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All of our volunteer committees are open to the public. Please select one that fits your interests as a volunteer and join us!
Board of Trustees
First Tuesday of June, August, October, December, February and April 5:30pm at the Sidney Lanier Cottage
Pam Thomasson, President and Trustees Chair
- Approves acquisition of all property
- Approves annual work-plan and strategic planning decisions
- Suggests cost-savings and efficiencies
- Fundraises for the organization
- Volunteers to staff board committees
Finance and Executive Committees
Fourth Thursday of every month, 5:30pm at the Sidney Lanier Cottage
Pam Thomasson, President and Executive Chair
Felicia Parker, Treasurer and Finance Chair
- Creates and approves annual budget
- Approves annual work-plan and strategic planning decisions
- Suggests cost-savings and efficiencies
- Fundraises for the organization
Preservation Committee
Second Thursday of every month, 5:30pm at the Sidney Lanier Cottage
Art Howard, Chair
- Coordinates political advocacy activities
- Oversees national award-winning neighborhood revitalization program (currently working in Beall's Hill)
- Acquires tax credits and gap financing for preservation projects
- Creates, approves and implements rehabilitation plans for historic properties
- Hosts educational events to inform the public about preservation
Events Committee
Second Thursday of every month, 12pm at the Sidney Lanier Cottage
Jeane Eason, Chair
- Plans and executes preservation-based fundraising events
- Staffs fundraising events
- Events include the annual flea market, the bi-annual Decorator's Showhouse, the Patron's Party, special event fundraisers, and others.
Education/PR Committee
Third Thursday of every month, 12pm at the Sidney Lanier Cottage
Joy Dyer, Chair
- Publishes books on architecture, preservation and local history (all available in our Sideporch Store at the Sidney Lanier Cottage)
- Creates and executes educational programs
- Brands, advertises and publicizes Historic Macon's events, activities and projects
- Increases awareness about historic preservation and encourages citizens to appreciate Macon's historic beauty
Membership Committee
First Monday of every month, 5pm at the Sidney Lanier Cottage
Aubrey Newby, Chair
- Manages Historic Macon's small-donor personal and business membership programs
- Retains current members and recruits new members
- Cultivates higher levels of giving from current members
Cottage Committee
Alexis Fox, Chair
- Curates and manages the Sidney Lanier Cottage, collections and gardens
- Plans and executes Sidney's Salons, Opera, Art and Theatre chats and other literary arts events
- Interprets the life and work of Sidney Lanier
- Raises funds to support the upkeep of the Cottage
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