Membership
The Saxis Island Museum Board of Directors is reaching out to the community in
hopes they will become a member of the Saxis Island Museum and help us
preserve the history and culture of Saxis Island and the surrounding area.
If you haven't done so already, explore this website and learn more about what
has been accomplished to date and view hundreds of pictures of Saxis Island and
its people as well as hundreds of old newspaper articles from the turn of the
century. Also visit us on facebook and share you thoughts with us.
Our Board of Directors include: M.K. Miles (Chairperson), Jim Matthews
(Vice-Chairperson and Web Master), Donna Croushore (Secretary), , Jim Lewis
(Curator), Hannah T. Glisson (Chaplain), Annette Martin, Hance Martin, Aubrey
Justice, Barry Miles, Bill Bailey, Grayson Chesser, Tim Bailey, Carroll Lee
Marshall, Lisa Byrd and Jenny Barker.
• Incorporated in the State of Virginia as a Non-For Profit Organization
• Approved as an IRS 501-c-3 tax exempt public charity
• Approved By-Laws
• Web Page and on facebook on-line
• Established membership levels as shown on the membership form
• Established a checking account with PNC Bank
• Became a member of the Eastern Shore Museum Association and will be
included in their newly revised brochure
• Designed a seal as shown on the banner at the top of this page
• Drafted a financial game plan (needs work)
• Leased the left side of the Post Office building
• Removed interior wall and old carpet and installed a window air
conditioner
• Built front window display
• Installed sign and covered outside windows
• Participated in a joint display with the WHF at the Pocomoke Discovery
Center in October, November and December 2012
• Resurfaced the floor and painted walls
• Installed Tracking Lighting
• Set up exhibits
• Gand opening on November 7, 2013
• Featured on WBOC News "Travels With Charlie"
• Much more needs to be done
A summary of our efforts to date includes the following