The Executive Committee of the Richmond Hill Historical Society is looking for members to put their name forward for Vice President beginning February 2026. This executive position is key to the smooth operation of our Society so consider volunteering for this amazing opportunity.
Sharing our Organization
You will be involved in sharing our organization, our mission and our community involvement to those who are unfamiliar with the Society. You will be helping to broaden our reach and help to sustain our membership within the community of Richmond Hill through our meetings and community events.
Responsibilities
The main responsibility is supporting the President when and if they are not able to attend an Executive Meeting or monthly Member’s Meeting and take over the duties required at both. This would include acting as Chair and taking up the agenda as set out at an Executive Meeting.
At times the Vice President might be asked to substitute the president’s position at an event or meeting other than the RHHS’s regular meetings or events during the year.
Attending 10 Executive meetings from September – June each year. Generally, the time required to attend Executive meetings would be about 2-3 hours (including transport).
These are held the first Wednesday of each month at Delmanor – Elgin Mills on Yorkland Boulevard from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Delmanor, are our hosts, provide a very nice meeting room and refreshments.
Attending 10 Monthly Members’ Meetings on the third Tuesday of month from 6:30 – 9 p.m. from September to June each year. Arrival at 6:00 p.m. required for set up (if the President is unable to be present). The Vice President substitutes for the President, taking over the meeting notes and announcements and welcoming the Program Director to introduce the monthly speaker (if there is one). You would also oversee the entire meeting from beginning to end, ensuring the set up and take down are completed and the room is closed. Monthly Members Meetings are held at spaces allocated to our
society at the Richmond Hill Central Library.
If this position interests you, please contact the Society for further information.
Contact: Jim Vollmershausen, r.hillhistsoc at gmail.com
A note from Andrea Kulesh – Vice President
I have been part of the RHHS Executive Committee for many years. I like to be involved and help out wherever I can. I have surprised myself sometimes in the tasks I have taken on but I have enjoyed every aspect of being on the executive and other committees dedicated to the preservation of our history and heritage. I acknowledge that I have had the privilege of meeting and working with other very hard working volunteers who tirelessly support the same aims that I do in promoting the mandate for the RHHS.
It’s so simple — just get involved! There are so many plusses to being part of a community group that want to contribute to the City of Richmond Hill. Volunteering gives you a sense of community, a sense of purpose and it can be lots of fun! Choose something you are passionate about and JOIN!!
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