User:Brooksbetz/sandbox

Overview
The Mr. Local History Project (MLHP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting history in the Somerset Hills. The Somerset Hills is a region in northern Somerset County, New Jersey including the towns of; Bedminster, Bernards Township, Bernardsville, Far Hills, Peapack & Gladstone. The organization was incorporated in 2019 by Brooks Betz who is the founder of the Mr. Local History Project. The MLHP is NOT part of the local HISTORICAL SOCIETY.

Leadership
The leadership of Mr. Local History utilizes a corporate structure comprised of a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The board is appointed to serve three year terms. Currently the organization's Board of Directors is led by Mr. Betz, who is also serving as current Bernards Township official historian. He is also a former member of the Board of Trustees of the Friends of the Jacobus Vanderveer House in nearby Bedminster Township, New Jersey.

Mr. Local History, Inc.

 * 2019 - Brooks Betz - Founder, President

Historic Timeline

 * 2017 - THSSH volunteer Brooks Betz was suspended by the Board of Directors for one year
 * 2018 - While serving the yearlong suspension, Betz formed the Mr. Local History Project. It was formed on February 26, 2018.
 * 2019 - Mr. Local History Project incorporates as a C corporation on October 29, 2019
 * 2019 - Mr. Local History expands its reach and files with the IRS for 501c3 non-profit status.

Committees
The Mr. Local History Project is a non-profit organization that relies on the public to volunteer. There are number oft committees that are the foundation for the corporation. Each committee has a chairperson that sets the agenda for the committee activities. Committees typically meet on a regular basis and are supported by trustees, members, and volunteers.


 * Research
 * Education
 * Social Events
 * Tours/Activities
 * Affiliations

The MLHP works largely with other non-profit organizations in the area with similar missions to promote local history and preserve the area. Noteable partnerships include the Basking Ridge Business Alliance, The Environmental Education Commission, the Ross Farm, to name a few.