Museum Committees
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Updated January 2011
| 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 - Bethany Houser; Members - Heather Ford, Drew Ihrig |
| 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 and Tom Karns; Members - Marilyn and Dick Heath (Honorary Chairs), Ruth Cavins, Debbie Clemons, Katrina Jarvis, Jana and Carey King, Cristy Morrison, Debbie Williams. |
| The capital campaign committee is responsible for an intense effort on the part of OWL to raise funds necessary to open a children's museum. The money raised will be used to fund the Oklahoma WONDERtorium's capital expenditures for opening a facility, funding exhibits and operating expenses for three years. 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 - Shelly Mitchell, Sarah Ra, Nancy Simpson, Debbie Williams |
| 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 | Co-Chairs - Kay Heath and Carey King; Members - Shelley Anella, Luke Anthony, Jennifer Bennett, Mike Buchert, Ruth Cavins, Jim Heley, Bethany Houser, Dan Speer. As needed: Luke Anthony, Howard Aufleger, Mohammed Bilbeisi |
| The committee's responsibility is to provide and maintain a facility conducive to achieving the Museum's mission statement. | |
| Finance | Chair - Cassandra Griffin; Members - Wanda Cooke, Kristi Howey, Stacey Leming, Kenny Quigley |
| 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. | |
| Event Planning |
Chair - Lynda Halley; Members - Kelly Bugg, Ruth Cavins, Razonia McClellan, Kacey Hightower, Katrina Jarvis, Debbie Williams, Kandi Speer |
| This committee is responsible for event planning, coordinating fundraising events and activities and seeking out grants and writing proposals. The committee will also develop and implement the membership campaign and develop a system to ensure proper grant administration. | |
| Museum Without Walls |
Chair - Debbie Williams; Members - Ammie Bryant, Stacey Bridges, Ruth Cavins, Marcia Hargrove, Katrina Jarvis, Phyllis O'Hara, Faye Ann Presnal, Candace Thrasher, Pat Tweedie, Michael Gumbs, Rhondalyn Richardson, Jim Ryan |
| 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 - Lynda Halley; Members - Ruth Cavins, Lynda Halley, Carrie Hulsey-Greene, Jason Pogue, Mikhael Reed, Katie Reim, Sherry Roden, Hollie Schreiber and Kelly Green (on sabbatical). |
| 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 Oklahoma WONDERtorium, This committee writes and distributes press and photo releases to local and statewide media outlets. |
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