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Michigan Iron Industry Museum Advisory Board
The Michigan Iron Industry Museum Advisory Board advises the Michigan Department of Natural Resources on policies, plans and programs concerning the Michigan Iron Industry Museum. It supports education programs and public use of the facility. The members of the advisory board are appointed by the governor.
Advisory Board Members
- Ronald Basso, Iron River, legislative appointment
- Joseph Derocha, Champion, representing the County Board of Commissioners
- Daniel Fountain, Negaunee, representing Negaunee Township
- Michael A. Gregory, Ishpeming, representing the general public
- Karen L. Kasper, Ishpeming, representing the general public
- Allan E. Koski, Chair, Negaunee, representing the mineral industry
- Victoria Leonhardt, Secretary, Marquette, representing the general public
- Gregory S. Montgomery, Negaunee, representing the general public
- James R. Paquette, Vice Chair, Negaunee, representing the City of Negaunee
- Charles M. Swanson, Marquette, representing the Marquette Regional History Center
2022 Meeting Schedule
All meetings are held via teleconference only. Meetings begin at 3 p.m. and are open to the public; agendas will be posted here in PDF format as they become available. People with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in these meetings should contact the Michigan Iron Industry Museum one week in advance.
The Michigan Iron Industry Museum—part of the Michigan History Museum System—is located eight miles west of Marquette. Read more Michigan Iron Industry Museum visitor information.
- February 8 - read the agenda
- May 10
Join the May 10, 2022, Michigan Iron Industry Museum Advisory Board meeting on Zoom
Meeting ID: 872 7699 2166 Passcode: 7M6SyK
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,87276992166#,,,,*848391# - August 9
- November 8
Updated 04/27/2022