CWCM Board of Directors

​Stephanie LaRose, President
Stephon "Kiba" Freeman, Vice President
Todd Swiontek, Treasurer
Eva Hathaway,  Secretary
​Kimberly Kopplin
​Taylor Young
Allison Konopa
Lauren Arendt
Tommy Treb

Would you like to give back to the community and serve on our Board of Directors?  ​​Submit a letter of interest to [email protected] or attend a board meeting. ​

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Additional Board Member Information:  
  • Board meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month from 5:00-6:30pm in the CWCM party room. The day of the week may change based on the preferences of the majority of the board. 
  • The CWCM board is in the process of rebuilding a committee structure. Once that structure is in place again, board members will be expected to actively serve on at least one committee, including attending those meetings as scheduled. 
  • We ask all board members to consider serving as an officer or chairing a committee based on their skills and experience.

Monthly Board Meetings

​​Meetings are regularly scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month at 5:00PM.  Meetings are open for the public to attend.  Please contact a board member or our Executive Director to ​confirm meeting, as they are subject to change.

Board Member Expectations

Our organization will thrive if our board embraces a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities:  
  • Understand and support the Museum's mission, vision, goals, services, policies, and programs. 
  • Understand and participate in the board's governing function, including making policy and controlling finances. 
  • Prepare for and attend board meetings, including annual meetings. 
  • Actively engage in discussions and decision-making processes, including participating in constructive and positive dialogue around organizational successes and challenges. 
  • Assist in establishing long- and short-term goals, objectives and priorities for CWCM in meeting the needs of the community. 
  • Give an annual financial contribution from personal or business resources and to respond appropriately when special campaigns are undertaken. 
  • Become a member of CWCM, if applicable to your situation, or serve as a volunteer in an ongoing capacity to be present in the museum regularly. 10 hours of volunteer service per year minimum. 
  • Be or become, in some fashion, a fundraiser and assist in fundraising activities on behalf of CWCM by identifying potential donors, promoting events, and asking for gifts as appropriate. 
  • Encourage your place of employment to support CWCM fundraising efforts, if applicable.
  • Actively promote and represent the Museum in the community in a positive and supportive manner during service as a board member and beyond. 
  • Suggest possible donors (individuals and businesses), nominees to the board, and other volunteers who can make significant contributions to the work of the board and the organization. Be aware of and abstain from any conflict of interest. 
  • Foster a positive working relationship with other Board Members and CWCM staff. 
  • Adhere to all legal and ethical standards of board service, including raising concerns about behavior that does not meet organizational standards. 
  • As a board member, your role is both a privilege and a responsibility. By embracing these essential duties,  you strengthen the organization, create meaningful impact, and contribute to positive change in your  community.  

Our current Board Members' why

Stephanie LaRose: "The museum is a place that brings our family so much joy! Now with four kids and a broader age-gap, we still adore the museum. Each age has a space they enjoy and love and their imaginations run wild. I love being part of an organization that provides that for my kids."

Todd Swiontek: “This little museum means a lot to our family and I want to help my community. I have met so many people during my time here at CWCM. I love what CWCM stands for and what is provided to all the children that have fun with learning by play."

Eva Woodword-Hathaway: “After my husband and I welcomed our daughter, we were fortunate that he could be a stay-at-home parent, and he fills their days with enriching activities, including many trips to the museum. Rain or shine, the museum offers a safe, clean, engaging, and educational environment for children and their caregivers.”

Kimberly Kopplin: “The museum provides a safe, not weather-dependent, fun, and educational space for our son. I want this museum to thrive and be available not only to my own son, but generations of children to come, providing ample opportunities for children to learn through play (and without screens), which is becoming more and more important in today’s fast-paced world.”