Simi Valley Historical Society Board Member Application
About Us
The purpose of the Simi Valley Historical Society is to acquire, preserve, maintain, identify and mark
historical buildings, sites and landmarks; to collect artifacts of historical significance; to provide and
maintain a sanctuary for such artifacts; to provide the public a reservoir of historical information; to
encourage and continue research in the history of the area.
Board Member requirements:  Join the membership of the Historical Society (pay annual dues).
Attend scheduled monthly evening Board meetings (second Thursday of each month starting at 6 PM -
approximately 90 minutes)
Attend and participate in fund raising events.
Offer leadership and teamwork within our docent/volunteer family, with other board members and the
Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District.
Encourage membership for the Simi Valley Historical Society and participation in our programs by
networking/outreach within our community.
About You
Name
Address
City & ZIP Code
Email Address
Phone
Alternate Phone
1.  If elected to the Board, what skills and strengths will you contribute to the Society and the Park?
	Accounting					Marketing
	Community Networking					Media Publishing
	Computer Skills					Photography
	Education					Public Relations
	Event Planning					Public Speaking
	Fundraising					Secretary Skills
	Grant Writing					Volunteer Management
	Journalism					Other
	Legal					Other
2.  Why are you interested in our organization?
3.  How did you hear about us?
4.  Please comment on how you can help us meet the Goals, Objectives and Requirements of the Society:
5.  Do you have past experience serving on a board of directors? (list organization, experience, when?)
6.  Other current volunteer commitments:
7.  Current/recent employment (employer, your position, length of employment)
8.  Questions you might have for us regarding our Park, the Society, or understanding of the Goals, objectives,
and/or requirements:
Signature:  _________________________________           Date:  _______________________
Print name:  _________________________________
Please complete and mail to:  Strathearn Historical Park, P.O. Box 940461, Simi Valley, CA 93094
If you prefer Email: SVHSvolunteers@aol.com
This is an excel file, Microsoft Office 97 - 2003
For Board Use
Nominee interview date:
Nominee interviewed by:
Nominee attended 2 board meetings:  Date:                                  Date:
Action taken by the board:
							SVHS- Board Application Forms.xls