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Our People

The Novato Historical Guild is a group of people with a common interest in local history. This common interest is shared throughout the community from generational residents to community new comers. All are welcome.

The Novato Historical Guild is led by an all-volunteer team of elected board members and officers. The board members, committee chairs, and museum managers work together to preserve and share Novato’s history with our community.

Honoring the past while creating a legacy for the future.

Officers

  • Susan Magnone

    President

  • Ray Shanahan

    Vice President

  • Sharon Azevedo

    Secretary

  • John Dowden

    Treasurer

Board of Directors

  • Jim Crumpler

  • Ray Dwelly

  • Pat Johnstone

  • Ronele Schaefer

Committee Chairs

  • Jim Crumpler

    Finance

  • Patrick MacLeamy

    Fundraising

  • Pat Johnstone

    Gift Stores

  • Sharon Azevedo

    Hospitality

  • Jim Crumpler

     Historian / Mailing

  • Lorne Magnone

    Membership

  • Jeanne MacLeamy

    New Museum

  • Barry Smail

    Publicity

  • Jim Crumpler & Barry Smail

    Public Outreach

  • Laurie O’Mara

     School Tours

History Museum Managers

  • Ray Dwelly

    Hamilton Field

  • Susan Magnone

    Novato History

Newsletter Editorial Board

  • Michael Corlett

  • Jim Crumpler

  • Jennifer Goldfinger

  • Jim McNern

  • Barry Smail

  • Mike Read

Novato Parks, Recreation & Community Services

  • Drew Bendickson

    Manager

  • Katie Gauntlett

    Director

Business Partners

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