BECHS Board of Trustees
The BECHS Board of Trustees is the governing body for the member-supported non-profit organization. Per the Society’s By-laws, the Board is comprised of 12 to 20 members who represent Blue Earth County. Each member can serve two three-year terms. The Executive Committee consists of the Board President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. New Board Members are elected at the Annual Meeting held in March.
BECHS Board Application Packet 2011
BECHS Board of Trustees 2011-2012
Mike Lagerquist, President, Mankato
Leslie Peterson, Vice President, Mankato
Randy Zellmer, Secretary, North Mankato
Linda Osborne, Treasurer, North Mankato
Preston Doyle, Mankato
Sandi Garlow, Mapleton
Win Grundmeier, North Mankato
Jim Gullickson, North Mankato
Susan Hynes, Mankato
Paula Marti, Cambria
Roxie Mell-Brandts, Garden City
Linda Nussbaumer, Lake Crystal
Shirley Piepho, Skyline
Stacey Straka, Mankato
The Blue Earth County Historical Society (BECHS) has been collecting, preserving and presenting the history of Blue Earth County, Minnesota since 1901. The Society operates two facilities in Mankato, MN. The Heritage Center, located at 415 Cherry Street, Mankato, MN, houses the Museum Exhibit Gallery, Research Center, Museum Store and a community art gallery. The Historic R.D. Hubbard House is the 1905 home of local flour mill entrepreneur R.D. Hubbard and his family. The Heritage Center is open year round and the Hubbard House is open seasonally May through September.
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- Annual Report (PDF, 5.87MB)
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BECHS Board of Trustees Openings
Applications now being accepted for the BECHS Board of Trustees. Board members assist with the governance and long-range planning efforts for this vibrant, growing, non-profit organization. Positions to be filled at March Annual Meeting. For details and application, click here.
Volunteer Opportunities at BECHS!
BECHS is currently looking for volunteers to asssist with day to day activites. The following volunteer opportunities are available:
- Handy Work – light construction, repairs, maintenance
- Gift Shop Attendant
- Tour Guide
- Photograph Book Project
For more information on these volunteer opportunities, contact JoLynn at 507-345-5566!
Check out these great upcoming events!
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The Blue Earth County Historical Society is a member-supported non-profit organization. Membership and donations are a significant part of our annual operating budget. You can help support the work we do by:
ADDRESS
Blue Earth County Historical Society
415 Cherry Street
Mankato, MN 56001
TELEPHONE
507-345-5566
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