Join us for the Annual Membership Meeting on Saturday, October 3rd, at 4:00 pm at the Beulah Brinton House.

Committees will present their reports on BVHS activities and current members will vote for our slate of new and renewing board members. Following the meeting, there will be an outdoor membership picnic and social with snacks and refreshments. In the case of inclement weather, the picnic will be held indoors.

Please review our slate of nominees.

Olivia Caravello

Olivia “Liv” Caravello is an emerging museum professional, currently working as an intern at the Milwaukee County Historical Society as a Museum Collections intern. Over summer 2026 she has plans to continue at the Milwaukee County Historical Society as a Volunteer Move Technician. Originally from Chicago, she has lived in Milwaukee since 2021. She graduated from UW-Milwaukee with a BA in Anthropology and a minor in Communications in 2026. They are passionate about being involved in the community and increasing public accessibility. They will continue to pursue their education and get an MS in Anthropology and Museum Studies Graduate Certificate at UW-Milwaukee.

David HB Drake

Wisconsin troubadour David HB Drake has spent over forty-five years presenting concerts at fine arts centers, festivals, schools, community centers and concert stages throughout the Midwest. This panorama of history, natural beauty and discovery is performed on guitar, concertina, dulcimer, banjo, and Native American Flute. He is also a frequent visitor to schools and elder care centers, performing benefits for a wide spectrum of social causes including the “Living Activism” series raising funds for Native American food pantries, for Pier Wisconsin environmental education events, and for “Peace Action” events promoting social justice and world peace. David is a song leader for the Congregation of the Great Spirit, a Milwaukee Native-American Catholic church. A native of Milwaukee WI, David has written more than 200 songs of the Midwest.

Roy Rodriguez

Roy Rodriguez is a 29 year old graduate student at UW-Milwaukee pursuing his Masters in Archaeology. He loves to learn and teach. As a Milwaukee native, he loves to preserve the history of his home and to help the public foster a deeper understanding of who we are, the people who came before us, and the legacy of our city. As a member of the military who worked with many foreign cultures, he works well in teams and has gained experience building bridges. In his spare time he enjoys painting, riding his bike, and cooking. He currently works as an animal encounter specialist at Discovery World and the Zoo, working with giraffes, snakes, and turtles.

Charlene Harteau

Charlene Harteau is a longtime Bay View resident and works as a librarian in the Racine Unified School District. As an educator, she is motivated to push the envelope to create and implement a curriculum that will challenge students to be lifelong learners. She also manages the website for the A∆K Tau chapter of Racine, Wisconsin. Charlene received her Masters in Computer Technology Education from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She has been looking for a way to make a visible and lasting impact in Bay View, and hopes that she can help through volunteering as a board member for the Bay View Historical Society.

Annual Meeting Agenda