Watkins Mill Association, Inc.
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Volunteer Development
Since 2009, Missouri has steadily decreased the Watkins Mill staff -- making today's Volunteers vital to the Historic Site's sustainability. Well-trained Volunteers bring the 1870s to life, often as interpretive performers in period costumes.
Home and Mill Tours provide in-depth views of domestic life and the textile industry.Living History Farm Program engages students in traditional 1870s activities.Industrial Revolution Program lets students compare hands-on production and safety methods before and during the Industrial Revolution.One-Room School House Program immerses students in 19th century education.Natural History Interpretive Programs take advantage of the Park's flora and fauna.Specialized Volunteers manage archives, heirloom gardens, historic livestock and farm operations.
Volunteers are an investment, requiring two to four weeks of training. They understand Watkins Mill and life in the 1870s -- and make that heritage relevant to today's Visitors.
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Watkins Mill Association, Inc.
Board of directorsas of 12/03/2019
Mr. David Ross
David P. Ross, LLC
Term: 2017 - 2020
David Ross
David P. Ross, LLC
David Blyth
The Lawson Review
Gary Boyer
Watkins Family
Margo Boyer
Watkins Family
Raymond Brock
Northland Curry Real Estate, Watkins Family
Ann Case
Wealth Springs, LLC
Keith Doss
Kearney Trust Company
Doug Ervin
Cerner Corporation, Former MO State Legislator
Dennis Heine
Retired
Bette McDaniel
Retired Educator; Grew up on Watkins Mill site
William Mitchell
Retired Architect
James Moffett
Retired Investment Manager
Amy Pieper
Commerce Trust Company
Elaine Reynolds
William Jewell College
Donald Ross
Retired, Independence Public Schools
Dieter Schmitz
Retired, Bayer; Rancher near Watkins Mill Historic Site
Irma Schmitz
Master Gardner; Watkins Mill Master Heirloom Gardening Program
Ann Sligar
Retired, Watkins Mill; Author, Watkins Mill history books
Sam Switzer
Retired Nonprofit Executive
Elizabeth Thompson
Northland Therapeutic Riding Center
K. Weathers
Agriculture Future of America
David Wharton
Retired Attorney; Watkins Family
Megan Wyeth
Megan Wyeth Photography; Watkins Family
Chad Means
The Carlyle Group; Watkins Family
Larry Janacaro
Retired Bank Executive
Brock Winkelbauer
City of Liberty, MO
Stacey Winkelbauer
Commerce Trust Company
Mark Claypole
Bank of Missouri
Amy Kanning
Community Volunteer
James Reuland
Retired Bank Executive
Margaret Reuland
Community Volunteer
Gordon Tompkins
Retired
Carol Crouch
Community Volunteer
Meridith Klamm
Master Gardner
Brenda Spicer
Community Volunteer
Anna Spohn
Itchin 2 Go Travel LLC
Kelley Ulthe
Bank Liberty
Bob Wright
Citizens Bank & Trust