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The David Davis Mansion Foundation is a not-for-profit
organization, incorporated in June of 1986. Its mission is
to help the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency engage,
enlighten and entertain visitors with the stories of the site, of
the David Davis household, and of their special relationship with
Abraham Lincoln and others.
The Foundation's membership is comprised of mansion volunteers and
citizens in communities throughout the nation who support the
mansion through private fundraising efforts. Although the
State of Illinois provides funding for day-to-day operations at
the site, the Foundation plays an important role in:
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meeting the site's needs for computers and other electronic
equipment
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publicizing the site
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funding educational, volunteer and special events programs
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underwriting the cost of acquiring additional period furnishings
and landscaping materials to further the site's restoration.
The Foundation's contributions have helped improve working
conditions for staff and have enhanced the public's enjoyment of
mansion programs and exhibits.
Foundation Information:
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Corporate Status: |
Private, Not-for-Profit; 501 ( c) (3) |
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Governance: |
Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation (1986) |
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Total Membership: |
300 paying memberships; 50 honorary memberships |
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Member Benefits: |
Museum Shop discounts, invitations to members-only
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discounts on special events; Foundation newsletter |
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Officers of the Board |
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President: |
Lou Ann Lovell |
| Vice President: |
Joe Miskulin |
| Recording Secretary: |
Paul Essington |
| Corresponding Secretary: |
Marsha Fogarty |
| Treasurer: |
Wally Hood |
| Executive
Director: |
Laura Alferink |
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| Board Tenure: |
Three-year term; limit two
terms in succession |
| Board Meetings: |
Monthly; Annual Meeting, 3rd
Wednesday in September |
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Committees: |
Acquisitions, Financial, Fund
Raising, Nominating, Planning, Educational Programming, Public
Relations, Special Events, History |
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| Major Fund Raising
Program: |
Clover Lawn Museum Shop, paid
manager and volunteer staff |
Major Programs
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Restoration of Sarah Davis's 1870s Garden
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Microfilming of Davis Family Papers
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Looking for Lincoln Tourism Program
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Audio Tours
Fund Raising Projects:
Volunteers:
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Volunteer recognition
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Bus trips
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Special presentations
Annual Programs of
Special Events:
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Thanksgiving
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Christmas
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Garden Walk
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Antique Car Show
Publications:
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"Sarah's Garden," by Steve McDaniel, Horticultural Historian.
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"Clover Lawn: the David Davis Mansion State Historic Site,"
by the David Davis Mansion Foundation.
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"Home for the Holidays: A Victorian Christmas Cookbook"
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"Managing Clover Lawn From Ingredients to Enjoyment: A Guide to the Kitchen of Sarah Davis and the Life that filled it"
The David Davis Mansion Foundation Board of Directors - An
eighteen-member, all-volunteer board, comprised of nine members
from the mansion's corps of volunteers and nine members from
the local community, is responsible for directing the work of the
Foundation.
Mrs. Chris Albritton, community
Mr. Dan Barringer, community
Mr. Roger Bridges, community
Mr. Paul Essington, community
Ms. Marsha Fogarty, volunteer corps
Mr. Wally Hood, community
Mrs. Nancy Keith, community
Ms. Lou Ann Lovell, community
Dr. Mary-Margaret McHugh, volunteer corps
Mr. Joe Miskulin, community
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Ms. Pat Schley, volunteer corps
Mr. Mark Taylor, community
Mr. Aaron Vaughn, community
Ms. Deloris Vogel, volunteer corps
Mr. Don Wilcox, community
Ms. Betty Ann Yoder, volunteer corps
Dr. Marcia Young, Site Superintendent, ex officio
Ms. Laura Alferink, Executive Director, ex officio
Ms. Beth Kater, ex officio
Mr. Robert J. Lenz, ex officio |
Permanent Staff
The Foundation has
one part-time staff member who is paid by and reports directly to
the Foundation Board:
Ms. Laura Alferink,
Executive Director
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