membership

Membership fees, and donations are tax deductible. Becoming a member of Rock Island County Historical Society (RICHS) helps to ensure the legacy of the RICHS, and allows people interested in the history of the county keep informed of the events happening at RICHS and the history of our county. Memberships are valid for one year, ending on your anniversary date.

Benefits of Membership Include:

Four newsletters per year that include articles about historical happenings in Rock Island County, what is happening at the The Society, and information on our new collections.
Invitations to special events that the Rock Island County History Society hosts, such as the Silent Art Auction and Picnic that was held in October of 2010.
Dinner meetings are held twice a year, May and November. Members may invite guests to the dinners which include programs of historical interest. The dinners are held at various sites in the county. Special Events are held at various times during the year.
Reduced researching fee for having the RICHS staff conduct research. Members are entitled to a $12.00 per hour fee for having the Rock Island County Historical Society staff do research, $3.00 reduction in the $15.00 fee. Of course, doing the research yourself is free.
Free in-house research. Staff members will be present to answer your questions.
Preserving the history of Rock Island County. Your membership fee goes to help support the society's preservation efforts, to ensure that future generations can have access to our history.

If you would like to receive these benefits, please print out the application below and mail it to us with your membership dues.

Memberships and Gifts/Donations are tax deductible.

As RICHS is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we depend on membership dues, gifts and donations to operate our facilities. We receive no funds from the city, state or national government entities. As you have read on other pages, we have a rather large facility to maintain. All of our OFFICERS and staff are volunteers with the exception of the Director.

If you feel that you can support our effort to preserve the history of Rock Island County for future generations, your membership, gift or donation will be appreciated.

Bequests are most welcome. Please contact your lawyer for information.

The Rock Island County Historical Society is now accepting donations through Paypal.

Officers - (Term Expiring)
President     Robert Pettit (2011)
Vice Pres.    John Michalski (2011)
Secretary    Marcia Wetzel (2011)
Treasurer    Arthur Pitz (2013)

Directors - Term expiring 2011
Charles Pierce
Lois Black, Curator
Janet Moline
Charles Hoaglund

Directors - Term expiring 2012
Mary Hansen, Curator
William Howard
Nancy Huse
Jean Dasso

Directors - Term expiring 2013
Arno Panicucci
Edward Simpson
Lois Marsoun
Dr. J. Paul Johnston, Curator

Appointed Positions
Assistant Treasurer      Richard Kroeger
Membership                  Barbara Sharp
Memorials & Gifts         Joyce Christian
Buildings & Grounds     Orin Rockhold
Newsletter Editor         Merredith Peterson

Research Committee
Carol Kroeger, Chairman
Janet Meyer

Officers and Board of Directors 2008

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822 11th Avenue. Moline, IL 61265-1221 E-mail: Information@richs.cc

Phone (309) 764-8590 *Library hours: Wednesday -- Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

*Closed: Thanksgiving Week
and December 21, 2011 thru January 2, 2012

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