Sullivan County Historical Society
Milan, Missouri
Procedures as approved ____/____/________


  1. Staffing and Security
    1. Any time the buildings are open to the public, or there are contractors present, there must be at least one Society or Genealogy Committee member present and designated as "in-charge".
    2. A person must be a member for at least a year before being allowed to hold keys or work without supervision.
    3. The buildings (and caboose) must be locked during lunch breaks or any other time a member is not present.
    4. The "in-charge" member is responsible for turning off all lights, setting the furnace, flipping the "OPEN" sign, and locking the doors.
    5. Anyone discovering vandalism or intrusion is to contact the police immediately. Do not wait for Board approval or action.
  2. Schedule (Closed on holidays.)
    1. Main Museum
      • First Saturday of each month, May thru October, 9AM until 3PM
      • Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend (Old Timers) 9AM until 3PM
      • Other times by special arrangements
    2. Genealogy Library
      • Mondays & Saturdays, May thru October, 9AM until 3PM
      • Closed on holidays
      • Other times by special arrangements
    3. Depot
      • Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend (Old Timers) 9AM until 3PM
      • Other times by special arrangements
  3. Admission to the museums is open to all under these conditions:
    1. No discrimination
      • We regret that it is not practical to equip our main building to ADA standards.
      • The Depot is all on one level and accessible via a ramp into the baggage room.
      • The inside of the Caboose is not handicap accessible.
    2. Accept all liability
    3. Sign the Guest Book
    4. Not touch any displays or be otherwise disruptive
    5. Stay with the docent
    6. Not bring in any food or drink. No smoking anywhere inside the buildings.
    7. Maintain a peaceful, respectful "library" environment.
    8. Leave promptly at closing time or when requested to do so
  4. Definitions
    1. Adequate Notice
      • Minimum 2 weeks notice of an event: verbal/personal, verbal/phone, email, postal mail, newspaper
    2. Gift
      • Free-and-clear, no strings attached gift to the organization
    3. Owned
      • Article with clear title belonging exclusively to the Society
    4. Loaned
      • Article loaned to the Society with clear indications that the donor wishes have it returned at some point in time.
    5. Purchased
      • Article purchased with funds belonging to the Society.
    6. Abandoned
      • After diligent research, no legitimate owner can be found.
    7. Excess
      • Duplicate, Not Needed, Better displayed at another institution
    8. Unfit
      • Worn, Dirty, Irrelevant, Broken, Unrepairable, Contaminated...

Approved, this _____ day of _________________, 2010, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board.

Signatures: We, the Board, approve these procedures.

_________________________________________________________, President

_________________________________________________________, Vice President

_________________________________________________________, Secretary

_________________________________________________________, Treasurer

_________________________________________________________, 1-year Director

_________________________________________________________, 2-year Director

_________________________________________________________, 3-year Director