News of the Organization

OAH Opens Search for New Treasurer

OAH President-elect Pete Daniel is appointing a search committee to succeed OAH Treasurer Robert Cherny, who has announced his intention to step down as the financial officer for the organization. Cherny, professor of history and acting dean of undergraduate studies at San Francisco State University, will complete his five-year term in spring 2008. The organization is deeply grateful for Cherny’s service, counsel, and supervision of the OAH’s finances during his tenure.

According to the OAH Constitution and Bylaws, “The Treasurer shall review all disbursements of funds, shall report to the membership annually on the financial status of the Organization, shall together with the Executive Director and Editor prepare a proposed budget each spring for submission to the Finance Committee, shall serve on the Finance Committee, and shall serve as financial adviser and consultant to the Organization.” In addition, the treasurer approves reports to the membership annually in the OAH Newsletter and in person at the annual meeting. The treasurer is considered an “officer of the Organization” and serves as a voting member of the Executive Board.

OAH members are encouraged to apply themselves or to nominate another. Send letters of interest or nomination, along with a c.v. or résumé to: OAH Treasurer Search, P.O. Box 5457, Bloomington IN 47407-5457, or via e-mail to: <treasurer07 at oah dot org>.

The committee will begin reviewing applications October 1, 2007.