HMF Committees
We have four committees that meet on various days and times. Each committee has a different focus, but all of them are a great way to get involved with our projects and with our staff and current volunteers, who make what we do fun and thriving!
Education Committee
Day varies, 950 Third St.
This committee plans and executes Sidney’s Salons and other educational events, highlighting preservation efforts and the history of Macon; maintains, updates and implements the master plan for Historic Rose Hill Cemetery, conducting Rose Hill Rambles, clean-up days and other events there. Ethiel Garlington is the HMF staff member who oversees this committee and can be reached at egarlington@historicmacon.org if you would like more information.
Preservation Committee
Second Thursday, 5:30 @ various project locations
This committee coordinates political advocacy activities, oversees national award-winning neighborhood revitalization program (currently working in Beall’s Hill), acquires tax credits and gap financing for preservation projects, and creates, approves and implements rehabilitation plans for historic properties. Matt Chalfa is the HMF staff member who oversees this committee. He can be reached at mchalfa@historicmacon.org if you would like to join.
Engagement Committee
Third Tuesday, 5:30 @ 950 Third St.
Our goal is to increase the influence and reputation of HMF in Macon and beyond. We do this by creating a brand story that can be easily digested, increasing collateral, growing events and programs, aligning them with organizational goals, attaining consistent representation and exposure in national media, and encouraging community engagement. Stafford Gudenrath is the HMF staff member who oversees this committee. She can be reached at sgudenrath@historicmacon.org if you would like more information.
Development Committee
Third Thursday, 5:30 @ 950 Third St.
This committee manages Historic Macon’s membership and Preservation Partner programs, retains current members and recruits new members and cultivates higher levels of giving from current members.