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Eagle River Historical Society

- BOARD OF DIRECTORS, STAFF, AND COMMITTEES -

MISSION STATEMENT

To collect, preserve and share Eagle River heritage and culture and to be a recognized economic asset to the community.


VISION STATEMENT

To offer services to the Eagle River area by means of preservation, research, and community outreach in our museums and public spaces.

- MEET OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS -

Alice Kramer

Retired Nurse

Laura Koranda

Owner, Eagle Waters Resort

Michelle Root-McDaniel

School Psychologist Wisconsin Public School System 

Heidi Reiter-Kramsvogel

IncredibleBank

Martha Geiseman

Former Eagle River Revitalization Director

Martin Robbins

Retired Business Proffesional

- MEET OUR STAFF -

Executive Director | Vito S. Bortolotti

Mr. Bortolotti is originally from Eagle River, and from a young age has been active in many local organizations such as Boy Scouts & DeMolay. He graduated from Northland Pines Highschool in 2019.
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​From 2019 - 2023, Mr. Bortolotti attended the University of Minnesota Duluth, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Public History, as well as two certificates. One in Museum Studies the other in Business Administration, in tandem with two Minors, one in Geographic Information Systems and the other in Urban Planning.
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​Mr. Bortolotti draws his experience from having worked at the following Historical Institutions: 
​- Eagle River Historical Society
​​- Glensheen | The Historic Congdon Estate
​- Richard I. Bong Veterans Center
​- University of Minnesota Duluth Archives
​- No.14 Henrietta St. Tenement Museum
​- William A. Irving Lake Freighter Museum Ship

- ACTIVE COMMITTEES -

Outreach Committee

Dedicated to maintaining current outreach programs namely, school relationships, memberships, the newsletter, social media, and docent & volunteer management, but also developing new methods and strategies to reach out to the broader public.

Committee Members: Vito S. Bortolotti - Chair | Karen Sailer | Nancy Stott

Events Committee

Dedicated to forming new means to promote the Historical Society by interacting with the community for monetary or public service. The chief role of this committee is to organize, plan logistically, and execute events with the primary goal of raising funds. This committee is a subcommittee of the Outreach  Committee. 

Committee Members: Vito S. Bortolotti - Chair | Michelle Root-McDaniel | Laura Koranda | Martha Geiseman

Finance & Fundraising Committee

Dedicated to maintaining and tracking current revenues and seeking new ways to raise funds for the daily operations of the Historical Society. The main responsibilities being acutely aware of the financial situation and actively finding ways to sustain it.

Committee Members: Vito S. Bortolotti - Chair | Alice Kramer | Karen Sailer | Heidi Reiter-Kramsvogel 

Capital Campaign Committee

Dedicated to maintaining all relations with the TAWANI Foundation and developing strategy in regards to the fundraising and construction of the New Heritage Center as well its public relations and perception with the community.

Committee Members: Karen Sailer - Chair | Alice Kramer | Heidi Reiter-Kramsvogel | Vito S. Bortolotti

Building Committee

As a Sub-Committee of the Capital Campaign Committee, this committee is responsible for making inquiries and decisions regarding the construction and solicitation of the New Heritage Center. As well as its priorities in amenities and function.

Committee Members: Alice Kramer - Chair | Heidi Reiter-Kramsvogel | Karen Sailer | Craig Root | Michael Queoff

Collections Committee

Dedicated to the upkeep and stewardship of the E.R.H.S. Collections & Archives, primarily being tasked with admitting artifacts to the collection, maintaining a proper accessioning system and record keeping of Deeds of Gift, Loan, & Temporary Custody Receipts. Other roles include making research available to the public through in-person and online resources as well as exhibitions.

Committee Members: Alice Kramer - Chair | Craig Moore | Bill Reardon | Barb Fligel | Nancy Stott