Oversight and Governance

The Scott County Historical sOciety Board of Directors

In addition to an Executive Director, SCHS is guided by a Board of Directors. These community members and history lovers give back to Scott County by guiding the organization in its mission to seek, save and share Scott County history.

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2024 Officers

  • Javier Avalos, President

  • Diana Brenke, Vice President

  • Evelina Businaro, Treasurer

  • Margo Gavle Prescott, Secretary

Board Members

  • Erin Belanger Braid

  • Scott O’Brien

  • David Schleper

 

Governing Documents

SCHS was incorporated as a 501(c)3 Nonprofit on February 5th, 1965. The original text of the Articles of Incorporation is viewable below. The SCHS Board is governed by Bylaws adopted by the Society upon its incorporation in 1965, with amendments adopted and voted on by the SCHS Membership. The most recent revision to the SCHS Bylaws, voted following the Annual Meeting held May 21, 2025, is viewable below.