Covert Township (Van Buren County)

Historical Museum Advisory Committee

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Appointees

Chairperson

Marjorie Clayton

Treasurer

Mia Bennett

Board Liaison & Secretary

Daywi Cook

Email      [email protected]

Phone     269-764-8986 ext. 1

Member

Valerie Bury

Member

Lois Brigham

About the Committee

To give advice to the Township Board in regards to the content of exhibits, repairs and maintenance, suggested improvements, terms and duties of its members.

Duties & Responsibilities

A. The preparation and recommendation to the Township Board for adoption of a Historical Museum plan for the development of the Township Historical Museums System,
B. To recommend to the Township Board a budget covering the acquisitions, development, maintenance and operation of the Township Historical Museums System,
C. To recommend to the Township Board capital improvement projects and funding opportunities for the construction of improvements to the Township Historical Museums System and,
D. To recommend to the Township Board policies, rules and regulations related to the management, use, operation and maintenance of the Township Historical Museum.
E. The receiving and recording of all donations of items in compliance with procedure set forth by the township treasurer.
F. Perform duties and responsibilities or respond as requested by the township board.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Covert Historical Museum is to protect, preserve and display artifacts and present programs that highlight Covert Township’s unique history as a means of keeping that history alive for future generations. We strive to build bridges between the past and the present by bringing to life family histories, artifacts, pictures and stories depicting early life in Covert Township.

Meetings

Dates & Times

The Covert Historical Museum Advisory Committee holds Regular Meetings at 10:30 AM on the third Wednesday of the month at the Covert Historical Museum, 33880 M-140 Hwy, Covert, MI 49043. Meeting dates and times are subject to change, please check our calendar for the latest updates.

All meetings are open to the public and applications are always accepted for those interested in open positions. Click the appropriate link on the forms section to complete an application.

Click here to learn more about the Covert Historical Museum.

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