New Officers
The Southern Illinois Association of Museums held its election of officers at the Annual Meeting at the University Museum, SIUC, in August, 2006. The newly elected officers begin three year terms January 2007.
The newly-elected President is Adrienne Barkley-Giffen of the John A. Logan Community College Museum. She replaces Lori Huffman of the University Museum at Southern Illinois University who guided the group from inception to 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Michael Brush of the Jackson County Historical Society is the new Vice President. Cindy Conley of the White County Historical Society continues as the Treasurer. Marjorie Fechtig, also of the White County Historical Society, is the new Secretary. Carla Smith of P.A.S.T. of Union County is the new Director at Large
SIAM's Accomplishments
Since 2003, SIAM has achieved a number of the goals set by the early organizing committee. This committee consisted of Lori Huffman, Curator of Collections of The University Museum, SIUC, Adrienne Barkley, Museum Director, John A. Logan Community College, Jo Nast, Grantwriter at John A. Logan College, Dona Bachman, Director of the University Museum, and Mike Jones, Director of the General John A. Logan Museum.
These goals include becoming a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, providing workshops and programs of interest to regional museums, and promoting professionalism among regional museums. These goals have been accomplished through the persistence of that organizing committee.
