Jo Nell Haas
Blanco,TX
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
County Historical Chairman-Volunteer
Blanco County
Johnson City, Texas
11.2022 - Current
- Setting County wide historical goals with members.
- Working with members to complete goals
- Developed County wide historical survey and inventory
- Helping research county history
- Help County residents obtain historical markers /identify Cemeteries
- Report to County officials
- Attend historical training and make training available to members
President
Twin Sisters Dance Hall Inc
Blanco, Texas
01.2018 - Current
- Set Board meetings, and annual membership meetings
- Researched and identified available grants to apply for
- Managed book banding for halls while meeting price budget
- Coordinated film bookings for various productions
- Speaker at different historical events - promoting the importance of historical Texas dance halls.
- Managed insurance and business affairs
- Work within the community, promote unity, and use the hall for community events, as well as monthly dances.
- Work with the Texas Historical Commission to keep the hall and grounds within the historical guidelines.
- Handle legal matters.
- Managed public relations for the hall
Chairman-volunteer
City of Blanco and Texas Historical Commission
Blanco, Texas
06.2018 - 06.2024
- Held monthly meetings for the commission.
- Coordinated training for members.
- Worked with HPO on projects for the Historical Square.
- Developed clear objectives for historical signage including Gateway signage into Blanco
- Coordinated efforts, working with members, to expand the historical district.
- Attended training.
Committee Coordinator
Volunteer Work/Citizens for Save Blanco State Park
Blanco, Texas
01.2010 - 01.2024
- Helped start and manage Facebook account to bring attention to Texas Legislation recommending to close the Blanco State Park.
- Worked with community leaders, local park staff, and citizens.
- Testified at the State Capitol and The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission to keep Blanco State Park open.
- Interviewed with state newspapers and TV stations to bring attention to State Park.
- Help create Park cookbook with local recipes and Park history.
- Park did not close!
President
Volunteer Position/Old Blanco County Courthouse
Blanco , Texas
10.1987 - 03.1991
- Helped create nonprofit Old Blanco County Courthouse Preservation Society to save the courthouse from being moved.
- Helped promote community and statewide awareness.
- Helped bring community together at a time of so much apathy.
- Worked with the Texas Historical Commission and The National Trust for Historic Preservation.
- Interviewed with newspapers and TV stations.
- Helped with grants.
- Helped raise over $80,000.00 towards purchase of the courthouse
- Between grants and grassroots efforts, the money was raised to purchase the courthouse and it was able to be given back to the community for Christmas.
Education
Day Care Provider And Licensed Foster Parent/Trainer - Child Care
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX05-1984
High School Diploma -
Blanco ISD
Blanco, TX05-1976
Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Meeting leadership
- Meeting oversight
- Media Relations
- Marketing and Advertising
- Board Collaboration
- Talent Recruitment
- Contract Negotiation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Community Outreach
- Active Listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Planning and coordination
- Negotiation
Timeline
County Historical Chairman-Volunteer
Blanco County
11.2022 - Current
Chairman-volunteer
City of Blanco and Texas Historical Commission
06.2018 - 06.2024
President
Twin Sisters Dance Hall Inc
01.2018 - Current
Committee Coordinator
Volunteer Work/Citizens for Save Blanco State Park
01.2010 - 01.2024
President
Volunteer Position/Old Blanco County Courthouse
10.1987 - 03.1991
Day Care Provider And Licensed Foster Parent/Trainer - Child Care
San Antonio College
High School Diploma -
Blanco ISD
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