Maggie Murphy (President)

Maggie has been a Member of the Friends since 2001, acted as the Secretary and then President since 2012. She was a former secondary school social studies teacher for 34 years (North Hunterdon H.S.; college adjunct, Centenary College and the College of NJ for 11 years). In 2012, Maggie became a Member of the Red Mill Museum Board of Trustees and currently serves as Secretary. She is happy to be involved with so many who are committed to serving their community through support of the Mill. Also 54 years ago, she and her husband were married at the Mill!

Pam Molnar (Vice President)

Pam is a retired geriatric nurse who enjoys the social aspect of the Friends of the Red Mill. Pam also enjoys many creative endeavors and has spearheaded the design and crafting of the Friends' tree for the Festival of Trees event, which is held each December. She has also presented on the topic of dementia which was well received and it helped members learn and understand how dementia can affect people's lives.

Nora Klippstein (Secretary)

Nora has visited the Red Mill for the forty-two years her family has lived on the cliff above it. Actively involved in Scouting, her support for the Mill ramped up with her son's Eagle Project rehabbing the Agricultural Equipment Sheds at the back of the Mill property. She enjoys learning both local and national history and the comradery of interesting people.

Sharon Dysart (Treasurer)

Sharon has lived in Clinton her entire life and has family roots going back to 1741. The Red Mill has always been a constant in her life and after retiring from a Quality Control position she decided she wanted to volunteer at the Red Mill and then became a member of the Friends. Sharon enjoys volunteering in the gift shop and meeting people from all over the world that visit.

Laurie Overaker (Membership/Communications)

Laurie has visited the Red Mill Village Museum for many years and enjoys all it has to offer! She has recently joined the Friends' Board as Membership Chair/Communications which links directly to her professional career in Human Resources working with leaders and teams. She is excited to attract new members while keeping current members engaged and creating communications to share all of the Friends' happenings. The Red Mill Village Museum is a special historical gem that works to preserve, educate and engage every visitor and she is excited to be part of that!

Jill Lasher (Programs)

Jill has been in Hunterdon County for the past twenty years and has always enjoyed historical sites, museums, art and architecture which is exactly what the Red Mill has to offer! Jill was once an actor for the Red Mill's Haunted (a scary zombie) and Happy Haunt (a cat) and has also assisted the textile volunteers. Jill has been enjoying her role of partnering with the Board to plan each month's presentations for the Friends.

Maureen Polt (Correspondence)

Maureen joined the Friends of the Red Mill approximately 20 years ago through the recommendation of a friend who was a member. She had recently retired from her position as Administrative Officer for the Medical Service at the VA Medical Center, Lyons, NJ. She joined the committee tasked with photographing and cataloging the vast array of historical textiles available at the Red Mill Museum.

Mickey Stewart (Hospitality)

Mickey has been visiting the Red Mill for at least 40 years and started attending the Friends' meetings about 8 years ago. While working as a secretary for several different companies, she volunteered at the Red Mill gift shop and did some garden maintenance. She has since retired and is now the Hospitality Chair. Two of her grandchildren attended summer camp for three summers! Mickey has always liked "old", and finds that the Red Mill provides her that in this modern age. She also enjoys the informative and interesting monthly speakers, as well as the museums the Friends visit as part of their events.