AFTE Historian

HISTORY:

The position of AFTE Historian was combined with the AFTE Secretary position from 1980 when Eugenia Bell was elected to replace Marshall Robinson and continued until 1991 when Mr. Larry Fletcher was elected AFTE Secretary.

Helen Schumacher	2004 - Present
Jennifer McConaghy	2002 - 2004
Dominic J. Denio	1999 - 2002
Eugenia Bell	1991 - 1999
Eugenia Bell	1980 - 1991	Secretary/Historian
Eugenia Bell	1978 - 1980
Jim Pickleman	1973 - 1978

OBJECTIVE:

The objective of the office of historian is to preserve records relating to the evolution of the association, who the individuals were, when and what contributions were made in the past for future reference by members and interested parties.
 

RESPONSIBILITY:

The AFTE Historian is responsible for preserving any and all documents, photographs, and records related to the Association of Firearm and Toolmark Examiners meeting, seminars and business whether they are paper or electronic. These records shall include but are not restricted to such things as the AFTE Journal, meeting minutes, presentation handouts, photographs or records kept by individual which deal with the association and/or forensic firearm identification.

These records may be sent to the historian at any time and are stored is a clean, dry and secure location for preservation.
 

BUDGET:

None


COMMITTEE GOALS:

The current historian has and will continue to maintain copies of the AFTE Journals, since appointment, receive and secure numerous letters and boxes of photographs and secure copies of AFTE Training Seminar Programs from 1997 to present.