October is all about Leadership, Engagement, and Development and you're invited!





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October 1, 2025 






October Webinars

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LEAD: Leadership, Engagement, and Development Introduction Graphic

*Goals of LEAD:*

Enhance Leadership and Governance in Small Rural History Museums 
(big museums benefit too!) 
Create a "Can Do" Culture
Help with Future Planning
Promote Community Engagement

The following webinars are part of a collaborative project between Texas Association of Museums (TAM) [ [link removed] ], Texas Plains Trail Region [ [link removed] ], and Texas Historical Commission's Museum Services [ [link removed] ]. 

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This project is supported by the Summerlee Foundation [ [link removed] ]. Founded in 1988, The Summerlee Foundation is a mission-driven, proactive organization dedicated to the support of animal protection and the preservation of Texas history.

This program is also supported by Humanities Texas [ [link removed] ], the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this workshop do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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Beyond the Bylaws: Making Boards Work graphic with images of Lindsay Adams and Barbara Leggett
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 10 a.m. CT

Lindsay Adams - Site Manager at Goodnight Ranch State Historic Site 
Barbara Leggett - Nonprofit Consultant and Executive Coach with Leggett Consulting, LLC

Lindsay Adams on left and Barbara Leggett on right

Strong bylaws and solid policies are essential for a well-run nonprofit board, but great boards also thrive on healthy, positive group dynamics. Nonprofit board members are extraordinary people, they’re driven to make a difference, give back, and create positive change. This webinar will help you harness those strengths while tackling real-world challenges to help your board lead effectively.

Lindsay Adams [ [link removed] ], historic site director, along with Barbara Leggett [ [link removed] ], nonprofit consultant and executive coach, will address three key areas that shape board dynamics: fostering net positivity, dispelling limiting beliefs, and engaging in healthy confrontation.

You’ll leave with practical strategies to make your board stronger, happier, and better equipped to help your museum or historic site reach its full potential. Presenters will combine core principles with tailored solutions to address the board issues you share upon registration.



*REGISTER HERE* [ [link removed] ]


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Playing the Long Time Webinar Announcement
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 10 a.m. 

Chris Dyer - President & CEO Dr. Pepper Museum in Waco, Texas
Margaret Koch - Director Bullock Museum in Austin, Texas
Michael Sproat - Curator of Collections in Huntsville, Texas

image of Chris Dyer, Margaret Koch, and Michael Sproat

Transformative change doesn’t happen overnight. For the Texas Association of Museums [ [link removed] ](TAM), developing a board to meet the evolving needs of both the organization and its members required foresight, intentional planning, and a culture ready to embrace the long game.

In this webinar, past members of the TAM board will share candid reflections on the journey of change including the challenges, the successes, and what continues to inspire progress. The conversation will highlight strategies such as updating recruitment practices, refining nomination procedures, and reviewing core documents, all with the goal of cultivating a strong, positive board culture. Attendees will gain insight into how TAM built a board that functions as a true community of leaders—one that represents and uplifts the museum field while serving as a source of inspiration for one another and the organization.

Together, our presenters have decades of experience in all facets of museum work and continually support their museum colleagues by serving as both mentors and sources of support. All three also served as presidents of TAM. Chris Dyer currently serves as President and CEO of the Dr. Pepper Museum [ [link removed] ] in Waco, Tx. Margaret Koch is the Director of the Bullock Museum [ [link removed] ] in Austin, Tx. Michael Sproat serves as the Curator of Collections at Sam Houston Memorial Museum [ [link removed] ] in Huntsville, Tx.



*REGISTER HERE* [ [link removed] ]


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*All webinars are free but pre-registration is required.*

*All registrants receive a link to the webinar's recording.*

* If you have a topic you'd like to present, then let's chat!*

*EMAIL US* <[email protected]>






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About Us

The Texas Historical Commission’s Museum Services [ [link removed] ] Program provides support, resources, and training to history museums in Texas. Museum Services staff are available to provide individual consultations to museum staff and supporters. We encourage museums to contact us <[email protected]> with questions or to schedule a phone consultation.

"Viewpoints shared and information developed and distributed by other organizations and presenters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Texas Historical Commission and its staff."








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