director
- Ric Suzio, Investments
Staff
Virginia (Ginger) Jewell – Director
Dr. Jewell comes to us after a lifetime of service in education. She started out as a history teacher and feels she has come full circle back to her first love. She is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the museum and the Homestead.