The Wyoming Historical Society several current working committees.  Committees will be organized on an as-needed basis by the President and Executive Board. Committee responsibility and membership can be found by clicking one of the following. In addition, the Society currently has three ad hoc committees. For additional information contact Aley Philp, WHS Executive Director, executivedirector@wyshs.org or info@wyshs.org.

Executive Board
  • Beki Speas, President & NE Representative - Sheridan, WY
  • Hailey Sorg, First Vice President - Douglas, WY
  • Greg Luhman, Second Vice President - Sheridan, WY
  • Heidi McCullough, Treasurer  SE Representative - Douglas, WY
  • Nancy Tabb, Secretary - Buffalo, WY
  • Dean King, NW Representative - Wind River Canyon, WY
  • Terri Geissinger - Thermopolis, WY

The EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE is the governing body of the Society. It is composed of nine elected trustees. Two trustees are elected each year, on the forth year cycle electing three that year. At least one trustee is shall be from each of the four geographic regions: 

  • North West Region: Teton, Park, Big Horn, Hot Springs, Washakie, Natrona
  • North East Region: Sheridan, Johnson, Campbell, Crook, Weston
  • South East Region: Converse, Niobrara, Platte, Goshen, Laramie, Albany
  • South West Region: Carbon, Lincoln, Sublette, Uinta, Sweetwater, Fremont

Regional representatives are chosen amongst themselves by the Executive Board.

PRESIDENT: The president sets the dates of the Executive Committee meetings, prepares the agenda, presides at all meetings including committee and business meetings, and presides at the Annual Business Meeting. The president coordinates activities of the Society and its chapters. The president appoints committee chairmen and members with the assistance of the Executive Committee and, in accordance with the Bylaws, serves on various other committees involving awards and grants. The president issues follow-up letters to see that committee chairmen are functioning and know their time limits. The president presents those program awards not under the authority of the 2nd vice president and introduces the new officers at the Annual Meeting.

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT: The first vice president is Chairman of the Projects Committee and also assumes responsibility for planning the Annual Trek.

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT: The second vice president is chairman of the Awards Committee and is in charge of the Awards Program of the Society. Award winners must be reported to the Executive Director at least four weeks before the Annual Meeting so winners can be notified and awards certificates prepared. At the Annual Meeting this officer presents the award certificates to the winners.

SECRETARY: The secretary takes minutes of the Executive Committee meetings and the Annual Meeting, and handles other correspondence pertaining to the office as directed.

TREASURER: The treasurer records deposits made by the executive secretary, pays bills, and maintains the financial accounts thereon. The treasurer issues such financial statements as are required for the Executive Committee meetings and Annual Meeting and has the books reviewed annually immediately after the end of the fiscal year. AT LARGE TRUSTEES: The four remaining trustees, along with the officers of the Executive Committee, will work with county presidents when assistance is needed and keep chapters informed of the WHS projects, request assistance in planning projects and suggestions on new projects to keep the Society "saving the Wyoming history". All trustees shall attend the Executive Board meetings if at all possible as voting members.

For more information about officers and board members please email Alexandra Philp, Executive Director, executivedirector@wyshs.org or info@wyshs.org, or call 307.322.3014.

Projects Committee

The chairperson of the projects committee is the first vice president. Membership of the committee is appointed by the president in consultation with the first vice president. The projects committee's functions are: 1. To assist with State Trek, if needed. 2. To notify chapters and media of deadlines for awards and administer the Lola Homsher Grants award program. 3. To work with History Day Coordinators on the Homsher Scholarship. 4. To review and update, if necessary, regulations for the grants program and the Homsher Scholarship award. 5. To accept from the membership and chapters suggestions for projects which might be undertaken by the State Society. 6. To take such suggestions under serious consideration so that any which might be worthwhile state projects can be presented for the consideration of the membership.

PROJECTS COMMITTEE

Chair: Hailey Sorg - Douglas
Members: Sara Davis - Cheyenne; Brie Blasi - Laramie; and Patty Kessler - Laramie.   
For details please contact Society headquarters at 307-322-3014 or executivedirector@wyshs.org or info@wyshs.org.

Publications Committee

The Publications Committee shall consist of the WHS president and four at-large members. One member is selected by vote of the Executive Committee each year to serve for a three year term. The publications committee's functions are: 1. Make recommendations to the Executive Committee regarding production arrangements for Wyoming History News and the Annals of Wyoming, and any other publications of the Society. Only the Executive Committee is empowered to enter into contractual agreements. 2. Establish editorial policies for Wyoming History News and Annals of Wyoming, and any other publications of the Society, provide direction to the editors, and help assure that timely and appropriate information is available to the editors. 3. Conduct a yearly review and evaluation of Wyoming History News and Annals of Wyoming, and any other publications of the Society.

PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE

Chair: Aley Philp
Members: Dean King, Thermopolis; Nancy Tabb, Buffalo; Lain Prior, Laramie, Beki Speas, Sheridan.
Ex-Officio Members: Aley Philp and Annals Editor (TBD)
For details contact Society headquarters 307-322-3014 or executivedirector@wyshs.org or info@wyshs.org.

Awards Committee

The Committee's duty shall be to publicize and solicit participation of Society members in the awards program; to secure entries in the various categories; to classify and make awards according to the rules set forth by the Executive Committee. The chairperson shall usually present the awards at the Annual Meeting. The Historic Preservation Committee shall select recipients and present the Historic Preservation awards at the Annual Meeting.

Co-Chairs: Beki Speas & Greg Luhman - Sheridan
Members: Korina Ike - South Dakota, Bob Townsend - Atlantic City