Committees
The Society's work is done by a small number of standing committees, with additional committees formed by the President and the Executive Board as they are needed.
Each one below names its purpose and the people serving on it. To volunteer for a committee, or for anything else on this page, write to info@wyshs.org or call Society headquarters at 307.322.3014.
Executive Board
Current Members
Committee Details
The Executive Committee is the governing body of the Society. It is composed of nine elected trustees. Two trustees are elected each year, with three elected on the fourth year of the cycle. At least one trustee shall come from each of the four geographic regions.
- Northwest
- Teton, Park, Hot Springs and Washakie
- Northeast
- Big Horn, Sheridan, Johnson, Campbell, Crook and Weston
- Southwest
- Carbon, Lincoln, Sublette, Uinta, Sweetwater, Fremont and Natrona
- Southeast
- Converse, Niobrara, Platte, Goshen, Laramie and Albany
Regional representatives are chosen amongst themselves by the Executive Board.
President. Sets the dates of Executive Committee meetings, prepares the agenda, presides at all meetings including committee and business meetings, and presides at the Annual Business Meeting. The president coordinates the activities of the Society, appoints committee chairmen and members with the assistance of the Executive Committee, and serves on various other committees involving awards and grants.
Vice President. Chairman of the Projects Committee, and responsible for planning the Annual Trek.
Secretary. Takes minutes of the Executive Committee meetings and the Annual Meeting, and handles other correspondence pertaining to the office as directed.
Treasurer. Records deposits made by the executive secretary, pays bills, and maintains the financial accounts. The treasurer issues the financial statements required for Executive Committee meetings and the Annual Meeting, and has the books reviewed annually immediately after the end of the fiscal year.
At-large trustees. The four remaining trustees, along with the officers, work with county presidents when assistance is needed and keep chapters informed of Society projects, request assistance in planning projects, and suggest new ones. All trustees attend the Executive Board meetings as voting members whenever possible.
For more about officers and board members, email Alexandra Philp, Executive Director, at executivedirector@wyshs.org or info@wyshs.org, or call 307.322.3014.
Projects Committee
Current Members
Committee Details
The chairperson of the projects committee is the first vice president. Membership is appointed by the president in consultation with the first vice president. The committee’s functions are:
- Assist with the State Trek when needed.
- Notify chapters and media of deadlines for awards, and administer the Lola Homsher Grants award program.
- Work with History Day coordinators on the Homsher Scholarship.
- Review and update, if necessary, the regulations for the grants program and the Homsher Scholarship award.
- Accept suggestions from the membership and chapters for projects the State Society might undertake.
- Take those suggestions under serious consideration, so that any which might be worthwhile state projects can be presented to the membership.
For details, contact Society headquarters at 307.322.3014, executivedirector@wyshs.org or info@wyshs.org.
Publications Committee
Current Members
Committee Details
The Publications Committee consists of the Society president and four at-large members. One member is selected by vote of the Executive Committee each year, to serve a three-year term. The committee’s functions are:
- Make recommendations to the Executive Committee on production arrangements for Wyoming History News, the Annals of Wyoming, and any other publications of the Society. Only the Executive Committee is empowered to enter into contractual agreements.
- Establish editorial policies for those publications, provide direction to the editors, and help ensure that timely and appropriate information reaches them.
- Ensure high quality in both content and design across the Society’s publications.
For details, contact Society headquarters at 307.322.3014, executivedirector@wyshs.org or info@wyshs.org.
Awards Committee
Current Members
Committee Details
The committee publicises the awards program and solicits the participation of Society members, secures entries in the various categories, and classifies and makes awards according to the rules set out by the Executive Committee. The chairperson usually presents the awards at the Annual Meeting.
The Historic Preservation Committee selects the recipients of the Historic Preservation awards and presents them at the Annual Meeting.
Additional Committees
Committee Details
Based on the needs of the Society, additional standing and ad hoc committees, such as Events and Semiquincentennial (America250), can be established by the Executive Board, with members appointed to each. Most are established in mid-autumn each year for the following fiscal year.
If you are interested in volunteering and serving on any committee, please write to info@wyshs.org.