Since its formation in 1958, the Etobicoke Historical Society has been a volunteer-run organization. Its administration and activities depend upon and reflect the ideas and energy of its members. The Society is always open to individuals who would like to volunteer some of their time and talent to further its goals.
The Society is governed by a Board of Directors, elected by the membership. While the directors’ focus is on managing the Society to advance its goals, they usually also take on responsibility for various activities - whether core ones such as treasurer and membership secretary, or other important functions such as speakers coordinator and website maintenance. But the directors can only do so much. The members of the Society play a major role in its success by helping to carry out ongoing activities and to develop new ones.
The following is a short list of some areas that the Board believes would benefit from further attention. If you would like to learn more about what’s involved in them, please contact the individuals listed below. If you have other activities you would like to champion, the Board would be pleased to learn of your ideas.
Exhibit Designer and Coordinator
The Etobicoke Historical Society is usually asked to set up a display at 3-4 events per year. These displays make use of artifacts, documents and photos from our collections. Past exhibits have included slide shows, pictures and information about the oldest houses in Etobicoke, quizzes, objects about which visitors are asked to guess their use, as well as information about the Society and items for sale.
We are looking for a volunteer to coordinate the preparation of these displays and to develop new ones as required. The coordinator could expect help from other Society members, especially in attending to the display on the event day. But the coordinator’s chief task would be to take the lead in designing and preparing the displays.
For further information contact Philip Enros (archives@etobicokehistorical.com)
Photo Collection Curator
The Etobicoke Historical Society has a collection of well over 2000 photos. Most of these have been digitized and posted on the Society’s website. The Curator’s duties would include: maintaining the inventory of the collection, adding new donations, identifying photos, and responding to inquiries about the collection.
For further information contact Philip Enros (archives@etobicokehistorical.com)
Historical Plaques Coordinator
One of the Etobicoke Historical Society’s main goals is to communicate the history of our community. For many years this has included championing the erection of plaques to commemorate significant people, events and places from Etobicoke’s past. The Coordinator’s task would include: identifying priorities and preparing suitable text for plaques, monitoring and seeking section 37 funding for plaques, and working with Heritage Toronto and other partners.
For further information contact Joel Winter (aldernews@etobicokehistorical.com)
Archivist
The Etobicoke Historical Society’s archives consist of two collections: the Society’s records and a collection of historical papers and artifacts relating to Etobicoke. The collection is housed at Applewood/Shaver House. The Archivist(s)’s duties include: maintaining an Excel spreadsheet of the collection, accepting and cataloguing donations, keeping the collection organized, responding to inquiries, and assisting those who wish to use the collection.
For further information contact Philip Enros (archives@etobicokehistorical.com)
Writers for The Aldernews
The Aldernews is the Society’s primary means for sharing Etobicoke’s history. This newsletter is published seven times a year and depends on volunteers for its articles. If you have looked into a person, place or event from Etobicoke’s past, you are encouraged to write up your findings and submit it to the editor for publication in The Aldernews.
For further information contact Joel Winter (aldernews@etobicokehistorical.com)
The Society is governed by a Board of Directors, elected by the membership. While the directors’ focus is on managing the Society to advance its goals, they usually also take on responsibility for various activities - whether core ones such as treasurer and membership secretary, or other important functions such as speakers coordinator and website maintenance. But the directors can only do so much. The members of the Society play a major role in its success by helping to carry out ongoing activities and to develop new ones.
The following is a short list of some areas that the Board believes would benefit from further attention. If you would like to learn more about what’s involved in them, please contact the individuals listed below. If you have other activities you would like to champion, the Board would be pleased to learn of your ideas.
Exhibit Designer and Coordinator
The Etobicoke Historical Society is usually asked to set up a display at 3-4 events per year. These displays make use of artifacts, documents and photos from our collections. Past exhibits have included slide shows, pictures and information about the oldest houses in Etobicoke, quizzes, objects about which visitors are asked to guess their use, as well as information about the Society and items for sale.
We are looking for a volunteer to coordinate the preparation of these displays and to develop new ones as required. The coordinator could expect help from other Society members, especially in attending to the display on the event day. But the coordinator’s chief task would be to take the lead in designing and preparing the displays.
For further information contact Philip Enros (archives@etobicokehistorical.com)
Photo Collection Curator
The Etobicoke Historical Society has a collection of well over 2000 photos. Most of these have been digitized and posted on the Society’s website. The Curator’s duties would include: maintaining the inventory of the collection, adding new donations, identifying photos, and responding to inquiries about the collection.
For further information contact Philip Enros (archives@etobicokehistorical.com)
Historical Plaques Coordinator
One of the Etobicoke Historical Society’s main goals is to communicate the history of our community. For many years this has included championing the erection of plaques to commemorate significant people, events and places from Etobicoke’s past. The Coordinator’s task would include: identifying priorities and preparing suitable text for plaques, monitoring and seeking section 37 funding for plaques, and working with Heritage Toronto and other partners.
For further information contact Joel Winter (aldernews@etobicokehistorical.com)
Archivist
The Etobicoke Historical Society’s archives consist of two collections: the Society’s records and a collection of historical papers and artifacts relating to Etobicoke. The collection is housed at Applewood/Shaver House. The Archivist(s)’s duties include: maintaining an Excel spreadsheet of the collection, accepting and cataloguing donations, keeping the collection organized, responding to inquiries, and assisting those who wish to use the collection.
For further information contact Philip Enros (archives@etobicokehistorical.com)
Writers for The Aldernews
The Aldernews is the Society’s primary means for sharing Etobicoke’s history. This newsletter is published seven times a year and depends on volunteers for its articles. If you have looked into a person, place or event from Etobicoke’s past, you are encouraged to write up your findings and submit it to the editor for publication in The Aldernews.
For further information contact Joel Winter (aldernews@etobicokehistorical.com)
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