The Virgin Islands Humanities Council Seeks Board Nominees
Date: June 4, 2007 | Press Release: #07-003
The Virgin Islands Humanities Council is accepting nominations to fill two upcoming vacancies for the St. Croix district.
The Council's 13-member volunteer Board is comprised of academic and public members representing the Virgin Islands? diverse population. Members are elected to two consecutive three-year terms for a total of six years of service.
A private nonprofit agency, the V.I. Humanities Council is the local affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Council is committed to the preservation of Virgin Islands history and cultural heritage and accomplishes this through a community grant program, and through a variety of humanities programs and services.
Council programs promote a love of learning, encourage dialogue, enhance people?s understanding of pertinent issues and broaden people's judgment.
Letters of nomination for Board membership should indicate a candidate's willingness to serve, accompanied by a brief biographical statement. Nominations should be addressed to: Nominating, Board Development Committee, Virgin Islands Humanities Council, No 7. Kongens Gade, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00802 and should be postmarked no later than June 8, 2007.
Please call Mabel Maduro, Executive Director, at 776-4044 or visit the Council's website at vihumanities.org for more information.